Performance data is updated to 30 April 2026.
VanEck Global Defence ETF
DFND gives investors exposure to a portfolio of listed global companies involved in the military or defence industries. DFND aims to provide investment returns before fees and other costs which track the performance of the Index.
Performance (% return)
Investment Focus
Themes
Exposure Regions
Portfolio Breakdown
| Symbol | Company Name | % assets |
|---|---|---|
| RTX US | Rtx Corp | 7.95% |
| HO FP | Thales Sa | 7.64% |
| LDO IM | Leonardo Spa | 6.87% |
| Hanwha Aerospace Co Ltd | 6.61% | |
| SAABB SS | Saab Ab | 6.51% |
| LDOS US | Leidos Holdings Inc | 5.27% |
| CW US | Curtiss-Wright Corp | 5.17% |
| PLTR US | Palantir Technologies Inc | 5.06% |
| ESLT US | Elbit Systems Ltd | 4.83% |
| KRMN US | Karman Holdings Inc | 3.41% |
| Sector | % assets |
|---|---|
| United States | 51.6% |
| South Korea | 10.7% |
| France | 9.7% |
| Italy | 7.1% |
| Israel | 5.9% |
| Sweden | 5.8% |
| Germany | 3.2% |
| United Kingdom | 3.1% |
| Singapore | 3% |
| Other/Cash | 0% |
Similar ETFs
| Stock | Name | 1 Year % |
|---|---|---|
| ARMR | Global Defence ETF | +14.76% |
| DTEC | Defence Tech ETF | +16.34% |
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Last updated: January 2026
