Dividend-adjusted total return · S&P 500 uses VOO · Oct 27, 2023 – Nov 3, 2026SHLDS&P 500 · VOO
| Returns | 1D | 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | MAX |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total return | −0.3% | +4.9% | −5.9% | −1.9% | −6.6% | +156.9% | — | +160.6% |
| Peer average | +0.9% | −6.0% | −12.1% | +1.1% | −2.4% | +121.2% | +99.0% | — |
| S&P 500 · VOO | +0.3% | −2.6% | −1.7% | +11.5% | +11.9% | +90.9% | +77.5% | — |
Key Statistics
Open all fund facts →- AUM
- $6.6B
- Expense ratio
- 0.50%
- Distribution yield
- 0.7%
- NAV
- $63.68
- Volume
- 662K
- Avg. volume 30D
- 1.2M
- High today
- $63.99
- Low today
- $62.79
- Previous close
- $63.56
- 52-week high
- $78.49
- 52-week low
- $57.89
- Our risk indicator
- 4/5
SHLD in One Breath
SHLD Among Defense & Space ETFs
YTDEnd-of-day Nov 4, 2026 · 19 Defense & space ETFs by YTD
$10,000 in SHLD
5Y$10,000 in SHLD became
$26,061
In the S&P 500 (VOO)
$17,624
Total return, dividends in · Sep 13, 2023 – Nov 3, 2026 · S&P 500 uses VOO
SHLD’s Top Holdings
TodayPLTRPalantir Technologies -A11.0%LMT9.7%RTX9.2%GD8.8%NOC8.2%BA.L4.7%LHX4.1%RHM.DE3.7%HO.PA3.5%LDO.MI3.5%ESLT.TA3.2%LDOS2.7%012450.KS2.5%KOG.OL2.4%HII1.9%BWXT1.8%KTOS1.1%BAB.LAM.PAHAG.DPSN0478128 more
PLTRPalantir Technologies -A11.0%LMT9.7%RTX9.2%GD8.8%NOC8.2%BA.L4.7%LHX4.1%RHM.DE3.7%HO.PA3.5%LDO.MI3.5%ESLT.TA3.2%LDOS2.7%38 more
Aerospace & DefenseSoftware - InfrastructureInformation Technology ServicesEngineering
Global X SHLD · 50 holdings · tile size = share of the fund · as of Nov 3, 2026
What SHLD Holds
TodayAerospace & Defense78.2%
LMT 9.7 · RTX 9.2 · GD 8.8 · NOC 8.2 · BA.L 4.7 · LHX 4.1 · RHM.DE 3.7
Software - Infrastructure11.0%
PLTR 11.0
Information Technology Services3.7%
LDOS 2.7 · PSN · BBAI
Engineering & Construction1.0%
BAB.L
Hardware, Equipment & Parts0.5%
OSIS
Communication Equipment0.2%
BITTI.HE · ELS.AX
Software - Application0.1%
BKSY
Global X SHLD · share of the fund by industry · as of Nov 3, 2026
Palantir’s Share of SHLD
Today11.0%
$110 of every $1,000 in SHLD is Palantir
Palantir held by SHLD
$721M
Global X SHLD · each square = $10 of $1,000 · as of Nov 3, 2026
SHLD’s Share of Defense & Space ETFs
Today16.2%
of the $40.6B in 33 Defense & space ETFs
$6.6B16.2%
$12.5B30.8%
$7.6B18.8%
$13.9B34.2%
Defense & space ETF AUM · Nov 4, 2026
SHLD Fee per $100 vs Peers
TodayExpense ratio · Defense & space peers · Nov 4, 2026
Inside SHLD
50 holdings · as of Nov 3, 2026SHLD
Global X - Defense Tech ETF
TodayAerospace78.2%LMT9.7%RTX9.2%GD8.8%NOC8.2%BA.L4.7%LHX4.1%RHM.DE3.7%HO.PA3.5%LDO.MI3.5%ESLT.TA3.2%012450.KS2.5%KOG.OL2.4%HII1.9%BWXT24 moreSoftware - Infrastructure11.0%PLTRPalantir Technologies -A11.0%Information Technology Services3.7%LDOSPSNBAB.LOther5.5%
| # | Ticker | Company | Weight ▼ |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | PLTR | Palantir Technologies -A | 10.95% |
| 2 | LMT | Lockheed Martin | 9.73% |
| 3 | RTX | RTX | 9.18% |
| 4 | GD | General Dynamics | 8.83% |
| 5 | NOC | Northrop Grumman | 8.16% |
| 6 | BA.L | BAE Systems | 4.74% |
| 7 | LHX | L3harris Technologies | 4.06% |
| 8 | RHM.DE | Rheinmetall AG | 3.72% |
| 9 | HO.PA | Thales | 3.55% |
| 10 | LDO.MI | Leonardo SPA | 3.49% |
AerospaceSoftware - InfrastructureInformation Technology ServicesEngineeringHardwareCommunication EquipmentSoftware - ApplicationOther
Global X SHLD · current holdings by weight · as of Nov 3, 2026 · each tile is one holding · top 20 = 84.8%
How It Compares
SHLD
Global X - Defense Tech ETF’s Peers
YTDDefense & space peers · YTD and past-year returns · as of Nov 4, 2026 · sorted by AUM
Head to Head
Put SHLD head to head with ITA →ITA vs SHLD
YTDYear to date
ITA wins+2.8 pts
Past year
ITA wins+7.0 pts
Fee
ITA winslower fee
Yield
SHLD wins+0.4 pts
AUM
ITA1.9× more
3–1ITA wins
iShares ITA and Global X SHLD · year-to-date · as of Nov 4, 2026 · AUM not scored
Defense & Space vs Thematic
Average · YTDITA
+0.9%
SHLD
−1.9%
Thematic average
+7.7%
ITA, SHLD and the average thematic ETF · YTD return · as of Nov 4, 2026
SHLD vs VOO
YTDSHLD · Global X - Defense Tech
−1.9%
VOO · S&P 500
+11.5%
Gap
13.4 pts
Global X SHLD and Vanguard VOO · YTD total return · as of Nov 4, 2026
SHLD vs Its Peer Average
YTDSHLDAvsBPeer average
1D−0.3%+0.9%
1M+4.9%−6.0%
3M−5.9%−12.1%
YTD−1.9%+1.1%
1Y−6.6%−2.4%
3Y+156.9%+121.2%
5Y[…]+99.0%
3–3level
32 Defense & space peers · each row scaled to its leader
The Details
SHLD
Risk
1Y4/5our risk indicator
CalmerBumpier
Volatility · 1Y25.13%
Deepest drop · 1Y−25.4%
Lowest point · 5Y−3.4%
52-week range
$63.38
$57.89−19.3% from the high$78.49
Global X SHLD · past-year price moves · as of Nov 4, 2026
SHLD
Fund Facts
Today2023launched Sep 11
Tracks[…]
Exchange · CUSIPAMEX · 37960A529
StructureETF
Leverage1x
Cost on $10,000$50 a year
Go deeper
Global X SHLD · fund facts · as of Nov 4, 2026
SHLD
Payouts by Year
4Y$0.19per share, Jun 2026
Distribution yield0.7%
PaidTwice a year
Latest ex-date · paidJun 29 · Jul 7, 2026
6 payouts added up$0.81 a share
Global X SHLD · distributions by ex-date · 2023–2026
All Fund FactsDocuments · trading · fees · every payout
Prospectus & Documents
Trading & Liquidity
Net asset value$63.68
Premium / discount[…]
Median spread · 30D[…]
Volume today662K
Average volume · 30D1.2M
Shares outstanding[…]
Options[…]
Fees & Costs
Net expense ratio0.50%
Gross expense ratio[…]
Management fee[…]
Cost on $10,000 a year$50.00
Our risk indicator4/5
Estimated yearly cost excludes trading costs and assumes constant assets.
Distributions
| Ex-date | Paid | Per share |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 29, 2026 | Jul 7, 2026 | $0.19 |
| Dec 30, 2025 | Jan 7, 2026 | $0.24 |
| Jun 27, 2025 | […] | $0.12 |
| Dec 30, 2024 | Jan 7, 2025 | $0.14 |
| Jun 27, 2024 | Jul 5, 2024 | $0.0608 |
| Dec 28, 2023 | Jan 8, 2024 | $0.0713 |
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