Dividend-adjusted total return · S&P 500 uses VOO · Aug 6, 2026 – Nov 4, 2026XDEFS&P 500 · VOO
| Returns | 1D | 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | MAX |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total return | +0.5% | +4.7% | −9.4% | — | — | — | — | −12.4% |
| Peer average | −2.3% | −8.2% | −14.3% | −1.1% | −4.6% | +113.4% | +96.1% | — |
| S&P 500 · VOO | +1.6% | −1.6% | 0.0% | +13.4% | +13.5% | +91.7% | +81.2% | — |
Key Statistics
Open all fund facts →- AUM
- $4M
- Expense ratio
- 0.35%
- Distribution yield
- 1.6%
- NAV
- $21.55
- Volume
- 8K
- Avg. volume 30D
- 904
- High today
- $21.59
- Low today
- $21.50
- Previous close
- $21.49
- 52-week high
- $26.10
- 52-week low
- $20.00
- Our risk indicator
- 4/5
XDEF in One Breath
XDEF Among Defense & Space ETFs
YTDEnd-of-day Nov 5, 2026 · 19 Defense & space ETFs by YTD
$10,000 in XDEF
5Y$10,000 in XDEF became
$8,762
In the S&P 500 (VOO)
$11,292
Total return, dividends in · Feb 19, 2026 – Nov 4, 2026 · S&P 500 uses VOO
XDEF’s Top Holdings
TodayBA.LBAE Systems8.6%RHM.DE7.7%AIR.DE7.7%RR.L7.1%SAF.PA6.9%KOG.OL5.4%SAAB-B.ST5.1%MRO.L4.7%HO.PA4.5%LDO.MI4.5%MTX.DE4.3%IDR.MC4.3%BAB.L4.3%AM.PA3.6%HAG.DE3.3%SRP.L2.3%R3NK.DE2.2%QQ.L2.0%TKMS.DE1.5%CSG.AS1.4%CHG.L1.2%FII.PA1.0%13 more
BA.LBAE Systems8.6%RHM.DE7.7%AIR.DE7.7%RR.L7.1%SAF.PA6.9%KOG.OL5.4%SAAB-B.ST5.1%MRO.L4.7%HO.PA4.5%LDO.MI4.5%MTX.DE4.3%IDR.MC4.3%23 more
Aerospace & DefenseInformation Technology ServicesEngineeringSpecialty Business Services
Xtrackers XDEF · 35 holdings · tile size = share of the fund · as of Nov 4, 2026
What XDEF Holds
TodayAerospace & Defense84.5%
BA.L 8.6 · RHM.DE 7.7 · AIR.DE 7.7 · RR.L 7.1 · SAF.PA 6.9 · KOG.OL 5.4 · SAAB-B.ST 5.1
Information Technology Services4.3%
IDR.MC 4.3
Engineering & Construction4.3%
BAB.L 4.3
Specialty Business Services2.3%
SRP.L 2.3
Telecommunications Services1.6%
SESG.PA · ETL.PA · OVZON.ST
Communication Equipment0.8%
BITTI.HE
Software - Infrastructure0.8%
YUBICO.ST · NCC.L
Xtrackers XDEF · share of the fund by industry · as of Nov 4, 2026
BAE’s Share of XDEF
Today8.6%
$86 of every $1,000 in XDEF is BAE
BAE held by XDEF
$372K
Xtrackers XDEF · each square = $10 of $1,000 · as of Nov 4, 2026
XDEF’s Share of Defense & Space ETFs
Today0.0%
of the $40.6B in 33 Defense & space ETFs
$4.3M0.0%
$12.5B30.8%
$7.6B18.8%
$20.4B50.4%
Defense & space ETF AUM · Nov 5, 2026
XDEF Fee per $100 vs Peers
TodayExpense ratio · Defense & space peers · Nov 5, 2026
Inside XDEF
35 holdings · as of Nov 4, 2026XDEF
Xtrackers Europe Defense Technologies ETF
TodayAerospace84.5%BA.L8.6%RHM.DE7.7%AIR.DE7.7%RR.L7.1%SAF.PA6.9%KOG.OL5.4%SAAB-B.ST5.1%MRO.L4.7%HO.PA4.5%LDO.MI4.5%MTX.DE4.3%AM.PA3.6%HAG.DE3.3%R3NK.DE2.2%8 more holdings8.9% of the fundInformation Technology Services4.3%IDR.MC4.3%Engineering4.3%BAB.L4.3%Specialty Business Services2.3%SRP.L2.3%SESG.PETL.PNCC.LEUAD
Aerospace84.5%BA.L8.6%RHM.DE7.7%AIR.DE7.7%RR.L7.1%SAF.PA6.9%KOG.OL5.4%16 more holdings41.2% of the fundInformation Technology Services4.3%IDR.MCEngineering4.3%BAB.LSpecialty Business Services2.3%SRP.LSESG.NCC.LEUAD
| # | Ticker | Company | Weight ▼ |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | BA.L | BAE Systems | 8.63% |
| 2 | RHM.DE | Rheinmetall Ag | 7.67% |
| 3 | AIR.DE | Airbus SE | 7.67% |
| 4 | RR.L | Rolls-Royce | 7.05% |
| 5 | SAF.PA | Safran | 6.87% |
| 6 | KOG.OL | Kongsberg Gruppen ASA NOK 1.25 | 5.40% |
| 7 | SAAB-B.S | Saab AB | 5.10% |
| 8 | MRO.L | Melrose Industries | 4.72% |
| 9 | HO.PA | Thales | 4.52% |
| 10 | LDO.MI | Leonardo SpA | 4.51% |
AerospaceInformation Technology ServicesEngineeringSpecialty Business ServicesTelecommunications ServicesCommunication EquipmentSoftware - InfrastructureHardwareAsset Management - Global
Xtrackers XDEF · current holdings by weight · as of Nov 4, 2026 · each tile is one holding · top 20 = 91.4%
How It Compares
XDEF
Xtrackers Europe Defense Technologies ETF’s Peers
YTDDefense & space peers · YTD and past-year returns · as of Nov 5, 2026 · sorted by AUM
Head to Head
Put XDEF head to head with ITA →ITA vs XDEF
YTDYear to date
Level
Past year
Level
Fee
XDEF winslower fee
Yield
XDEF wins+1.3 pts
AUM
ITA2899.6× more
2–0XDEF wins
iShares ITA and Xtrackers XDEF · year-to-date · as of Nov 5, 2026 · AUM not scored
XDEF vs Its Peer Average
YTDXDEFAvsBPeer average
1D+0.5%−2.3%
1M+4.7%−8.2%
3M−9.4%−14.3%
YTD[…]−1.1%
1Y[…]−4.6%
3Y[…]+113.4%
5Y[…]+96.1%
3–0XDEF wins
32 Defense & space peers · each row scaled to its leader
The Details
XDEF
Risk
1Y4/5our risk indicator
CalmerBumpier
Volatility · 1Y[…]
Deepest drop · 1Y[…]
Lowest point · 5Y−18.5%
52-week range
$21.59
$20.00−17.3% from the high$26.10
Xtrackers XDEF · past-year price moves · as of Nov 5, 2026
XDEF
Fund Facts
Today2026launched Feb 19
Tracks[…]
Exchange · CUSIPNASDAQ · 23306X761
StructureETF
Leverage1x
Cost on $10,000$35 a year
Go deeper
Xtrackers XDEF · fund facts · as of Nov 5, 2026
XDEF
Payouts by Year
1Y$0.0275per share, Sep 2026
Distribution yield1.6%
Paid[…]
Latest ex-date · paidSep 18 · Sep 25, 2026
2 payouts added up$0.35 a share
Xtrackers XDEF · distributions by ex-date · 2026–2026
All Fund FactsDocuments · trading · fees · every payout
Prospectus & Documents
Trading & Liquidity
Net asset value$21.55
Premium / discount[…]
Median spread · 30D[…]
Volume today8K
Average volume · 30D904
Shares outstanding[…]
Options[…]
Fees & Costs
Net expense ratio0.35%
Gross expense ratio[…]
Management fee[…]
Cost on $10,000 a year$35.00
Our risk indicator4/5
Estimated yearly cost excludes trading costs and assumes constant assets.
Distributions
| Ex-date | Paid | Per share |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 18, 2026 | Sep 25, 2026 | $0.0275 |
| Jun 18, 2026 | Jun 26, 2026 | $0.32 |
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