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KMCAvsKDEFETF Comparison

ETF 1
KMCA

PLUS Korea Manufacturing Core Alliance Index ETF

This fund is part of
Uncategorized Equities
-1.19%
VS
ETF 2
KDEF

PLUS Korea Defense Industry Index ETF

PLUS Korea Manufacturing Core Alliance Index ETF (KMCA) belongs to the Uncategorized Equities segment. PLUS Korea Defense Industry Index ETF (KDEF) is part of the segment. KMCA's top 3 sector exposures are Industrials, Technology and Consumer Cyclicals. In contrast, KDEF's top sector exposures are Industrials, Consumer Cyclicals and Non-Energy Materials. Both KMCA and KDEF have the same Total Expense Ratio (TER) of 0.65%. Run a side-by-side ETF comparison of KMCA and KDEF below, and assess how they stack up in performance, liquidity, risk, exposure, holdings, and more, helping you select the best ETF for your investments.

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KMCA vs KDEF performance and flow charts

Performance

05101520%Jul 31Aug 7Aug 14Aug 21Aug 28

Cumulative Flows

-2,000,000-1,500,000-1,000,000-500,0000Jul 31Aug 7Aug 14Aug 21Aug 28

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Historic performance and flows
Data as of 08/31/2026
1M3MYTD1Y3Y5Y
Perf.
KMCA
KDEF
+21.35%+9.84%
-14.21%-16.73%
n/a-4.62%
n/a-4.62%
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Flows
KMCA
KDEF
-$2M-
+$5M-$22M
-+$65M
-+$85M
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--
Volatility and drawdown
3M1Y3Y5Y
Volatility
KMCA
KDEF
+72.84%+68.57%
n/a+54.99%
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Max drawdown
KMCA
KDEF
-38.95%-35.77%
n/a-47.81%
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Max drawdown duration
KMCA
KDEF
91d77d
n/a119d
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Trading data

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KMCA
KDEF
Last sale
9/2/2026 at 1:30 PM
$19.38
$40.37
Previous close
09/01/2026
$19.29
$40.57
Consolidated volume
09/01/2026
Average volume
30 days
Average discount or premium
30 days
Average Bid/Ask spread
30 days
Replication quality
Data as of August 31, 2026
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Main metrics
Last update 9/2/2026 at 1:30 PM
Live
Closed
KMCA
KDEF
Last price
$19.38
$40.37
1D performance
+0.45%
-0.49%
AuM$7.33 M$109.59 M
E/R0.65%0.65%
Characteristics
KMCA
KDEF
Management strategyPassivePassive
ProviderExchange Traded ConceptsExchange Traded Concepts
BenchmarkAkros Korea Manufacturing Core Alliance IndexKorea Defense Industry Index
N° of holdings3620
Asset class--
Trailing 12m distribution yield
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Inception dateMay 6, 2026February 5, 2025
ESGNoNo
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Exposure

Countries

KMCA
Republic of Korea
99.16%
Other
0.84%
KDEF
Republic of Korea
99.88%
Other
0.12%

Sectors

KMCA
Industrials
51.87%
Technology
36.37%
Other
11.75%
KDEF
Industrials
76.01%
Consumer Cyclical.
15.5%
Non-Energy Materi.
8.37%
Other
0.12%
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Diversification

KMCA

Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15

62.08%
KDEF

Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15

86.38%

Top 15 holdings

Data as of July 31, 2026
KMCA
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
7.57%
SK hynix, Inc.
5.67%
HANWHA AEROSPACE Co., Ltd.
4.92%
ISU Petasys Co., Ltd.
4.35%
Samsung SDI Co., Ltd.
4.31%
Doosan Enerbility Co., Ltd.
4.09%
Samsung Electro-Mechanics Co., Ltd.
3.93%
HD Hyundai Heavy Industries Co., Ltd.
3.85%
LG Energy Solution Ltd.
3.84%
Hanwha Ocean Co., Ltd.
3.59%
Samsung Heavy Industries Co., Ltd.
3.39%
Hyundai Motor Co.
3.28%
KOREA AEROSPACE INDUSTRIES Ltd.
3.20%
Rainbow Robotics, Inc.
3.08%
Hyundai Mobis Co., Ltd.
3.00%
KDEF
HANWHA AEROSPACE Co., Ltd.
21.10%
HYUNDAI ROTEM Co.
8.12%
LIG Defense & Aerospace Co. Ltd.
7.28%
KOREA AEROSPACE INDUSTRIES Ltd.
7.07%
Poongsan Corp.
5.70%
Samhyun Co. Ltd.
4.72%
SNT MOTIV Co., Ltd.
4.69%
SNT DYNAMICS Co., Ltd.
4.49%
SK Oceanplant Co., Ltd.
4.26%
Satrec Initiative Co., Ltd.
3.53%
HJ Shipbuilding & Construction Co., Ltd.
3.22%
Hyundai WIA Corp.
3.11%
Hanwha Ocean Co., Ltd.
3.09%
Woori Technology, Inc.
3.02%
SNT Holdings Co., Ltd.
2.98%
Frequently asked questions about KMCA and KDEF

Which ETF is bigger: KMCA or KDEF?

As of August 31, 2026, KMCA holds $7.33 M in assets under management (AUM), while KDEF manages $109.59 M.

What sectors do the KMCA and KDEF ETFs invest in?

KMCA leans toward sectors like Industrials and Technology. Meanwhile, KDEF focuses on Industrials, Consumer Cyclicals and Non-Energy Materials.

What are the top holdings of the KMCA ETF and KDEF ETF?

KMCA top holdings include Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., SK hynix, Inc. and HANWHA AEROSPACE Co., Ltd.. KDEF holds in its top three: HANWHA AEROSPACE Co., Ltd., HYUNDAI ROTEM Co. and LIG Defense & Aerospace Co. Ltd..

Which ETF is more diversified: KMCA or KDEF?

KMCA holds 36 securities with 62.08% of its assets in the top 15. KDEF has 20 securities and a top 15 weight of 86.38%.

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