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WDEFvsARMYETF Comparison

ETF 1
WDEF

WisdomTree Europe Defense Fund

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ETF 2
ARMY

Tema International Defense ETF

WisdomTree Europe Defense Fund (WDEF) and Tema International Defense ETF (ARMY) belong to the same industry segment: . WDEF's top 3 sector exposures are Industrials, Technology and Telecommunications. In contrast, ARMY's top sector exposures are Industrials, Technology and Business Services. WDEF is less expensive with a Total Expense Ratio (TER) of 0.45%, versus 0.75% for ARMY. WDEF is up 1.41% year-to-date (YTD) with +$72M in YTD flows. ARMY performs better with 4.06% YTD performance, and +$6M in YTD flows. Run a side-by-side ETF comparison of WDEF and ARMY 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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WDEF vs ARMY performance and flow charts

Performance

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Cumulative Flows

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Historic performance and flows
Data as of 07/27/2026
1M3MYTD1Y3Y5Y
Perf.
WDEF
ARMY
+9.66%+8.29%
-1.44%+0.56%
+1.41%+4.06%
+3.44%n/a
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Flows
WDEF
ARMY
-+$936K
+$11M+$4M
+$72M+$6M
+$100M-
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Volatility and drawdown
3M1Y3Y5Y
Volatility
WDEF
ARMY
+29.88%+29.21%
+29.99%n/a
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Max drawdown
WDEF
ARMY
-15.50%-16.26%
-23.05%n/a
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Max drawdown duration
WDEF
ARMY
82d57d
155dn/a
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Trading data

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WDEF
ARMY
Last sale
7/28/2026 at 5:55 PM
$29.91
$25.29
Previous close
07/27/2026
$29.46
$25.06
Consolidated volume
07/27/2026
Average volume
30 days
Average discount or premium
30 days
Average Bid/Ask spread
30 days
Replication quality
Data as of June 30, 2026
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Main metrics
Last update 7/28/2026 at 5:55 PM
Live
Closed
WDEF
ARMY
Last price
$29.91
$25.29
1D performance
+1.52%
+0.90%
AuM$95.03 M$6.95 M
E/R0.45%0.75%
Characteristics
WDEF
ARMY
Management strategyPassiveActive
ProviderWisdomTreeTema
BenchmarkWisdomTree Europe Defense Index-
N° of holdings4030
Asset class--
Trailing 12m distribution yield
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Inception dateJuly 16, 2025September 24, 2025
ESGNoNo
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Exposure

Countries

WDEF
United Kingdom
25.34%
France
23.39%
Germany
19.41%
Other
31.86%
ARMY
United Kingdom
21.43%
USA
18.79%
Germany
12.78%
France
11.59%
Other
35.41%

Sectors

WDEF
Industrials
90.17%
Other
9.83%
ARMY
Industrials
86.12%
Other
13.88%
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Diversification

WDEF

Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15

78.9%
ARMY

Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15

63.45%

Top 15 holdings

Data as of June 30, 2026
WDEF
BAE Systems Plc
10.11%
Thales SA
10.04%
Rheinmetall AG
8.62%
Safran SA
5.57%
Rolls-Royce Holdings Plc
5.52%
Airbus SE
5.29%
Saab AB
4.78%
Leonardo SpA
4.74%
Kongsberg Gruppen ASA
4.56%
Dassault Aviation SA
4.10%
HENSOLDT AG
4.09%
Babcock International Group Plc
3.07%
Indra Sistemas SA
2.96%
TKMS AG & Co. KGaA
2.93%
Melrose Industries Plc
2.52%
ARMY
Elbit Systems Ltd.
5.77%
Rocket Lab Corp.
5.04%
Kongsberg Gruppen ASA
4.79%
BAE Systems Plc
4.46%
Dassault Aviation SA
4.37%
Rolls-Royce Holdings Plc
4.24%
Chemring Group Plc
4.12%
Airbus SE
4.08%
Saab AB
3.92%
Indra Sistemas SA
3.92%
Leonardo SpA
3.91%
Thales SA
3.85%
QinetiQ Group plc
3.79%
HENSOLDT AG
3.74%
MTU Aero Engines AG
3.45%
Frequently asked questions about WDEF and ARMY

How have the WDEF and ARMY ETFs performed in 2026?

As of July 27, 2026, WDEF is up 1.41% year-to-date (YTD), while ARMY has returned 4.06%. That puts ARMY better performer ahead so far this year.

Which ETF is attracting more investor money: WDEF or ARMY?

Year-to-date, the WDEF ETF saw +$72M in flows, compared to +$6M for ARMY.

Which ETF is bigger: WDEF or ARMY?

As of July 27, 2026, WDEF holds $95.03 M in assets under management (AUM), while ARMY manages $6.95 M.

What sectors do the WDEF and ARMY ETFs invest in?

WDEF leans toward sectors like Industrials. Meanwhile, ARMY focuses on Industrials.

What are the top holdings of the WDEF ETF and ARMY ETF?

WDEF top holdings include BAE Systems Plc, Thales SA and Rheinmetall AG. ARMY holds in its top three: Elbit Systems Ltd., Rocket Lab Corp. and Kongsberg Gruppen ASA.

Which ETF is more diversified: WDEF or ARMY?

WDEF holds 40 securities with 78.9% of its assets in the top 15. ARMY has 30 securities and a top 15 weight of 63.45%.

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