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iShares Defense Industrials Active ETF
IDEF performance and flow charts
Performance
Flows
Historic performance and flows
Data as of July 27, 2026| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | +3.39% | -1.98% | +5.16% | +13.10% | ||
| Flows | +$94M | +$819M | +$4.47B | +$4.49B | - | - |
Characteristics
This fund is actively managed; it does not track an index. This share class generates a stream of income by distributing dividends.
| Management strategy | Active |
| Strategy | Long Only |
| Provider | iShares |
| N° of holdings | 117 |
| Dividend policy | Distributing |
Trailing 12m distribution yield | Join for free |
| Inception date | May 19, 2025 |
| ESG | No |
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Exposure
Data as of June 30, 2026Diversification
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 117
Top 15 Holdings
Sectors
Countries
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Trading data
Volatility and drawdown
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility | +23.98% | +21.66% | ||
Max drawdown | -9.59% | -15.58% | ||
Max drawdown duration | 57d | 147d | N/A | N/A |
Time to recover | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
What type of ETF is IDEF?
IDEF is a Active ETF that provides exposure to Equity assets. It is managed by iShares.
What is the expense ratio of IDEF?
The total expense ratio (TER) of IDEF is 0.55%, representing the annual fee charged by the fund manager.
When was IDEF launched?
IDEF was launched on May 19, 2025, marking its entry into the ETF market.
Who is the issuer of IDEF?
IDEF is issued by iShares.
What is the AUM of IDEF?
As of July 27, 2026, IDEF manages $4.24 B, reflecting the total assets held in the fund.
How has IDEF performed recently?
As of July 27, 2026, IDEF delivered a return of 3.39% over the past month (1M performance), -1.98% over the past three months (3M), and 5.16% year-to-date (YTD).
What are the recent fund flows for IDEF?
As of July 27, 2026, IDEF has seen net flows of +$94M in the past month (1M flow) and +$4.47B year-to-date (YTD).
Does IDEF pay dividends?
As of July 27, 2026, IDEF has a trailing 12-month distribution yield of 0.33%.
How many holdings are in IDEF
As of June 30, 2026, IDEF holds 117 securities in its portfolio. This level of diversification can influence the fund’s risk profile and exposure to individual assets.
How diversified is IDEF?
As of June 30, 2026, IDEF holds 117 securities, with 54.39% of its assets concentrated in its top 15 holdings.
What are the top holdings of IDEF?
As of June 30, 2026, IDEF holds a portfolio of 117 underlyings, with its largest positions including RTX Corp., Lockheed Martin Corp. and Rolls-Royce Holdings Plc. These top holdings play a significant role in shaping the fund’s performance and exposure.
What countries or regions does IDEF invest in?
As of June 30, 2026, IDEF has its largest geographic exposures in USA and United Kingdom.
What sectors or themes does IDEF focus on?
As of June 30, 2026, IDEF is primarily exposed to Industrials and Technology.
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