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iShares Defense Industrials Active ETF
IDEF performance and flow charts
Performance
Flows
Historic performance and flows
Data as of April 24, 2026| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | -1.42% | -5.74% | +7.33% | |||
| Flows | +$255M | +$3.64B | +$3.66B | - | - | - |
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 | 110 |
| Dividend policy | Distributing |
| Inception date | May 19, 2025 |
| ESG | No |
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Exposure
Data as of March 31, 2026Diversification
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 110
Top 15 Holdings
Sectors
Countries
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Trading data
Volatility and drawdown
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility | +26.02% | |||
Max drawdown | -14.25% | |||
Max drawdown duration | 53d | N/A | 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 April 24, 2026, IDEF manages $3.50 B, reflecting the total assets held in the fund.
How has IDEF performed recently?
As of April 24, 2026, IDEF delivered a return of -1.42% over the past month (1M performance), -5.74% over the past three months (3M), and 7.33% year-to-date (YTD).
What are the recent fund flows for IDEF?
As of April 24, 2026, IDEF has seen net flows of +$255M in the past month (1M flow) and +$3.66B year-to-date (YTD).
How many holdings are in IDEF
As of March 31, 2026, IDEF holds 110 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 March 31, 2026, IDEF holds 110 securities, with 51.85% of its assets concentrated in its top 15 holdings.
What are the top holdings of IDEF?
As of March 31, 2026, IDEF holds a portfolio of 110 underlyings, with its largest positions including RAYTHEON TECHNOLOGIES CORPORD, LOCKHEED MARTIN and PALANTIR TECHNOLOGIES. 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 March 31, 2026, IDEF has its largest geographic exposures in USA and Republic of Korea.
What sectors or themes does IDEF focus on?
As of March 31, 2026, IDEF is primarily exposed to Industrials and Information Technology.
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