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PLUS Korea Defense Industry Index ETF
Trading data
KDEF performance and flow charts
Performance
Flows
Historic performance and flows
Data as of March 12, 2026| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | +10.65% | +38.22% | +40.19% | +131.70% | ||
| Flows | +$34M | +$83M | +$81M | +$127M | - | - |
Volatility and drawdown
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility | +61.85% | +46.20% | ||
Max drawdown | -10.05% | -21.82% | ||
Max drawdown duration | 20d | 114d | N/A | N/A |
Time to recover | 19d | 46d | N/A | N/A |
Replication quality
Data as of February 27, 2026Create an account to view replication metrics
1 year cumulative return difference | |
|---|---|
| Best | Join for free |
| Worst | Join for free |
| daily return difference | |
|---|---|
| Average | Join for free |
| Worst | Join for free |
Exposure
Data as of January 31, 2026Countries
Sectors
Diversification
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 19
Top 15 Holdings
Characteristics
The PLUS Korea Defense Industry Index ETF is built to track the Korea Defense Industry Index - USD. This ETF provides physical exposure - by owning its shares you earn the return of the securities composing the index (as the ETF holds them directly).
This share class generates a stream of income by distributing dividends.
| Management strategy | Passive |
| Provider | Exchange Traded Concepts |
| N° of holdings | 19 |
| Replication method | Direct (Physical) |
| Asset class | - |
| Dividend policy | Distributing |
Trailing 12m distribution yield | Join for free |
| Inception date | February 5, 2025 |
| ESG | No |
What type of ETF is KDEF?
KDEF is a Passive ETF that provides exposure to Equity assets. It is managed by Exchange Traded Concepts.
What index does KDEF track?
KDEF tracks the Korea Defense Industry Index - USD, aiming to replicate its performance through full replication.
What is the expense ratio of KDEF?
The total expense ratio (TER) of KDEF is 0.65%, representing the annual fee charged by the fund manager.
When was KDEF launched?
KDEF was launched on February 5, 2025, marking its entry into the ETF market.
Who is the issuer of KDEF?
KDEF is issued by Exchange Traded Concepts.
What is the AUM of KDEF?
As of March 12, 2026, KDEF manages $185.47 M, reflecting the total assets held in the fund.
How has KDEF performed recently?
As of March 12, 2026, KDEF delivered a return of 10.65% over the past month (1M performance), 38.22% over the past three months (3M), and 40.19% year-to-date (YTD).
What are the recent fund flows for KDEF?
As of March 12, 2026, KDEF has seen net flows of +$34M in the past month (1M flow) and +$81M year-to-date (YTD).
Does KDEF pay dividends?
As of March 12, 2026, KDEF has a trailing 12-month distribution yield of 1.21%.
How many holdings are in KDEF
As of January 31, 2026, KDEF holds 19 securities in its portfolio. This level of diversification can influence the fund’s risk profile and exposure to individual assets.
How diversified is KDEF?
As of January 31, 2026, KDEF holds 19 securities, with 79.28% of its assets concentrated in its top 15 holdings.
What are the top holdings of KDEF?
As of January 31, 2026, KDEF holds a portfolio of 19 underlyings, with its largest positions including HANWHA AEROSPACE, HYUNDAI-ROTEM and KOREA AEROSPACE. These top holdings play a significant role in shaping the fund’s performance and exposure.
What countries or regions does KDEF invest in?
As of January 31, 2026, KDEF has its largest geographic exposures in Republic of Korea.
What sectors or themes does KDEF focus on?
As of January 31, 2026, KDEF is primarily exposed to Industrials.
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