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WisdomTree Asia Defense Fund
WDAF performance and flow charts
Performance
Flows
Historic performance and flows
Data as of July 17, 2026| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | -14.20% | -18.10% | +3.52% | |||
| Flows | - | +$3M | +$14M | - | - | - |
Characteristics
The WisdomTree Asia Defense Fund is built to track the WisdomTree Asia Defense NTR 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 |
| Strategy | Long Only |
| Provider | WisdomTree |
| N° of holdings | 55 |
| Replication method | Direct (Physical) |
| Asset class | Equity |
| Dividend policy | Distributing |
| Inception date | September 11, 2025 |
| ESG | No |
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Exposure
Data as of May 31, 2026Diversification
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 55
Top 15 Holdings
Sectors
Countries
Trading data
Volatility and drawdown
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility | +33.35% | |||
Max drawdown | -22.07% | |||
Max drawdown duration | 72d | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Time to recover | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Replication quality
Data as of June 30, 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 |
What type of ETF is WDAF?
WDAF is a Passive ETF that provides exposure to Equity assets. It is managed by WisdomTree.
What index does WDAF track?
WDAF tracks the WisdomTree Asia Defense NTR Index - USD, aiming to replicate its performance through optimized sampling.
What is the expense ratio of WDAF?
The total expense ratio (TER) of WDAF is 0.45%, representing the annual fee charged by the fund manager.
When was WDAF launched?
WDAF was launched on September 11, 2025, marking its entry into the ETF market.
Who is the issuer of WDAF?
WDAF is issued by WisdomTree.
What is the AUM of WDAF?
As of July 17, 2026, WDAF manages $21.40 M, reflecting the total assets held in the fund.
How has WDAF performed recently?
As of July 17, 2026, WDAF delivered a return of -14.2% over the past month (1M performance), -18.1% over the past three months (3M), and 3.52% year-to-date (YTD).
How many holdings are in WDAF
As of May 31, 2026, WDAF holds 55 securities in its portfolio. This level of diversification can influence the fund’s risk profile and exposure to individual assets.
How diversified is WDAF?
As of May 31, 2026, WDAF holds 55 securities, with 72.63% of its assets concentrated in its top 15 holdings.
What are the top holdings of WDAF?
As of May 31, 2026, WDAF holds a portfolio of 55 underlyings, with its largest positions including Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd., HYUNDAI ROTEM Co. and KOREA AEROSPACE INDUSTRIES Ltd.. These top holdings play a significant role in shaping the fund’s performance and exposure.
What countries or regions does WDAF invest in?
As of May 31, 2026, WDAF has its largest geographic exposures in Republic of Korea, India and Japan.
What sectors or themes does WDAF focus on?
As of May 31, 2026, WDAF is primarily exposed to Industrials.
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