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WisdomTree Europe Defense Fund
WDEF performance and flow charts
Performance
Flows
Historic performance and flows
Data as of September 10, 2026| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | -10.65% | +0.00% | -0.71% | -4.42% | ||
| Flows | -$10M | -$10M | +$62M | +$84M | - | - |
Characteristics
The WisdomTree Europe Defense Fund is built to track the WisdomTree Europe 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 | 40 |
| Replication method | Direct (Physical) |
| Asset class | Equity |
| Dividend policy | Distributing |
Trailing 12m distribution yield | Join for free |
| Inception date | July 16, 2025 |
| ESG | No |
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Exposure
Data as of July 31, 2026Diversification
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 40
Top 15 Holdings
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Countries
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Trading data
Volatility and drawdown
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility | +24.23% | +29.47% | ||
Max drawdown | -13.60% | -23.05% | ||
Max drawdown duration | 25d | 200d | N/A | N/A |
Time to recover | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Replication quality
Data as of August 31, 2026Create an account to view replication metrics
1 year cumulative return difference | |
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| Best | Join for free |
| Worst | Join for free |
| daily return difference | |
|---|---|
| Average | Join for free |
| Worst | Join for free |
What type of ETF is WDEF?
WDEF is a Passive ETF that provides exposure to Equity assets. It is managed by WisdomTree.
What index does WDEF track?
WDEF tracks the WisdomTree Europe Defense NTR Index - USD, aiming to replicate its performance through optimized sampling.
What is the expense ratio of WDEF?
The total expense ratio (TER) of WDEF is 0.45%, representing the annual fee charged by the fund manager.
When was WDEF launched?
WDEF was launched on July 16, 2025, marking its entry into the ETF market.
Who is the issuer of WDEF?
WDEF is issued by WisdomTree.
What is the AUM of WDEF?
As of September 10, 2026, WDEF manages $83.67 M, reflecting the total assets held in the fund.
How has WDEF performed recently?
As of September 10, 2026, WDEF delivered a return of -10.65% over the past month (1M performance), 0% over the past three months (3M), and -0.71% year-to-date (YTD).
What are the recent fund flows for WDEF?
As of September 10, 2026, WDEF has seen net flows of -$10M in the past month (1M flow) and +$62M year-to-date (YTD).
Does WDEF pay dividends?
As of September 10, 2026, WDEF has a trailing 12-month distribution yield of 0.07%.
How many holdings are in WDEF
As of July 31, 2026, WDEF holds 40 securities in its portfolio. This level of diversification can influence the fund’s risk profile and exposure to individual assets.
How diversified is WDEF?
As of July 31, 2026, WDEF holds 40 securities, with 80.42% of its assets concentrated in its top 15 holdings.
What are the top holdings of WDEF?
As of July 31, 2026, WDEF holds a portfolio of 40 underlyings, with its largest positions including BAE Systems Plc, Thales SA and Rheinmetall AG. These top holdings play a significant role in shaping the fund’s performance and exposure.
What countries or regions does WDEF invest in?
As of July 31, 2026, WDEF has its largest geographic exposures in United Kingdom, France and Germany.
What sectors or themes does WDEF focus on?
As of July 31, 2026, WDEF is primarily exposed to Industrials.
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