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Xtrackers Europe Defense Technologies ETF
Trading data
XDEF performance and flow charts
Performance
Flows
Historic performance and flows
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Volatility and drawdown
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Replication quality
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Exposure
Data as of January 31, 2026Countries
Sectors
Diversification
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 28
Top 15 Holdings
Characteristics
The Xtrackers Europe Defense Technologies ETF is built to track the STOXX Europe Total Market Defence Space and Cybersecurity Innovation 50-25 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 | Xtrackers by DWS |
| N° of holdings | 28 |
| Replication method | Direct (Physical) |
| Asset class | - |
| Dividend policy | Distributing |
| Inception date | February 19, 2026 |
| ESG | No |
What type of ETF is XDEF?
XDEF is a Passive ETF that provides exposure to Equity assets. It is managed by Xtrackers by DWS.
What index does XDEF track?
XDEF tracks the STOXX Europe Total Market Defence Space and Cybersecurity Innovation 50-25 Index - USD, aiming to replicate its performance through full replication.
What is the expense ratio of XDEF?
The total expense ratio (TER) of XDEF is 0.35%, representing the annual fee charged by the fund manager.
When was XDEF launched?
XDEF was launched on February 19, 2026, marking its entry into the ETF market.
Who is the issuer of XDEF?
XDEF is issued by Xtrackers by DWS.
What is the AUM of XDEF?
As of March 11, 2026, XDEF manages $4.73 M, reflecting the total assets held in the fund.
How many holdings are in XDEF
As of January 31, 2026, XDEF holds 28 securities in its portfolio. This level of diversification can influence the fund’s risk profile and exposure to individual assets.
How diversified is XDEF?
As of January 31, 2026, XDEF holds 28 securities, with 93.28% of its assets concentrated in its top 15 holdings.
What are the top holdings of XDEF?
As of January 31, 2026, XDEF holds a portfolio of 28 underlyings, with its largest positions including BAE SYSTEMS, RHEINMETALL and ROLLS-ROYCE HOLDINGS. These top holdings play a significant role in shaping the fund’s performance and exposure.
What countries or regions does XDEF invest in?
As of January 31, 2026, XDEF has its largest geographic exposures in United Kingdom, Germany and France.
What sectors or themes does XDEF focus on?
As of January 31, 2026, XDEF is primarily exposed to Industrials.
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