PLUS Korea Defense Industry Index ETF (KDEF)
- Expense ratio0.63%
- Net assets$92.0M
- Dividend yield1.74%
- 1-year return-21.64%
- Holdings19
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KDEF performance
Annual returns & drawdowns →- YTD-20.49%
- 1 year-21.64%
- 1Y volatility
- 65.10%
- 3Y volatility
- 0.00%
- 3Y Sharpe ratio
- 0.00
Returns include reinvested distributions; 3-, 5- and 10-year figures are annualized.
KDEF top 10 holdings
All holdings →| # | Symbol | Name | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 012450 | Hanwha Aerospace Co Ltd | 19.16% |
| 2 | 079550 | LIG Nex1 Co Ltd | 7.16% |
| 3 | 064350 | Hyundai Rotem Co | 6.42% |
| 4 | 047810 | Korea Aerospace Industries | 6.13% |
| 5 | 100090 | Samkang M&T Co.Ltd | 4.94% |
| 6 | 003570 | SNT Dynamics Co Ltd | 4.77% |
| 7 | 064960 | SNT Motiv Co Ltd | 4.67% |
| 8 | 272210 | Hanwha Systems Co Ltd | 4.27% |
| 9 | 103140 | Poongsan | 4.26% |
| 10 | 347700 | LifeSemantics Corp. | 3.88% |
The top 10 holdings make up 65.7% of the fund (19 holdings in total). As of October 25, 2026.
About PLUS Korea Defense Industry Index ETF
The fund normally invests in securities comprising the index. The index is designed to track the performance of South Korean companies that have demonstrated high relevance to defense ("Korea Defense Companies"). Under normal circumstances, the fund invests at least 80% of its net assets (plus the amount of any borrowings for investment purposes) in securities comprising the index. The fund is non-diversified.
KDEF ETF FAQ
What is the KDEF expense ratio?
PLUS Korea Defense Industry Index ETF has a net expense ratio of 0.63%, or $63.00 a year for every $10,000 invested.
How much money is in KDEF?
PLUS Korea Defense Industry Index ETF has about $92.0M in net assets.
What are the top holdings of KDEF?
The largest positions in KDEF are Hanwha Aerospace Co Ltd (19.16%), LIG Nex1 Co Ltd (7.16%), Hyundai Rotem Co (6.42%). The fund holds 19 securities in total.
How has KDEF performed?
KDEF returned -21.64% over the past year, including reinvested distributions.
Does KDEF pay dividends?
KDEF has a dividend yield of 1.74%.
When was KDEF launched?
PLUS Korea Defense Industry Index ETF began trading on February 4, 2025.