Global X Defense Tech ETF (SHLD)
| Assets | $1.34B |
| Expense Ratio | 0.50% |
| PE Ratio | 28.98 |
| Shares Out | 28.66M |
| Dividend (ttm) | $0.20 |
| Dividend Yield | 0.40% |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Dec 30, 2024 |
| Payout Ratio | 11.69% |
| 1-Year Return | +52.61% |
| Volume | 939,462 |
| Open | 48.30 |
| Previous Close | 47.85 |
| Day's Range | 48.17 - 49.37 |
| 52-Week Low | 32.67 |
| 52-Week High | 49.37 |
| Beta | n/a |
| Holdings | 40 |
| Inception Date | Sep 11, 2023 |
About SHLD
Fund Home PageThe Global X Defense Tech ETF (SHLD) is an exchange-traded fund that is based on the Global X Defense Tech index. The fund tracks a modified market-cap weighted index of the top 50 pure-play defense technology companies from around the world. These companies are considered best positioned to benefit from increased governmental defense spending. SHLD was launched on Sep 11, 2023 and is issued by Global X.
Top 10 Holdings
65.32% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Palantir Technologies Inc. | PLTR | 9.37% |
| Rheinmetall AG | RHM | 8.95% |
| RTX Corporation | RTX | 7.26% |
| Northrop Grumman Corporation | NOC | 6.93% |
| General Dynamics Corporation | GD | 6.32% |
| Thales S.A. | HO | 6.16% |
| Lockheed Martin Corporation | LMT | 5.81% |
| Leonardo S.p.a. | LDO | 5.43% |
| BAE Systems plc | BA | 4.65% |
| Hanwha Aerospace Co., Ltd. | 012450 | 4.45% |
Dividends
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 30, 2024 | $0.138 | n/a |
| Jun 27, 2024 | $0.0608 | Jul 5, 2024 |
| Dec 28, 2023 | $0.0713 | Jan 8, 2024 |
News
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Global X Adds to Thematic Suite with the Launch of the Global X Defense Tech ETF (SHLD)
NEW YORK, Sept. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Global X ETFs, the New York-based provider of exchange-traded funds (ETFs), today announced the launch of the Global X Defense Tech ETF. SHLD is the latest add...