Global X Defense Tech ETF (SHLD)
| Assets | $5.17B |
| Expense Ratio | 0.50% |
| PE Ratio | 33.75 |
| Shares Out | 77.01M |
| Dividend (ttm) | $0.26 |
| Dividend Yield | 0.39% |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Jun 27, 2025 |
| Payout Frequency | Semi-Annual |
| Payout Ratio | 13.12% |
| Volume | 394,535 |
| Open | 66.34 |
| Previous Close | 66.61 |
| Day's Range | 65.84 - 66.50 |
| 52-Week Low | 36.61 |
| 52-Week High | 71.54 |
| Beta | 0.33 |
| Holdings | 52 |
| 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
61.53% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Palantir Technologies Inc. | PLTR | 8.96% |
| RTX Corporation | RTX | 8.24% |
| Lockheed Martin Corporation | LMT | 7.90% |
| General Dynamics Corporation | GD | 7.81% |
| Rheinmetall AG | RHM | 7.05% |
| L3Harris Technologies, Inc. | LHX | 4.54% |
| Northrop Grumman Corporation | NOC | 4.46% |
| BAE Systems plc | BA | 4.23% |
| Thales S.A. | HO | 4.21% |
| Leidos Holdings, Inc. | LDOS | 4.13% |
Dividends
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 27, 2025 | $0.11871 | Jul 7, 2025 |
| Dec 30, 2024 | $0.13785 | Jan 7, 2025 |
| Jun 27, 2024 | $0.06083 | Jul 5, 2024 |
| Dec 28, 2023 | $0.0713 | Jan 8, 2024 |
Performance
SHLD had a total return of 74.09% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 54.27%.
News
SHLD: Defense Investors Earned 74% In 2025, Blistering Returns Expected In 2026
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SHLD: Defense Spending, Tech Upgrades And Geopolitics Keep Powering The Rally
SHLD benefits from structural geopolitical tensions and rising defense budgets, with Ukraine negotiations and EU decisions reinforcing long term demand for advanced military technology and equipment. ...
Defense Stocks And ETFs Such As SHLD Are Declining Today: Why?
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SHLD: Defense-Tech ETF That's Priced To Perfection
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AI, Robotics, And Drones Have Changed Defense Firms Forever
Defense industry giants like Lockheed (LMT) and Raytheon (RTX) retain top spots, but innovative firms and European players are gaining ground. Boeing (BA) has fallen in defense revenue rankings, while...
SHLD: My Top Aerospace And Defense Pick For The Drone Crisis In Europe
The Global X Defense Tech ETF offers the best balance of European and US defense exposure, with strong performance and a focus on counter-drone solutions. Rising threat levels in Europe, especially fr...
Secure Your Retirement: Defense, Growth, And Income In Just 2 ETFs
Global X Defense Tech ETF and NEOS Gold High Income ETF offer retirees a blend of defensiveness, growth, and steady income. SHLD focuses on defense technology, has outperformed the S&P 500, and provid...
SHLD: Staggering Return On Unprecedented Demand Is Likely To Continue, Strong Buy
Global X Defense Tech ETF (SHLD) is upgraded to Strong Buy, driven by record financial growth and robust order backlogs in defense technologies. SHLD benefits from surging global defense spending, geo...
SHLD: Don't Miss Out On The Best ETF In A Trending Industry
Global X Defense Tech ETF (SHLD) is rated a strong buy, offering global exposure to leading defense technology companies. SHLD has outperformed peers with a 77% YTD gain, robust diversification, and t...
SHLD: Liquidity, Momentum, And Geopolitics Are Its Three Weapons
Global X Defense Tech ETF offers unique, diversified exposure to both traditional defense contractors and cutting-edge tech firms, capitalizing on global military spending and technological innovation...
SHLD: The Defense ETF That's Crushing Big Tech
SHLD tracks the Global X Defense Tech Index, focusing on cybersecurity, AI, hardware, and military systems leaders. Launched in September 2023, SHLD has quickly amassed $3.5 billion in assets under ma...
SHLD: Shield Yourself From Losses - Sell
SHLD offers exposure to top global defense and aerospace firms, benefiting from long-term catalysts like rising NATO and government military spending. Recent earnings and contract wins highlight secto...
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SHLD: A Compelling ETF, But Prefer To Wait For Some Retracement
SHLD ETF, a $3B sized ETF which covers 42 global defense tech stocks, most of which are large-caps, has trounced global stocks and US stocks by 6-9x on average thisyear. Despite its passively managed ...
SHLD: The Pause That Refreshes
Global X Defense Tech ETF offers exposure to cutting-edge global defense technology firms, blending innovative newcomers with established industry leaders for robust portfolio diversification. Rising ...
With War Increasingly Defined By Drones, SHLD Is An Interesting Buy
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SHLD: Time For The Defense Rally To Take A Breather
SHLD has delivered stellar returns since launch, fueled by surging global defense spending amid heightened geopolitical tensions. Top holdings like Rheinmetall and Palantir are trading at extreme valu...
Why ETF investors are betting on defense sector gains
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SHLD: A Lot Of Potential Growth In Current Environment
The Global X Defense Tech ETF focuses on aerospace, defense, and cybersecurity. Key holdings like Palantir, Rheinmetall, and RTX Corporation are driving bullish sentiment due to their strong market po...
SHLD: The New And Enduring Trend Of Global Defense Prioritization
Geopolitical tensions, especially Russia's invasion of Ukraine and rising concerns about China, are driving global defense spending, creating a favorable environment for defense investments. The Globa...
SHLD Is Quant's #1 ETF, And I'm Bullish On It Too
Quant's proprietary rating system assigns grades to stocks and ETFs, with the Global X Defense Tech ETF ranking highest among 500+ ETFs. Despite differing investment approaches, I agree with Quant's b...
SHLD: Record Defense Spending Can Accelerate Returns In 2025
Record defense spending and geopolitical tensions make it an ideal time to invest in the defense sector, particularly through the Global X Defense Tech ETF. SHLD offers diversified exposure to top def...
ETF Trends: Small Caps, Bitcoin, Defense
Cinthia Murphy says ETFs have been focused on small caps and defensive plays recently, though she points out that inflows are a lagging effect. She says there's been less of a rotation across sectors ...
SHLD: Better Than ITA As US Now Faces Organized Opposition
The Global X Defense Tech ETF (SHLD) is recommended over the iShares U.S. Aerospace and Defense ETF (ITA) due to its tech-oriented approach and better adaptability to new defense realities. SHLD's hol...
SHLD: Potentially Bumpy Waters Ahead For Defense Names
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Aerospace and defense ETFs beat S&P 500 as Middle East fears intensify
Aerospace and defense ETFs have surged in the past year — and are up so far this week even as the U.S. stock market has broadly stumbled.
SHLD: Defense Tech ETF A Must-Follow For Me
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SHLD: A 'Global' High-Tech Spin On Defense Sector Stocks
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SHLD: The Intersection Of Defense And Tech
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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...