WisdomTree Europe Defense Fund (WDEF)

NYSEARCA: WDEF · Real-Time Price · USD
29.34
+0.04 (0.12%)
Dec 26, 2025, 4:00 PM EST - Market closed
0.12%
Assets$29.80M
Expense Ratio0.45%
PE Ratio34.56
Shares Out1.03M
Dividend (ttm)n/a
Dividend Yieldn/a
Ex-Dividend Daten/a
Payout Frequencyn/a
Payout Ration/a
Volume6,202
Open29.40
Previous Close29.31
Day's Range29.12 - 29.40
52-Week Low26.64
52-Week High34.35
Betan/a
Holdings36
Inception DateJul 17, 2025

About WDEF

Fund Home Page

The WisdomTree Europe Defense Fund (WDEF) is an exchange-traded fund that is based on the WisdomTree Europe Defence index. The fund tracks a tier-weighted index of European companies engaged in the defense industry. Index constituents have at least 10% revenue in defense-related activities and are weighted based on exposure. WDEF was launched on Jul 17, 2025 and is issued by WisdomTree.

Asset Class Equity
Region Europe
Stock Exchange NYSEARCA
Ticker Symbol WDEF
ETF Provider WisdomTree
Index Tracked WisdomTree Europe Defence Index

Top 10 Holdings

67.77% of assets
NameSymbolWeight
Thales S.A.HO10.94%
Rheinmetall AGRHM10.57%
BAE Systems plcBA10.48%
Leonardo S.p.a.LDO6.88%
Saab AB (publ)SAAB.B6.10%
Hensoldt AGHAG4.80%
RENK Group AGR3NK4.77%
Rolls-Royce Holdings plcRR4.45%
Safran SASAF4.44%
Airbus SEAIR4.33%
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Performance

News

Global Defense ETFs: Mapping the Opportunity

One of the most persistent themes this year has been global defense. Historically, it has been an industry that tends to shine when geopolitics drives the macro narrative.

24 days ago - ETF Trends

WEDF Has a Bright Future

One of this year's most noticeable industry-level themes has been increased defense and national security spending. Importantly, that trend is expanding beyond the usual suspects of the U.S., China, a...

4 weeks ago - ETF Trends

Steel, Sensors and Speed: Powering Europe's Deterrence

By Christopher Gannatti, CFA, Global Head of Research; and Samuel Rines, Macro Strategist, Model Portfolios Key Takeaways In 2025, Europe accelerated its defense revival with Rheinmetall opening the c...

6 weeks ago - ETF Trends

This Defense ETF Plays Offense

Europe is an epicenter of ramped-up defense spending. Many countries in the region are also NATO members pledging to increase the percentages of GDP allocated to national security in significant fashi...

6 weeks ago - ETF Trends

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...

Other symbols: EUADSHLDXOVR
7 weeks ago - Seeking Alpha

Defense ETFs: WDEF Is Now The Third Leg Of Our Defense Stool

European defense spending is surging, making targeted ETFs like SHLD, EUAD, and WDEF compelling. SHLD stands out for its tech innovation-focused approach. Between them, EUAD and WDEF offer the best ac...

3 months ago - Seeking Alpha