Global X Defense Tech ETF (SHLD)
| Assets | $6.45B |
| Expense Ratio | 0.50% |
| PE Ratio | 29.49 |
| Forward PE | 23.41 |
| Shares Out | 104.17M |
| Dividend | $0.42 (0.67%) |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Jun 29, 2026 |
| Payout Frequency | Semi-Annual |
| Payout Ratio | 19.72% |
| Volume | 1,574,019 |
| Open | 62.37 |
| Previous Close | 61.89 |
| Day's Range | 62.22 - 63.38 |
| 52-Week Low | 57.89 |
| 52-Week High | 78.49 |
| Beta | 0.33 |
| Holdings | 54 |
| 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
66.76% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Palantir Technologies Inc. | PLTR | 12.02% |
| Lockheed Martin Corporation | LMT | 9.27% |
| RTX Corporation | RTX | 9.23% |
| General Dynamics Corporation | GD | 8.57% |
| Northrop Grumman Corporation | NOC | 8.34% |
| BAE Systems plc | BA | 4.54% |
| L3Harris Technologies, Inc. | LHX | 3.84% |
| Rheinmetall AG | RHM | 3.76% |
| Saab AB (publ) | SAAB.B | 3.67% |
| Thales S.A. | HO | 3.53% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 29, 2026 | $0.1866 | Jul 7, 2026 |
| Dec 30, 2025 | $0.23734 | Jan 7, 2026 |
| 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 -6.56% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 35.92%.
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