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Global X - Defense Tech ETF (SHLD)
USD60.47
-0.72 (-1.18%)
AMEX USD US Equity
NAV
USD 61.22
-1.23% vs NAV
as of 2026-07-13
AUM
USD 6.91B
TER
0.50%
Yield (TTM)
0.70%
Distribution
Distributing · Semi-Annual
52-week range
58.20 – 78.02
Holdings
57
Issuer
Global X
About this ETF
The Global X Defense Tech ETF, identified by its ticker SHLD, aims to replicate the overall financial performance of the Global X Defense Tech Index. This means it strives to mirror both the capital appreciation and income generation of the underlying index, prior to the deduction of its own operational fees and expenses.
ISIN
US37960A5294
Issuer
Global X
Domicile
US
Inception
2023-09-11
Asset class
Equity
Website
globalxetfs.com/funds/SHLD
Price
Top 10 holdings
| RTX CORPORATION RTX | 9.39% |
| GENERAL DYNAMICS CORP GD | 9.27% |
| LOCKHEED MARTIN CORP LMT | 8.32% |
| NORTHROP GRUMMAN CORP NOC | 8.24% |
| PALANTIR TECHNOLOGIES INC-A PLTR | 7.86% |
| L3HARRIS TECHNOLOGIES INC LHX | 4.44% |
| BAE SYSTEMS PLC BA.L | 4.42% |
| RHEINMETALL AG RHM.DE | 3.80% |
| LEONARDO SPA LDO.MI | 3.73% |
| THALES SA HO.PA | 3.59% |
Sector mix
Price chart
USD60.47
-0.72 (-1.18%)
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Returns
| 1 month | -3.03% |
| 3 months | -16.82% |
| 6 months | -17.13% |
| Year to date | -6.67% |
| 1 year | +0.25% |
| 3 years (ann.) | — |
| 5 years (ann.) | — |
| 10 years (ann.) | — |
Risk profile
| Volatility (1y, ann.) | 25.17% |
| Sharpe (1y) | 0.14 |
| Sharpe (3y) | — |
| Sortino (1y) | 0.23 |
| Max drawdown (1y) | -25.40% |
| Max drawdown (5y) | — |
| Max drawdown (full) | -25.40% |
| Beta vs S&P 500 (1y) | 0.88 |
| Correlation vs S&P 500 (1y) | 0.44 |
Technical outlook as of 2026-07-13
Day Score (bias 0-100, not a probability)
26
P(gain) 22 sessions — probability
63%
VaR 95% (daily)
-2.09%
CVaR 95% (daily)
-2.88%
GARCH vol forecast (22d)
1.88%
Market regime (Markov)
Bear
The Monte Carlo cone is drawn on the price chart above (Forecast overlay); RSI, MACD and the rest of the oscillators live in its indicator panels.
Top-10 concentration
63.1%
Effective holdings
19
Disclosed positions
57
Full holdings
| Constituent | ISIN | Market value | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
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Sector breakdown
Geographic exposure
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Cost vs. peers
SHLD
0.50%
Equity median
0.39%
Cheapest in class BKLC
0.00%
Comparison universe: 6,948 funds of the same asset class.
Cost impact calculator
Dividend history
Distributing share class Income is paid out to shareholders.
| Ex-date | Payment | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-29 | 2026-07-07 | USD 0.1866 |
| 2025-12-30 | 2026-01-07 | USD 0.2373 |
| 2025-06-27 | — | USD 0.1190 |
| 2024-12-30 | 2025-01-07 | USD 0.1379 |
| 2024-06-27 | 2024-07-05 | USD 0.0608 |
| 2023-12-28 | 2024-01-08 | USD 0.0713 |
ESG profile
Derived from holdings
covers 62.0% of the portfolio by weight
(21 scored constituents)
Environmental
56.8
class avg 63.0
Social
60.8
class avg 62.3
Governance
64.3
class avg 64.9
Total ESG
60.6
class avg 63.4
Benchmark: average of 4,066 funds of the same asset class with derived ESG data.
Similar ETFs
| Fund | TER | AUM (USD) | Yield (TTM) | Return 1y | Sharpe 1y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF VTI | 0.03% | 2.30T | 1.05% | +19.93% | 1.48 |
| Vanguard S&P 500 ETF VOO | 0.03% | 1.70T | 1.07% | +19.68% | 1.49 |
| iShares Core S&P 500 ETF IVV | 0.03% | 894.38B | 1.09% | +19.68% | 1.49 |
| State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF SPY | 0.09% | 789.23B | 1.00% | +19.71% | 1.49 |
| SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust 1557.T | 0.09% | 789.09B | 0.49% | +37.54% | 2.26 |
| State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF SPY.AX | 0.09% | 788.13B | 1.00% | +11.84% | 1.13 |
| Vanguard Total International Stock ETF VXUS | 0.05% | 652.30B | 2.61% | +20.58% | 1.21 |
| Invesco QQQ Trust, Series 1 QQQ | 0.18% | 481.14B | 0.43% | +28.14% | 1.43 |
| Vanguard Growth ETF VUG | 0.03% | 393.80B | 0.39% | +16.85% | 0.99 |
| Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets ETF VEA | 0.03% | 317.30B | 2.60% | +21.64% | 1.23 |
Cheaper alternatives
No fund of the class reaches 60% portfolio overlap — showing the cheapest funds of the class instead.
| Fund | TER | AUM (USD) | Overlap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard Value ETF VTV | 0.03% | 245.00B | 2.3% |
| Vanguard S&P 500 ETF VOO | 0.03% | 1.70T | 1.5% |
| Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF VTI | 0.03% | 2.30T | 1.4% |
| Vanguard Information Technology ETF VGT | 0.09% | 170.10B | 1.4% |
| State Street SPDR Portfolio S&P 500 ETF SPYM | 0.02% | 159.32B | 1.4% |
