Future of European Defense UCITS ETF

The Future of European Defense UCITS ETF is an equity exchange-traded fund designed to provide targeted exposure to the European defense and military technology sector. Its primary function is to track the VettaFi Future of Defence Ex US Index, focusing specifically on companies headquartered in Europe that derive the majority of their revenue from defense spending and related activities, with the United States explicitly excluded from the index. This design reflects a growing trend of strategic autonomy within Europe, as the continent seeks to bolster its own defense capabilities amid rising geopolitical tensions and shifts in international alliances. The ETF captures sectors such as traditional defense manufacturing, cyber defense, and advanced military technologies, aligning with the surge in European defense budgets and the drive to develop a robust domestic defense industry. The fund employs a full physical replication strategy, is accumulating (reinvesting dividends), and is structured to meet UCITS regulatory standards, making it suitable for a wide range of European investors. Its existence underscores the significant policy and fiscal realignment within Europe toward self-reliant security infrastructure, while providing investors with a transparent mechanism to access the continent’s defense sector evolution.