SPDR S&P Europe Defense ETF

The SPDR S&P Europe Defense ETF is an equity-based exchange-traded fund designed to track the performance of European companies that are engaged in the military and defense industry. Utilizing the S&P Europe Defense Vision Index as its benchmark, the fund includes a diverse range of industrial and technology firms across Europe, spanning large, mid, and small-capitalization segments involved in defense-related activities. These companies are active in areas such as the manufacture and assembly of military hardware, vehicles, communication systems, software, and other military-grade products and services. The ETF employs a physical replication strategy, directly owning the constituent securities of the index, and follows an accumulating distribution policy where dividends are reinvested. Launched in June 2025 and domiciled in Ireland, the fund is managed by State Street Global Advisors. It offers investors targeted exposure to the European defense sector, reflecting growing defense spending and strategic innovation across the continent. The ETF is structured as a UCITS-compliant, open-ended investment company, providing a transparent and cost-effective vehicle for gaining sector-specific exposure within the broader European equity market.