VanEck Defense ETF

VanEck Defense ETF is an exchange-traded fund that provides targeted exposure to companies operating in the global defense and aerospace sectors. Launched on March 31, 2023, and domiciled in Ireland, it passively tracks the MarketVector Global Defense Industry Index, which measures the performance of firms serving national defense industries through production of weapons, military equipment, aerospace technologies, cybersecurity solutions, unmanned vehicles, and communication systems. The ETF employs full physical replication with approximately 36 holdings, predominantly in industrials (91.4%), alongside technology and other sectors, featuring geographic diversity across North America (42.3%), Europe, Asia, and beyond. As an accumulating fund with a total expense ratio of 0.55%, it reinvests dividends to support compounded growth, managing substantial assets exceeding USD 8.8 billion as of early 2026. VanEck Defense ETF holds a pivotal role in the financial markets by offering investors access to a specialized theme amid rising geopolitical tensions and escalating defense budgets, reflecting innovations in missile defense, AI, and space systems while navigating sector-specific risks like concentration and volatility.