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iShares Global Aerospace & Defence UCITS ETF Hits New Highs on Sector Tailwinds
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Original DFM publication · DFM Analysis report · 2025-05-06
The iShares Global Aerospace & Defence UCITS ETF USD (Acc), ticker DFND, has emerged as one of the most stable and strategically positioned ETFs in the European market, achieving a 23.88% return over the past 12 months and a cumulative gain of +35.46% since its launch in February 2024.
As of May 6, 2025, the fund’s assets under management have grown to €411 million, reflecting a notable influx of investor capital in response to renewed geopolitical tensions and sharply rising defence spending. Tracking the S&P Developed BMI Select Aerospace & Defense 35/20 Capped Index, DFND offers exposure to a global selection of large and mid-cap companies engaged in the defence and aerospace industries.
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iShares Global Aerospace & Defence UCITS ETF Hits New Highs on Sector Tailwinds
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What is iShares Global Aerospace & Defence UCITS ETF Hits New Highs on Sector Tailwinds?
As of May 6, 2025, the fund’s assets under management have grown to €411 million, reflecting a notable influx of investor capital in response to renewed geopolitical tensions and sharply rising defence spending.
Why does iShares Global Aerospace & Defence UCITS ETF Hits New Highs on Sector Tailwinds matter for European defence?
Tracking the S&P Developed BMI Select Aerospace & Defense 35/20 Capped Index, DFND offers exposure to a global selection of large and mid-cap companies engaged in the defence and aerospace industries.
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