SHLD
Global X Defense Tech ETF
SHLD invests in companies positioned to benefit from the increased adoption and utilization of defense technology, including cybersecurity systems, artificial intelligence and big data, and advanced military systems and hardware.
Global
EQUITY
Rules-Based
MANAGEMENT STYLE
$ 7.4 B
ASSETS UNDER MGMT
50 bp
EXPENSES
Fund Basics
| Inception date | Sep 13, 2023 |
| Regulation | Open-Ended Fund |
| Fund Website | link... |
| Distributions | |
| Currency | USD |
| Holdings Transparency | Full |
| Derivatives-based | No |
| Options available | No |
| Currency hedged | No |
| Fund of funds | No |
Top 10 Holdings
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| LOCKHEED MARTIN CORP | 8.9 % |
| GENERAL DYNAMICS CORP | 8.0 % |
| RTX CORP | 8.0 % |
| PALANTIR TECHNOLOGIES INC. CLASS A | 6.6 % |
| RHEINMETALL AG | 5.4 % |
| SAMSUNG TECHWIN CO LTD | 5.0 % |
| L3HARRIS TECHNOLOGIES INC | 4.9 % |
| BAE SYSTEMS PLC | 4.8 % |
| NORTHROP GRUMMAN CORP | 4.4 % |
| LEONARDO SPA | 4.2 % |
Constituent Breakdown
| Number of holdings | 49 |
| Herfindahl-Hirschman Index | 472 |
| Wgt avg mkt cap (mns) | $85,097 |
| Large cap (>$10bn) | 84.4% |
| Mid cap ($2-10bn) | 11.0% |
| Small cap (<$2bn) | 1.8% |
| Developed mkts. | 90.0% |
| Emerging mkts. | 10.0% |
Sector Breakdown
Country Exposure
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UNITED STATES | 59.2 % |
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SOUTH KOREA | 8.6 % |
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BRITAIN | 6.7 % |
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GERMANY | 6.3 % |
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FRANCE | 5.4 % |
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ITALY | 4.2 % |
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ISRAEL | 4.0 % |
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SWEDEN | 3.4 % |
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TURKEY | 1.0 % |
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AUSTRALIA | 0.6 % |
Historical Performance
Standardized Performance (as of 04/30/2026)
| YTD | 1 YR | 2 YR | 3 YR | 5 YR | 10 YR | 20 YR | Incep. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price Returns | 5.3% | 31.6% | 44.3% | -- | -- | -- | -- | 47.1% |
| Dividend Yield | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -- | -- | -- | -- | 0.6% |
| Total Returns | 5.3% | 31.8% | 44.8% | -- | -- | -- | -- | 47.6% | Ann. Volatility | 30.0% | 23.7% | 22.6% | -- | -- | -- | -- | 20.9% |
Market Correlations
| versus... | Beta | R-squared |
| S&P 500 | 0.76 | 16% |
| MSCI EAFE | 0.69 | 18% |
| MSCI Emg Mkts | 0.48 | 14% |
Liquidity Measures
| Avg. volume (000) | 1,886 |
| ADV traded (mns) | $118 |
| Turnover | 1.6% |
| Avg. Bid/Ask (% of price) | 0.03% |
Technical Indicators
| 30d moving avg. (EMA) | $68.25 |
| Relative strength (RSI) | 35 |
| MACD/Signal | -2.28/-1.96 |
| Bollinger Bands (Upper/Lower) | $72.05/$62.14 |
| Short interest (% of AUM) | 0.2% |
Distributions
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Comparable ETFs Based on Overlap
| Ticker | Fund Name | Overlap vs. SHLD |
Expenses vs. SHLD |
ALTAR Score™ vs. SHLD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DUTY | U.S. Defense ETF | 44.6% | -5 bp | -0.7% |
| PPA | Invesco Aerospace & Defense ETF | 41.1% | +8 bp | -1.4% |
| MISL | First Trust Indxx Aerospace & Defense ETF | 40.6% | +10 bp | -1.5% |
| FOWF | Pacer Solactive Whitney Fututre of Warfare ETF | 37.5% | +10 bp | +0.4% |
| NATO | Themes Transatlantic Defense ETF | 37.0% | -15 bp | -1.1% |
| ARMY | Tema International Defense ETF | 36.4% | +18 bp | +0.3% |
| XAR | State Street SPDR S&P Aerospace & Defense ETF | 25.6% | -15 bp | -1.5% |
| ROKT | State Street SPDR S&P Kensho Final Frontiers ETF | 18.9% | -5 bp | -2.6% |
| ARKX | ARK Space Exploration & Innovation ETF | 15.4% | +25 bp | -3.3% |
| FITE | State Street SPDR S&P Kensho Future Security ETF | 13.8% | -5 bp | -1.8% |
Risk and Returns: SHLD vs. Comps (1 YR)
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Results & Estimates (USD)
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Return on Equity
Net Margins
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Valuation Metrics
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Based on closing prices from 5/18/2026
Peer Group Comparison
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ETF Research Center Rating
3.8%
ALTAR SCORE™
42nd
PERCENTILE
NEUTRAL
ETFRC RATING
There are 584 funds in the Global Equity category with an average
ALTAR Score™ of 4.3% and a standard deviation
of 2.6%. SHLD's ALTAR Score™ is approximately -0.2 standard
deviations above the category average. This places SHLD in the 42nd percentile
among funds in the category.
Sell-Side Consensus
$84.38
PRICE TARGET
+35.4%
UPSIDE