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Defense ETF
VanEck Defense UCITS ETF

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Defense ETF
VanEck Defense UCITS ETF

ISIN: IE000YYE6WK5 copy-icon
WKN: A3D9M1 copy-icon
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Fund Description

As global uncertainty persists, the issue of security and defense has once again become one of the top concerns for national governments. VanEck‘s Defense ETF provides investors with access to leading defense technology companies, large-scale cybersecurity firms and defense-relevant service providers.

  • NAV
    $47.45

    as of 16 Apr 2025
  • YTD RETURNS
    31.49%

    as of 16 Apr 2025
  • Total Net Assets
    $4.4 billion

    as of 16 Apr 2025
  • Total Expense Ratio
    0.55%
  • Inception Date
    31 Mar 2023
  • SFDR Classification
    Article 6
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Overview

Fund Description

As global uncertainty persists, the issue of security and defense has once again become one of the top concerns for national governments. VanEck‘s Defense ETF provides investors with access to leading defense technology companies, large-scale cybersecurity firms and defense-relevant service providers.

  • Pure-play exposure to companies involved in the defense industry
  • Diversified access with at least 25 companies
  • Controversial weapons screening


Main Risk Factors: You may lose money up to the total loss of your investment due to the Main Risk Factors such as Equity Market Risk, Liquidity Risks and Industry or Sector Concentration Risk described below in the KID and in the sales prospectus. Market evolution not guaranteed.



Underlying Index

MarketVector™ Global Defense Industry Index (MVDEFTR)

Fund Highlights

  • Pure-play exposure to companies involved in the defense industry
  • Diversified access with at least 25 companies
  • Controversial weapons screening


Risk: You may lose money up to the total loss of your investment due to the Main Risk Factors such as Equity Market Risk, Liquidity Risks and Industry or Sector Concentration Risk described below in the KID and in the sales prospectus. Market evolution not guaranteed.



Underlying Index

MarketVector™ Global Defense Industry Index (MVDEFTR)

Capital Markets

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Performance

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Index

Index Description

The MarketVector™ Global Defense Industry Index tracks the overall performance of companies serving national defense industries.

Index Key Points

Underlying Index
MarketVector™ Global Defense Industry Index (MVDEFTR)

The Index Composition:

The MarketVector™ Global Defense Industry Index tracks the performance of companies that are involved in serving national defense industries.

Companies initially eligible for inclusion in Index:

  • Companies involved in the defense industry, including related national/federal governmental departments. This includes companies deriving at least 50% (25% for current components) of their revenues from the following themes:
    1. Aerospace and Defense products and services.
    2. Communications systems and services, including satellites.
    3. Unmanned vehicles.
    4. Event response, security, or safety-related software.
    5. Information Technology hardware and services.
    6. Cybersecurity software.
    7. Training and simulation software and products.
    8. Digital forensics, detection devices, and e-authentication/biometric identification
  • Market cap exceeding $1 billion
  • Three-month average daily turnover greater than $1 million
  • Minimum trading volume of 250,000 shares each month over last 6 months
  • Individual company weights are capped at 8%
  • Excludes companies that very severely violate UN Global Compact Principles
  • Controversial Weapons screen

 

Index provider:
MarketVector Indexes

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Main Risks

Main Risk Factors of a Defense ETF

  • Industry or Sector Concentration Risk
  • Equity Market Risk
  • Liquidity Risks
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The Fund’s assets may be concentrated in one or more particular sectors or industries. The Fund may be subject to the risk that economic, political or other conditions that have a negative effect on the relevant sectors or industries will negatively impact the Fund's performance to a greater extent than if the Fund’s assets were invested in a wider variety of sectors or industries.

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The prices of the securities in the Fund are subject to the risks associated with investing in the securities market, including general economic conditions and sudden and unpredictable drops in value. An investment in the Fund may lose money.

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Exists when a particular financial instrument is difficult to purchase or sell. If the relevant market is illiquid, it may not be possible to initiate a transaction or liquidate a position at an advantageous or reasonable price, or at all.

For more information on risks, please see the “Risk Factors” section of the relevant Fund’s prospectus, available on www.vaneck.com.