PLUS Korea Defense Industry Index ETF

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Fees & expenses

Category

Equity – ThematicDefense & Space

Asset class

Equity

Strategy

Passive

Themes

Defense

Sector

Industrials

Country

South KoreaEmerging Markets

Issuer

Exchange Traded Concepts, LLC

Branding

Plus

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Frequently asked questions

What is KDEF's expense ratio?

PLUS Korea Defense Industry Index ETF charges a net expense ratio of 0.650%.

How large is PLUS Korea Defense Industry Index ETF?

KDEF holds $84.69M in assets under management.

What index does KDEF track?

PLUS Korea Defense Industry Index ETF tracks Korea Defense Industry as its primary benchmark.

When did KDEF launch?

PLUS Korea Defense Industry Index ETF launched on February 4, 2025.

What currency does KDEF trade in?

KDEF trades in USD on NYSE Arca.

News & analysis on KDEF

Investing & Themes

Korean Defense and Advanced Manufacturing ETFs listed on ADX on November 2nd

Hanwha Asset Management has launched two Korean-focused ETFs on the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange: the PLUS Korea Defense Industry Index ETF (KDEF) and PLUS Korea Manufacturing Core Alliance Index ETF (KMCA), marking the first Korean asset manager to list on a Middle Eastern exchange.

November 3, 2026

News

Two Korean ETFs, KDEF and KMCA, Set to Begin Trading on ADX November 2, With OCEANE as Market Maker

Two U.S.-listed Korean ETFs, KDEF and KMCA, are launching on the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange on November 2, 2026. The funds provide UAE investors exposure to South Korea's defense, manufacturing, and semiconductor industries.

October 30, 2026

ETF Trends

ADX ETF Launch: Korea Defense and Advanced Manufacturing NYSE-Listed ETFs KDEF and KMCA Approved for ADX Cross-Listing as Early as Next Week.

Two NYSE-listed Korean ETFs—KDEF (defense industry) and KMCA (semiconductors)—are approved for cross-listing on Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX) as early as next week, expanding UAE investor access to South Korean markets.

October 27, 2026

Investing & Themes

South Korea’s Hypersonic Test Puts KDEF ETF in Focus

South Korea's successful hypersonic glide vehicle test positions its defense sector for growth, with the KDEF ETF providing investors targeted exposure to Korean defense manufacturers expanding their international presence.

October 12, 2026

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