What is SHLD.US's expense ratio?

Global X Defense Tech ETF charges a net expense ratio of 0.500%.

How large is Global X Defense Tech ETF?

SHLD.US holds $7.73K in assets under management.

What index does SHLD.US track?

Global X Defense Tech ETF tracks Global X Defense Tech NTR USD as its primary benchmark.

When did SHLD.US launch?

Global X Defense Tech ETF launched on September 11, 2023.

What currency does SHLD.US trade in?

SHLD.US trades in USD on NYSE Arca.

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About this fund

Global X Defense Tech ETF (SHLD.US) is an Industrials ETF managed by Global X Management Company LLC, listed on NYSE Arca in USD. It charges a 0.50% net expense ratio and holds $7.73K in assets as of Aug 13, 2026. The fund tracks Global X Defense Tech NTR USD and was launched on Sep 11, 2023.

Benchmark: Global X Defense Tech NTR USD
Advisor: Global X Management Company LLC
Exchange: NYSE Arca
Distribution: Semi-Annually

AUM: $7.73K
Expense Ratio: 0.50%
Yield (12-mo): 0.54%
Morningstar Rating
Benchmark: Global X Defense Tech NTR USD
52-Week Range
Avg Daily Vol: 1.57M
Inception: Sep 11, 2023

NAV & premium/discount

as of Aug 12, 2026

NAV

$70.07

Premium / Discount

+0.11%

Median Prem/Disc (1Y)

+0.10%

52-Wk NAV High

$77.59

52-Wk NAV Low

$58.36

Premium/discount is how far the market price trades above (+) or below (−) the fund's net asset value (reported in USD).

Risk metrics

vs benchmark Global X Defense Tech NTR USD

3-year risk statistics are not currently available for this fund.

Risk statistics are 3-year, month-end-based.

Trailing returns

As of Aug 13, 2026

+1.01%

+4.13%

+14.64%

+8.87%

-0.98%

YTD

+8.62%

+13.82%

3Y ann.

—

5Y ann.

—

10Y ann.

—

Calendar-year returns

Morningstar daily closes

Trading & liquidity

as of Aug 12, 2026

Avg Vol (1W)

857.5K

Avg Vol (1M)

1.02M

Avg Vol (3M)

1.57M

Avg Vol (1Y)

1.55M

Avg Spread

0.086%

Average daily share volume over each trailing window. Spread is the average bid-ask spread as a percentage of price — lower means cheaper to trade.

Top 10 holdings

Source: Morningstar

Fees & expenses

Net expense

0.50%

Gross expense

0.50%

Management fee

0.50%

Distributions

Frequency: Semi-Annually

12-month yield

0.54%

Recent payments per share (USD)

Jun 29, 2026

0.1866 USD

Dec 30, 2025

0.2373 USD

Jun 27, 2025

0.1187 USD

Dec 30, 2024

0.1378 USD

Classification

Frequently asked questions

What is SHLD.US's expense ratio?: Global X Defense Tech ETF charges a net expense ratio of 0.500%.
How large is Global X Defense Tech ETF?: SHLD.US holds $7.73K in assets under management.
What index does SHLD.US track?: Global X Defense Tech ETF tracks Global X Defense Tech NTR USD as its primary benchmark.
When did SHLD.US launch?: Global X Defense Tech ETF launched on September 11, 2023.
What currency does SHLD.US trade in?: SHLD.US trades in USD on NYSE Arca.