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Global X Defense Tech ETF

SHLD.US USUSExchange-Traded Fund
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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, quoted in USD. It charges a 0.50% net expense ratio and holds $6.65B in assets as of Sep 28, 2026. The fund launched on Sep 11, 2023.

Benchmark
Global X Defense TechNet total return, USD
Distribution
Semi-Annually
AUM
$6.65B
Expense Ratio
0.50%
Yield (12-mo)
0.55%
Morningstar Rating
Benchmark
Global X Defense Tech
52-Week Range
Avg Daily Vol
1.19M
Inception
Sep 11, 2023

Risk metrics

vs benchmark Global X Defense Tech · Net total return, USD

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

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

Trailing returns

As of Sep 28, 2026
1D
-1.04%
1W
-3.74%
1M
-8.11%
3M
+4.49%
6M
-12.68%
YTD
-5.83%
1Y
-10.11%
3Y ann.
+36.32%
5Y ann.
—
10Y ann.
—

Calendar-year returns

Morningstar daily closes

Trading & liquidity

as of Sep 28, 2026

Avg Vol (1W)
3.51M
Avg Vol (1M)
1.60M
Avg Vol (3M)
1.19M
Avg Vol (1Y)
1.57M
Avg Spread
0.081%

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

12-month yield

0.55%

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

Asset class
Equity
Strategy
Passive
Themes
Defense
Issuer
Global X Management Company LLC
Branding
Global X

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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 $6.65B in assets under management.
What index does SHLD.US track?
Global X Defense Tech ETF tracks Global X Defense Tech 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.

Fund information

Ticker
SHLD.US
Performance ID
0P0001QZNZ
Inception
Sep 11, 2023
Domicile
USA
Base currency
USD
Listing currency
USD
AUM
$6.65B
Avg daily volume (3M)
1.19M

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