What is the largest Defense & Space ETF?

iShares U.S. Aerospace & Defense ETF (ITA) is the largest Defense & Space ETF tracked by Nukoud, with $12,511 million in assets.

Which Defense & Space ETF has the lowest expense ratio?

Defiance Space and Connective Tech ETF (UFOX) charges 0.30% a year, the lowest fee among 9 Defense & Space ETFs.

Are there Defense & Space ETFs listed in the GCC?

Yes. 1 Defense & Space ETF is listed on GCC exchanges: 1 on UAE.

Are any Defense & Space ETFs Shariah-compliant?

None of the 9 Defense & Space ETFs currently tracked is marketed as Shariah-compliant.

How much do Defense & Space ETFs cost?

Expense ratios range from 0.30% to 0.75%, with a median of 0.50% a year.

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Defense & Space ETFs

Nukoud tracks 9 Defense & Space ETFs across 2 listing markets (8 on United States, 1 on UAE). Combined assets under management are $23,660 million. The median expense ratio is 0.50%. The largest fund is iShares U.S. Aerospace & Defense ETF (ITA) at $12,511 million. 1 of these fund is listed on a GCC exchange. Use the table to compare fees, size and year-to-date performance, or open the screener to refine the list.

Data as of 2026-09-20 · Summary generated from fund data

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ETFs: 9
Combined AUM: $23.66B
Median fee: 0.500%
Avg YTD: +6.35%
Listed on: United States · 8 UAE · 1
Shariah-compliant: None

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9 ETFs

Defense & Space ETFs: ticker, name, exposures, assets, expense ratio and returns
Ticker	Name	Exposures	AUM (USD)	Expense ratio	YTD	1Y	Listed
ITAUS	iShares U.S. Aerospace & Defense ETF	Defense Industrials US	$12.51B	0.370%	-0.15%	+5.62%	US
SHLDUS	Global X Defense Tech ETF	Defense Industrials	$7.14B	0.500%	-2.95%	-4.98%	US
EUADUS	Select STOXX Europe Aerospace & Defense ETF	Defense Industrials Europe	$1.08B	0.500%	+1.31%	-4.39%	US
NASAUS	Tema Space Innovators ETF	Space Active	$1.06B	0.750%	-	-	US
UFOXUS	Defiance Space and Connective Tech ETF	Space	$946.54M	0.300%	+32.05%	+36.37%	US
ARKXUS	ARK Space & Defense Innovation ETF	Defense Space Industrials+2	$761.70M	0.750%	+10.84%	+17.40%	US
KDEFUS	PLUS Korea Defense Industry Index ETF	Defense Industrials South Korea	$111.57M	0.650%	-2.96%	-7.70%	US
WARPUS	VanEck Space ETF	Space	$43.14M	0.500%	-	-	US
KDEFAE	KDEF (AE)	Defense Industrials South Korea	-	-	-	-	AE

Largest by assets

1ITAUSiShares U.S. Aerospace & Defense ETF$12.51B
2SHLDUSGlobal X Defense Tech ETF$7.14B
3EUADUSSelect STOXX Europe Aerospace & Defense ETF$1.08B
4NASAUSTema Space Innovators ETF$1.06B
5UFOXUSDefiance Space and Connective Tech ETF$946.54M

Lowest expense ratio

1UFOXUSDefiance Space and Connective Tech ETF0.300%
2ITAUSiShares U.S. Aerospace & Defense ETF0.370%
3SHLDUSGlobal X Defense Tech ETF0.500%
4EUADUSSelect STOXX Europe Aerospace & Defense ETF0.500%
5WARPUSVanEck Space ETF0.500%

Terms that share funds with Defense & Space. Each number is how many defense & space etfs also carry that exposure.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the largest Defense & Space ETF?: iShares U.S. Aerospace & Defense ETF (ITA) is the largest Defense & Space ETF tracked by Nukoud, with $12,511 million in assets.
Which Defense & Space ETF has the lowest expense ratio?: Defiance Space and Connective Tech ETF (UFOX) charges 0.30% a year, the lowest fee among 9 Defense & Space ETFs.
Are there Defense & Space ETFs listed in the GCC?: Yes. 1 Defense & Space ETF is listed on GCC exchanges: 1 on UAE.
Are any Defense & Space ETFs Shariah-compliant?: None of the 9 Defense & Space ETFs currently tracked is marketed as Shariah-compliant.
How much do Defense & Space ETFs cost?: Expense ratios range from 0.30% to 0.75%, with a median of 0.50% a year.