Global X Defense Tech ETF (SHLD)
| Assets | $7.40B |
| Expense Ratio | 0.50% |
| PE Ratio | 37.95 |
| Shares Out | 100.41M |
| Dividend (ttm) | $0.36 |
| Dividend Yield | 0.48% |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Dec 30, 2025 |
| Payout Ratio | 18.17% |
| 1-Year Return | +78.15% |
| Volume | 1,029,234 |
| Open | 73.85 |
| Previous Close | 74.34 |
| Day's Range | 73.85 - 75.06 |
| 52-Week Low | 41.44 |
| 52-Week High | 78.49 |
| Beta | 0.35 |
| Holdings | 52 |
| Inception Date | Sep 11, 2023 |
About SHLD
Fund Home PageThe Global X Defense Tech ETF (SHLD) is an exchange-traded fund that is based on the Global X Defense Tech index. The fund tracks a modified market-cap weighted index of the top 50 pure-play defense technology companies from around the world. These companies are considered best positioned to benefit from increased governmental defense spending. SHLD was launched on Sep 11, 2023 and is issued by Global X.
Top 10 Holdings
59.40% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Lockheed Martin Corporation | LMT | 9.28% |
| RTX Corporation | RTX | 7.78% |
| General Dynamics Corporation | GD | 7.07% |
| Rheinmetall AG | RHM | 6.86% |
| Palantir Technologies Inc. | PLTR | 5.59% |
| Northrop Grumman Corporation | NOC | 4.86% |
| L3Harris Technologies, Inc. | LHX | 4.82% |
| BAE Systems plc | BA | 4.67% |
| Hanwha Aerospace Co., Ltd. | 012450 | 4.30% |
| Thales S.A. | HO | 4.18% |
Dividends
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 30, 2025 | $0.23734 | Jan 7, 2026 |
| Jun 27, 2025 | $0.11871 | Jul 7, 2025 |
| Dec 30, 2024 | $0.13785 | Jan 7, 2025 |
| Jun 27, 2024 | $0.06083 | Jul 5, 2024 |
| Dec 28, 2023 | $0.0713 | Jan 8, 2024 |
News
SHLD: Europe's Rearmament Makes This The Most Durable Thematic Play In The Market
Global X Defense Tech ETF is rated Buy at $74, capturing the transatlantic defense supercycle, driven by unprecedented European rearmament. SHLD offers diversified exposure to U.S. and European defens...
ETF Prime: Five Flow Trends Emerge in 2026
Todd Rosenbluth, head of research at VettaFi, joined Nate Geraci on this week's ETF Prime to discuss five emerging flow trends as the ETF industry tracks toward $1.8 trillion in inflows for 2026. The ...
Locked And Loaded: Defense Companies Enter A New Era
Defense contractors are entering a new era as key pillars of the industrial base, driven by robust, less cyclical demand and government-backed capacity expansion. Book-to-bill ratios and backlogs at L...
The $1.2 Trillion Aerospace And Defense Supercycle
The aerospace and defense sector is experiencing parallel growth in commercial and defense markets, with revenues projected to rise from $800B in 2025 to $1.25T by the mid-2030s. Commercial aerospace ...
The $100 Billion Sprint: Decoding the Early 2026 ETF Inflows
After a record $1.5 trillion year for the ETF industry in 2025, demand has not slowed down in January. Indeed, as of January 21, ETFs had already gathered $103 billion of new money.
SHLD: Modern Warfare, Modern Returns
Global X Defense Tech ETF targets high-margin, software-defined warfare, emphasizing cybersecurity, robotics, and advanced military systems over traditional heavy industry. SHLD surged 73% in 2025, ou...
XAR And SHLD: Chips And Security, Greenland Crisis The End Of NATO?
Geopolitical tensions over Greenland highlight the region's strategic value for security, resources, and trade, impacting U.S. and European defense equities. U.S. defense ETFs like XAR and blended fun...
Venezuela Shockwaves: Trump's Military Posture Fuels Fresh Defense ETF Trade
The recent U.S. military operation in Venezuela reignited global attention on geopolitical risks. While this supports an eventual ramp-up of government defense budgets, investors are increasingly view...
SHLD: Defense Investors Earned 74% In 2025, Blistering Returns Expected In 2026
Global X Defense Tech ETF surged 74% in 2025, driven by accelerating global defense tech demand and record corporate backlogs. SHLD's portfolio companies report robust earnings, strong order backlogs,...
SHLD: Defense Spending, Tech Upgrades And Geopolitics Keep Powering The Rally
SHLD benefits from structural geopolitical tensions and rising defense budgets, with Ukraine negotiations and EU decisions reinforcing long term demand for advanced military technology and equipment. ...
Defense Stocks And ETFs Such As SHLD Are Declining Today: Why?
Defense industry firms rise and fall in the short term when investors fear war or expect sudden peace. Instead, look at the big picture: defense is essential to our survival. I prefer strategic inves...
SHLD: Defense-Tech ETF That's Priced To Perfection
Global X Defense Tech ETF has surged over 80% YTD, outperforming legacy defense ETFs like ITA due to its unique composition and global focus. SHLD excels by emphasizing tech-driven defense, broader ge...
AI, Robotics, And Drones Have Changed Defense Firms Forever
Defense industry giants like Lockheed (LMT) and Raytheon (RTX) retain top spots, but innovative firms and European players are gaining ground. Boeing (BA) has fallen in defense revenue rankings, while...
SHLD: My Top Aerospace And Defense Pick For The Drone Crisis In Europe
The Global X Defense Tech ETF offers the best balance of European and US defense exposure, with strong performance and a focus on counter-drone solutions. Rising threat levels in Europe, especially fr...
Secure Your Retirement: Defense, Growth, And Income In Just 2 ETFs
Global X Defense Tech ETF and NEOS Gold High Income ETF offer retirees a blend of defensiveness, growth, and steady income. SHLD focuses on defense technology, has outperformed the S&P 500, and provid...
SHLD: Staggering Return On Unprecedented Demand Is Likely To Continue, Strong Buy
Global X Defense Tech ETF (SHLD) is upgraded to Strong Buy, driven by record financial growth and robust order backlogs in defense technologies. SHLD benefits from surging global defense spending, geo...
SHLD: Don't Miss Out On The Best ETF In A Trending Industry
Global X Defense Tech ETF (SHLD) is rated a strong buy, offering global exposure to leading defense technology companies. SHLD has outperformed peers with a 77% YTD gain, robust diversification, and t...
SHLD: Liquidity, Momentum, And Geopolitics Are Its Three Weapons
Global X Defense Tech ETF offers unique, diversified exposure to both traditional defense contractors and cutting-edge tech firms, capitalizing on global military spending and technological innovation...
SHLD: The Defense ETF That's Crushing Big Tech
SHLD tracks the Global X Defense Tech Index, focusing on cybersecurity, AI, hardware, and military systems leaders. Launched in September 2023, SHLD has quickly amassed $3.5 billion in assets under ma...
SHLD: Shield Yourself From Losses - Sell
SHLD offers exposure to top global defense and aerospace firms, benefiting from long-term catalysts like rising NATO and government military spending. Recent earnings and contract wins highlight secto...
ETFs That Could Benefit Most From the ‘Big, Beautiful' Tax Cut
Ned Davis sees defense, nuclear, digital assets, and artificial intelligence benefiting from the passage of President Donald Trump's One Big, Beautiful Bill.
SHLD: A Compelling ETF, But Prefer To Wait For Some Retracement
SHLD ETF, a $3B sized ETF which covers 42 global defense tech stocks, most of which are large-caps, has trounced global stocks and US stocks by 6-9x on average thisyear. Despite its passively managed ...
SHLD: The Pause That Refreshes
Global X Defense Tech ETF offers exposure to cutting-edge global defense technology firms, blending innovative newcomers with established industry leaders for robust portfolio diversification. Rising ...
With War Increasingly Defined By Drones, SHLD Is An Interesting Buy
Rising global defense spending and heightened geopolitical tensions make the defense sector attractive, with drones and drone defense emerging as key growth areas. The Global X Defense Tech ETF offers...
SHLD: Time For The Defense Rally To Take A Breather
SHLD has delivered stellar returns since launch, fueled by surging global defense spending amid heightened geopolitical tensions. Top holdings like Rheinmetall and Palantir are trading at extreme valu...