
The Global X Defense Tech ETF, identified by its ticker SHLD, aims to replicate the overall financial performance of the Global X Defense Tech Index. This means it strives to mirror both the capital appreciation and income generation of the underlying index, prior to the deduction of its own operational fees and expenses.
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Proposed changes to Norway's sovereign wealth fund ethics rules could open the door to investments in more Western defense companies. The fund is currently barred from investing in companies including Lockheed Martin and Boeing because of their involvement in nuclear weapons production.

The iShares U.S. Aerospace & Defense ETF offers a lower expense ratio and higher assets under management than the Global X Defense Tech ETF. The Global X Defense Tech ETF provides a higher dividend yield, although its 1-year total return has trailed the iShares fund.

EU allies seek to redirect hundreds of billions toward defense, potentially boosting ETFs as Europe moves to address security gaps.

The First Trust Indxx Aerospace & Defense ETF (MISL) offers diversified exposure to surging U.S. defense spending, especially amid escalating demand for munitions and advanced defense systems. FY 2027 defense procurement requests show unprecedented growth, with munitions up 185% and missile orders far exceeding historical averages, supporting robust industry backlogs.