# Global X - Defense Tech ETF (SHLD): ETF Facts & Distributions > Markdown mirror of https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/shld for AI agents. Same live data as the HTML page, regenerated on the same refresh cycle. Not investment advice. - Issuer: Global X · Asset class: Equity - Strategy: Thematic · Inception: 2023-09-11 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. ## Key Facts | Metric | Value | |---|---| | Price | $61.89 | | Expense Ratio | 0.50% | | Assets Under Management | $6.45B | | NAV | $61.98 | | Holdings Count | 50 | | Distribution Yield (TTM) | 0.68% | | Annual Distribution (TTM) | $0.42 /share | | Distribution Frequency | Semi-Annual | | 52-Week Range | $57.89 – $78.49 | | Beta | 0.28 | ## Latest Distribution - Amount: $0.1866 /share - Ex-date: 2026-06-29 - Pay date: 2026-07-07 ## Frequently Asked Questions ### What does SHLD invest in? 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. ### What is the expense ratio of SHLD? Global X - Defense Tech ETF (SHLD) charges an expense ratio of 0.50%. This is the annual fee deducted from fund assets to cover management and operations. ### How big is SHLD? Global X - Defense Tech ETF (SHLD) manages $6.45B in total assets. AUM determines bid-ask liquidity and the fund's vulnerability to closure. Funds below ~$50M are at higher risk of liquidation. ### Is SHLD actively managed or an index fund? SHLD's management style is described in the fund's prospectus. See the description on the Summary tab for the published strategy. ### When was SHLD launched? Global X - Defense Tech ETF (SHLD) launched in September 2023 and is managed by Global X. ### How has SHLD performed? SHLD's total return (price change plus reinvested distributions) is charted at the top of this page. Switch the price chart to Total Return and pick a 1-year, 3-year, 5-year, or 10-year window to read the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over each horizon. ### Does SHLD pay a dividend? Global X - Defense Tech ETF (SHLD) currently distributes little or no income. Trailing-twelve-month yield is 0.68%. Investors looking for income should consider income-focused alternatives. See the Peers tab. ### How often does SHLD pay dividends? Global X - Defense Tech ETF pays dividends Semi-Annual. Each ex-dividend date, record date, and payment date is listed in the dividend history table on this page. ### What is SHLD's dividend yield? SHLD's trailing-twelve-month yield is 0.68%, calculated from the sum of dividends over the past year divided by the current price. ### When is SHLD's next ex-dividend date? The most recently announced ex-dividend date for SHLD was 2026-06-29. The next ex-date typically follows Semi-Annual; once announced it appears at the top of the dividend history table on this page. ### How much will SHLD's expense ratio cost me over 30 years? On a $10,000 investment compounding at 7% gross return, a 0.50% expense ratio quietly compounds against your balance every year. The Fee Compounding Forecast card above projects the dollar drag for any holding period and assumption you pick. The typical result for a 1.0% expense ratio on a 30-year hold is roughly 25% of the final balance lost to fees. ### How does SHLD charge its expense ratio? The expense ratio is deducted in tiny daily slices from SHLD's net asset value (NAV). You never see a bill. The price quoted on every exchange is already net of fees. There's no "fee day" to avoid; the cost is continuous and built into the trading price. ### Why does SHLD cost more than a fund like VOO? SHLD's strategy (current expense ratio 0.50%) is different from a broad-market index tracker like VOO, so its fee belongs to a different cohort. The Cost Verdict card above shows you where SHLD sits within its own category, which is the comparison that actually matters. ### Are there cheaper alternatives to SHLD? The Lower-Fee Alternatives card above lists ETFs following the same investment strategy as SHLD (0.50%) but at a lower expense ratio. Each row shows the fee gap, the peer's AUM as a liquidity sanity-check, and a direct link to that fund's analysis page. Cheaper price doesn't automatically mean better. Verify the peer holds what you actually want. ## More on Dividend Data - Overview (HTML): https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/shld - Distribution history: https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/shld/dividend - Holdings & diversification: https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/shld/diversification - Fees & cheaper alternatives: https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/shld/expenses - Peer comparison: https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/shld/peers Data sourced from primary filings and market data providers; see https://www.dividenddata.com/methodology.