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AlTi Global Inc. increased its position in Global X Defense Tech ETF (NYSEARCA:SHLD) by 158.2% during the first quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The institutional investor owned 14,669 shares of the company's stock after purchasing an additional 8,987 shares during
Decker Wealth Management LLC bought a new position in shares of Global X Defense Tech ETF (NYSEARCA:SHLD) during the first quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The firm bought 198,254 shares of the company's stock, valued at approximately $14,044,000. Global
Global X Defense Tech ETF is my top pick for exposure to cutting-edge defense innovation and global diversification. SHLD stands out versus ITA and PPA by holding leading European and Asia-Pacific defense firms, not just U.S. names. Current geopolitical shifts and rising global defense budgets support an immediate bullish outlook for SHLD.
The Global X Defense Tech ETF (NYSEARCA:SHLD) and the SPDR S&P Aerospace & Defense ETF (NYSEARCA:XAR) look like two ways to buy the same rearmament story, but they take structurally different bets.
UK's $20B defense overhaul puts defense ETFs in focus as higher military spending could boost key holdings across the industry.
I rate the Global X Defense Tech ETF a "Buy," as valuation has become reasonable and technicals suggest a potential rebound. SHLD offers diversified exposure to global defense modernization, with a solid long-term EPS growth rate above 13% and a mid-20s P/E multiple. Recent underperformance and poor momentum have pushed SHLD to key long-term support near $60, where bullish seasonality may provide a catalyst.
According to the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute, military spending around the world is rising rapidly, having reached $2.9 trillion in 2025. Europe has led the way in this growth, with a 14% year-over-year (YOY) increase in military spending from 2024 to 2025.
iShares U.S. Aerospace & Defense ETF offers a lower expense ratio and a higher 1-year total return than Global X Defense Tech ETF. The Global X Defense Tech ETF provides broader exposure across technology and industrial sectors, while the iShares U.S. Aerospace & Defense ETF focuses exclusively on industrials.
SEC filings for SHLD aren't indexed yet — common for recently launched funds. Browse the issuer's filings on SEC EDGAR directly.