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IDEF

BlackRock ETF Trust iShares Defense Industrials and Tech Active ETF

IDEF

Market cap $4.25B

31.30 USD

-0.04

0.13%

At close Updated Sep 30, 2:07 PM EDT

1 day

-0.13%

5 days

-1.39%

1 month

-4.92%

3 months

-1.51%

6 months

-0.38%

Year to date

-1.11%

1 year

-1.57%

5 years

24.8%

10 years

24.8%

News

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Sentiment 3-Months

Positive 0%

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BlackRock Model Portfolios Rebalance: Why Active Core Now Has Momentum

The BlackRock Model Portfolio Solutions team made significant allocation shifts during the week ended September 24, 2026. The team recently managed over $300 billion and often causes shockwaves in the ETF industry.

BlackRock Model Portfolios Rebalance: Why Active Core Now Has Momentum

IDEF Is Struggling To Capture Secular Demand Growth Trend, Consider US ETFs

iShares Defense Industrials Active ETF is downgraded from buy to hold due to persistent underperformance versus US-focused aerospace & defense ETFs. IDEF's international exposure and holdings in related, non-core companies dilute its ability to capture robust US sector growth and backlog momentum. IDEF's higher expense ratio (0.58%) and weaker quant grades on momentum, dividends, and risk further undermine its long-term attractiveness.

IDEF Is Struggling To Capture Secular Demand Growth Trend, Consider US ETFs

What the Top 10 Active ETFs YTD Can Tell Us

2026 is more than halfway done, somehow, after a whirlwind start defined by volatility. Geopolitical risk and AI bubble risk were the headline drivers, even as portfolios were rewarded by strong tech earnings.

What the Top 10 Active ETFs YTD Can Tell Us

Zacks Investment Research

Defense ETFs to Buy Now as Record Backlogs Signal Sustained Growth

Record defense backlogs and rising military spending projections bolster the case for ETFs like IDEF as contractors scale production.

Defense ETFs to Buy Now as Record Backlogs Signal Sustained Growth

U.S. Launches Retaliatory Strikes Against Iran — Defense Stocks, ETFs On Watch

The U.S. military launched strikes against Iran Tuesday evening in direct retaliation for the downing of an American Apache helicopter on Monday.

U.S. Launches Retaliatory Strikes Against Iran — Defense Stocks, ETFs On Watch

The Motley Fool

Keystone Makes a $8.2 Million Bet on Defense With New IDEF Position

Keystone Financial Services initiated a new position in IDEF by acquiring 235,248 shares during Q1 2026, with an estimated transaction value of approximately $8.2 million. The new position represents approximately 2.4% of Keystone's reportable U.S. equity assets under management (AUM) as of March 31, 2026, placing it outside the fund's top five holdings.

Keystone Makes a $8.2 Million Bet on Defense With New IDEF Position

IDEF: Defense Selloff Creates A Compelling Buying Opportunity

iShares Defense Industrials Active ETF (IDEF) is initiated with a buy rating due to its potential to capitalize on secular growth outlook. IDEF outperformed peer aerospace & defense ETFs since launch, driven by active management and global stock selection focused on high-growth, fundamentally sound companies. IDEF maintains at least 50% exposure to aerospace & defense, with top holdings like RTX, LMT, GD, NOC, and BA, and benefits from portfolio diversification.

IDEF: Defense Selloff Creates A Compelling Buying Opportunity

The Motley Fool

What to Know About This $2.9 Million Defense ETF Buy in a 1.5% Allocation Bet

True Vision MN bought 87,908 shares of IDEF in the first quarter. The quarter-end position value increased by $2.88 million, reflecting both the new holding and price movement.

What to Know About This $2.9 Million Defense ETF Buy in a 1.5% Allocation Bet

The Motley Fool

One Fund Just Disclosed a New $5 Million Bet on a Defense Fund With 88% Industrials Exposure. Here's What to Know

Bay Harbor initiated a 140,090-share stake in IDEF during the first quarter; the shares were worth $4.58 million at quarter's end. The stake represents a 1.19% increase in 13F reportable AUM.

One Fund Just Disclosed a New $5 Million Bet on a Defense Fund With 88% Industrials Exposure. Here's What to Know

U.S.-Iran Ceasefire: Short Interest Surges for This Defense ETF

After an 11th hour ceasefire framework was agreed upon by the United States and Iran on April 7, the slow reopening of the Strait for Hormuz sent oil prices plummeting. But the energy sector, which fell by nearly 5% last Wednesday, April 8, won't be the only corner of the market to feel some pain if the ceasefire holds up and the war ultimately comes to a close.

U.S.-Iran Ceasefire: Short Interest Surges for This Defense ETF

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