Global X Defense Tech ETF
SHLD
Market cap $2.3B

59.28 USD

+1.15

1.98%

At close Jun 13, 4:00 PM EDT

After hours

60.00

+0.72

1.21%

1 day

1.98%

5 days

1.91%

1 month

13.30%

3 months

28.34%

6 months

55.18%

Year to date

58.93%

1 year

78.34%

5 years

139.61%

10 years

139.61%

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Funds holding %

of 7,296 funds

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Analysts bullish %

Fund manager confidence

Based on 2025 Q1 regulatory disclosures by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)

1,274% more call options, than puts

Call options by funds: $577K | Put options by funds: $42K

206% more repeat investments, than reductions

Existing positions increased: 49 | Existing positions reduced: 16

87% more first-time investments, than exits

New positions opened: 58 | Existing positions closed: 31

65% more capital invested

Capital invested by funds: $296M [Q4 2024] → $488M (+$192M) [Q1 2025]

23% more funds holding

Funds holding: 108 [Q4 2024] → 133 (+25) [Q1 2025]

0% more funds holding in top 10

Funds holding in top 10: 1 [Q4 2024] → 1 (+0) [Q1 2025]

5.48% less ownership

Funds ownership: 44.94% [Q4 2024] → 39.45% (-5.48%) [Q1 2025]

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Research analyst outlook

We haven’t received any recent analyst ratings for SHLD.

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Financial journalist opinion

Based on 8 articles about SHLD published over the past 30 days

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 diversified exposure to leading defense and drone technology companies across the U.S., Europe, and Asia. SHLD's portfolio includes top holdings like BAE Systems, AeroVironment, and Lockheed Martin, providing balanced access to both established and innovative defense firms.

With War Increasingly Defined By Drones, SHLD Is An Interesting Buy

Disruptive Theme of the Week: These 3 Themes Have Been Working!

The market temperature for risk may be shifting, with markets back in positive territory for the year after some positive news on the tariff front. But year to date, clearly there have been three themes that have dominated from a performance perspective: gold, defense, and Europe.

Disruptive Theme of the Week: These 3 Themes Have Been Working!

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 valuations, making the ETF vulnerable to a sharp pullback. While the defense theme remains attractive long-term, SHLD's current price reflects high levels of investor optimism.

SHLD: Time For The Defense Rally To Take A Breather

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Guide to Aerospace & Defense ETFs

Defense spending hit a record $2.72T in 2024, boosting aerospace sector earnings as global tensions drive military budgets higher. ETFs like ITA, PPA and XAR are likely to gain.

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Why ETF investors are betting on defense sector gains

In the latest installment of Yahoo Finance's ETF Report, Invesco's Nasdaq 100 ETF and the iShares Russell 2000 ETF are seeing some recovery from April's tariff-induced sell-offs. CFRA Research head of ETF research Aniket Ullal examines the investor behaviors driving ETF inflows, noting the growth in defense funds and international market ETFs.

Why ETF investors are betting on defense sector gains

Top 3 ETFs Defense Hawks Are Buying

Global military spending is accelerating, with total worldwide military expenditures for 2024 estimated at $2.72 trillion. This marks a 9.4% increase in real terms over 2023 levels and the sharpest year-over-year (YOY) rise in decades.

Top 3 ETFs Defense Hawks Are Buying

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Aerospace and Defence ETFs to Soar Amid Saudi Boost

Look at Aerospace and Defence ETFs as the U.S. and Saudi Arabia enter into a $142 billion defense sales deal, the largest defense sales agreement in U.S. history.

Aerospace and Defence ETFs to Soar Amid Saudi Boost

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S&P 500 Makes the Fastest Recovery Since 1982: 5 Best ETFs

The S&P 500 wipes out all its losses and returns to positive territory. We highlight the five best ETFs of this year.

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Hidden Opportunities in International ETFs

Investors typically diversify global portfolios with broad international ETFs. But recent market volatility has caused investors to look more closely at various international opportunities.

Hidden Opportunities in International ETFs

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