PLUS Korea Defense Industry Index ETF
KDEFNYSEARCAPLUSEquity
As of Oct 23, 2026 close
- Assets (AUM)
- $110.55M
- Expense ratio
- 0.65%
- Dividend yield
- 6.31%
- Holdings
- 21
- 52-week range
- $33.17$67.41
- Volume (live)
- -
- Avg. volume (3M)
- 41.48K
KDEF ETF: PLUS Korea Defense Industry Index ETF - Price, Holdings & Analysis
PLUS Korea Defense Industry Index ETF Price Chart
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Financial Metrics & Key Statistics
Fund characteristics, expense ratio, dividend yield, and performance metrics
| Day's Range | $34.22 - $34.25 |
|---|---|
| 52-Week High | $67.41 |
| 52-Week Low | $33.17 |
| Open | $34.25 |
| Volume (last close) | 27.73K |
| Average Volume (3M) | 41.48K |
| 1 Day Change | −2.61% |
|---|---|
| 1 Month Change | −14.36% |
| 6 Month Change | −43.24% |
| YTD Change | −23.18% |
| 1 Year Change | −27.90% |
| Annual Dividend | $2.22 |
|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 6.31% |
| Last Dividend Ex-Date | Dec 30, 2025 |
| Assets (AUM) | $110.55M |
|---|---|
| Expense Ratio | 0.65% |
| Total Holdings | 21 |
| Inception Date | Feb 4, 2025 |
| 50-Day MA | $41.87 |
|---|---|
| 200-Day MA | $49.72 |
| RSI | 37.23 |
| Stochastic %K | 8.36 |
| Stochastic %D | 16.32 |
Source: Exchange price data and fund disclosures. Data as of Oct 23, 2026. Data sources and methodology
KDEF at a Glance
PLUS Korea Defense Industry Index ETF (KDEF) is an equity ETF from PLUS, launched in February 2025. It manages $110.55M in assets and charges a 0.65% expense ratio, about $65 a year per $10,000 invested.
As of its Oct 4, 2026 holdings, it holds 21 positions. The largest are Hanwha Aerospace Co Ltd (KO:012450, 23.71%), Hanwha Aerospace Co., Ltd. (KRX:012450, 22.27%) and Hyundai Rotem Co (KO:064350, 7.55%). The top 10 holdings make up 98.3% of the fund. By sector it leans toward Industrials (81.4%), Consumer Discretionary (10.7%) and Technology (4.1%). 100.0% of assets are in Korea.
It pays distributions yielding 6.31% at the Oct 23, 2026 close, $2.22 per share over the trailing 12 months. As of the Oct 23, 2026 close, the share price is down 27.9% over one year (price change, excluding distributions).
Frequently Asked Questions About PLUS Korea Defense Industry Index ETF
What is the current price of KDEF?
The latest KDEF price is $34.04 (Oct 23, 2026 close). The 52-week range is $33.17–$67.41. The share price is down 27.9% over the past year (price change, excluding distributions).
What is the expense ratio for KDEF?
KDEF's annual expense ratio is 0.65%. This represents the yearly cost of holding the fund, deducted from total returns. Compare with similar Equity ETFs in the ETF Screener.
Does KDEF pay dividends?
Yes, KDEF pays a 6.31% dividend yield (trailing 12 months, at the Oct 23, 2026 close). The most recent ex-dividend date was December 30, 2025. View full dividend history in the Dividends section.
What are the top holdings of KDEF?
As of Oct 4, 2026, KDEF's largest holdings are Hanwha Aerospace Co Ltd (23.7%), Hanwha Aerospace Co., Ltd. (22.3%), Hyundai Rotem Co (7.5%) (combined weight: 53.5%). The fund holds 21 total positions. View the complete portfolio breakdown in the Holdings section.
How does KDEF compare to similar ETFs?
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