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PLUS Korea Defense Industry Index ETF

KDEFNYSEARCAPLUSEquity

$34.04Today:- (-)1Y −27.90%

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 Holdings: PLUS Korea Defense Industry Index ETF

Every listed position with its portfolio weight, plus sector breakdown and geographic exposure for this Equity ETF. Analyze fund diversification and concentration.

Total Holdings
21
As of Oct 4, 2026
Top 10 Holdings
98.3%
Share of fund assets
Assets (AUM)
$110.55M
Total fund assets
Expense Ratio
0.65%
Annual management fee

Portfolio Allocations

Distribution breakdown by sector, asset type, and geographic region. Understand the fund's diversification strategy across markets and asset classes.

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All 33 KDEF Holdings by Portfolio Weight

Holdings as of Oct 4, 2026. Ticker, name, asset type and portfolio weight for each position.

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KDEF ETF holdings table showing rank, ticker symbol, company name, asset type, and portfolio weight percentage, sorted by portfolio weight, as of Oct 4, 2026.
#SymbolNameTypeWeight
1
KO:012450
Hanwha Aerospace Co LtdStock23.71%
2
KRX:012450
Hanwha Aerospace Co., Ltd.Stock22.27%
3
KO:064350
Hyundai Rotem CoStock7.55%
4
KRX:079550
LIG Defense&Aerospace Co., Ltd.Stock7.17%
5
KO:079550
LIG Nex1 Co LtdStock6.95%
6
KRX:047810
Korea Aerospace Industries, Ltd.Stock6.70%
7
KRX:064350
Hyundai Rotem CompanyStock6.39%
8
KO:103140
PoongsanStock5.95%
9
KOSDAQ:437730
Samhyun Co., Ltd.Stock5.87%
10
KRX:103140
Poongsan CorporationStock5.76%
11
KRX:064960
SNT Motiv Co., Ltd.Stock4.30%
12
KRX:003570
Snt Dynamics Co.,Ltd.Stock4.29%
13
KO:064960
SNT Motiv Co LtdStock4.07%
14
KO:003570
SNT Dynamics Co LtdStock4.07%
15
KOSDAQ:099320
Satrec Initiative Co., Ltd.Stock4.06%
16
KOSDAQ:347700
Sphere Corp.Stock3.86%
17
KOSDAQ:032820
Woori Technology, Inc.Stock3.84%
18
KRX:100090
SK oceanplant Co.,LtdStock3.69%
19
KQ:032820
Woori Technology IncStock3.67%
20
KQ:099320
Satrec Initiative Co. LtdStock3.65%
21
KRX:010820
FIRSTEC Co., LtdStock3.29%
22
KO:097230
HJ ShipBuilding & Construction Co LtdStock3.15%
23
KRX:484870
MNC Solution Co.,LtdStock3.09%
24
KO:042660
Daewoo ShipbuildingStock2.91%
25
KO:011210
Hyundai WiaStock2.83%
26
KRX:097230
HJ Shipbuilding & Construction Co., Ltd.Stock2.83%
27
KO:329180
Hyundai Heavy Industries Co LtdStock2.59%
28
KRX:042660
Hanwha Ocean Co., Ltd.Stock2.58%
29
KRX:272210
Hanwha Systems Co., Ltd.Stock2.56%
30
KRX:011210
Hyundai Wia CorporationStock2.56%
31
KRX:036530
SNT Holdings Co., Ltd.Stock2.44%
32
KO:272210
Hanwha Systems Co LtdStock2.39%
33
KRX:329180
HD Hyundai Heavy Industries Co., Ltd.Stock2.36%

Source: Fund holdings disclosures. Data as of Oct 4, 2026. Data sources and methodology

Frequently Asked Questions About PLUS Korea Defense Industry Index ETF Holdings

What are the top holdings in KDEF?

As of Oct 4, 2026, PLUS Korea Defense Industry Index ETF (KDEF) holds 21 securities. The largest are Hanwha Aerospace Co Ltd (23.71%), Hanwha Aerospace Co., Ltd. (22.27%), Hyundai Rotem Co (7.55%). The holdings table lists each position by portfolio weight with its ticker, name and asset type.

How concentrated is KDEF's portfolio?

As of Oct 4, 2026, the 10 largest positions make up 98.3% of KDEF's assets. A concentrated portfolio has fewer large positions with higher individual weights, while a diversified portfolio distributes holdings more evenly.

What is KDEF's sector allocation?

The Sector Allocation chart shows how KDEF distributes investments across different industries like Technology, Healthcare, Financials, and more. This sector exposure helps understand the fund's industry diversification strategy.

What countries does KDEF invest in?

KDEF's geographic exposure is shown in the Countries tab under Portfolio Allocations. This reveals the fund's international diversification and exposure to different regions and global markets.

How diversified is KDEF ETF?

KDEF's diversification can be assessed by reviewing its 21 holdings (as of Oct 4, 2026), sector allocation, and geographic exposure. A well-diversified ETF spreads investments across multiple securities, sectors, and regions to reduce concentration risk.