Nicholas Defense and Rare Earth Income ETF
WEPNNYSEARCANicholasAsset Allocation
As of Oct 16, 2026 close
- Assets (AUM)
- $6.36M
- Expense ratio
- 1.11%
- Dividend yield
- 8.49%
- Holdings
- 81
- 52-week range
- $38.83$50.28
- Volume (live)
- -
- Avg. volume (3M)
- 1.61K
WEPN ETF: Nicholas Defense and Rare Earth Income ETF - Price, Holdings & Analysis
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Financial Metrics & Key Statistics
Fund characteristics, expense ratio, dividend yield, and performance metrics
| Day's Range | $38.19 - $38.67 |
|---|---|
| 52-Week High | $50.28 |
| 52-Week Low | $38.83 |
| Open | $38.66 |
| Volume (last close) | 3.71K |
| Average Volume (3M) | 1.61K |
| 1 Day Change | +0.47% |
|---|---|
| 1 Month Change | −8.04% |
| 6 Month Change | −14.05% |
| YTD Change | −19.39% |
| Annual Dividend | $3.37 |
|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 8.49% |
| Last Dividend Ex-Date | Oct 14, 2026 |
| Assets (AUM) | $6.36M |
|---|---|
| Expense Ratio | 1.11% |
| Total Holdings | 81 |
| Inception Date | Mar 2, 2026 |
| 50-Day MA | $43.63 |
|---|---|
| RSI | 31.84 |
| Stochastic %K | 0.00 |
| Stochastic %D | 1.86 |
Source: Exchange price data and fund disclosures. Data as of Oct 16, 2026. Data sources and methodology
WEPN at a Glance
Nicholas Defense and Rare Earth Income ETF (WEPN) is an asset allocation ETF from Nicholas, launched in March 2026. It manages $6.36M in assets and charges a 1.11% expense ratio, about $111 a year per $10,000 invested.
As of its Oct 4, 2026 holdings, it holds 81 positions. The largest are CrowdStrike Holdings, Inc. (CRWD, 11.31%), Palo Alto Networks, Inc. (PANW, 10.76%) and Space Exploration Technologies Corp. (SPCX, 7.82%). The top 10 holdings make up 64.7% of the fund. By sector it leans toward Industrials (40.2%), Technology (38.6%) and Materials (17.7%).
It pays distributions yielding 8.49% at the Oct 16, 2026 close, $3.37 per share over the trailing 12 months.
Frequently Asked Questions About Nicholas Defense and Rare Earth Income ETF
What is the current price of WEPN?
The latest WEPN price is $38.62 (Oct 16, 2026 close). The 52-week range is $38.83–$50.28.
What is the expense ratio for WEPN?
WEPN's annual expense ratio is 1.11%. This represents the yearly cost of holding the fund, deducted from total returns. Compare with similar Asset Allocation ETFs in the ETF Screener.
Does WEPN pay dividends?
Yes, WEPN pays a 8.49% dividend yield (trailing 12 months, at the Oct 16, 2026 close). The most recent ex-dividend date was October 14, 2026. View full dividend history in the Dividends section.
What are the top holdings of WEPN?
As of Oct 4, 2026, WEPN's largest holdings are CrowdStrike Holdings, Inc. (11.3%), Palo Alto Networks, Inc. (10.8%), Space Exploration Technologies Corp. (7.8%) (combined weight: 29.9%). The fund holds 81 total positions. View the complete portfolio breakdown in the Holdings section.
How does WEPN compare to similar ETFs?
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