WisdomTree Europe Defense Fund (WDEF)

NYSEARCA: WDEF · Real-Time Price · USD
28.08
+0.08 (0.27%)
At close: Dec 5, 2025, 4:00 PM EST
28.13
+0.05 (0.17%)
After-hours: Dec 5, 2025, 8:00 PM EST
0.27%
Assets $28.31M
Expense Ratio 0.45%
PE Ratio 35.06
Shares Out 1.03M
Dividend (ttm) n/a
Dividend Yield n/a
Ex-Dividend Date n/a
Payout Ratio n/a
1-Year Return n/a
Volume 8,119
Open 28.45
Previous Close 28.00
Day's Range 27.95 - 28.45
52-Week Low 26.64
52-Week High 34.35
Beta n/a
Holdings n/a
Inception Date Jul 17, 2025

About WDEF

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The WisdomTree Europe Defense Fund (WDEF) is an exchange-traded fund that is based on the WisdomTree Europe Defence index. The fund tracks a tier-weighted index of European companies engaged in the defense industry. Index constituents have at least 10% revenue in defense-related activities and are weighted based on exposure. WDEF was launched on Jul 17, 2025 and is issued by WisdomTree.

Asset Class Equity
Region Europe
Stock Exchange NYSEARCA
Ticker Symbol WDEF
ETF Provider WisdomTree
Index Tracked WisdomTree Europe Defence Index

News

Global Defense ETFs: Mapping the Opportunity

One of the most persistent themes this year has been global defense. Historically, it has been an industry that tends to shine when geopolitics drives the macro narrative.

1 day ago - ETF Trends

WEDF Has a Bright Future

One of this year's most noticeable industry-level themes has been increased defense and national security spending. Importantly, that trend is expanding beyond the usual suspects of the U.S., China, a...

11 days ago - ETF Trends

Steel, Sensors and Speed: Powering Europe's Deterrence

By Christopher Gannatti, CFA, Global Head of Research; and Samuel Rines, Macro Strategist, Model Portfolios Key Takeaways In 2025, Europe accelerated its defense revival with Rheinmetall opening the c...

19 days ago - ETF Trends

This Defense ETF Plays Offense

Europe is an epicenter of ramped-up defense spending. Many countries in the region are also NATO members pledging to increase the percentages of GDP allocated to national security in significant fashi...

22 days ago - ETF Trends

AI, Robotics, And Drones Have Changed Defense Firms Forever

Defense industry giants like Lockheed (LMT) and Raytheon (RTX) retain top spots, but innovative firms and European players are gaining ground. Boeing (BA) has fallen in defense revenue rankings, while...

Other symbols: EUADSHLDXOVR
4 weeks ago - Seeking Alpha

EUAD vs. WDEF: Which ETF Is Best for a New Era of European Defense Spending?

Active investors have likely gotten the memo that international stocks are throttling U.S. counterparts in 2025. As of Oct. 6, the MSCI ACWI ex USA IMI Index, which combines developed and emerging mar...

Other symbols: EUAD
7 weeks ago - The Motley Fool

Defense ETFs: WDEF Is Now The Third Leg Of Our Defense Stool

European defense spending is surging, making targeted ETFs like SHLD, EUAD, and WDEF compelling. SHLD stands out for its tech innovation-focused approach. Between them, EUAD and WDEF offer the best ac...

2 months ago - Seeking Alpha