(KDEF) Exchange Listed Funds Trust - Overview

ETF Category: Industrials | Exchange: NYSE ARCA (USA) | Market Cap: 166m USD | Total Return: 75.5% in 12m

Defense Technology, Aerospace, Military Equipment, South Korean Equities
Total Rating 72
Safety 62
Buy Signal 0.00
Industrials
Category Rotation: +0.8
AUM: 166M
Avg Turnover: 8.55M
Risk 3d forecast
Volatility55.3%
VaR 5th Pctl10.1%
VaR vs Median1.28%
Reward TTM
Sharpe Ratio1.36
Rel. Str. IBD75.9
Rel. Str. Peer Group79.4
Character TTM
Beta0.557
Beta Downside0.126
Hurst Exponent0.631
Drawdowns 3y
Max DD22.51%
CAGR/Max DD4.98
CAGR/Mean DD18.45

Warnings

No concerns identified

Tailwinds

No distinct edge detected

Description: KDEF Exchange Listed Funds Trust

The Exchange Listed Funds Trust (KDEF) is a non-diversified ETF that seeks to track the performance of South Korean companies within the defense sector. The fund maintains a mandate to invest at least 80% of its net assets in securities included in its underlying index, focusing specifically on firms with high relevance to national security and military hardware.

South Korea’s defense industry is characterized by a robust export model, often supported by government-to-government contracts and a high domestic demand driven by regional geopolitical tensions. The sector includes major manufacturers involved in aerospace, naval shipbuilding, and land-based artillery systems. Investors may find it useful to review ValueRay for further data on these specific holdings. This fund provides concentrated exposure to a market that has transitioned from domestic procurement to becoming a global supplier of defense technology.

Headlines to Watch Out For
  • South Korean defense export growth drives underlying asset appreciation
  • Regional geopolitical tension increases global demand for Korean military hardware
  • South Korean government defense spending levels impact constituent company revenues
  • Global supply chain stability affects production costs for Korean defense manufacturers
  • Foreign exchange fluctuations between Won and Dollar influence fund net asset value
What is the price of KDEF shares?

As of May 23, 2026, the stock is trading at USD 52.26 with a total of 140,837 shares traded.
Over the past week, the price has changed by +0.30%, over one month by -17.30%, over three months by -9.64% and over the past year by +75.49%.

Is KDEF a buy, sell or hold?

Exchange Listed Funds Trust has no consensus analysts rating.