NYSEARCA:KDEF PLUS Korea Defense Industry Index ETF (KDEF) Price, Holdings, & News $42.61 +1.01 (+2.43%) As of 10:41 AM Eastern Add Compare Share Share Stock Analysis Stock AnalysisChartHoldingsOwnershipShort InterestBuy This Stock About PLUS Korea Defense Industry Index ETF (NYSEARCA:KDEF) View Price History Chart DataSkip Price History Chart 1 Day 5 Days 30 Days 90 Days 1 Year Advanced 1 Day 1 Day 5 Days 30 Days 90 Days 1 Year Advanced Show volume Show extended hours Get KDEF alerts:Sign Up Key Stats Today's Range$41.60▼$42.8450-Day Range$33.58▼$53.1452-Week Range$33.17▼$67.41Volume16,943 shsAverage Volume134,390 shsMarket Capitalization$112.49 millionAssets Under Management$110.87 millionDividend Yield5.21%Net Expense Ratio0.65%Aggregate RatingN/A ETF Overview The PLUS Korea Defense Industry Index ETF (KDEF) is an exchange-traded fund that is based on the Korea Defense Industry index. The fund is passively managed to track an index which provides concentrated exposure to Koreas leading defense companies. The fund uses an AI program to identify, score and select companies for industry relevance KDEF was launched on Feb 5, 2025 and is issued by PLUS. Read More PLUS Korea Defense Industry Index ETF ExpensesTypeKDEFIndustrials ETFsEquity ETFsNYSEARCA ETFsAll ETFsManagement Fee0.65%0.50%0.57%0.51%0.53%Other Expenses0.00%2.11%0.53%0.60%0.54%Total Expense0.65%1.40%0.75%0.75%0.73%Fee Waiver0.00%-3.86%-0.67%-0.77%-0.68%Net Expense0.65%0.56%0.63%0.57%0.60% Receive KDEF Stock News and Ratings via Email Sign-up to receive the latest news and ratings for PLUS Korea Defense Industry Index ETF and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. Submit View SMS TermsSMS is currently available in Australia, Belgium, Canada, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, New Zealand, the Netherlands, Singapore, South Africa, Spain, Switzerland, the United Kingdom, and the United States. 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KDEF ETF News HeadlinesPLUS Korea Defense Industry Index ETF (NYSEARCA:KDEF) Short Interest Up 104.1% in JulyJuly 29, 2026 | americanbankingnews.comPLUS Korea Defense Industry Index ETF (KDEF)July 24, 2026 | fr.investing.comAI billionaires want YOUR electricityMore than 200 utilities, developers and states have joined a voluntary pledge to keep Big Tech's AI power costs off ordinary electric bills. But a pledge doesn't create new electricity. Data centers still need reliable, round-the-clock power, and compact factory-built reactors could fill that gap. See the overlooked companies positioned to supply the fuel and safety systems these reactors need.August 6 at 1:00 AM | Monument Traders Alliance (Ad)KDEF: This Korean Defense Fund Is Unique, But Not Quite A Buy TodayJune 16, 2026 | seekingalpha.comPLUS Korea Defense Industry Index ETFJune 9, 2026 | barrons.comGoldman Sachs says AI and energy resilience are creating a North-South divide in Asian marketsMay 19, 2026 | cnbc.comSee More Headlines KDEF ETF - Frequently Asked Questions How have KDEF shares performed this year? PLUS Korea Defense Industry Index ETF's stock was trading at $43.88 at the beginning of the year. Since then, KDEF shares have decreased by 5.2% and is now trading at $41.60. How do I buy shares of PLUS Korea Defense Industry Index ETF? Shares of KDEF stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services. Fund Details IssuerExchange Traded Concepts Fund NamePLUS Korea Defense Industry Index ETF Tax ClassificationRegulated Investment Company Stock ExchangeNYSEARCACurrent SymbolNYSEARCA:KDEF Inception Date2/4/2025 Fund ManagerAndrew Serowik, Gabriel Tan, Todd Alberico, Brian Cooper WebN/A PhoneN/AFund Focus Asset ClassEquity BenchmarkKorea Defense Industry Index CategorySector FocusIndustrials Development LevelDeveloped Markets RegionAsia-Pacific Number of Holdings21 Fund Statistics Assets Under Management$110.87 million Average Daily Volume$0.00 Discount/Premium-0.40% Administrator, Advisor and Custodian AdministratorUltimus Fund Solutions, LLC AdvisorExchange Traded Concepts, LLC CustodianBrown Brothers Harriman & Co. DistributorForeside Fund Services, LLC Transfer AgentBrown Brothers Harriman & Co. TrusteeN/A Lead Market MakerJane Street Options OptionableOptionable Options Volume2 Put Options2 Call Options0 Short Interest36,911 shs Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares2,640,000Beta1.55 (Almost) Everything You Need To Know About The EV MarketLooking to profit from the electric vehicle mega-trend? Click the link to see our list of which EV stocks show the most long-term potential.Get This Free Report Top 10 KDEF HoldingsHanwha Aerospace Co., Ltd.Holding Weight: 19.88%Hyundai Rotem CompanyHolding Weight: 9.18%Korea Aerospace Industries, Ltd.Holding Weight: 8.04%LIG Defense&Aerospace Co., Ltd.Holding Weight: 6.74%SK oceanplant Co.,LtdHolding Weight: 4.77%Poongsan CorporationHolding Weight: 4.76%Snt Dynamics Co.,Ltd.Holding Weight: 4.59%SNT Motiv Co., Ltd.Holding Weight: 4.42%Samhyun Co., Ltd.Holding Weight: 4.26%Satrec Initiative Co., Ltd.Holding Weight: 4.17%Full Holdings DetailsKDEF Sector ExposureKDEF Industry Exposure This page (NYSEARCA:KDEF) was last updated on 8/6/2026 by MarketBeat.com Staff. From Our PartnersThe cat is out the bagAlmost 80,000 tech jobs vanished in the first three months of 2026. 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