Free Trial
Your Portfolio Deserves Better! MarketBeat All Access for Just $149
Upgrade Now
Claim MarketBeat All Access Sale Promotion

PLUS Korea Defense Industry Index ETF (KDEF) Holdings List

PLUS Korea Defense Industry Index ETF logo
$52.38 -0.11 (-0.21%)
As of 02:11 PM Eastern

What stocks does KDEF hold?

The PLUS Korea Defense Industry Index ETF (KDEF) top stock holdings include Hanwha Aerospace Co., Ltd., Hyundai Rotem Company, and LIG Defense&Aerospace Co., Ltd.. The top 21 KDEF holdings ordered by weight make up 100.02% of the total fund. KDEF is an equity fund in the sector category that invests in investments, focused on industrials strategies within the Asia-Pacific region. This page includes a complete KDEF stock holdings list ranked by weight, along with a full breakdown of sector, geographic, industry, and currency exposure.

Top 21 KDEF Holdings

RankCompanyCurrent PriceWeightShares Held
1Hanwha Aerospace Co., Ltd.N/A17.99%38,410
2Hyundai Rotem CompanyN/A17.15%205,237
3LIG Defense&Aerospace Co., Ltd.N/A5.44%17,666
4FIRSTEC Co., LtdN/A5.34%1,169,888
5Poongsan CorporationN/A4.27%124,499
6Snt Dynamics Co.,Ltd.N/A4.26%223,475
7HD Hyundai Heavy Industries Co., Ltd.N/A4.09%16,603
8Korea Aerospace Industries, Ltd.N/A4.00%65,538
9Hanwha Systems Co., Ltd.N/A3.93%94,602
10HJ Shipbuilding & Construction Co., Ltd.N/A3.46%354,998
11MNC Solution Co.,LtdN/A3.14%80,851
12Samhyun Co., Ltd.N/A3.13%171,583
13SK oceanplant Co.,LtdN/A3.12%402,013
14Hanwha Ocean Co., Ltd.N/A2.97%64,219
15Satrec Initiative Co., Ltd.N/A2.88%48,107
16SNT Motiv Co., Ltd.N/A2.87%241,289
17Hyundai Wia CorporationN/A2.85%96,142
18Woori Technology, Inc.N/A2.82%378,489
19Samyang Comtech Co.,Ltd.N/A2.81%665,052
20Sphere Corp.N/A2.58%178,732
21Cash & Cash EquivalentsN/A0.92%1,787,280

KDEF Geographic Exposure

KDEF's largest geographic exposure is Korea, Republic of at 98.9%.

  • Korea, Republic of
    98.9%

KDEF Currency Exposure

KDEF is predominantly exposed to KRW at 98.9%, followed by USD at 1.1%.

  • KRW
    98.9%
  • USD
    1.1%

KDEF Sector Exposure

KDEF's largest sector exposure is Industrials at 70.3%, followed by Consumer Discretionary at 10.1%.

  • Industrials
    70.3%
  • Consumer Discretionary
    10.1%
  • Materials
    4.3%
  • Technology
    2.5%

KDEF Industry Exposure

KDEF's largest industry exposure is Aerospace & Defense at 48.6%, followed by Machinery at 21.8%.

  • Aerospace & Defense
    48.6%
  • Machinery
    21.8%
  • Auto Components
    10.1%
  • Metals & Mining
    4.3%
  • Electronic Equipment, Instrume
    2.5%

KDEF Sub-Industry Exposure

KDEF's largest sub-industry exposure is Aerospace & Defense at 48.6%, followed by Construction Machinery & Heavy Trucks at 21.8%.

  • Aerospace & Defense
    48.6%
  • Construction Machinery & Heavy Trucks
    21.8%
  • Auto Parts & Equipment
    10.1%
  • Precious Metals & Minerals
    4.3%
  • Electronic Equipment & Instrum
    2.5%

KDEF Coupon Exposure

KDEF's largest coupon exposure is 2-4 at 1.1%.

  • 2-4
    1.1%

Related Companies and Tools


This page (NYSEARCA:KDEF) was last updated on 5/21/2026 by MarketBeat.com Staff.
From Our Partners