NYSEARCA:KDEF PLUS Korea Defense Industry Index ETF (KDEF) Price, Holdings, & News $45.01 -0.49 (-1.08%) As of 08/14/2026 04:10 PM 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$44.86▼$45.8250-Day Range$33.58▼$51.7252-Week Range$33.17▼$67.41Volume25,728 shsAverage Volume131,032 shsMarket Capitalization$118.83 millionAssets Under Management$118.94 millionDividend Yield4.93%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 (KDEF)July 24, 2026 | fr.investing.comKDEF: This Korean Defense Fund Is Unique, But Not Quite A Buy TodayJune 16, 2026 | seekingalpha.comWhy acquisitions are reshaping the gold mining sector right nowGold major acquisitions have repriced junior miners overnight, with past deals delivering gains from 40% to 1,228.6% for shareholders of companies like G2 Goldfields, Loncor Gold, and Rupert Resources. Analyst Garrett Goggin, CFA, CMT, tracks which small miners hold the grade, cash flow, and assets that attract buyout interest from major producers. One quarter of his tracked portfolio has already been acquired as the gold bull market's M and A phase accelerates. | Golden Portfolio (Ad)PLUS 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.comNew ETF bets on South Korea's AI chip, defense and battery leadersMay 8, 2026 | msn.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 2026. Since then, KDEF stock has increased by 2.6% and is now trading at $45.01. 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$118.94 million Average Daily Volume$0.00 Discount/Premium-0.04% 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 Volume5 Put Options0 Call Options5 Short Interest41,242 shs Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares2,640,000Beta1.55 Options Trading Made Easy - Download NowLearn the basics of options trading and how to use them to boost returns and manage risk with this free report from MarketBeat. Click the link below to get your free copy.Get This Free Report Top 10 KDEF HoldingsHanwha Aerospace Co., Ltd.Holding Weight: 21.10%Hyundai Rotem CompanyHolding Weight: 8.12%LIG Defense&Aerospace Co., Ltd.Holding Weight: 7.28%Korea Aerospace Industries, Ltd.Holding Weight: 7.07%Poongsan CorporationHolding Weight: 5.70%Samhyun Co., Ltd.Holding Weight: 4.72%SNT Motiv Co., Ltd.Holding Weight: 4.69%Snt Dynamics Co.,Ltd.Holding Weight: 4.49%SK oceanplant Co.,LtdHolding Weight: 4.26%Satrec Initiative Co., Ltd.Holding Weight: 3.53%Full Holdings DetailsKDEF Sector ExposureKDEF Industry Exposure This page (NYSEARCA:KDEF) was last updated on 8/16/2026 by MarketBeat.com Staff. From Our PartnersMan who Predicted Trump 2016 Win: “Prepare for Mid-Term Meltdown”In 2016, major election models gave Hillary Clinton a 99% chance of winning - but former CIA and Pentagon advi...Paradigm Press | SponsoredThey didn't warn anyone in 1971. 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