Global X Defense Tech ETF (SHLD) Price, Holdings, & News

ETF Overview

The Global X Defense Tech ETF (SHLD) is an exchange-traded fund that is based on the Global X Defense Tech index. The fund tracks a modified market-cap weighted index of the top 50 pure-play defense technology companies from around the world. These companies are considered best positioned to benefit from increased governmental defense spending. SHLD was launched on Sep 11, 2023 and is issued by Global X.

Key Stats

• Today's Range: $54.53 to $55.20
• 50-Day Range: $43.57 to $55.05
• 52-Week Range: $32.42 to $55.20
• Volume: 554,292 shs
• Average Volume: 625,958 shs
• Market Capitalization: $1.78 billion
• Assets Under Management: $2.01 billion
• Dividend Yield: 0.36%
• Net Expense Ratio: 0.50%
• Aggregate Rating: Hold

SHLD ETF - Frequently Asked Questions

How have SHLD shares performed this year?

Global X Defense Tech ETF's stock was trading at $37.41 at the beginning of 2025. Since then, SHLD stock has increased by 47.2% and is now trading at $55.05.
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How do I buy shares of Global X Defense Tech ETF?

Shares of SHLD 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.

What other stocks do shareholders of Global X Defense Tech ETF own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some other companies that Global X Defense Tech ETF investors own include NVIDIA (NVDA), Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing (TSM), Walt Disney (DIS), Meta Platforms (META), Altria Group (MO), AFC Gamma (AFCG) and American Lithium (AMLI).

Fund Details

• Issuer: Global X
• Fund Name: Global X Defense Tech ETF
• Tax Classification: Regulated Investment Company
• Stock Exchange: NYSEARCA
• Current Symbol: NYSEARCA:SHLD
• Inception Date: 9/11/2023
• Fund Manager: Nam To, Wayne Xie, Vanessa Yang, Sandy Lu
• Web: N/A
• Phone: N/A

Fund Focus

• Asset Class: Equity
• Benchmark: Global X Defense Tech Index
• Category: Sector
• Focus: Industrials
• Development Level: Blended Development
• Region: Global
• Number of Holdings: 41

Fund Statistics

• Assets Under Management: $2.01 billion
• Average Daily Volume: $0.00
• Discount/Premium: 0.26%

Administrator, Advisor and Custodian

• Administrator: SEI Investments Global Funds Services
• Advisor: Global X Management Company LLC
• Custodian: The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation
• Distributor: SEI Investments Distribution Co.
• Transfer Agent: The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation
• Trustee: N/A
• Lead Market Maker: Susquehanna

Options

• Optionable: Optionable
• Options Volume: 343
• Put Options: 21
• Call Options: 322
• Short Interest: 611,300 shs

Miscellaneous

• Outstanding Shares: 32,370,000
• Beta: 0.62
• Creation Unit: 10,000
• Creation Fee: $250.00