NYSEARCA:SHLD Global X Defense Tech ETF (SHLD) Price, Holdings, & News $69.82 -0.15 (-0.21%) As of 08/18/2026 04:10 PM Eastern Add Compare Share Share Stock Analysis Stock AnalysisChartHeadlinesHoldingsOwnershipRatingsShort InterestBuy This Stock About Global X Defense Tech ETF (NYSEARCA:SHLD) 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 SHLD alerts:Sign Up Key Stats Today's Range$69.52▼$70.2750-Day Range$58.20▼$70.8152-Week Range$57.89▼$78.49Volume531,561 shsAverage Volume1.86 million shsMarket Capitalization$7.75 billionAssets Under Management$7.74 billionDividend YieldN/ANet Expense Ratio0.50%Aggregate RatingModerate Buy 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. Read More Global X Defense Tech ETF ExpensesTypeSHLDTheme ETFsEquity ETFsNYSEARCA ETFsAll ETFsManagement Fee0.50%0.57%0.57%0.51%0.53%Other Expenses0.00%0.57%0.53%0.60%0.54%Total Expense0.50%0.72%0.75%0.75%0.73%Fee Waiver0.00%-0.72%-0.67%-0.77%-0.68%Net Expense0.50%0.60%0.63%0.57%0.60% Receive SHLD Stock News and Ratings via Email Sign-up to receive the latest news and ratings for Global X Defense Tech 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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SHLD ETF News HeadlinesWhy Defense Spending Plays Extend Beyond Defense ETFsJuly 27, 2026 | finance.yahoo.comHouse Authorizes $1.15 Trillion Defense Budget: Sector Still UndervaluedJuly 23, 2026 | seekingalpha.comThe $15 Gold Fund That Pays Up to $1,152/MonthGold is hitting record highs, but most investors are leaving income on the table. A $15 fund is quietly paying out up to $1,152 a month to regular investors - no mining stocks, no options, no physical metal required. Chief Income Strategist Tim Plaehn calls it a breakthrough strategy that transforms gold's rally into reliable monthly payouts. The next distribution is just days away. | Investors Alley (Ad)A Buy Today For Profits Tomorrow: The Global X Defense Tech ETFJuly 14, 2026 | seekingalpha.comSHLD vs. XAR: Should You Play the Rearmament Boom With Defense Tech or Classic Aerospace?July 7, 2026 | 247wallst.comSHLD vs. XAR: Should You Play the Rearmament Boom With Defense Tech or Classic Aerospace?July 7, 2026 | 247wallst.comSee More Headlines SHLD ETF - Frequently Asked Questions How have SHLD shares performed this year? Global X Defense Tech ETF's stock was trading at $64.79 at the beginning of the year. Since then, SHLD shares have increased by 7.8% and is now trading at $69.82. Who are Global X Defense Tech ETF's major shareholders? Global X Defense Tech ETF's top institutional investors include Confluence Investment Management LLC (0.22%), KWB Wealth (0.18%), Pettinga Financial Advisors LLC (0.14%) and Ehrlich Financial Group (0.09%). 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 IssuerGlobal X Fund NameGlobal X Defense Tech ETF Tax ClassificationRegulated Investment Company Stock ExchangeNYSEARCACurrent SymbolNYSEARCA:SHLD Inception Date9/11/2023 Fund ManagerNam To, Wayne Xie, Vanessa Yang, Sandy Lu WebN/A PhoneN/AFund Focus Asset ClassEquity BenchmarkGlobal X Defense Tech Index CategoryStrategy FocusTheme Development LevelBlended Development RegionGlobal Number of Holdings56 Fund Statistics Assets Under Management$7.74 billion Average Daily Volume$0.00 Discount/Premium0.06% Administrator, Advisor and Custodian AdministratorSEI Investments Global Funds Services AdvisorGlobal X Management Company LLC CustodianThe Bank of New York Mellon Corporation DistributorSEI Investments Distribution Co. Transfer AgentThe Bank of New York Mellon Corporation TrusteeN/A Lead Market MakerSusquehanna Options OptionableOptionable Options Volume390 Put Options136 Call Options254 Short Interest2,088,639 shs Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares111,050,000Beta0.27 Creation Unit10,000 Creation Fee$250.00 The 10 Best High-Yield Dividend Stocks for 2026Discover the 10 Best High-Yield Dividend Stocks for 2026 and secure reliable income in uncertain markets. Download the report now to identify top dividend payers and avoid common yield traps.Get This Free Report Top 10 SHLD HoldingsRTX (NYSE:RTX)Holding Weight: 9.50%Palantir Technologies (NASDAQ:PLTR)Holding Weight: 9.17%General Dynamics (NYSE:GD)Holding Weight: 8.67%Lockheed Martin (NYSE:LMT)Holding Weight: 8.52%Northrop Grumman (NYSE:NOC)Holding Weight: 7.66%BAE Systems plcHolding Weight: 4.76%Rheinmetall AGHolding Weight: 4.22%L3Harris Technologies (NYSE:LHX)Holding Weight: 3.96%Thales S.A.Holding Weight: 3.87%Leonardo S.p.a.Holding Weight: 3.73%Full Holdings DetailsSHLD Sector ExposureSHLD Industry Exposure This page (NYSEARCA:SHLD) was last updated on 8/19/2026 by MarketBeat.com Staff. 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