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Global X ETFs
is a leading provider of exchange-traded funds (ETFs) that offers a diverse range of investment products focused on growth sectors such as technology, healthcare, and innovation, enabling investors to access targeted opportunities in emerging markets and cutting-edge industries
- Recently, Global X launched the Global X Defense Tech ETF (SHLD), designed to track companies advancing defense technologies, including cybersecurity systems, AI, and advanced military hardware.
- As of February 2025, SHLD trades at $42.90, reflecting a strong performance since its inception, with a net asset value (NAV) of $38.58 and total net assets of approximately $626.74 million.
- The ETF's top holdings include major defense contractors such as
Lockheed Martin
(8.66%),
RTX
(8.43%), and
Palantir Technologies
(7.77%), collectively comprising over 63% of the fund's portfolio.
- Global military and defense spending is projected to grow by 40%, reaching over $3.1 trillion by 2030, driven by escalating geopolitical concerns and the digital transformation of warfare.
- The ETF carries an expense ratio of 0.50%, offering investors a cost-effective means to gain exposure to the defense technology sector.
- SHLD is part of Global X's Thematic Growth suite, which includes over 200 ETF strategies and manages more than $50 billion in global assets.
- The fund's investment strategy excludes companies from certain countries, including China, India, Russia, and Saudi Arabia, focusing instead on developed and emerging markets aligned with its investment criteria.
- The ETF's diversified portfolio spans 40 holdings across the aerospace and defense industry, providing broad exposure to the sector's leading innovators.
- Global X ETFs, founded in 2008, is recognized for its thematic growth, income, and international access ETFs, aiming to empower investors with intelligent investment solutions.
- The launch of the Global X Defense Tech ETF underscores the increasing integration of advanced technologies in the defense sector, potentially leading to heightened demand for skilled professionals in the Asia Pacific region.
- As defense budgets expand globally, the semiconductor industry is poised to experience significant growth, driven by the need for sophisticated components in modern defense systems.
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