NYSEARCA:KDEF PLUS Korea Defense Industry Index ETF (KDEF) Price, Holdings, & News $41.43 +2.36 (+6.04%) As of 08/22/2025 04:10 PM Eastern Add Compare Share Share Stock Analysis Stock AnalysisChartHoldingsOwnershipBuy This Stock About PLUS Korea Defense Industry Index ETF (NYSEARCA:KDEF) 30 days 90 days 365 days Advanced Chart View Price History Chart DataSkip Price History Chart Get KDEF alerts:Sign Up Key Stats Today's Range$40.65▼$41.5650-Day Range$38.01▼$43.1052-Week Range$21.20▼$43.82Volume39,536 shsAverage Volume30,108 shsMarket Capitalization$47.64 millionAssets Under Management$46.84 millionDividend YieldN/ANet 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%0.49%0.56%0.51%0.53%Other Expenses0.00%0.37%0.56%0.59%0.56%Total Expense0.65%0.63%0.76%0.74%0.73%Fee Waiver0.00%-0.51%-0.66%-0.71%-0.63%Net Expense0.65%0.55%0.63%0.58%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. Email Address KDEF ETF News HeadlinesNo headlines for this company have been tracked by MarketBeat.com KDEF ETF - Frequently Asked Questions How have KDEF shares performed this year? PLUS Korea Defense Industry Index ETF's stock was trading at $21.49 at the start of the year. Since then, KDEF stock has increased by 92.8% and is now trading at $41.43. Who are PLUS Korea Defense Industry Index ETF's major shareholders? PLUS Korea Defense Industry Index ETF's top institutional shareholders include Jane Street Group LLC (4.58%), Trek Financial LLC (3.51%), Pekin Hardy Strauss Inc. (0.70%) and Laurel Wealth Advisors LLC (0.27%). 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 Date2/5/2025 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 Holdings26 Fund Statistics Assets Under Management$46.84 million Average Daily Volume$0.00 Discount/Premium0.70% 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 MakerGTS Options OptionableOptionable Options Volume1 Put Options1 Call Options1 Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares1,150,000BetaN/A Beginner's Guide To Retirement StocksEnter your email address and we'll send you MarketBeat's list of seven best retirement stocks and why they should be in your portfolio. Get This Free Report Top 10 KDEF HoldingsHanwha Aerospace Co., Ltd.Holding Weight: 16.68%Hyundai Rotem CompanyHolding Weight: 12.63%LIG Nex1 Co., Ltd.Holding Weight: 6.78%Korea Aerospace Industries, Ltd.Holding Weight: 6.14%HJ Shipbuilding & Construction Co., Ltd.Holding Weight: 6.08%Snt Dynamics Co.,Ltd.Holding Weight: 4.28%Hyundai Wia CorporationHolding Weight: 4.27%Poongsan CorporationHolding Weight: 4.11%Hanwha Systems Co., Ltd.Holding Weight: 4.06%MNC Solution Co.,LtdHolding Weight: 3.93%Full Holdings DetailsKDEF Sector ExposureKDEF Industry Exposure This page (NYSEARCA:KDEF) was last updated on 8/23/2025 by MarketBeat.com Staff From Our PartnersBONUS GUIDE - Ben Stein Prepares For the Next Financial CrisisWith inflation high, debt soaring, and global tensions rising, a financial storm may be brewing. 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