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Performance
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The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of A$10,000 in Betashares Global Defence ETF, comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.
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Different Benchmark Currency
ARMR.AX is traded in AUD, while the ^GSPC benchmark is in USD. To make them comparable, the benchmark values have been converted to AUD using the latest available exchange rates.
Returns By Period
Betashares Global Defence ETF (ARMR.AX) has returned 0.05% so far this year and 28.11% over the past 12 months.
Betashares Global Defence ETF
- 1D
- -2.46%
- 1M
- -6.54%
- YTD
- 0.05%
- 6M
- -4.34%
- 1Y
- 28.11%
- 3Y*
- —
- 5Y*
- —
- 10Y*
- —
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- 1.99%
- 1M
- -2.27%
- YTD
- -7.91%
- 6M
- -6.62%
- 1Y
- 5.15%
- 3Y*
- 15.40%
- 5Y*
- 12.34%
- 10Y*
- 13.35%
Monthly Returns
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Oct 4, 2024, ARMR.AX's average daily return is +0.15%, while the average monthly return is +2.97%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 2.0 years.
Historically, 83% of months were positive and 17% were negative. The best month was Jan 2026 with a return of +9.5%, while the worst month was Nov 2025 at -9.2%. The longest winning streak lasted 13 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 2 months.
On a daily basis, ARMR.AX closed higher 57% of trading days. The best single day was Apr 10, 2025 with a return of +5.3%, while the worst single day was Apr 7, 2025 at -6.5%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 9.53% | -2.27% | -6.54% | 0.05% | |||||||||
| 2025 | 4.11% | 2.54% | 8.08% | 6.77% | 8.77% | 2.93% | 3.99% | 0.75% | 6.94% | 0.43% | -9.17% | 4.81% | 47.73% |
| 2024 | 4.93% | 5.89% | 0.89% | 12.11% |
Benchmark Metrics
Betashares Global Defence ETF has an annualized alpha of 44.72%, beta of -0.02, and R² of 0.00 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since October 08, 2024.
- This ETF captured 82.89% of S&P 500 Index gains and tended to rise during its downturns (downside capture of -145.93%) — a profile typical of hedging or uncorrelated assets.
- Beta of -0.02 may look defensive, but with R² of 0.00 this ETF is largely uncorrelated with S&P 500 Index — low beta reflects independence, not downside protection. See the Volatility section for a true picture of this ETF's risk.
- R² of 0.00 means this ETF moves largely independently of S&P 500 Index — capture ratios reflect limited market correlation rather than active downside protection. Consider using a more representative benchmark.
- Alpha
- 44.72%
- Beta
- -0.02
- R²
- 0.00
- Upside Capture
- 82.89%
- Downside Capture
- -145.93%
Expense Ratio
ARMR.AX has an expense ratio of 0.55%, placing it in the medium range.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
ARMR.AX ranks 60 for risk / return — better than 60% of ETFs on our site. You're getting solid returns for the risk taken. A good sign, especially for investors who want growth without excessive volatility.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Betashares Global Defence ETF (ARMR.AX) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (S&P 500 Index).
| ARMR.AX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 1.17 | 0.32 | +0.85 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 1.68 | 0.55 | +1.13 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.21 | 1.08 | +0.13 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 1.84 | 0.55 | +1.29 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 4.89 | 1.55 | +3.33 |
Data is calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. The trend shows the change in the indicator over the past month. | |||
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Dividends
Dividend History
Betashares Global Defence ETF provided a 2.31% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of A$0.57 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Dividend | A$0.57 | A$0.54 |
Dividend yield | 2.31% | 2.18% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Betashares Global Defence ETF. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | A$0.03 | A$0.00 | A$0.00 | A$0.03 | |||||||||
| 2025 | A$0.54 | A$0.00 | A$0.00 | A$0.00 | A$0.00 | A$0.00 | A$0.54 |
Drawdowns
Drawdowns Chart
The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.
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Worst Drawdowns
The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Betashares Global Defence ETF. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.
The maximum drawdown for the Betashares Global Defence ETF was 14.86%, occurring on Mar 31, 2026. The portfolio has not yet recovered.
The current Betashares Global Defence ETF drawdown is 14.86%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -14.86% | Jan 20, 2026 | 50 | Mar 31, 2026 | — | — | — |
| -13.65% | Oct 10, 2025 | 38 | Dec 2, 2025 | 24 | Jan 8, 2026 | 62 |
| -7.9% | Mar 21, 2025 | 12 | Apr 7, 2025 | 4 | Apr 11, 2025 | 16 |
| -5.6% | Nov 13, 2024 | 5 | Nov 19, 2024 | 40 | Jan 17, 2025 | 45 |
| -4.42% | Aug 8, 2025 | 9 | Aug 20, 2025 | 19 | Sep 16, 2025 | 28 |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.
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