iShares Europe Defence UCITS ETF EUR Accumulating (DFEU.L) Alternatives
iShares Europe Defence UCITS ETF EUR Accumulating (DFEU.L) belongs to the Aerospace & Defense category. Below you'll find alternative ETFs from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with DFEU.L. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or funds that fit a different role in your portfolio.
Cheapest Alternatives to DFEU.L
DFEU.L charges 0.35% annually. Among ETFs in the Aerospace & Defense category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among DFEU.L alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WisdomTree Europe Defence UCITS ETF - EUR Acc EUR | 0.40% | Mar 4, 2025 | DFEU.L vs WDEF.L | |
| HANetf Future of Defence UCITS ETF Acc GBP | 0.49% | Jun 30, 2023 | DFEU.L vs NATP.L | |
| HANetf Future of Defence UCITS ETF - Accumulating | 0.49% | Jul 4, 2023 | DFEU.L vs NATO.L | |
| VanEck Defense ETF A USD Acc GBP | 0.55% | Mar 31, 2023 | DFEU.L vs DFNG.L | |
| VanEck Defense UCITS ETF | 0.55% | Mar 31, 2023 | DFEU.L vs DFNS.L |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to DFEU.L
Among ETFs in the Aerospace & Defense category, these options rank highest on PortfoliosLab's risk-adjusted score, which accounts for volatility, drawdown, and return consistency over a 1-year period.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| VanEck Defense UCITS ETF | 87 | Mar 31, 2023 | DFEU.L vs DFNS.L | |
| VanEck Defense ETF A USD Acc GBP | 87 | Mar 31, 2023 | DFEU.L vs DFNG.L | |
| HANetf Future of Defence UCITS ETF - Accumulating | 78 | Jul 4, 2023 | DFEU.L vs NATO.L | |
| HANetf Future of Defence UCITS ETF Acc GBP | 76 | Jun 30, 2023 | DFEU.L vs NATP.L | |
| WisdomTree Europe Defence UCITS ETF - EUR Acc EUR | 42 | Mar 4, 2025 | DFEU.L vs WDEF.L |
Top Performing DFEU.L Alternatives (YTD)
DFEU.L alternatives from the Aerospace & Defense category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| VanEck Defense ETF A USD Acc GBP | 8.95% | Mar 31, 2023 | DFEU.L vs DFNG.L | |
| WisdomTree Europe Defence UCITS ETF - EUR Acc EUR | 7.03% | Mar 4, 2025 | DFEU.L vs WDEF.L | |
| VanEck Defense UCITS ETF | 6.45% | Mar 31, 2023 | DFEU.L vs DFNS.L | |
| HANetf Future of Defence UCITS ETF Acc GBP | 4.07% | Jun 30, 2023 | DFEU.L vs NATP.L | |
| HANetf Future of Defence UCITS ETF - Accumulating | 2.08% | Jul 4, 2023 | DFEU.L vs NATO.L |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to DFEU.L
DFEU.L alternatives from the Aerospace & Defense category, sorted by annualized volatility over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HANetf Future of Defence UCITS ETF Acc GBP | 20.97% | Jun 30, 2023 | DFEU.L vs NATP.L | |
| HANetf Future of Defence UCITS ETF - Accumulating | 22.17% | Jul 4, 2023 | DFEU.L vs NATO.L | |
| VanEck Defense ETF A USD Acc GBP | 24.46% | Mar 31, 2023 | DFEU.L vs DFNG.L | |
| VanEck Defense UCITS ETF | 25.60% | Mar 31, 2023 | DFEU.L vs DFNS.L | |
| WisdomTree Europe Defence UCITS ETF - EUR Acc EUR | 75.09% | Mar 4, 2025 | DFEU.L vs WDEF.L |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to DFEU.L
DFEU.L alternatives from the Aerospace & Defense category, sorted by maximum drawdown over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HANetf Future of Defence UCITS ETF Acc GBP | -11.55% | Jun 30, 2023 | DFEU.L vs NATP.L | |
| HANetf Future of Defence UCITS ETF - Accumulating | -12.79% | Jul 4, 2023 | DFEU.L vs NATO.L | |
| VanEck Defense ETF A USD Acc GBP | -12.87% | Mar 31, 2023 | DFEU.L vs DFNG.L | |
| VanEck Defense UCITS ETF | -14.92% | Mar 31, 2023 | DFEU.L vs DFNS.L | |
| WisdomTree Europe Defence UCITS ETF - EUR Acc EUR | -25.81% | Mar 4, 2025 | DFEU.L vs WDEF.L |
Other ETFs from iShares
Most popular iShares ETFs on PortfoliosLab, across asset classes.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares Core MSCI World UCITS ETF USD (Acc) | Global Equities | 70 | -5.09% | Sep 25, 2009 | DFEU.L vs IWDA.L | |
| iShares Physical Gold ETC | Precious Metals, Commodities | 88 | 9.15% | Apr 8, 2011 | DFEU.L vs SGLN.L | |
| iShares S&P 500 Information Technology Sector UCIT... | Technology Equities, S&P 500 | 63 | -12.03% | Nov 20, 2015 | DFEU.L vs IUIT.L | |
| iShares Core MSCI World UCITS ETF USD (Acc) | Global Equities | 66 | -3.19% | Sep 25, 2009 | DFEU.L vs SWDA.L | |
| iShares NASDAQ 100 UCITS ETF | Large Cap Blend Equities | 74 | -8.17% | Jan 26, 2010 | DFEU.L vs CNDX.L | |
| iShares S&P 500 Information Technology Sector UCIT... | Technology Equities, S&P 500 | 57 | -10.28% | Nov 20, 2015 | DFEU.L vs IITU.L | |
| iShares Core MSCI EM IMI UCITS ETF | Emerging Markets Equities | 82 | 0.33% | May 30, 2014 | DFEU.L vs EIMI.L | |
| iShares Core S&P 500 UCITS ETF | S&P 500 | 56 | -4.49% | May 19, 2010 | DFEU.L vs CSP1.L | |
| iShares Physical Gold ETC | Gold, Precious Metals | 88 | 7.06% | Apr 8, 2011 | DFEU.L vs IGLN.L | |
| iShares MSCI ACWI UCITS ETF USD (Acc) | Global Equities | 73 | -4.44% | Oct 21, 2001 | DFEU.L vs ISAC.L |
Often Compared With DFEU.L
What investors most often compare with DFEU.L, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WisdomTree Europe Defence UCITS ETF - EUR Acc | Aerospace & Defense | 43 | 8.01% | Mar 4, 2025 | DFEU.L vs EUDF.DE | |
| Global X Defence Tech UCITS ETF USD Accumulating | Aerospace & Defense | 85 | 9.76% | — | DFEU.L vs 4MMR.DE |
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