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Tema International Defense Innovation ETF (GDFN)
Performance
Return for Risk
Dividends
Drawdowns
Volatility

ETF Info

Issuer
Tema ETFs
Inception Date
Sep 25, 2025
Region
Global (Global)
Leveraged
1x (No leverage)
Index Tracked
No Index (Active)
Asset Class
Equity
Asset Class Size
Multi-Cap
Asset Class Style
Growth

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Performance

Performance Chart

The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Tema International Defense Innovation 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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S&P 500 Index

Returns By Period


Tema International Defense Innovation ETF

1D
-1.09%
1M
-12.31%
YTD
0.99%
6M
-9.72%
1Y
3Y*
5Y*
10Y*

Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)

1D
2.91%
1M
-5.09%
YTD
-4.63%
6M
-2.39%
1Y
16.33%
3Y*
16.69%
5Y*
10.18%
10Y*
12.16%
*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

Monthly Returns

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Sep 25, 2025, GDFN's average daily return is -0.03%, while the average monthly return is -0.31%.

Historically, 57% of months were positive and 43% were negative. The best month was Jan 2026 with a return of +14.6%, while the worst month was Mar 2026 at -12.3%. The longest winning streak lasted 3 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 2 months.

On a daily basis, GDFN closed higher 50% of trading days. The best single day was Jan 5, 2026 with a return of +4.8%, while the worst single day was Mar 5, 2026 at -4.6%.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
202614.63%0.48%-12.31%0.99%
20254.77%-8.80%-10.81%9.91%-6.34%

Benchmark Metrics

Tema International Defense Innovation ETF has an annualized alpha of -0.57%, beta of 0.88, and R² of 0.15 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since September 26, 2025.

  • This ETF participated in 39.79% of S&P 500 Index downside but only -42.18% of its upside — more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
  • R² of 0.15 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
-0.57%
Beta
0.88
0.15
Upside Capture
-42.18%
Downside Capture
39.79%

Expense Ratio

GDFN has an expense ratio of 0.75%, placing it in the medium range.


Return for Risk

Return / Risk — by metrics

The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Tema International Defense Innovation ETF (GDFN) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (S&P 500 Index).


Risk / return metrics aren't available yet — we need at least 12 months of trading data to calculate them.

Dividends

Dividend History


Tema International Defense Innovation ETF doesn't pay dividends

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 Tema International Defense Innovation 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 Tema International Defense Innovation ETF was 21.45%, occurring on Dec 1, 2025. Recovery took 25 trading sessions.

The current Tema International Defense Innovation ETF drawdown is 16.22%.


Depth

Start

To Bottom

Bottom

To Recover

End

Total

-21.45%Oct 6, 202540Dec 1, 202525Jan 7, 202665
-16.22%Jan 20, 202649Mar 30, 2026
-1.41%Oct 1, 20251Oct 1, 20251Oct 2, 20252
-1.21%Jan 13, 20263Jan 15, 20261Jan 16, 20264

Volatility

Volatility Chart

The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.


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