iShares Defense Industrials Active ETF (IDEF)
The iShares Defense Industrials Active ETF aims to maximize total return by investing in companies positioned to benefit from increased global defense and security spending, utilizing an active approach to gain global exposure across aerospace, defense, infrastructure, and cybersecurity sectors.
ETF Info
09290C699
May 19, 2025
No Index (Active)
Distributing
Large-Cap
Blend
Expense Ratio
IDEF has an expense ratio of 0.55%, placing it in the medium range.
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Performance
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Returns By Period
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^GSPC (Benchmark)
0.52%
6.32%
-1.44%
12.25%
12.45%
14.20%
10.84%
Monthly Returns
The table below presents the monthly returns of IDEF, with color gradation from worst to best to easily spot seasonal factors. Returns are adjusted for dividends.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 3.11% | 3.11% |
Risk-Adjusted Performance
Risk-Adjusted Performance Indicators
The charts below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for iShares Defense Industrials Active ETF (IDEF) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (^GSPC). These indicators evaluate an investment's returns against its associated risks.
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Dividends
Dividend History
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 iShares Defense Industrials Active 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 iShares Defense Industrials Active ETF was 0.41%, occurring on May 29, 2025. The portfolio has not yet recovered.
The current iShares Defense Industrials Active ETF drawdown is 0.41%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -0.41% | May 28, 2025 | 2 | May 29, 2025 | — | — | — |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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