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Performance
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The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in PLUS Korea Defense Industry Index 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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Returns By Period
PLUS Korea Defense Industry Index ETF (KDEF) has returned 20.17% so far this year and 121.83% over the past 12 months.
PLUS Korea Defense Industry Index ETF
- 1D
- 2.65%
- 1M
- -13.39%
- YTD
- 20.17%
- 6M
- 11.40%
- 1Y
- 121.83%
- 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%
Monthly Returns
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Feb 5, 2025, KDEF's average daily return is +0.37%, while the average monthly return is +7.89%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 0.8 years.
Historically, 79% of months were positive and 21% were negative. The best month was Jan 2026 with a return of +31.4%, while the worst month was Nov 2025 at -16.0%. The longest winning streak lasted 8 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 2 months.
On a daily basis, KDEF closed higher 53% of trading days. The best single day was Apr 11, 2025 with a return of +10.3%, while the worst single day was Mar 4, 2026 at -8.5%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 31.36% | 5.62% | -13.39% | 20.17% | |||||||||
| 2025 | 15.52% | 1.83% | 17.38% | 14.55% | 23.11% | 3.25% | 0.30% | 16.16% | -2.52% | -16.01% | 13.22% | 117.16% |
Benchmark Metrics
PLUS Korea Defense Industry Index ETF has an annualized alpha of 139.95%, beta of 0.81, and R² of 0.11 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since February 06, 2025.
- This ETF captured 373.66% of S&P 500 Index gains and tended to rise during its downturns (downside capture of -412.35%) — a profile typical of hedging or uncorrelated assets.
- R² of 0.11 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
- 139.95%
- Beta
- 0.81
- R²
- 0.11
- Upside Capture
- 373.66%
- Downside Capture
- -412.35%
Expense Ratio
KDEF has an expense ratio of 0.65%, placing it in the medium range.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
KDEF ranks 95 for risk / return — in the top 95% of ETFs on our site. This means strong returns relative to risk — exactly what professional investors look for. Well-suited for investors who want to maximize return per unit of risk.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for PLUS Korea Defense Industry Index ETF (KDEF) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (S&P 500 Index).
| KDEF | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 2.79 | 0.90 | +1.90 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 3.19 | 1.39 | +1.81 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.39 | 1.21 | +0.17 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 5.57 | 1.40 | +4.17 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 15.53 | 6.61 | +8.92 |
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
PLUS Korea Defense Industry Index ETF provided a 4.21% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $2.22 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $2.22 | $2.22 |
Dividend yield | 4.21% | 5.06% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for PLUS Korea Defense Industry Index 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 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | |||||||||
| 2025 | $2.22 | $2.22 |
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 PLUS Korea Defense Industry Index 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 PLUS Korea Defense Industry Index ETF was 22.51%, occurring on Dec 1, 2025. Recovery took 26 trading sessions.
The current PLUS Korea Defense Industry Index ETF drawdown is 18.37%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -22.51% | Sep 17, 2025 | 53 | Dec 1, 2025 | 26 | Jan 8, 2026 | 79 |
| -20.93% | Mar 18, 2025 | 15 | Apr 7, 2025 | 10 | Apr 22, 2025 | 25 |
| -20.48% | Mar 4, 2026 | 19 | Mar 30, 2026 | — | — | — |
| -11.81% | Jun 24, 2025 | 41 | Aug 20, 2025 | 8 | Sep 2, 2025 | 49 |
| -9.68% | Feb 20, 2025 | 7 | Feb 28, 2025 | 3 | Mar 5, 2025 | 10 |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.
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