- CUSIP
- 30151E491
- Issuer
- PLUS
- Inception Date
- Feb 5, 2025
- Region
- Developed Asia Pacific (South Korea)
- Category
- Aerospace & Defense
- Leveraged
- 1x (No leverage)
- Index Tracked
- The Korea Defence Industry Index
- Domicile
- United States
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Equity
- Asset Class Size
- Mid-Cap
- Asset Class Style
- Blend
- Assets Under Management
- $60M
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Performance
KDEF Performance Chart
PLUS Korea Defense Industry Index ETF (KDEF) is up 5.0% since the beginning of the year. KDEF is currently trading at $45 per share.
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Returns By Period
PLUS Korea Defense Industry Index ETF (KDEF) has returned 4.98% so far this year and 14.44% over the past 12 months.
PLUS Korea Defense Industry Index ETF
- 1D
- -5.86%
- 1M
- -14.33%
- YTD
- 4.98%
- 6M
- 7.11%
- 1Y
- 14.44%
- 3Y*
- —
- 5Y*
- —
- 10Y*
- —
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- -0.37%
- 1M
- -0.01%
- YTD
- 9.16%
- 6M
- 8.64%
- 1Y
- 25.22%
- 3Y*
- 19.78%
- 5Y*
- 11.99%
- 10Y*
- 13.88%
KDEF Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Feb 5, 2025, KDEF's average daily return is +0.28%, while the average monthly return is +6.01%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 1.0 years.
Historically, 71% of months were positive and 29% were negative. The best month was Jan 2026 with a return of +31.4%, while the worst month was May 2026 at -22.3%. The longest winning streak lasted 8 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 2 months.
On a daily basis, KDEF closed higher 52% of trading days. The best single day was Jun 11, 2026 with a return of +11.4%, 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% | 23.63% | -22.26% | -9.10% | 4.98% | ||||||
| 2025 | 15.05% | 1.83% | 17.38% | 14.55% | 23.11% | 3.25% | 0.30% | 16.16% | -2.52% | -16.01% | 13.22% | 116.28% |
Benchmark Metrics
PLUS Korea Defense Industry Index ETF has an annualized alpha of 73.44%, beta of 0.95, and R2 of 0.12 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since February 05, 2025.
- This ETF captured 172.22% of S&P 500 Index gains and tended to rise during its downturns (downside capture of -236.71%) - a profile typical of hedging or uncorrelated assets.
- R2 of 0.12 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
- 73.44%
- Beta
- 0.95
- R²
- 0.12
- Upside Capture
- 172.22%
- Downside Capture
- -236.71%
Expense Ratio
KDEF has an expense ratio of 0.65%, placing it in the medium range.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
KDEF ranks 14 for risk / return — in the bottom 14% of ETFs on our site. This means you're taking on significantly more risk than the returns justify. Consider whether the potential upside is worth the volatility, or explore alternatives with better risk / return profiles.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for PLUS Korea Defense Industry Index ETF (KDEF) and compare them to S&P 500 Index.
Values are calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. Risk-adjusted metrics are more stable over longer periods — use the period switch above to explore them.
| KDEF | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -1.72 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | -2.00 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.09 | 1.37 | -0.28 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 0.41 | 2.78 | -2.38 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 1.24 | 12.44 | -11.19 |
Dividends
Dividend History
PLUS Korea Defense Industry Index ETF provided a 6.55% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $2.97 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $2.97 | $2.22 |
Dividend yield | 6.55% | 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 | $0.56 | $0.19 | $0.00 | $0.75 | ||||||
| 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 35.55%, occurring on Jun 9, 2026. The portfolio has not yet recovered.
The current PLUS Korea Defense Industry Index ETF drawdown is 30.17%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2026 bear market2026 | -35.55%Jun 2026 | 1mo 4d | — | 1mo 18dMay 2026 - now |
2025 bear market2025 | -22.51%Dec 2025 | 2mo 15d | 1mo 8d | 3mo 23dSep 2025 - Jan 2026 |
2025 selloff2025 | -20.93%Apr 2025 | 20d | 15d | 1mo 5dMar 2025 - Apr 2025 |
2026 bear market2026 | -20.48%Mar 2026 | 26d | 23d | 1mo 19dMar 2026 - Apr 2026 |
2025 correction2025 | -11.81%Aug 2025 | 1mo 27d | 13d | 2mo 10dJun 2025 - Sep 2025 |
Drawdown Indicators
| KDEF | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -35.55% | -56.78% | +21.23% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -35.55% | -9.10% | -26.45% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | — | -18.90% | — |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | — | -25.43% | — |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | — | -33.92% | — |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -30.17% | -1.80% | -28.37% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -7.22% | -10.71% | +3.49% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 11.63% | 2.03% | +9.60% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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