Global X Defense Tech ETF (SHLD)
SHLD is a passive ETF by Global X tracking the investment results of the Global X Defense Tech Index - Benchmark TR Net. SHLD launched on Sep 11, 2023 and has a 0.50% expense ratio.
ETF Info
Sep 11, 2023
North America (U.S.)
1x
Global X Defense Tech Index - Benchmark TR Net
Mid-Cap
Growth
Expense Ratio
SHLD features an expense ratio of 0.50%, falling within the medium range.
Share Price Chart
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Performance
Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Global X Defense Tech ETF, comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.
Returns By Period
Global X Defense Tech ETF had a return of 12.00% year-to-date (YTD) and 38.68% in the last 12 months.
SHLD
12.00%
4.13%
15.53%
38.68%
N/A
N/A
^GSPC (Benchmark)
4.01%
1.13%
9.82%
22.80%
12.93%
11.26%
Monthly Returns
The table below presents the monthly returns of SHLD, 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 | 5.88% | 12.00% | |||||||||||
| 2024 | 1.05% | 11.03% | 6.21% | -1.25% | 3.99% | -2.64% | 7.03% | 5.44% | -0.43% | 0.24% | 5.36% | -4.51% | 35.03% |
| 2023 | -1.65% | 5.12% | 5.80% | 3.21% | 12.89% |
Risk-Adjusted Performance
Risk-Adjusted Performance Rank
With an overall rank of 88, SHLD is among the top 12% of ETFs on our website when it comes to balancing risk and reward. Below is a breakdown of how it compares using common performance measures.
Risk-Adjusted Performance Indicators
The charts below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Global X Defense Tech ETF (SHLD) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (^GSPC). These indicators evaluate an investment's returns against its associated risks.
Dividends
Dividend History
Global X Defense Tech ETF provided a 0.47% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.20 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $0.20 | $0.20 | $0.07 |
Dividend yield | 0.47% | 0.53% | 0.26% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Global X Defense Tech 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | ||||||||||
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.06 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.14 | $0.20 |
| 2023 | $0.07 | $0.07 |
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.
Worst Drawdowns
The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Global X Defense Tech 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 Global X Defense Tech ETF was 10.92%, occurring on Dec 18, 2024. Recovery took 39 trading sessions.
The current Global X Defense Tech ETF drawdown is 2.49%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -10.92% | Nov 12, 2024 | 26 | Dec 18, 2024 | 39 | Feb 18, 2025 | 65 |
| -5.42% | Sep 19, 2023 | 13 | Oct 5, 2023 | 2 | Oct 9, 2023 | 15 |
| -4.96% | Apr 9, 2024 | 8 | Apr 18, 2024 | 12 | May 6, 2024 | 20 |
| -4.52% | Sep 3, 2024 | 4 | Sep 6, 2024 | 17 | Oct 1, 2024 | 21 |
| -4.49% | Oct 21, 2024 | 11 | Nov 4, 2024 | 2 | Nov 6, 2024 | 13 |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The current Global X Defense Tech ETF volatility is 6.49%, representing the average percentage change in the investments's value, either up or down over the past month. The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.