WisdomTree Asia Defense Fund (WDAF) belongs to the Aerospace & Defense category. Below you'll find alternative ETFs from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with WDAF. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to WDAF
WDAF charges 0.45% annually. There are 4 ETFs in the Aerospace & Defense category with lower expense ratios, going as low as 0.35%.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xtrackers Europe Defense Technologies ETF | 0.35% | 4.24M | Feb 2026 | WDAF vs XDEF | |
| Themes Transatlantic Defense ETF | 0.35% | — | Oct 2024 | WDAF vs NATO | |
| SPDR S&P Aerospace & Defense ETF | 0.35% | 6.22B | Sep 2011 | WDAF vs XAR | |
| iShares U.S. Aerospace & Defense ETF | 0.38% | 14.23B | May 2006 | WDAF vs ITA | |
| WisdomTree Global Defense Fund | 0.45% | 5.37M | Sep 2025 | WDAF vs WDGF |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to WDAF
Among 13 ETFs in the Aerospace & Defense category with risk / return rank data, the top risk-adjusted alternatives shown here go as high as 53.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gabelli Commercial Aerospace & Defense ETF | 53 | 24.90M | Jan 2023 | WDAF vs GCAD | |
| Procure Space ETF | 43 | 1.12B | Apr 2019 | WDAF vs UFO | |
| Pacer Solactive Whitney Future of Warfare ETF | 38 | 15.56M | Dec 2024 | WDAF vs FOWF | |
| iShares U.S. Aerospace & Defense ETF | 37 | 14.23B | May 2006 | WDAF vs ITA | |
| Invesco Aerospace & Defense ETF | 35 | 8.22B | Oct 2005 | WDAF vs PPA |
Top Performing WDAF Alternatives (YTD)
WDAF is at 4.66% YTD. There are 9 ETFs in the Aerospace & Defense category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 17.90%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Procure Space ETF | 17.90% | 1.12B | Apr 2019 | WDAF vs UFO | |
| Gabelli Commercial Aerospace & Defense ETF | 16.21% | 24.90M | Jan 2023 | WDAF vs GCAD | |
| Truth Social American Security & Defense ETF | 14.93% | 12.67M | Dec 2025 | WDAF vs TSSD | |
| Direxion Daily Aerospace & Defense Bull 3X Shares | 13.04% | 390.92M | May 2017 | WDAF vs DFEN | |
| iShares U.S. Aerospace & Defense ETF | 9.63% | 14.23B | May 2006 | WDAF vs ITA |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to WDAF
WDAF has 33.08% 1-year volatility. There are 12 ETFs in the Aerospace & Defense category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 14.64%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pacer Solactive Whitney Future of Warfare ETF | 14.64% | 15.56M | Dec 2024 | WDAF vs FOWF | |
| Invesco Aerospace & Defense ETF | 20.48% | 8.22B | Oct 2005 | WDAF vs PPA | |
| Gabelli Commercial Aerospace & Defense ETF | 20.66% | 24.90M | Jan 2023 | WDAF vs GCAD | |
| Themes Transatlantic Defense ETF | 21.81% | — | Oct 2024 | WDAF vs NATO | |
| iShares U.S. Aerospace & Defense ETF | 22.10% | 14.23B | May 2006 | WDAF vs ITA |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to WDAF
Among 13 ETFs in the Aerospace & Defense category with 1-year drawdown data, the lowest-drawdown alternatives shown here go as shallow as -10.08%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pacer Solactive Whitney Future of Warfare ETF | -10.08% | 15.56M | Dec 2024 | WDAF vs FOWF | |
| Invesco Aerospace & Defense ETF | -13.71% | 8.22B | Oct 2005 | WDAF vs PPA | |
| Gabelli Commercial Aerospace & Defense ETF | -14.96% | 24.90M | Jan 2023 | WDAF vs GCAD | |
| iShares Defense Industrials Active ETF | -15.69% | 4.11B | May 2025 | WDAF vs IDEF | |
| iShares U.S. Aerospace & Defense ETF | -15.82% | 14.23B | May 2006 | WDAF vs ITA |
Other ETFs from WisdomTree
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Often Compared With WDAF
Investors most often compare WDAF with KDEF, EUAD, DRNZ. These 20 comparison targets span 12 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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