WisdomTree Europe Defence UCITS ETF - EUR Acc EUR (WDEF.L) Alternatives
WisdomTree Europe Defence UCITS ETF - EUR Acc EUR (WDEF.L) 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 WDEF.L. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or funds that fit a different role in your portfolio.
Cheapest Alternatives to WDEF.L
WDEF.L charges 0.40% annually. Among ETFs in the Aerospace & Defense category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among WDEF.L alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares Europe Defence UCITS ETF EUR Accumulating | 0.35% | May 23, 2025 | WDEF.L vs DFEU.L | |
| HANetf Future of Defence UCITS ETF Acc GBP | 0.49% | Jun 30, 2023 | WDEF.L vs NATP.L | |
| HANetf Future of Defence UCITS ETF - Accumulating | 0.49% | Jul 4, 2023 | WDEF.L vs NATO.L | |
| VanEck Defense ETF A USD Acc GBP | 0.55% | Mar 31, 2023 | WDEF.L vs DFNG.L | |
| VanEck Defense UCITS ETF | 0.55% | Mar 31, 2023 | WDEF.L vs DFNS.L |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to WDEF.L
Among ETFs in the Aerospace & Defense category, these options rank highest on PortfoliosLab's risk-adjusted score, which accounts for volatility, drawdown, and return consistency over a 1-year period.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| VanEck Defense UCITS ETF | 87 | Mar 31, 2023 | WDEF.L vs DFNS.L | |
| VanEck Defense ETF A USD Acc GBP | 87 | Mar 31, 2023 | WDEF.L vs DFNG.L | |
| HANetf Future of Defence UCITS ETF - Accumulating | 78 | Jul 4, 2023 | WDEF.L vs NATO.L | |
| HANetf Future of Defence UCITS ETF Acc GBP | 76 | Jun 30, 2023 | WDEF.L vs NATP.L |
Top Performing WDEF.L Alternatives (YTD)
WDEF.L alternatives from the Aerospace & Defense category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| VanEck Defense ETF A USD Acc GBP | 8.95% | Mar 31, 2023 | WDEF.L vs DFNG.L | |
| iShares Europe Defence UCITS ETF EUR Accumulating | 8.73% | May 23, 2025 | WDEF.L vs DFEU.L | |
| VanEck Defense UCITS ETF | 6.45% | Mar 31, 2023 | WDEF.L vs DFNS.L | |
| HANetf Future of Defence UCITS ETF Acc GBP | 4.07% | Jun 30, 2023 | WDEF.L vs NATP.L | |
| HANetf Future of Defence UCITS ETF - Accumulating | 2.08% | Jul 4, 2023 | WDEF.L vs NATO.L |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to WDEF.L
WDEF.L alternatives from the Aerospace & Defense category, sorted by annualized volatility over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HANetf Future of Defence UCITS ETF Acc GBP | 20.97% | Jun 30, 2023 | WDEF.L vs NATP.L | |
| HANetf Future of Defence UCITS ETF - Accumulating | 22.17% | Jul 4, 2023 | WDEF.L vs NATO.L | |
| VanEck Defense ETF A USD Acc GBP | 24.46% | Mar 31, 2023 | WDEF.L vs DFNG.L | |
| VanEck Defense UCITS ETF | 25.60% | Mar 31, 2023 | WDEF.L vs DFNS.L | |
| iShares Europe Defence UCITS ETF EUR Accumulating | 31.70% | May 23, 2025 | WDEF.L vs DFEU.L |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to WDEF.L
WDEF.L alternatives from the Aerospace & Defense category, sorted by maximum drawdown over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HANetf Future of Defence UCITS ETF Acc GBP | -11.55% | Jun 30, 2023 | WDEF.L vs NATP.L | |
| HANetf Future of Defence UCITS ETF - Accumulating | -12.79% | Jul 4, 2023 | WDEF.L vs NATO.L | |
| VanEck Defense ETF A USD Acc GBP | -12.87% | Mar 31, 2023 | WDEF.L vs DFNG.L | |
| VanEck Defense UCITS ETF | -14.92% | Mar 31, 2023 | WDEF.L vs DFNS.L |
Other ETFs from WisdomTree
Most popular WisdomTree ETFs on PortfoliosLab, across asset classes.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WisdomTree Silver | Precious Metals | 87 | 3.67% | Sep 22, 2006 | WDEF.L vs SLVR.L | |
| WisdomTree NASDAQ 100 3x Daily Leveraged | Leveraged Equities, Leveraged | 42 | -26.66% | Dec 13, 2012 | WDEF.L vs QQQ3.L | |
| WisdomTree Core Physical Gold | Precious Metals | 87 | 9.06% | Nov 30, 2020 | WDEF.L vs GLDW.L | |
| WisdomTree Copper | Metals | 19 | -2.36% | Sep 22, 2006 | WDEF.L vs COPA.L | |
| WisdomTree S&P 500 3x Daily Leveraged GB | Leveraged Equities, S&P 500 | 37 | -21.40% | Dec 13, 2012 | WDEF.L vs 3USL.L | |
| WisdomTree Global Quality Dividend Growth UCITS ET... | Global Equities, Dividend | 32 | -4.15% | Jun 3, 2016 | WDEF.L vs GGRG.L | |
| WisdomTree Global Quality Dividend Growth UCITS ET... | Global Equities, Dividend | 26 | -4.80% | Nov 2, 2016 | WDEF.L vs GGRP.L | |
| WisdomTree Physical Gold - GBP Daily Hedged | Precious Metals | 86 | 6.69% | Mar 18, 2013 | WDEF.L vs GBSP.L | |
| WisdomTree Physical Silver | Precious Metals | 89 | 4.67% | Apr 24, 2007 | WDEF.L vs PHSP.L | |
| WisdomTree Artificial Intelligence UCITS ETF - USD... | Technology Equities | 76 | -3.92% | Nov 30, 2018 | WDEF.L vs INTL.L |
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