WisdomTree Global Defense Fund (WDGF) Alternatives
WisdomTree Global Defense Fund (WDGF) 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 WDGF. 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 WDGF
WDGF charges 0.45% annually. Among ETFs in the Aerospace & Defense category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among WDGF alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xtrackers Europe Defense Technologies ETF | 0.35% | Feb 19, 2026 | WDGF vs XDEF | |
| SPDR S&P Aerospace & Defense ETF | 0.35% | Sep 28, 2011 | WDGF vs XAR | |
| Themes Transatlantic Defense ETF | 0.35% | Oct 10, 2024 | WDGF vs NATO | |
| iShares U.S. Aerospace & Defense ETF | 0.42% | May 5, 2006 | WDGF vs ITA | |
| WisdomTree Asia Defense Fund | 0.45% | Sep 10, 2025 | WDGF vs WDAF |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to WDGF
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Procure Space ETF | 96 | Apr 11, 2019 | WDGF vs UFO | |
| PLUS Korea Defense Industry Index ETF | 95 | Feb 5, 2025 | WDGF vs KDEF | |
| Gabelli Commercial Aerospace & Defense ETF | 94 | Jan 3, 2023 | WDGF vs GCAD | |
| SPDR S&P Aerospace & Defense ETF | 92 | Sep 28, 2011 | WDGF vs XAR | |
| Invesco Aerospace & Defense ETF | 92 | Oct 26, 2005 | WDGF vs PPA |
Top Performing WDGF Alternatives (YTD)
WDGF alternatives from the Aerospace & Defense category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PLUS Korea Defense Industry Index ETF | 20.17% | Feb 5, 2025 | WDGF vs KDEF | |
| Procure Space ETF | 15.94% | Apr 11, 2019 | WDGF vs UFO | |
| WisdomTree Asia Defense Fund | 11.28% | Sep 10, 2025 | WDGF vs WDAF | |
| REX Drone ETF | 9.89% | Oct 29, 2025 | WDGF vs DRNZ | |
| Gabelli Commercial Aerospace & Defense ETF | 7.13% | Jan 3, 2023 | WDGF vs GCAD |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to WDGF
WDGF alternatives from the Aerospace & Defense category, sorted by annualized volatility over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares Defense Industrials Active ETF | 20.00% | May 19, 2025 | WDGF vs IDEF | |
| Gabelli Commercial Aerospace & Defense ETF | 21.51% | Jan 3, 2023 | WDGF vs GCAD | |
| Invesco Aerospace & Defense ETF | 21.64% | Oct 26, 2005 | WDGF vs PPA | |
| Themes Transatlantic Defense ETF | 22.63% | Oct 10, 2024 | WDGF vs NATO | |
| iShares U.S. Aerospace & Defense ETF | 23.28% | May 5, 2006 | WDGF vs ITA |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to WDGF
WDGF alternatives from the Aerospace & Defense category, sorted by maximum drawdown over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Invesco Aerospace & Defense ETF | -13.71% | Oct 26, 2005 | WDGF vs PPA | |
| U.S. Global Technology and Aerospace & Defense ETF | -14.06% | Dec 30, 2024 | WDGF vs WAR | |
| Gabelli Commercial Aerospace & Defense ETF | -14.96% | Jan 3, 2023 | WDGF vs GCAD | |
| iShares U.S. Aerospace & Defense ETF | -15.82% | May 5, 2006 | WDGF vs ITA | |
| Themes Transatlantic Defense ETF | -15.99% | Oct 10, 2024 | WDGF vs NATO |
Other ETFs from WisdomTree
Most popular WisdomTree ETFs on PortfoliosLab, across asset classes.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WisdomTree U.S. Dividend Growth Fund | Large Cap Growth Equities, Dividend | 49 | -1.50% | May 22, 2013 | WDGF vs DGRW | |
| WisdomTree Bloomberg Floating Rate Treasury Fund | Government Bonds | 100 | 0.93% | Feb 4, 2014 | WDGF vs USFR | |
| WisdomTree Efficient Gold Plus Equity Strategy Fun... | Gold | 89 | 2.08% | Mar 15, 2022 | WDGF vs GDE | |
| WisdomTree Japan Hedged Equity Fund | Japan Equities | 93 | 10.00% | Jun 16, 2006 | WDGF vs DXJ | |
| WisdomTree U.S. Efficient Core Fund | Diversified Portfolio, Actively Managed | 60 | -4.59% | Aug 2, 2018 | WDGF vs NTSX | |
| WisdomTree US High Dividend Fund | Large Cap Value Equities, Dividend | 59 | 8.00% | Jun 16, 2006 | WDGF vs DHS | |
| WisdomTree India Earnings Fund | Asia Pacific Equities | 5 | -11.86% | Feb 22, 2008 | WDGF vs EPI | |
| WisdomTree U.S. Quality Growth Fund | Large Cap Growth Equities | 57 | -8.93% | Dec 15, 2022 | WDGF vs QGRW | |
| WisdomTree Efficient Gold Plus Gold Miners Strateg... | Commodities, Gold | 91 | 8.77% | Dec 16, 2021 | WDGF vs GDMN | |
| WisdomTree US Value ETF | Large Cap Value Equities | 61 | 2.09% | Feb 23, 2007 | WDGF vs WTV |
Often Compared With WDGF
What investors most often compare with WDGF, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Global X Defense Tech ETF | Technology Equities | 92 | 9.34% | Sep 11, 2023 | WDGF vs SHLD | |
| VanEck Rare Earth and Strategic Metals UCITS ETF A | Precious Metals | 95 | 19.49% | Sep 24, 2021 | WDGF vs REGB.L | |
| WisdomTree Europe Defence UCITS ETF - EUR Acc EUR | Aerospace & Defense | 42 | 7.03% | Mar 4, 2025 | WDGF vs WDEF.L | |
| Defiance Drone & Modern Warfare ETF | Aerospace & Defense | — | 5.39% | Sep 25, 2025 | WDGF vs JEDI | |
| ARK Space Exploration & Innovation ETF | Aerospace & Defense | 87 | 1.28% | Mar 30, 2021 | WDGF vs ARKX | |
| Select STOXX Europe Aerospace & Defense ETF | Aerospace & Defense | 43 | -3.30% | Oct 22, 2024 | WDGF vs EUAD | |
| Global X Defence Tech UCITS ETF USD Accumulating | Aerospace & Defense | 85 | 9.76% | — | WDGF vs 4MMR.DE |
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