SHLD · ARCA · ETF
Global X Defense Tech ETF (SHLD) Price, Holdings & Fees
Global X Defense Tech ETF (SHLD) closed at $396.64 on Oct 9, 2026, up 1.07% from the previous close of $392.44.
Share price, past year
1Y +6.68%Monthly closing prices
| Date | Close |
|---|---|
| Oct 9, 2026 | $396.64 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | $384.07 |
| Aug 31, 2026 | $373.53 |
| Jul 31, 2026 | $385.12 |
| Jun 30, 2026 | $367.82 |
| May 29, 2026 | $362.82 |
| Apr 30, 2026 | $378.94 |
| Mar 31, 2026 | $361.70 |
| Feb 27, 2026 | $359.06 |
| Jan 30, 2026 | $368.24 |
| Dec 31, 2025 | $365.89 |
| Nov 28, 2025 | $356.29 |
| Oct 31, 2025 | $362.20 |
Key statistics
- Expense ratio
- 0.50%
- as of Mar 31, 2026
- Net assets
- $8B
- as of May 31, 2026
- Holdings
- 51
- as of May 31, 2026
- 52-week range
- $350.97 – $396.64
Global X Defense Tech ETF's expense ratio is 0.50%: $50.00 a year on $10,000 invested.
Holdings
Global X Defense Tech ETF held 51 investments worth $7.99B as of May 31, 2026. Its largest holding was LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION, at 8.42% of the fund.
| # | Holding | % of fund | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION | 8.42% | $672.46M |
| 2 | RTX CORPORATION | 7.76% | $619.73M |
| 3 | GENERAL DYNAMICS CORPORATION | 7.67% | $613.14M |
| 4 | PALANTIR TECHNOLOGIES INC. | 7.07% | $564.59M |
| 5 | Rheinmetall Aktiengesellschaft | 5.76% | $536.88M |
| 6 | BAE SYSTEMS PLC | 4.88% | $525.96M |
| 7 | L3HARRIS TECHNOLOGIES, INC. | 4.69% | $374.82M |
| 8 | HANWHA AEROSPACE CO., LTD. | 4.40% | $233.11K |
| 9 | LEONARDO - SOCIETA PER AZIONI | 4.35% | $405.49M |
| 10 | THALES SA | 4.27% | $398.18M |
| 11 | Northrop Grumman Corporation | 4.23% | $337.90M |
| 12 | ELBIT SYSTEMS LTD | 4.13% | $117.82M |
| 13 | SAAB Aktiebolag | 3.82% | $33.03M |
| 14 | BWX TECHNOLOGIES, INC. | 3.05% | $243.91M |
| 15 | LEIDOS HOLDINGS, INC. | 2.77% | $221.50M |
| 16 | HUNTINGTON INGALLS INDUSTRIES, INC. | 2.04% | $163.38M |
| 17 | KRATOS DEFENSE & SECURITY SOLUTIONS, INC. | 1.81% | $144.85M |
| 18 | MOOG INC. | 1.70% | $136.20M |
| 19 | KOREA AEROSPACE INDUSTRIES, LTD. | 1.34% | $71.21K |
| 20 | AEROVIRONMENT, INC. | 1.32% | $105.60M |
| 21 | BNYREPOS | 1.22% | $97.69M |
| 22 | BABCOCK INTERNATIONAL GROUP PLC | 1.19% | $128.56M |
| 23 | MERCURY SYSTEMS, INC. | 1.13% | $90.11M |
| 24 | LIG Defense&Aerospace Co., Ltd | 1.11% | $58.79K |
| 25 | DASSAULT AVIATION SA | 1.06% | $99.20M |
Top 25 of 51 holdings, as of May 31, 2026. Percentages are of the fund's net assets.
What the fund owns
| Asset type | % of fund |
|---|---|
| Stocks | 99.65% |
| Repurchase agreements | 1.22% |
| Country | % of fund |
|---|---|
| United States | 59.60% |
| South Korea | 7.73% |
| United Kingdom | 6.97% |
| Germany | 6.82% |
| France | 5.59% |
| Italy | 4.35% |
| Israel | 4.33% |
| Sweden | 3.82% |
| Australia | 0.65% |
| Türkiye | 0.62% |
Shares of net assets from the fund's N-PORT report. Funds that borrow can add up to more than 100%, with borrowing (such as repurchase agreements) shown as a negative share.
Monthly total returns
Over the 3 months to May 31, 2026, Global X Defense Tech ETF's total return was −9.41%, as reported to the SEC.
| Month | Total return |
|---|---|
| May 31, 2026 | −6.07% |
| Apr 30, 2026 | −3.29% |
| Mar 31, 2026 | −0.28% |
The fund's own total returns as reported to the SEC (N-PORT), including reinvested distributions. Not the sample prices above.
Fund profile
- Name
- Global X Defense Tech ETF
- Ticker
- SHLD
- Exchange
- ARCA
- Fund type
- ETF
- Trust
- Global X Funds
- SEC series ID
- S000081193
- SEC CIK
- 0001432353
- Fractional shares
- Yes
Recent SEC filings
- Jul 29, 2026
- 485BPOSProspectus updateOct 8, 2026
- 485BPOSProspectus updateSep 29, 2026
- 485BPOSProspectus updateSep 9, 2026
- 485BPOSProspectus updateAug 17, 2026
- Aug 6, 2026
- 485BPOSProspectus updateJul 21, 2026
- Jul 9, 2026
Shareholder reports and prospectuses are filed by Global X Funds, the trust behind Global X Defense Tech ETF, and cover all of its funds.
Frequently asked questions
What is SHLD's price?
Global X Defense Tech ETF (SHLD) closed at $396.64 on Oct 9, 2026, up 1.07% from the previous close of $392.44.
What is SHLD's expense ratio?
Global X Defense Tech ETF's expense ratio is 0.50%: $50.00 a year on $10,000 invested.
What does SHLD hold?
Global X Defense Tech ETF held 51 investments worth $7.99B as of May 31, 2026. Its largest holding was LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION, at 8.42% of the fund. Its five largest holdings were LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION, RTX CORPORATION, GENERAL DYNAMICS CORPORATION, PALANTIR TECHNOLOGIES INC., Rheinmetall Aktiengesellschaft.
How has SHLD performed?
Over the 3 months to May 31, 2026, Global X Defense Tech ETF's total return was −9.41%, as reported to the SEC.
Sources and methodology
Holdings, net assets and monthly returns come from the fund's N-PORT filing with the SEC, as of May 31, 2026 (filed Jul 29, 2026). The expense ratio is from the fund's prospectus or shareholder report, as of Mar 31, 2026. Prices are generated sample data for development. Data sources and disclosures