WisdomTree Launches Two New Defense ETFs in Europe
WisdomTree has announced the launch of two new ETFs dedicated to the defense sector: the WisdomTree Asia Defence UCITS ETF (WDAF) and the WisdomTree Global Defence UCITS ETF (WDGF).
These funds aim to replicate, net of reinvested dividends, before fees and commissions, the performance of the WisdomTree Asia Defence UCITS Index and the WisdomTree Global Defence UCITS Index.
The WisdomTree Asia Defence UCITS ETF has a total expense ratio of 0.50%, compared to 0.40% for the WisdomTree Global Defence UCITS ETF.
Both ETFs are listed today on Xetra, Borsa Italiana, Euronext Paris, and SIX Swiss Exchange. A listing on the London Stock Exchange is scheduled for April 1, 2026.
With these launches, WisdomTree expands its range of defense-themed ETFs, as defense investing becomes an increasingly popular trend supported by national security priorities, military preparedness, and industrial capabilities.
These new products follow the success of the WisdomTree Europe Defence UCITS ETF (WDEF), launched in March 2025. According to WisdomTree, this fund became the fastest European equity ETF to reach three billion dollars in assets under management. It now has $5.258 billion in assets under management and has recorded $1.3 billion in net flows since the beginning of 2026.
