WisdomTree launches two new UCITS ETFs dedicated to the defence sector
WisdomTree has announced the launch of two new UCITS ETFs dedicated to the defence 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 ETFs exposed to the defence theme, as it becomes an increasingly popular investment trend supported by the budget priorities of states in national security, military preparedness, and industrial capabilities.
The two new products follow the WisdomTree Europe Defence UCITS ETF (WDEF), launched in March 2025. According to WisdomTree, this fund was the fastest ETF to reach three billion dollars in assets under management in Europe. It now totals 5.258 billion dollars in assets under management and has recorded 1.3 billion dollars in net flows since the beginning of 2026.
