VanEck Defense UCITS ETF (GB:DFNS) Price & Chart

GB:DFNS ETF Chart & Stats

$55.78

At close: Nov 12 4:00 PM EST

Day’s Range: $55.54 - $56.76
52-Week Range: $52.73 - $75.19
Previous Close: $56.80
Volume: 71.99K
Average Volume (3M): 72.37K
AUM: 6.47B
NAV: 56.77
Expense Ratio: 0.58%
Holdings Count: 45
Beta: 0.89
Inception Date: Mar 31, 2023
Last Dividend Ex-Date: N/A
Dividend Yield: N/A
Shares Outstanding: 117,200,000
Standard Deviation: N/A

ETF Overview

VanEck Defense UCITS ETF

The VanEck Defense UCITS ETF, trading under the ticker GB:DFNS, is a specialized investment vehicle designed to offer investors targeted exposure to the defense sector within the broader technology landscape. This ETF is meticulously crafted to capture the growth potential and innovation inherent in defense technologies, a niche that is increasingly pivotal in today's global geopolitical environment. By focusing on companies at the forefront of defense innovation, the VanEck Defense UCITS ETF provides a unique opportunity for investors to tap into a sector that is not only integral to national security but is also a significant driver of technological advancements. The fund's holdings are carefully selected to ensure alignment with its strategic emphasis on defense and technology, offering diversification across key players in the industry. As a sector-focused ETF, it appeals to those seeking to enhance their portfolios with investments that reflect both stability and cutting-edge innovation. With its precise focus on theme-based investing within the technology sphere, the VanEck Defense UCITS ETF stands out as a compelling choice for investors looking to capitalize on the transformative power of defense technologies.

GB:DFNS ETF News

CoreWeave or Palantir: Cathie Wood Buys $16M of One AI Stock, Sells $10M of the Other

It’s been a wild couple of days for CoreWeave (NASDAQ:CRWV) investors. After surging nearly 25% on Wednesday following encouraging quarterly earnings, the neocloud stock reversed course on Thursday, falling nearly

4h agoCRWV PLTR

Private Markets: Zipline raises $1.5B, Fal secures $1.3B

The biggest rounds this week came from drone-delivery company Zipline and AI infrastructure startup Fal, which raised $1.5B and $1.3B, respectively. This week’s private company news: Anthropic’s (ANT) seven founders

12h agoS ANT

Option traders moderately bearish in Palantir Technologies with shares down 1.09%

Option traders moderately bearish in Palantir Technologies (PLTR), with shares down $1.88 near $170.53. Options volume relatively light with 35k contracts traded and calls leading puts for a put/call ratio

15h agoPLTR PTX

Elbit Systems Awarded $260 Million PULS Contract by European NATO Country

Elbit Systems ( ($IL:ESLT) ) has provided an update. On November 12, 2026, Elbit Systems said it had been awarded an approximately $260 million contract to supply PULS rocket artillery

18h ago6K ESLT

Elbit Systems awarded $260M contract to supply European NATO member country

Elbit Systems (ESLT) announced that it was awarded a contract valued at approximately $260M to supply Precise & Universal Launching System rocket artillery systems and munitions to a European NATO

20h agoESLT EB2

Palantir’s (PLTR) Sell-Off Still Doesn’t Make It a Bargain

Palantir’s ($PLTR) sell-off still doesn’t make it a bargain, even after one of its strongest quarters. Q3 FY2026 results are impressive, with revenue up 96% year-over-year to $2.31 billion and

1d agoMDB DDOG

Caterpillar Could Be a Buy After Michael Burry Takes Profit

Caterpillar ($CAT) is having a rough day. The shares are trading a couple of percentage points lower. As a matter of fact, CAT is having a rough half-year or so.

2d agoMU AMD

Leonardo price target lowered to EUR 70 from EUR 73 at JPMorgan

JPMorgan lowered the firm’s price target on Leonardo (FINMY) to EUR 70 from EUR 73 and keeps an Overweight rating on the shares. Published first on TheFly – the ultimate

2d agoFMN FINMF

Curtiss-Wright price target lowered to $505 from $622 at Citi

Citi analyst John Godyn lowered the firm’s price target on Curtiss-Wright (CW) to $505 from $622 and keeps a Neutral rating on the shares. Published first on TheFly – the

2d agoCW CWT

Leidos price target raised to $163 from $141 at Citi

Citi raised the firm’s price target on Leidos (LDOS) to $163 from $141 and keeps a Buy rating on the shares. Published first on TheFly – the ultimate source for

2d agoLDOS S6IA

Curtiss-Wright awarded contracts valued in excess of $140M

Curtiss-Wright (CW) Corporation announced it was awarded contracts valued in excess of $140M by General Dynamics Electric Boat to provide propulsion equipment supporting the U.S. Navy’s Virginia-class and Columbia-class nuclear-powered

2d agoCW CWT

Zeta Global price target raised to $41 from $40 at RBC Capital

RBC Capital analyst Matthew Swanson raised the firm’s price target on Zeta Global (ZETA) to $41 from $40 and keeps an Outperform rating on the shares. The company delivered its

2d agoBRZE PLTR

Palantir Earnings Call Highlights Explosive Growth and Profitability

Palantir Technologies Inc. (($PLTR)) has held its Q3 earnings call. Read on for the main highlights of the call. Palantir’s earnings call carried a strongly optimistic tone, led by record

3d agoPLTR PTX

Rosenblatt Lowers CoreWeave Stock (CRWV) Price Target Ahead of Q3 Earnings, Here’s Why

Neocloud company CoreWeave ($CRWV) will announce its third-quarter earnings after the market closes on Tuesday, November 10. Ahead of Q3 results, Rosenblatt analyst John McPeake reiterated a Buy rating on

3d agoCRWV PLTR

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GB:DFNS ETF FAQ

What was GB:DFNS’s price range in the past 12 months?

GB:DFNS’s lowest price in the past 12 months was $52.73 and its highest was $75.19.

What is the AUM of GB:DFNS?

As of Nov 11, 2026, the AUM of GB:DFNS is $6.47B.

Is GB:DFNS overvalued?

Based on Wall Street analyst price targets for GB:DFNS’s holdings, GB:DFNS’s price is currently undervalued.

How many shares outstanding does GB:DFNS have?

GB:DFNS has 117,200,000 shares outstanding.

Top 10 Holdings

The fund's ten largest positions
Name	Weight %
RTXRtx Corporation	8.41%
PLTRPalantir Technologies Inc.	8.26%
HOThales	7.35%
SAAB.BSaab AB	6.28%
LDOLeonardo S.P.A.	6.03%
ESLTElbit Systems	5.99%
012450Hanwha Aerospace Co., Ltd.	4.90%
KOGNO:KOG	4.79%
LDOSLeidos Holdings Inc	4.08%
CWCurtiss-Wright Corp	4.03%
Total	60.13%

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