KDEF Performance — PLUS Korea Defense Industry Index ETF
Data updated: 2026-07-28
KDEF returned +15.08% year to date and +59.69% over one year to May 2026. Over one year the fund beat its South Korea Industrials Equity category average: $100 grew to $160, against $160 for the category. Volatility over the past 12 months was 61.16% a year. In the 12 months to May 2026 the fund took in a net $115.7M, and assets reached $156.75M.
KDEF Growth of $100
What $100 invested in PLUS Korea Defense Industry Index ETF grew to, compounded from monthly returns reported on SEC Form N-PORT, against the South Korea Industrials Equity category average over the same months.
| Period | KDEF | Category average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 year (Jun 2025 – May 2026) | $160 | $160 |
| Since data start (Dec 2024 – May 2026) | $258 | $258 |
KDEF Trailing Returns
Total returns to May 2026, from SEC N-PORT.
| Period | Total return |
|---|---|
| YTD | +15.08% |
| 1 year | +59.69% |
KDEF Annual Returns
Calendar-year total returns of PLUS Korea Defense Industry Index ETF, compounded from monthly SEC N-PORT returns. Partial years show the months covered.
| Year | Total return |
|---|---|
| 2026 (Jan–May) | +15.08% |
| 2025 | +123.94% |
| 2024 (Dec–Dec) | 0.00% |
KDEF Monthly Returns
Monthly total returns as reported on SEC Form N-PORT.
| Year | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | +33.8% | +3.6% | −17.6% | +25.9% | −20.0% | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2025 | 0.0% | +17.7% | +0.8% | +19.4% | +13.9% | +22.4% | +5.1% | −1.4% | +15.0% | −2.1% | −15.7% | +15.1% |
| 2024 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 0.0% |
KDEF Risk
Risk measures from monthly returns over Jun 2025 – May 2026.
- 1-year volatility (annualised): 61.16%
- Best month: +33.78% (Jan 2026)
- Worst month: −19.99% (May 2026)
KDEF Fund Flows
Monthly money in and out of PLUS Korea Defense Industry Index ETF, from SEC Form N-PORT.
- 12-month net flow: $115.7M
- 12-month gross sales (incl. reinvestments): $121.6M
- Sales ÷ redemptions: 20.76×
| Month | Sales | Redemptions | Net flow |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 2026 | $0 | $5.9M | −$5.9M |
| Apr 2026 | $11.2M | $0 | $11.2M |
| Mar 2026 | $17.2M | $0 | $17.2M |
| Feb 2026 | $16.8M | $0 | $16.8M |
| Jan 2026 | $45.6M | $0 | $45.6M |
| Dec 2025 | $7.0M | $0 | $7.0M |
| Nov 2025 | $1.2M | $0 | $1.2M |
| Oct 2025 | $9.9M | $0 | $9.9M |
| Sep 2025 | $1.4M | $0 | $1.4M |
| Aug 2025 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Jul 2025 | $809K | $0 | $809K |
| Jun 2025 | $10.4M | $0 | $10.4M |
KDEF Assets Under Management
Net assets of PLUS Korea Defense Industry Index ETF by report date, from SEC N-PORT filings.
| Report date | Net assets |
|---|---|
| 2026-05-31 | $156.75M |
| 2026-02-28 | $164.64M |
| 2025-11-30 | $57.35M |
| 2025-08-31 | $48.91M |
| 2025-05-31 | $28.81M |
| 2025-02-28 | $3.91M |
For information only. Not investment advice: figures are as reported in SEC filings and may contain errors or be out of date. Past performance does not guarantee future results.