SHLD Performance — Global X Defense Tech ETF
Data updated: 2026-07-29
SHLD returned +9.69% year to date and +19.57% over one year to May 2026. Over one year the fund trailed its Global Industrials Equity category average: $100 grew to $120, against $141 for the category. Volatility over the past 12 months was 24.78% a year. In the 12 months to May 2026 the fund took in a net $5.2B, and assets reached $7.99B.
SHLD Growth of $100
What $100 invested in Global X Defense Tech ETF grew to, compounded from monthly returns reported on SEC Form N-PORT, against the Global Industrials Equity category average over the same months.
| Period | SHLD | Category average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 year (Jun 2025 – May 2026) | $120 | $141 |
| Since data start (Sep 2023 – May 2026) | $283 | $159 |
SHLD Trailing Returns
Total returns to May 2026, from SEC N-PORT.
| Period | Total return |
|---|---|
| YTD | +9.69% |
| 1 year | +19.57% |
| 3 years (annualised) | +47.62% |
SHLD Annual Returns
Calendar-year total returns of Global X Defense Tech ETF, compounded from monthly SEC N-PORT returns. Partial years show the months covered.
| Year | Total return |
|---|---|
| 2026 (Jan–May) | +9.69% |
| 2025 | +49.50% |
| 2024 | +39.83% |
| 2023 (Sep–Dec) | +23.22% |
SHLD 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 | +16.2% | +4.2% | −0.3% | −3.3% | −6.1% | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2025 | +5.9% | −4.4% | +9.9% | +11.7% | +10.5% | +1.3% | +2.5% | +5.6% | −8.3% | −2.6% | +12.4% | −1.0% |
| 2024 | +1.3% | +2.9% | +3.6% | −1.1% | +6.3% | +5.6% | +6.9% | −2.3% | +5.5% | +0.1% | −0.3% | +6.0% |
| 2023 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | +6.1% | +4.9% | — | +10.6% |
SHLD Risk
Risk measures from monthly returns over Jun 2025 – May 2026.
- 1-year volatility (annualised): 24.78%
- Best month: +16.23% (Jan 2026)
- Worst month: −8.28% (Sep 2025)
SHLD Fund Flows
Monthly money in and out of Global X Defense Tech ETF, from SEC Form N-PORT.
- 12-month net flow: $5.2B
- 12-month gross sales (incl. reinvestments): $5.8B
- Sales ÷ redemptions: 9.51×
| Month | Sales | Redemptions | Net flow |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 2026 | $1.1B | $0 | $1.1B |
| Apr 2026 | $281.2M | $10.1M | $271.1M |
| Mar 2026 | $21.7M | $68.4M | −$46.7M |
| Feb 2026 | $135.8M | $14.0M | $121.8M |
| Jan 2026 | $1.4B | $0 | $1.4B |
| Dec 2025 | $212.5M | $0 | $212.5M |
| Nov 2025 | $1.1B | $0 | $1.1B |
| Oct 2025 | $309.6M | $4.0M | $305.6M |
| Sep 2025 | $155.1M | $92.6M | $62.5M |
| Aug 2025 | $653.0M | $387.7M | $265.3M |
| Jul 2025 | $287.8M | $0 | $287.8M |
| Jun 2025 | $112.7M | $29.7M | $83.0M |
SHLD Assets Under Management
Net assets of Global X Defense Tech ETF by report date, from SEC N-PORT filings.
| Report date | Net assets |
|---|---|
| 2026-05-31 | $7.99B |
| 2026-02-28 | $7.53B |
| 2025-11-30 | $4.83B |
| 2025-08-31 | $3.47B |
| 2025-05-31 | $2.57B |
| 2025-02-28 | $860.57M |
| 2024-11-30 | $766.05M |
| 2024-08-31 | $474.73M |
| 2024-05-31 | $231.44M |
| 2024-02-29 | $21.46M |
| 2023-11-30 | $4.87M |
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.