There are 3 defence ETFs on the ASX and TMX, with about $571m invested. The largest is DFND ($242m) and the lowest fee is 0.50% a year (DTEC).
Defence ETFs on the ASX
Funds investing in defence contractors and defence technology.
How to use defence ETFs
Themes like this are a good example of a satellite holding: a smaller position added around a diversified core for something the core is missing. They tend to move in long trends, up and down, so when you buy matters as much as which fund. The approach is to wait for a base to form and a breakout into an uptrend, and to have a plan to step aside when the trend ends.
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Frequently asked questions
How many defence ETFs are there in Australia?
At 30 September 2026 there were 3 defence ETFs listed on the ASX and TMX, with about $571m invested.
What is the largest defence ETF?
DFND (VanEck Global Defence) is the largest, with about $242m invested at 30 September 2026.
Which defence ETF has the lowest fee?
DTEC has the lowest management fee at 0.50% a year. Fees are only one factor: also compare what each fund holds, its size and how closely it tracks its index.
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Data: TMX Australia Funds Report, month ending 30 September 2026. Fee = management cost (% a year). Size = funds under management. Returns are total returns; “–” = less than the full period of history. Tags: Hedged = currency hedged; Active = actively managed; Complex = complex product (read the PDS carefully); TMX = listed on TMX Australia rather than the ASX; New = listed in the past 12 months. General information only, not a recommendation to buy or sell any ETF. Consider your objectives, financial situation and needs, and read the PDS and TMD before investing. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance.