Betashares Global Defence ETF
BetaShares · VettaFi Global Defence Leaders Index · Since 2024
Annual fee
0.55%
$55/year per $10,000
Fund size
$233M
AUD
Dividend yield
2.2%
Annually · approx. as at Q3 2026
Holdings
60
companies
Dividend yield is a trailing distribution figure. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future returns.
Next estimated distribution: ~December 2026 (estimated, not guaranteed; confirm with the fund manager). Distribution calendar → · View full distribution history →
ARMR invests in global defence and aerospace companies including Lockheed Martin, RTX, General Dynamics, BAE Systems and Rheinmetall. It launched in October 2024 and has grown rapidly to over $250 million in assets. At 0.55% the fee is on the higher end for a thematic ETF. This is a concentrated sector fund, Industrials make up the large majority of holdings, and is subject to geopolitical and policy risk. Performance will be heavily influenced by global defence budgets and government spending decisions. The fund holds only companies headquartered in NATO member and major NATO ally countries that derive more than 50% of revenues from defence. Not suitable as a core holding. General information only.
Based on publicly available fund data. Not a recommendation to buy or sell.
Strengths
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| Company | Weight |
|---|---|
| Safran Sa | 8.5% |
| Palantir Technologies Inc. | 8.2% |
| RTX Corporation | 7.8% |
| General Dynamics Corporation | 7.5% |
| Lockheed Martin Corporation | 7.0% |
| Northrop Grumman Corporation | 6.3% |
| Bae Systems Plc | 6.2% |
| Rocket Lab Corporation | 5.5% |
| Rheinmetall Ag | 5.2% |
| L3Harris Technologies Inc. | 4.7% |
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| Sector | Weight |
|---|---|
| Industrials | 88.9% |
| Information Technology | 11% |
| Country | Weight |
|---|---|
| United States | 61.6% |
| France | 11.8% |
| Britain | 7.9% |
| Germany | 6.1% |
| South Korea | 4.1% |
| Sweden | 2.2% |
| Other / cash | 6.3% |
Historical returns
Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future returns.
Data as at Q3 2026. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future returns. Figures are approximate total returns in AUD including distributions. Source: fund manager fact sheets.
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ARMR invests in global defence and aerospace companies including Lockheed Martin, RTX, General Dynamics, BAE Systems and Rheinmetall.
ARMR's annual management fee is 0.55% p.a. ($55 per $10,000 invested).
ARMR pays distributions annually. Distributions are not guaranteed and will vary.