WisdomTree Europe Defence ETF passes $3bn in three months
Strong inflows underscore investor momentum amid heightened NATO-driven defence spending.
- Gary Jackson
- 1 min reading time
Source: Trustnet
The WisdomTree Europe Defence UCITS ETF has gathered $3bn in assets just three months after its launch in March this year.
It was the first ETF to focus solely on European defence and its rapid growth in assets under management reflects strong investor demand for exposure to the region’s military and strategic sectors.
The ETF’s growth coincides with a major shift in European defence policy, as NATO moves from symbolic benchmarks to enforceable spending goals backed by multi-year government commitments.
NATO’s updated guidance calls for 5% of GDP to be directed toward defence, including 3.5% for core capabilities and 1.5% for adjacent sectors such as cybersecurity and infrastructure.
Adrià Beso, head of distribution, Europe at WisdomTree, said: “The NATO summit has made it clearer than ever: European countries are stepping up their defence commitments, with increased spending now a top priority. For investors, this marks the next phase of a long-term shift.
“As governments channel more funds into the defence space, we see strong potential for sustained growth across the sector. Companies that support modern military capabilities and critical infrastructure are well-positioned to benefit, making European defence an increasingly important area for capital allocation.”
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