Key Fund Facts for 2026
- Sector Focus: The ETF focuses strictly on mission-critical military applications, excluding commercial aviation to capture pure-play defense technological transformation.
- Geographic Exposure: The fund is heavily weighted toward the United States (approx. 62%), with significant international exposure in Germany, the UK, South Korea, and France.
- Recent Performance: SHLD has shown strong growth, with a reported 1-year return of approximately 74.5% as of late December 2025.
