PLUS Korea Defense Industry Index ETF (KDEF) Dividend Yield, History & Forecast

PLUS Korea Defense Industry Index ETF (KDEF) is an exchange-traded fund (ETF) listed on the New York Stock Exchange Arca. It pays a current dividend yield of 9.23% ($2.96 per share annually (TTM)). The most recent ex-dividend date was December 30, 2025, with payment scheduled for December 31, 2025. market capitalization is approximately $31M. Review KDEF dividend history on this scorecard, compare peers in the Compare Dividend Returns tool, or project income with the dividend calculator.

KDEF fund composition

KDEF holds 20 positions, with 64.1% of assets in its ten largest. It charges an expense ratio of 0.65%, and manages $84.7M.

Top 10 holdings

HoldingWeight
012450.KSHANWHA AEROSPACE CO LTD18.41%
079550.KSLIG NEX1 CO LTD6.62%
064350.KSHYUNDAI ROTEM CO LTD6.31%
047810.KSKOREA AEROSPACE INDUSTRIES LTD ORD6.10%
064960.KSSNT MOTIV CO LTD4.78%
003570.KSSNT DYNAMICS CO LTD4.73%
100090.KSSK OCEANPLANT CO LTD4.58%
103140.KSPOONGSAN CORP4.44%
272210.KSHANWHA SYSTEMS CO LTD4.33%
097230.KSHJ SHIPBUILDING & CONSTRUCTION CO LTD3.82%

Sector allocation

Industrials83.1%Consumer Cyclical8.6%Technology4.2%Healthcare4.1%Cash & Others0.0%

Frequently Asked Questions about PLUS Korea Defense Industry Index ETF (KDEF)

What is PLUS Korea Defense Industry Index ETF's dividend yield?
PLUS Korea Defense Industry Index ETF (KDEF) pays a current trailing twelve-month dividend yield of 9.23%, which works out to $2.96 per share annually based on the most recent payout schedule.
When does PLUS Korea Defense Industry Index ETF pay distributions?
The most recent ex-dividend date was December 30, 2025. The next scheduled dividend payment date is December 31, 2025.
What does PLUS Korea Defense Industry Index ETF invest in?
This investment product typically allocates its capital to the underlying assets that constitute its benchmark index. That index is specifically engineered to reflect the financial results of South Korean enterprises with a strong connection to the defense sector, officially referred to as "Korea Defense Companies." During standard operating periods, the fund is obligated to invest a minimum of 80% of its total net assets—encompassing any borrowed funds utilized for investment—in the constituent securities of this index. It functions as a non-diversified portfolio.