What Is SHLD?
GLOBALX.CA/SHLD Since 2020, global defence spending has grown at a 4.2% annual rate — about 4x higher than pre- pandemic levels. Spending is expected to grow at a 5% annualized rate to USD 3.4 trillion by 2030. ¹ ¹ Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI), 2024 Global Exposure SHLD offers exposure to a globally diversified portfolio of companies involved in the development of advanced military systems, technology and hardware development, spanning key markets across Europe, North America and Asia. First in Canada SHLD is the only ETF listed in Canada that focuses on global companies positioned to benefit from the increased adoption and utilization of defence technology. SHLD seeks to replicate, to the extent reasonably possible and net of expenses, the performance of a cap-weighted index designed to provide exposure to companies positioned to benefit from the increased adoption and utilization of defense technology (currently the Global X Defence Tech CAD Index). As at Sep. 30, 2026TOP HOLDINGS Holdings are subject to change.
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