Is Global X - Defense Tech ETF a good dividend ETF?

Global X - Defense Tech ETF (SHLD) is a dividend-paying ETF with a current dividend yield of 0.68%. Review its dividend history, payout consistency and growth to judge whether it fits your income strategy.

What is SHLD's dividend yield?

The dividend yield for SHLD ETF is currently 0.68%.

How much does SHLD pay in dividends per year?

Global X - Defense Tech ETF pays an annual dividend of $0.4239 per share over the trailing twelve months.

How often does SHLD pay dividends?

SHLD ETF pays dividends bi-annually.

SHLD Stock Price, Chart, Stats & News

Global X - Defense Tech ETF

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Overview Dividends Holdings

Global X - Defense Tech ETF (SHLD) is a dividend-paying ETF with a current dividend yield of 0.68% as of Oct 23, 2026. It pays $0.4239 per share over the trailing twelve months and distributes bi-annually. Its dividend has grown at a 18.04% 5-year compound annual rate.

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SHLD returns

YTD	-4.75%
1Y	-6.61%
3Y	33.86%
1Y volatility	26.07%
3Y volatility	21.22%
Sharpe ratio	1.40

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The Global X Defense Tech ETF, identified by its ticker SHLD, aims to replicate the overall financial performance of the Global X Defense Tech Index.

Top 10 SHLD holdings

Holding	Ownership
Palantir Technologi… PLTR NASDAQ	Technology 13.20%
RTX Corporation RTX NYSE	Industrials 9.12%
General Dynamics Co… GD NYSE	Industrials 8.46%
Lockheed Martin Cor… LMT NYSE	Industrials 8.30%
Northrop Grumman Co… NOC NYSE	Industrials 7.55%
L3Harris Technologi… LHX NYSE	Industrials 3.71%
Leidos Holdings, In… LDOS NYSE	Technology 2.42%
BWX Technologies, I… BWXT NYSE	Industrials 2.04%
Huntington Ingalls … HII NYSE	Industrials 1.65%
Kratos Defense & Se… KTOS NASDAQ	Industrials 1.23%