Global Defence ETF
Overview
Fund objective
ARMR aims to track the performance of an index (before fees and expenses) that provides exposure to leading companies involved in the global defence sector.
Benefits
Access the global defence sector
ARMR provides exposure to up to 60 leading companies which derive more than 50% of their revenues from the development and manufacturing of military and defence equipment, as well as defence technology, including Lockheed Martin, BAE Systems, General Dynamics and Palantir Technologies.1
Exposure to NATO-aligned countries
ARMR only holds global companies headquartered in NATO member and major NATO ally countries (such as Australia, Japan, and South Korea).
Exposure to rising global spending in defence and security
Global defence and security spending has significantly accelerated in response to evolving geopolitical risks, technological advancements, and the growing complexity of modern threats. This is projected to continue for the forseeable future as nations seek to strengthen their strategic defences.
1No assurance is given that any of the companies in the fund’s portfolio will remain in the portfolio or will be profitable investments.
How to use in a portfolio
As a complement to other equity exposures.
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Key facts
Profile
| Units outstanding* (#) | 900,000 |
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| Management fee and cost** (p.a.) | 0.55% |
| Distribution frequency | At least annually |
| Distribution reinvestment plan (DRP) | Full or partial participation available |
* As at 17 January 2025
**Certain additional costs apply. Please refer to PDS.
Pricing information
| Current price | |
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| NAV | * As at 17 January 2025 |
| NAV/Unit* | $17.55 |
| * Data is delayed by at least 20 minutes. | |
Past performance is not indicative of future performance. Please refer to "Fund returns after fees" for additional information regarding performance/return information.
Trading information
| ASX code | ARMR |
|---|---|
| Bloomberg code | ARMR AU |
| IRESS code | ARMR.AXW |
| Market makers | Susquehanna |
Index information
| Index | VettaFi Global Defence Leaders Index |
|---|---|
| Index provider | VettaFi |
| Index ticker | N/A |
| Bloomberg index ticker | VGDEFN Index |
Performance
Fund returns after fees (%)
| Fund | Index | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 month | 0.99% | 1.03% |
| 3 months | - | 15.74% |
| 6 months | - | 27.55% |
| 1 year | - | 52.95% |
| 3 year p.a. | - | 29.91% |
| 5 year p.a. | - | 16.10% |
| 10 year p.a. | - | - |
| Since inception | 12.80% | 12.89% |
| Inception date | 2-Oct-24 | - |
Past performance is not an indicator of future performance. Returns are calculated in Australian dollars using net asset value per unit at the start and end of the specified period and do not reflect brokerage or the bid ask spread that investors incur when buying and selling units on the ASX. Returns are after fund management costs, assume reinvestment of any distributions and do not take into account tax paid as an investor in the Fund. Returns for periods longer than one year are annualised. Current performance may be higher or lower than the performance shown.
Holdings and allocation
Portfolio holdings
| Name | Weight (%) |
|---|---|
| SAFRAN SA | 8.4 |
| RAYTHEON TECHNOLOGIES CORP | 8.4 |
| NORTHROP GRUMMAN CORP | 8.3 |
| GENERAL DYNAMICS CORP | 8.0 |
| LOCKHEED MARTIN CORP | 7.8 |
| PALANTIR TECHNOLOGIES INC | 7.1 |
| BAE SYSTEMS PLC | 6.6 |
| L3HARRIS TECHNOLOGIES INC | 6.2 |
| RHEINMETALL AG | 4.4 |
| LEIDOS HOLDINGS INC | 3.1 |
Sector allocation
| Aerospace & Defense | 81.2% |
|---|---|
| Research & Consulting Services | 10.3% |
| Application Software | 8.3% |
| Construction & Transport Machinery | 0.2% |
* As of 31 December 2024
Country allocation
| United States | 68.4% |
|---|---|
| France | 10.6% |
| Britain | 7.7% |
| Germany | 4.8% |
| South Korea | 1.9% |
| Italy | 1.7% |
| Norway | 1.4% |
| Canada | 1.2% |
| Sweden | 1.1% |
| Other | 1.3% |
* As of 31 December 2024
Distributions
Frequency and yield
| Distribution frequency | At least annually |
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*As at 31 December 2024. Yield is calculated by summing the prior 12-month per unit distributions divided by the closing NAV per unit at the end of the relevant period. Yield will vary and may be lower at time of investment. Past performance is not an indicator of future performance.
You can elect DRP by logging into Link’s Investor Centre. Once you are logged in, please proceed to the 'Payments and Tax' tab and select 'Reinvestment Plans'.
Recent distributions
| Ex Date | Record Date | Payment Date | Distribution Unit ($) | Annual Distribution Return (%) (1) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| - | - | - | - | - |
1 This is the annual distribution return to the end of the relevant distribution date. The distribution return reflects the contribution to total investment return made by the Fund's distributions. Distribution return is calculated as the total return less the growth return. Total return is calculated as the percentage change in a continuing investor's interest in the Fund assuming reinvestment of all distributions back into the Fund (and no other application or withdrawal), net of ongoing fees. Growth return is the Fund's return excluding distributions, net of ongoing fees. Past performance is not indicative of future performance