Question 1

What is SHLD?

Accepted Answer

SHLD (Global X Defence Tech Index ETF) is a Canadian-listed ETF trading on the TSX in the Sector Equity category. It tracks the Morningstar Global Markets GR CAD.

Question 2

What is the SHLD ETF price today?

Accepted Answer

SHLD last traded at $26.86 CAD on the TSX. See the price chart above for recent performance.

Question 3

What are SHLD annualised returns?

Accepted Answer

SHLD historical returns: YTD: +2.25%, 1-year: +9.19%. Past performance is not a guarantee of future results.

Question 4

Does SHLD pay dividends or distributions?

Accepted Answer

SHLD distribution information is shown in the ETF details panel on this page. Check the ETF details section for the most current yield data.

Question 5

What does SHLD invest in?

Accepted Answer

SHLD's top holdings include Global X Defense Tech ETF (SHLD, 99.9%). See the full Top 10 Holdings table above for a complete breakdown. The fund tracks the Morningstar Global Markets GR CAD.

Question 6

What sectors does SHLD invest in?

Accepted Answer

SHLD's largest sector exposures are Industrials (88.7%), Technology (11.3%), Basic Materials (0.0%). The full sector breakdown is shown in the Sector Weights table on this page.

Question 7

How large is SHLD? (Assets under management)

Accepted Answer

SHLD has approximately $232M in assets under management (AUM). Larger AUM generally means better liquidity, tighter bid-ask spreads, and a lower risk of the fund being wound down.

Question 8

When was SHLD launched?

Accepted Answer

SHLD was launched on April 21, 2025, giving it a 1-year track record. A longer history makes it easier to evaluate how the ETF performs across different market cycles.

Question 9

How do I buy SHLD in Canada?

Accepted Answer

SHLD trades on the TSX under the ticker SHLD. You can buy it through any Canadian brokerage, including Wealthsimple Trade (commission-free), Questrade, TD Direct Investing, RBC Direct, and CIBC Investor's Edge. It can be held in a TFSA, RRSP, FHSA, or taxable account.

Question 10

How risky is SHLD?

Accepted Answer

SHLD has a 1-year volatility of 27.04% and a beta of 0.00 (less volatile than the broad market). As with all market-linked investments, past volatility does not predict future risk.

Date	Open	High	Low	Close	Adj Close	Volume
2026-08-20	$27.41	$27.41	$26.86	$26.86	$26.86	7,228
2026-08-19	$27.80	$27.80	$27.54	$27.58	$27.58	8,340
2026-08-18	$27.74	$28.06	$27.74	$27.95	$27.95	4,131
2026-08-17	$28.12	$28.24	$27.96	$27.96	$27.96	4,884
2026-08-14	$28.37	$28.37	$28.28	$28.31	$28.31	8,041
2026-08-13	$28.22	$28.25	$28.06	$28.18	$28.18	11,166
2026-08-12	$28.00	$28.21	$27.88	$28.18	$28.18	14,859
2026-08-11	$28.00	$28.02	$27.81	$27.83	$27.83	4,932
2026-08-10	$27.86	$28.22	$27.86	$28.10	$28.10	16,133
2026-08-07	$27.50	$27.71	$27.40	$27.71	$27.71	18,281

Sector	Weight
Industrials	88.67%
Technology	11.33%
Basic Materials	0.00%
Consumer Cyclicals	0.00%
Financial Services	0.00%
Real Estate	0.00%
Communication Services	0.00%
Energy	0.00%
Consumer Defensive	0.00%
Healthcare	0.00%
Utilities	0.00%

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Global X Defence Tech Index ETF (SHLD : TSX)

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