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19-05-2025
Amundi launches a new UCITS ETF focused on highly sought-after European defense sector
London, May 19th 2025 - Amundi, Europe’s leading asset manager[1], expands its sector ETF range with the launch of the Amundi Stoxx Europe Defense UCITS ETF. This new ETF provides investors with exposure to the European defense sector specifically, a segment undergoing strong structural growth as the continent has embarked on a significant upgrade of its military capabilities.
The ETF tracks the STOXX® Europe Total Market Defense Capped Index, selecting European companies with proven revenue exposure to defense activities[1].
With management fees of just 0.35%[2], the Amundi Stoxx Europe Defense UCITS ETF is the most competitively priced Europe Defense UCITS ETF available on the market today[3]. Listed on Euronext Paris, the ETF will also be soon available on Xetra and Borsa Italiana, making it accessible to a wide audience of professional and private investors.
Fannie Wurtz, Head of Distribution & Wealth Division, ETF & Passive Business Line at Amundi, said: “At Amundi, we are committed to offering investors efficient solutions that meet their goals and expectations. The Amundi Stoxx Europe Defense UCITS ETF provides a timely opportunity to finance and support Europe’s strategic initiatives while accessing the long-term growth potential of the European defense sector and equity markets.”
Our ETF in a nutshell
|
ETF Name |
Index Name |
ISIN Code |
Bloomberg Ticker |
Management Fees3 |
Risk Indicator[4] |
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Amundi Stoxx Europe Defense UCITS ETF Acc |
STOXX® Europe Total Market Defense Capped Index |
LU3038520774 |
Euronext Paris: DEFS FP |
0.35% |
5/7 |
- ^ [1] For more information regarding the index methodology, please refer to index provider website www.stoxx.com
- ^ [2] Management fees refer to the management fees and other administrative or operating costs of the fund. For more information regarding all the costs supported by the fund, please refer to its Key Information Document (KID). Transaction cost and commissions may occur when trading ETF.
- ^ [3] Source: Amundi – Information valid as of 30/04/2025, Amundi Stoxx Europe Defense UCITS ETF is the cheapest ETF with this specific exposure (Europe Defense) within the European UCITS ETF market. Information given for indicative purposes only, may change without prior notice.
- ^ [4] The summary risk indicator is a guide to the level of risk of this product compared to other products. It shows how likely it is that the product will lose money because of movement in the markets or because we are not able to pay you. We have classified this product as 5 out 7, which is medium-high risk class. This rates the potential losses from future performance at a medium-high level, and poor market conditions are vey unlikely to impact our capacity to pay you. Additional risks: Market liquidity risk could amplify the variation of product performances. This product does not include any protection from future market performance so you could lose some or all your investment. Beside the risks included in the risk indicator, other risks may affect the Sub-Fund’s performance. Please refer to the Amundi Index Solutions prospectus.
Amundi ETF is Europe's leading ETF provider, with over €270 billion of assets under management[1].
Since its launch, Amundi ETF has established itself as a leading player, recognised for its competitive and innovative solutions as well as its pioneering spirit in responsible investment.
Amundi ETF now offers a comprehensive range of over 300 ETFs covering all asset classes and geographical zones, and offering ESG, climate and thematic approaches.
The Amundi ETF teams draw on all the resources of the Amundi Group, in particular its key research capabilities and its technological power, to help investors achieve their savings and allocation objectives.
More information on amundietf.com
Footnotes
Amundi, the leading European asset manager, ranking among the top 10 global players[1], offers its 100 million clients - retail, institutional and corporate - a complete range of savings and investment solutions in active and passive management, in traditional or real assets. This offering is enhanced with IT tools and services to cover the entire savings value chain. A subsidiary of the Crédit Agricole group and listed on the stock exchange, Amundi currently manages more than €2.2 trillion of assets[2].
With its six international investment hubs[3], financial and extra-financial research capabilities and long-standing commitment to responsible investment, Amundi is a key player in the asset management landscape.
Amundi clients benefit from the expertise and advice of 5,700 employees in 35 countries.
Amundi, a trusted partner, working every day in the interest of its clients and society
This document and information included herein about the Amundi ETF funds is intended solely for journalists and media professionals, provided solely to enable them to have an overview of these funds, exclusively for their own independent editorial. Amundi Asset Management assumes no liability, whether direct or indirect, that may result from using any information contained in this marketing communication. In no circumstances may Amundi Asset Management be held liable for any decision taken on the basis of this information.
Information on Amundi’s responsible investing can be found on amundietf.com and amundi.com. The investment decision must take into account all the characteristics and objectives of the Fund, as described in the relevant Prospectus.
KNOWING YOUR RISK
It is important for potential investors to evaluate the risks described below and in the fund’s Key Information Document (“KID”) and prospectus available on our website www.amundietf.com.
CAPITAL AT RISK - ETFs are tracking instruments. Their risk profile is similar to a direct investment in the underlying index. Investors’ capital is fully at risk and investors may not get back the amount originally invested.
UNDERLYING RISK - The underlying index of an ETF may be complex and volatile. For example, ETFs exposed to Emerging Markets carry a greater risk of potential loss than investment in Developed Markets as they are exposed to a wide range of unpredictable Emerging Market risks.
REPLICATION RISK - The fund’s objectives might not be reached due to unexpected events on the underlying markets which will impact the index calculation and the efficient fund replication.
COUNTERPARTY RISK - Investors are exposed to risks resulting from the use of an OTC swap (over-the-counter) or securities lending with the respective counterparty(-ies). Counterparty(-ies) are credit institution(s) whose name(s) can be found on the fund’s website amundietf.com. In line with the UCITS guidelines, the exposure to the counterparty cannot exceed 10% of the total assets of the fund.
CURRENCY RISK – An ETF may be exposed to currency risk if the ETF is denominated in a currency different to that of the underlying index securities it is tracking. This means that exchange rate fluctuations could have a negative or positive effect on returns.
LIQUIDITY RISK – There is a risk associated with the markets to which the ETF is exposed. The price and the value of investments are linked to the liquidity risk of the underlying index components. Investments can go up or down. In addition, on the secondary market liquidity is provided by registered market makers on the respective stock exchange where the ETF is listed. On exchange, liquidity may be limited as a result of a suspension in the underlying market represented by the underlying index tracked by the ETF; a failure in the systems of one of the relevant stock exchanges, or other market-maker systems; or an abnormal trading situation or event.
VOLATILITY RISK – The ETF is exposed to changes in the volatility patterns of the underlying index relevant markets. The ETF value can change rapidly and unpredictably, and potentially move in a large magnitude, up or down.
CONCENTRATION RISK – Thematic ETFs select stocks or bonds for their portfolio from the original benchmark index. Where selection rules are extensive, it can lead to a more concentrated portfolio where risk is spread over fewer stocks than the original benchmark.
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