PLUS Korea Defense Industry Index ETF (KDEF) Stock Price & Analysis
PLUS Korea Defense Industry Index ETF (KDEF) is trading at USD 34.23, down 2.77% today, as of October 23, 2026 at 14:56 UTC (US market open; quotes may be delayed), according to Nexqual market data.
KDEF last closed at USD 35.2; today's session has ranged USD 34–34.25 on volume of 12,654 shares. Market capitalization is —, with a 52-week range of USD 33.17–67.41 (PCX). Source: Nexqual, retrieved October 23, 2026 at 15:09 UTC.
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Key facts (KDEF)
- Total return with dividends: 1Y -25.2% vs S&P 500 +14.8%; 5Y +68.6% vs S&P 500 +77.5%.
Total return (dividends reinvested) (KDEF)
| 1Y (from 2025-10-23) | 5Y (from 2025-02-03) | |
|---|---|---|
| Total return | -25.2% | +68.6% |
| S&P 500 (SPY) | +14.8% | +77.5% |
| Per year | -25.2% | +35.5% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 55.1% | 51.3% |
| Max drawdown | -48.6% (May 2026→Jul 2026) | -47.1% (Apr 2026→Oct 2026) |
KDEF options: expected move
| Expiration | Days | ATM implied volatility | Expected move |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 20, 2026 | 28 | 58.1% | ±13.1% |
| Dec 18, 2026 | 56 | 55.1% | ±19.6% |
| Feb 19, 2027 | 119 | 48.2% | ±23.1% |
| May 21, 2027 | 210 | 49.0% | ±29.7% |
30-day implied volatility 50.1% vs 51.6% realized over the last 30 trading days. Put/call ratio (volume) —. Cboe delayed quotes (15 min). Expected move = at-the-money straddle.
Key Statistics (as of October 23, 2026 at 15:09 UTC)
| Price | USD 34.23 |
|---|---|
| Change | ▼ 2.77% (down) |
| Previous Close | USD 35.2 |
| Open | USD 34.35 |
| Day Range | USD 34 – 34.25 |
| 52-Week Range | USD 33.17 – 67.41 |
| Volume | 12,654 shares |
| Market Cap | — |
| Exchange | PCX |
Technical Analysis (KDEF)
Nexqual's technical model rates KDEF "SELL" based on 1 bullish and 5 bearish signals across 128 daily candles, as of October 23, 2026 at 15:09 UTC.
| Overall Signal | SELL |
|---|---|
| RSI (14) | 32.38 (neutral) |
| vs SMA50 | Below (USD 41.27) |
| MACD | -1.83 (negative) |
Financial Health Score (KDEF)
Nexqual rates PLUS Korea Defense Industry Index ETF's overall financial health "Mixed" across five dimensions, as of October 23, 2026 at 15:09 UTC.
| Growth | Mixed — No data |
|---|---|
| Profitability | Mixed — No data |
| Balance Sheet | Mixed — No data |
| Cash Flow | Mixed — No data |
| Efficiency | Mixed — No data |
Peers & Related Stocks
| Symbol | Name | Price | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| PKE | Park Aerospace Corp. | USD 25.37 | ▼ 0.82% |
| EUAD | Select STOXX Europe Aerospace & | USD 38.31 | ▼ 4.03% |
| FLKR | Franklin FTSE South Korea ETF | USD 50.06 | ▲ 1.23% |
| LASR | nLIGHT, Inc. | USD 36.32 | ▲ 0.6% |
| MKOR | Matthews Korea Active ETF | USD 52.71 | ▼ 0.09% |
Data source: Nexqual — market data, technical indicators, analyst consensus, earnings, SEC EDGAR filings. Last updated: October 23, 2026 at 15:09 UTC. This page is informational and not investment advice.
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