# PLUS Korea Defense Industry Index ETF (KDEF)

> Source: Nexqual · https://nexqual.com/KDEF · data as of 2026-10-23 15:36 UTC · cite as "Nexqual, PLUS Korea Defense Industry Index ETF (KDEF), nexqual.com/KDEF" · informational, not investment advice.

**Price:** USD 34.33 (-2.48% today) · US market open, as of October 23, 2026 at 15:36 UTC; quotes may be delayed. Prev close 35.2 · day 34–34.33 · 52w 33.17–67.41 · market cap null · PCX

## Key facts
- Total return with dividends: 1Y -25.0% vs S&P 500 +14.8%; 5Y +69.1% vs S&P 500 +77.6%.

## Total return (dividends reinvested)
|  | 1Y (from 2025-10-23) | 5Y (from 2025-02-03) |
|---|---|---|
| Total return | -25.0% | +69.1% |
| S&P 500 (SPY) | +14.8% | +77.6% |
| Per year | -25.0% | +35.8% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 55.1% | 51.3% |
| Max drawdown | -48.6% (May 2026→Jul 2026) | -47.0% (Apr 2026→Oct 2026) |

## Peers
PKE (Park Aerospace Corp.) USD 25.29 -1.13% · EUAD (Select STOXX Europe Aerospace &) USD 38.34 -3.96% · FLKR (Franklin FTSE South Korea ETF) USD 50.3 +1.72% · LASR (nLIGHT, Inc.) USD 36.51 +1.14% · MKOR (Matthews Korea Active ETF) USD 53.07 +0.59%

## More
Full page: https://nexqual.com/KDEF · Free keyless MCP server with the same data and citations: https://mcp.nexqual.com/mcp · Guide for agents: https://nexqual.com/agents · https://nexqual.com/llms.txt

## Options: expected move (Cboe, 15-min delayed)

| Expiration | Days | ATM IV | Expected move |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-11-20 | 28 | 58.1% | ±13.1% |
| 2026-12-18 | 56 | 55.1% | ±19.6% |
| 2027-02-19 | 119 | 48.2% | ±23.1% |
| 2027-05-21 | 210 | 49.0% | ±29.7% |