Paris, May 19, 2025 – Amundi, Europe’s leading asset manager¹, continues to expand its range of sector-specific ETFs with the launch of the Amundi Stoxx Europe Defense UCITS ETF. This new index fund allows investors to gain exposure to a rapidly evolving sector, amid a tense geopolitical climate and the growing prominence of European security and sovereignty policies.
Capturing a strategic European trend
Launched as the European Union steps up its efforts to strengthen its strategic autonomy, this new ETF reflects the major transformations taking place in the defense industry landscape. It tracks the STOXX® Europe Total Market Defense Capped Index, which comprises European companies deriving a significant portion of their revenue from defense-related activities: technologies, services, and equipment.
However, this sector exposure is accompanied by a strict ethical framework: the index excludes any company involved in the manufacture of controversial weapons (anti-personnel mines, chemical weapons, depleted uranium weapons), or that violates international standards set by the UN and the OECD, among others. Entities sanctioned by the European Union, the United States, or the United Nations are also excluded from the investment universe.
A transparent and competitive allocation solution
With a management fee of 0.35%, the Amundi Stoxx Europe Defense UCITS ETF ranks among the most competitive solutions in its category. Listed on Euronext Paris, it will soon be available on Xetra and Borsa Italiana, enhancing its accessibility for European investors, both institutional and retail.
Through this approach, Amundi offers a concrete solution for investors seeking to combine strategic conviction with the efficiency of passive management. This fund provides thematic exposure to an industry structurally supported by evolving public policies, while incorporating rigorous non-financial filters.
Building the Europe of tomorrow, one portfolio at a time
This launch illustrates Amundi’s commitment to addressing long-term challenges by offering investment products aligned with major economic and political transitions. As Fannie Wurtz, Head of Distribution and Passive Solutions at Amundi, notes:
“This ETF represents a unique opportunity to participate in financing European security efforts, while capitalizing on the sector’s growth potential. It reflects our commitment to offering solutions tailored to the expectations of clients seeking both purpose and performance.”
¹ Source: IPE “Top 500 Asset Managers,” June 2024 edition – ranking based on assets under management as of 12/31/2023.
