VanEck Defense
TER
0.55%
Hist. return*
~12%
Overview
If you're looking for exposure to a specific thematic sector, VanEck Defense (VanEck) tracks the MarketVector Global Defense Industry index with a 0.55% annual cost — one of the factors that matters most over the long run. Being accumulating, it automatically reinvests dividends, which maximizes the compounding effect. Its risk indicator is 5/7, domiciled in Irlanda and denominated in USD.
Full factsheet
- ISIN
- IE000YYE6WK5
- Ticker
- —
- Index
- MarketVector Global Defense Industry
- TER
- 0.55%
- Hist. return*
- ~12%
- Replication
- Physical
- Distribution
- Accumulating
- Currency
- USD
- Domicile
- Irlanda
- Risk
- 5/7
Catalog last reviewed on 15/07/2026.
Quick X-ray
- It would take about 6 years and 3 months to double your investment (rule of 72, on its TER-net return).
- €300/month for 20 years would become about €278,315 (net of TER, constant return).
- Compared to Xtrackers MSCI World Energy (TER 0.25%), this higher TER would cost you about €11,465 less over 20 years, at the same gross return.
Illustrative figures using the fund's constant orientative return, not a prediction or a backtest.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the ISIN of VanEck Defense?+
The ISIN of VanEck Defense is IE000YYE6WK5. You can use it to search for it at your broker or on the official factsheet.
What fee (TER) does VanEck Defense charge?+
Its TER is 0.55% per year. Over long periods, the gap between a low and a high TER can eat up a very significant share of your final wealth: try it in the "Fees" tab of the calculator.
Does VanEck Defense pay dividends or reinvest them?+
It's accumulating (Acc): it automatically reinvests the index's dividends with nothing for you to do, and no tax event until you sell.
Is VanEck Defense a good option for long-term investing?+
It depends on your profile and horizon. It tracks MarketVector Global Defense Industry with a 5/7 risk level and a 0.55% TER — objective facts, but not personalized advice. Simulate different scenarios in the calculator before deciding.
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* Indicative long-term annualized historical return of the benchmark index, not the fund. Always check the up-to-date TER, risk and data in the official factsheet linked. Past returns do not guarantee future returns.