HANetf has launched the Future of US Defence UCITS ETF (GIJO), offering investors exposure to US companies in the world’s largest defence market.
This launch comes as the US continues to push for higher defence spending, with the 2027 Department of War budget request asking for $1.45trn in resources, with increases across all major service branches.
The new ETF has a 5% cap on each company, which the firm said should allow greater representation of US small and mid-cap defence companies within the fund.
Hector McNeil, Co-CEO of HANetf, said: “The defence landscape is evolving rapidly, with governments investing not only in traditional military platforms, but also in emerging capabilities such as autonomous systems, artificial intelligence, space technologies, and advanced defence infrastructure.
“GIJO is designed to capture this broader opportunity, bringing together established defence leaders and companies across the wider defence technology ecosystem.”
