Defense Is The New Growth Story—This WisdomTree ETF Is Betting Big On Europe's Arsenal
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Jul 18 2025
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Source: Benzinga
New ETF Launch: WisdomTree Investments has launched the WisdomTree Europe Defense Fund (WDEF), which focuses on European defense stocks, aiming to capitalize on increased government spending on rearmament following geopolitical tensions, particularly after Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
Investment Appeal: WDEF offers investors geographic diversification and exposure to cutting-edge military technology, appealing to those wary of U.S. market volatility and seeking thematic growth in the defense sector amidst rising security priorities in Europe.
Analyst Views on WDEF
Wall Street analysts forecast WDEF stock price to rise over the next 12 months. According to Wall Street analysts, the average 1-year price target for WDEF is USD with a low forecast of USD and a high forecast of USD. However, analyst price targets are subjective and often lag stock prices, so investors should focus on the objective reasons behind analyst rating changes, which better reflect the company's fundamentals.
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About the author
Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
