Defense stock surge triggers one of the hottest ETF launches in European history
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Jul 02 2025
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Source: MarketWatch
Rapid Asset Growth: WisdomTree's Europe Defence UCITS ETF, launched on March 11, has quickly amassed over $3 billion in assets under management.
Historical Significance: This launch is noted as one of the most successful ETF launches in European history according to data from ETFGI.
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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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.








