Global X Defense Tech ETF (SHLD)Industrials | Exchange Traded Fund | NYSEArca
73.35 USD
-0.39
(-0.529%) ⇩
(April 17, 2026, 4 p.m.
EDT)
After hours: 73.35 Short-term: ★★★★☆ | Long-term: ★★★★☆ | Dividends: ★★★☆☆ |
Hot Take | April 11, 2026, 2:47 p.m. EDT
SHLD is a defensive tech ETF that has shown recent momentum with news about defense spending and geopolitical tensions. The price has been volatile, but the recent uptrend and positive news flow suggest potential for short-term gains. The dividend yield is moderate, and the ETF has a track record of consistent payouts, making it a solid option for income-focused investors. However, the options activity shows mixed signals, so traders should be cautious and consider both bullish and bearish scenarios. |
| Model | MAE |
|---|---|
| AutoTheta ✓ | 0.063608 |
| AutoETS | 0.088333 |
| AutoARIMA | 0.088441 |
| MSTL | 0.096971 |
Forecast horizon: 45 days | Selected: AutoTheta
| Forecast Reliability | |
|---|---|
| Score | 53% |
| H-stat | 3.15 |
| Ljung-Box p | 0.000 |
| Jarque-Bera p | 0.533 |
| Excess Kurtosis | 0.03 |
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Trailing P/E | 35.14 |
| Forward P/E | -7.50 |
As of April 11, 2026, 2:47 p.m. EDT: Options activity suggests a mix of bullish and bearish sentiment. The calls show significant open interest (OI) and volume at strikes above the current price, indicating potential for upward movement. However, the puts also show OI and volume at strikes below the current price, suggesting some bearish positioning. The IV spikes at certain strikes indicate increased volatility expectations. Overall, the options market is showing a balanced view with both bullish and bearish signals.
| Last Yield | 1yr Yield | 3yr Avg | 5yr Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.36% | 0.56% | — | — |
| Date | Dividend | Yield % |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-30 | 0.237 | 0.363051 |
| 2025-06-27 | 0.119 | 0.201810 |
| 2024-12-30 | 0.138 | 0.370357 |
| 2024-06-27 | 0.061 | 0.186338 |
| 2023-12-28 | 0.071 | 0.257325 |
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| All Time High | 78.493 |
| All Time Low | 23.7 |
| Ask | 73.34 |
| Ask Size | 200 |
| Average Daily Volume10 Day | 1,565,820 |
| Average Daily Volume3 Month | 2,073,814 |
| Average Volume | 2,073,814 |
| Average Volume10Days | 1,565,820 |
| Beta3 Year | 0.0 |
| Bid | 73.22 |
| Bid Size | 400 |
| Category | Industrials |
| Crypto Tradeable | 0 |
| Currency | USD |
| Custom Price Alert Confidence | HIGH |
| Day High | 74.805 |
| Day Low | 73.275 |
| Dividend Yield | 0.51 |
| Earnings Timestamp End | 1,527,760,807 |
| Earnings Timestamp Start | 1,527,760,807 |
| Eps Forward | -9.78 |
| Eps Trailing Twelve Months | 2.0873663 |
| Esg Populated | 0 |
| Exchange | PCX |
| Exchange Data Delayed By | 0 |
| Exchange Timezone Name | America/New_York |
| Exchange Timezone Short Name | EDT |
| Fifty Day Average | 74.1608 |
| Fifty Day Average Change | -0.81079865 |
| Fifty Day Average Change Percent | -0.010932982 |
| Fifty Two Week Change Percent | 46.78807 |
| Fifty Two Week High | 78.493 |
| Fifty Two Week High Change | -5.1429977 |
| Fifty Two Week High Change Percent | -0.06552174 |
| Fifty Two Week Low | 49.05 |
| Fifty Two Week Low Change | 24.3 |
| Fifty Two Week Low Change Percent | 0.49541283 |
| Fifty Two Week Range | 49.05 - 78.493 |
| First Trade Date Milliseconds | 1,694,698,200,000 |
| Forward P E | -7.5 |
| Full Exchange Name | NYSEArca |
| Fund Family | Global X Funds |
| Fund Inception Date | 1,694,390,400 |
| Gmt Off Set Milliseconds | -14,400,000 |
| Has Pre Post Market Data | 1 |
| Language | en-US |
| Legal Type | Exchange Traded Fund |
| Long Business Summary | The fund invests at least 80% of its net assets, plus borrowings for investment purposes (if any), in the securities of the Global X Defense Tech Index, which may include common stocks, American Depositary Receipts ("ADRs") and Global Depositary Receipts ("GDRs") based on the securities in the underlying index. The underlying index is owned and was developed by Global X Management Company LLC, an affiliate of the fund and the fund's investment adviser. The fund is non-diversified. |
| Long Name | Global X Defense Tech ETF |
| Market | us_market |
| Market State | CLOSED |
| Max Age | 86,400 |
| Message Board Id | finmb_1838113289 |
| Nav Price | 73.35 |
| Net Assets | 8,079,923,200.0 |
| Net Expense Ratio | 0.5 |
| Open | 74.24 |
| Phone | +1 8884938631 |
| Post Market Change | 0.0 |
| Post Market Change Percent | 0.0 |
| Post Market Price | 73.35 |
| Post Market Time | 1,776,470,149 |
| Previous Close | 73.74 |
| Price Hint | 2 |
| Quote Source Name | Delayed Quote |
| Quote Type | ETF |
| Region | US |
| Regular Market Change | -0.389999 |
| Regular Market Change Percent | -0.528884 |
| Regular Market Day High | 74.805 |
| Regular Market Day Low | 73.275 |
| Regular Market Day Range | 73.275 - 74.805 |
| Regular Market Open | 74.24 |
| Regular Market Previous Close | 73.74 |
| Regular Market Price | 73.35 |
| Regular Market Time | 1,776,456,000 |
| Regular Market Volume | 1,737,927 |
| Short Name | Global X Defense Tech ETF |
| Source Interval | 15 |
| Symbol | SHLD |
| Total Assets | 8,079,923,200 |
| Tradeable | 0 |
| Trailing P E | 35.139973 |
| Trailing Peg Ratio | None |
| Trailing Three Month Nav Returns | 8.10727 |
| Trailing Three Month Returns | 8.10727 |
| Triggerable | 1 |
| Two Hundred Day Average | 68.0226 |
| Two Hundred Day Average Change | 5.3274 |
| Two Hundred Day Average Change Percent | 0.0783181 |
| Type Disp | ETF |
| Volume | 1,737,927 |
| Yield | 0.0050999997 |
| Ytd Return | 8.10727 |