Tema International Defense Innovation ETF
Tema International Defense Innovation ETF (NASDAQ: ARMY) is an exchange-traded fund listed on NASDAQ, trading at $23.66 (about ₹2,250 a unit) as of 16 Oct 2026, 4:00 PM ET. It has an expense ratio of 0.75% and holds 35 securities. Indian residents can buy ARMY through Paasa under the RBI's Liberalised Remittance Scheme.
Quote
Today's low
$23.54
Today's high
$23.74
52 week low
$21.15
52 week high
$28.96
ARMY opened at $23.74, closed previously at $23.15, and has traded between $21.15 and $28.96 over the past 52 weeks.
About
This exchange-traded fund (ETF) targets the aerospace and defense industry, specifically investing in companies whose primary operations involve defense-related activities and emphasize innovation. Its portfolio is concentrated across three critical sub-sectors: advanced defense hardware, such as robotics, unmanned aerial vehicles (drones), military transport, space technologies, sensor and networking infrastructure, and sophisticated weaponry; cutting-edge defense software, including artificial intelligence (AI), the Internet of Things (IoT), augmented and virtual reality (AR/VR), big data analysis, geospatial intelligence, and security scanning systems; and cybersecurity companies dedicated to safeguarding essential infrastructure. The fund typically holds between 15 and 100 companies, with a significant preference for firms located outside the United States and Canada, and may allocate up to 25% of its assets to emerging markets. Its security selection methodology integrates a top-down sectoral analysis with a bottom-up fundamental and valuation assessment to uncover attractively priced companies poised for substantial growth. Currency exchange rate fluctuations are not hedged by the fund, and it retains the option to participate in securities lending. As an actively managed vehicle, the advisor constantly monitors and adapts the portfolio in response to evolving market conditions and individual company performance. It is worth noting that before March 25, 2026, this fund operated under the name Tema International Defense Innovation ETF and was traded using the ticker symbol GDFN.
Key statistics
Expense ratio
0.75%
Assets (AUM)
$7.4M
Holdings
35
NAV
$23.04
Avg. volume
3.66K
1-year price change
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5-year price change
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Price change excludes dividends.
Top 10 holdings
ARMY holds 35 securities in total. These 10 are 44.4% of the fund.
Where the money is invested
Countries
How to buy ARMY from India
Indian residents can buy ARMY units through Paasa in four steps. Funds leave India under the RBI's Liberalised Remittance Scheme and the units are held in your own name with Interactive Brokers. Read the full guide: how to invest in ARMY from India
Open your Paasa account
KYC takes a few minutes: PAN, Aadhaar and address proof. Your brokerage account is opened in your own name with Interactive Brokers.
Add funds from your Indian bank account
Remit up to $250,000 a year under the RBI's Liberalised Remittance Scheme. Your bank converts the rupees to US dollars at its rate on the day you remit.
Search ARMY and buy
Find the fund by its ticker, ARMY, on NASDAQ, and place your order. Fractional units are available and there is no minimum trade size, so you can buy by amount.
Track holdings and download tax reports
Follow your ARMY position in USD and INR, and use Paasa's tax statements when you file your Indian return.
Trading and taxes when buying ARMY from India
Trading and limits
- Trading hours
- 9:30 am – 4:00 pm ET
- LRS limit
- $250,000Per financial year, under the RBI's Liberalised Remittance Scheme.
Tax for Indian residents
- TCS on remittance
- 20%Collected by your bank on LRS remittances above ₹10 lakh in a financial year. The TCS is adjustable against your income-tax liability.Adjusting TCS against your tax
- Capital gains in India
- 12.5% or slab rateGains on foreign ETF units held for more than 24 months are long-term and taxed at 12.5% without indexation. Gains on units held for 24 months or less are short-term and taxed at your income-tax slab rate.Capital gains explained
- US estate tax
- May applyUS-situs assets such as US-listed shares can be exposed to US estate tax for non-US persons.US estate tax calculator
FAQs
What is the ARMY price today?
Tema International Defense Innovation ETF (ARMY) last traded at $23.66 on NASDAQ, as of 16 Oct 2026, 4:00 PM ET. That is ₹2,250 a unit at the 16 Oct 2026 USD/INR rate.
When does ARMY trade, in Indian time?
NASDAQ trades 7:00 pm – 1:30 am IST, so the close lands after midnight. The window shifts to 8:00 pm – 2:30 am IST when the US is on standard time. Orders can only execute during that window.
How big is ARMY, and what does it cost to hold?
Tema International Defense Innovation ETF manages about $7.4M. Its expense ratio is 0.75% a year, deducted inside the fund. It launched in 2025.
What are ARMY's largest holdings?
The top three are ANDURIL SPV EXPOSURE (8.0%), CASH & CASH EQUIVALENTS (7.4%) and ELBIT SYSTEMS LTD (3.9%). ARMY's 10 largest positions make up 44.4% of the fund.
How are gains on ARMY taxed in India?
Units held for more than 24 months are long-term and taxed at 12.5% without indexation; units held for 24 months or less are taxed at your income-tax slab rate. The gain is worked out in rupees, so the currency move counts.
Can I buy fractional units of ARMY?
Yes. You can buy ARMY by amount rather than by whole unit, and there is no minimum trade size.