Amundi Stoxx Europe Defense Capitalisation -UCITS ETF Acc-
Amundi Stoxx Europe Defense Capitalisation -UCITS ETF (LSE: DEFS) is an exchange-traded fund listed on the London Stock Exchange ETF segment, trading at $6.61 (about ₹635 a unit) as of 29 Sep 2026, 9:40 AM ET. It has an expense ratio of 0.35%. Indian residents can buy DEFS through Paasa under the RBI's Liberalised Remittance Scheme.
Quote
Today's low
$6.54
Today's high
$6.62
52 week low
$5.97
52 week high
$7.80
DEFS opened at $6.59, closed previously at $6.61, and has traded between $5.97 and $7.80 over the past 52 weeks.
About
To track the performance of STOXX Europe Total Market Defense Capped Index (the Index), and to minimize the tracking error between the net asset value of the sub-fund and the performance of the Index.
Key statistics
Expense ratio
0.35%
Assets (AUM)
$622.4M
Holdings
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NAV
$6.62
Avg. volume
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1-year price change
-8.52%
5-year price change
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Price change excludes dividends.
Top 10 holdings
These 10 are 86.7% of the fund.
Where the money is invested
Countries
How to buy DEFS from India
Indian residents can buy DEFS units through Paasa in three steps. Funds leave India under the RBI's Liberalised Remittance Scheme and the units are held in your own name with Interactive Brokers.
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 DEFS and buy
Find the fund by its ticker, DEFS, on the London Stock Exchange ETF segment, and place your order.
Read the full guide: how to invest in DEFS from India
Trading and taxes when buying DEFS from India
Trading and limits
- Trading hours
- 8:00 am – 4:30 pm UK
- 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
- Dividends
- ReinvestedDividends from its holdings are reinvested inside the fund, so nothing is paid out to you and there is no dividend to declare in India.
Custody. Units are held in your own name at Interactive Brokers, segregated from Paasa's own assets.
FAQs
What is the DEFS price today?
Amundi Stoxx Europe Defense Capitalisation -UCITS ETF (DEFS) last traded at $6.61 on the London Stock Exchange ETF segment, as of 29 Sep 2026, 9:40 AM ET. That is ₹635 a unit at the 28 Sep 2026 USD/INR rate.
When does DEFS trade, in Indian time?
The London Stock Exchange ETF segment trades 12:30 pm – 9:00 pm IST. The window shifts to 1:30 pm – 10:00 pm IST when the UK is on standard time. Orders can only execute during that window.
How big is DEFS, and what does it cost to hold?
Amundi Stoxx Europe Defense Capitalisation -UCITS ETF manages about $622.4M. Its expense ratio is 0.35% a year, deducted inside the fund. It launched in 2025.
Is DEFS a UCITS ETF?
Yes. Amundi Stoxx Europe Defense Capitalisation -UCITS ETF is a UCITS fund domiciled in Luxembourg, set up under the European Union's UCITS rules for funds sold across Europe. It is listed on the London Stock Exchange ETF segment and trades in US dollars.
What are DEFS's largest holdings?
The top three are SAFRAN SA (10.2%), ROLLS-ROYCE HOLDINGS PLC (10.1%) and BAE SYSTEMS PLC GBP (10.0%). DEFS's 10 largest positions make up 86.7% of the fund.
Is DEFS subject to US estate tax?
No. Because DEFS is domiciled in Luxembourg rather than the US, it is not a US-situs asset, so US estate tax does not apply to it. US-listed ETFs held directly can be taxed at up to 40% above $60,000 when they pass to your family.
Is DEFS accumulating or distributing?
Accumulating. Dividends from its holdings are reinvested inside the fund, so nothing is paid out to you and there is no dividend to declare in India.
How are gains on DEFS 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.
How has DEFS performed?
DEFS' price is down 8.5% over the past year. These figures are price change only and exclude dividends; past performance does not guarantee future returns.
How is DEFS different from a US-listed ETF?
DEFS is domiciled in Luxembourg rather than the US, which keeps it outside US estate tax. Capital gains on both are taxed the same way in India.