WisdomTree Asia Defense Fund
WisdomTree Asia Defense Fund (NASDAQ: WDAF) is an exchange-traded fund listed on NASDAQ, trading at $29.86 (about ₹2,868 a unit) as of 29 Sep 2026, 4:00 PM ET. It has an expense ratio of 0.45%. Indian residents can buy WDAF through Paasa under the RBI's Liberalised Remittance Scheme.
Quote
Today's low
$29.83
Today's high
$29.98
52 week low
$26.67
52 week high
$38.62
WDAF opened at $29.98, closed previously at $30.04, and has traded between $26.67 and $38.62 over the past 52 weeks.
About
The WisdomTree Asia Defense Fund strives to mirror the overall financial performance, including both price appreciation and income, of the WisdomTree Asia Defense Index, prior to accounting for any fees or expenses. The underlying Index is designed to pinpoint and track key companies in the defense and related industries throughout Asia. It aims to offer investors access to firms that stand to benefit from the increasing military spending and technological innovation across the continent. Ultimately, this fund provides a structured way for investors to tap into this specialized market through a varied selection of holdings.
Key statistics
Expense ratio
0.45%
Assets (AUM)
$10.5M
Holdings
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NAV
$30.14
Avg. volume
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1-year price change
-3.65%
5-year price change
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Price change excludes dividends.
Top 10 holdings
These 10 are 61.0% of the fund.
Where the money is invested
Countries
How to buy WDAF from India
Indian residents can buy WDAF 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 WDAF and buy
Find the fund by its ticker, WDAF, on NASDAQ, and place your order. Fractional units are available and there is no minimum trade size, so you can buy by amount.
Read the full guide: how to invest in WDAF from India
Trading and taxes when buying WDAF 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
- Dividends
- Slab rateIt pays the dividends from its holdings out to you in cash, and dividends are taxed at your slab rate in India. The US withholds tax on dividends paid to Indian residents at the treaty rate; Paasa files Form W-8BEN for you, and the tax withheld can generally be claimed as a credit in India.Dividend tax 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
Custody. Units are held in your own name at Interactive Brokers LLC and are SIPC-insured up to $500,000 in total, including $250,000 for cash.
FAQs
What is the WDAF price today?
WisdomTree Asia Defense Fund (WDAF) last traded at $29.86 on NASDAQ, as of 29 Sep 2026, 4:00 PM ET. That is ₹2,868 a unit at the 29 Sep 2026 USD/INR rate.
When does WDAF 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 WDAF, and what does it cost to hold?
WisdomTree Asia Defense Fund manages about $10.5M. Its expense ratio is 0.45% a year, deducted inside the fund. It launched in 2025.
What are WDAF's largest holdings?
The top three are LIG Nex1 Co Ltd (7.7%), Korea Aerospace Industries Ltd (7.4%) and Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (7.4%). WDAF's 10 largest positions make up 61.0% of the fund.
Does WDAF pay dividends?
Yes. WDAF is a distributing fund and pays the dividends from its holdings out in cash. In India they are taxed at your slab rate. The US withholds 25% tax on dividends before they reach you; Paasa files Form W-8BEN for you, and the tax withheld can generally be claimed as a credit when you file in India.
How are gains on WDAF 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 WDAF?
Yes. You can buy WDAF by amount rather than by whole unit, and there is no minimum trade size.
How has WDAF performed?
WDAF's price is down 3.6% over the past year. These figures are price change only and exclude dividends; past performance does not guarantee future returns.