What is the SHLD ETF?

Global X Defense Tech ETF provides investment exposure to companies involved in the defense technology industry. It offers access to firms developing military equipment and aerospace systems.

Will the SHLD ETF go up?

According to Danelfin AI, the SHLD ETF has today an AI Score of 8/10 (Buy rating), because its probability of beating the ETF universe in 3 months (65.26%) is +2.67% vs. the average probability (62.59%) of all US-listed ETFs.

Is it a good time to buy, sell, or hold the SHLD ETF right now?

The SHLD ETF has today a Buy rating (AI Score 8/10), according to Danelfin AI. Its probability of beating the ETF universe in 3 months (65.26%) is +2.67% vs. the average probability (62.59%) of all US-listed ETFs, based on our AI-powered analysis.

Is the SHLD ETF overbought?

The Danelfin AI Technical Score for SHLD ETF is 6/10, which is a Hold based solely on technical indicators.

What was the price range of the SHLD ETF over the past 12 months?

The SHLD ETF price range over the past 12 months has been $57.66 - $78.02.

What is going on with the SHLD ETF in the last 3 months?

The SHLD ETF performance in the last quarter has been -12.92%.

Does the SHLD ETF offer dividend payments?

Yes, the SHLD ETF dividend yield is 0.52%.

What is the AUM of the SHLD ETF?

The SHLD ETF has 6.73B in total assets under management (AUM).

How much does it cost to invest in the SHLD ETF?

The SHLD ETF total expense ratio is 0.50%.

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AI Score Explanation

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Buy

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According to Danelfin’s proprietary AI model, Global X Defense Tech ETF today receives an AI Score of 8/10, which translates to a Buy rating. The ETF has a 65% probability of outperforming the ETF universe in the next 3 months, which is 2% higher than the average probability of any US-listed ETF (63%). Key positive contributors include the ETF Focus on Industrials (+0.63%), the Chart Pattern (120d) (+0.63%), and the ETF Investment Segment in Industrials (+0.47%). Additionally, Flows to AUM YTD ranks in the top 20% (+0.32%), and Distance from Fibonacci Support 100 is in the top 10% (+0.18%). On the negative side, the Technicals Impact (Long Tail) detracts (-0.30%, bottom 10%), Last Close (top 20%) reduces probability (-0.18%), and RSI Trend Slope (90d) (bottom 20%) also weighs (-0.17%). Notable data points include the ETF's NAV of 59.76 (top 20%) and Dividend Yield (TTM) of 0.52% (bottom 20%), which still contributes positively. The 52-Week Low vs Close at 10.96% (bottom 40%) detracts slightly. Overall, the ETF benefits from strong thematic positioning in defense and industrials, robust inflows, and favorable technical patterns, outweighing minor technical and sentiment headwinds. This balanced profile supports the Buy rating, indicating a favorable probability of outperforming the ETF universe over the next three months.

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Buy

Global X Defense Tech (SHLD) has a AI Score of 8/10 (Buy) because, according to an overall analysis, it has a probability advantage of +2.67% of beating the ETF universe (an equal-weight index of all US-listed ETFs) in the next 3 months. This advantage is calculated as the difference between the average probability of any US-listed ETF (62.59%) and the probability of SHLD (65.26%) of outperforming the ETF universe in the next 3 months, as determined by Danelfin AI's comprehensive analysis.

Average probability of any US-listed ETF of beating the ETF universe (3M)62.59%
SHLD probability advantage of beating the ETF universe (3M)+2.67%
SHLD probability of beating the ETF universe (3M)65.26%

SHLD probability advantage of beating the ETF universe (3M): +2.67%

The AI-powered overall analysis of Global X Defense Tech (SHLD) is based on the 32 fundamental, technical, and sentiment features that had the greatest impact on ETF performance during the last 12 months (alpha signals). These alpha signals explain the probability advantage of SHLD:

Type	Alpha Signal	Current Value	Value Decile Position	Probability Advantage Impact (3M)
Sentiment	ETF Focus	-	N/A	+0.63%
Technical	Chart Pattern (120d)	figure_12	N/A	+0.63%
Sentiment	ETF Investment Segment	-	N/A	+0.47%
Technical	Chart Pattern (180d)	figure_18	N/A	+0.42%
Fundamental	Flows to AUM YTD	72.78%		+0.32%
Technical	Technicals Impact (Long Tail)	-	N/A	-0.30%
Technical	Last Close	63.98		-0.18%
Technical	Distance from Fibonacci Support 100	0.10%		+0.18%
Fundamental	Dividend Yield (TTM) (%)	0.52%		+0.17%
Technical	RSI Trend Slope (90d)	-0.2		-0.17%
Sentiment	Upgrade to unlock			+0.15%
Fundamental	Upgrade to unlock			+0.15%
Technical	Upgrade to unlock			-0.15%
Sentiment	Upgrade to unlock			-0.14%
Fundamental	Upgrade to unlock			+0.13%

Rest of Alpha Signals: +0.35%

SHLD probability advantage of beating the ETF universe (3M)Total:+2.67%
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SHLD Trading Parameters

These suggested trading parameters for a 3-month horizon help improve risk management and decision-making.

Entry:$63.98
Horizon: 3 months
Stop Loss:$XXXXXPro (XXXXXPro) or AI Score < 7/10
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SHLD Proven Buy Signal & Price Forecast

This is the price chart for SHLD from January 2, 2026 until today. The chart indicates, in green, the 115 days when the stock received a Buy/Strong Buy rating (buy signals, AI Score 7 to 10).

Forecast: In the section below, the central dotted line represents the most expected path, while the shaded area indicates the anticipated price range. This is based on previous Buy signals with a 90% confidence level.

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SHLD Average Past Performance & Win Rate

Three months after its 473 Buy signals since June 2026, SHLD had an average performance of xxxxxx and a xxxxxx Win rate (positive performance).

473 Past SHLD Buy Signals	1 Month Later	3 Months Later	6 Months Later	1 Year Later
Average Performance				+67.08%
Average Alpha				+52.16%
Win Rate (% Positive Perf.)				100.00%
% Positive Alpha				100.00%

SHLD Past Buy Signals Performance

Performance and alpha after 1, 3, 6 months, and 1 year, for each of the 456 days that SHLD was rated a Strong Buy/Buy (AI Score 7 to 10) since June 2026.

Date	Perf. 1M	Perf. 3M	Perf. 6M	Perf. 1Y	Alpha. 1M	Alpha. 3M	Alpha. 6M	Alpha. 1Y
2023-12-22	+1.75%	+19.28%	+19.43%	+37.54%	-1.29%	+9.75%	+4.25%	+10.59%
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SHLD Frequently Asked Questions

What is the SHLD ETF?
Global X Defense Tech ETF provides investment exposure to companies involved in the defense technology industry. It offers access to firms developing military equipment and aerospace systems.
Will the SHLD ETF go up?
Is it a good time to buy, sell, or hold the SHLD ETF right now?
Is the SHLD ETF overbought?
What was the price range of the SHLD ETF over the past 12 months?
What is going on with the SHLD ETF in the last 3 months?
Does the SHLD ETF offer dividend payments?
What is the AUM of the SHLD ETF?
How much does it cost to invest in the SHLD ETF?

SHLD ETF Profile

Global X Defense Tech ETF (SHLD) is an exchange-traded fund that seeks to provide investment results that correspond generally to the performance of the Indxx Defense Electronics & Aerospace Index. The fund invests in companies that are principally engaged in the development, production, or sale of defense electronics and aerospace products and services. These companies serve a wide range of customers, including governments and commercial entities. The ETF aims to offer investors exposure to the defense technology sector. It provides access to companies involved in areas such as aerospace, defense electronics, and related technologies. The fund's holdings are diversified across various sub-sectors within the defense industry. It offers a way to invest in the broader defense technology landscape. The fund generates revenue through its investment holdings and aims to track its underlying index. Its go-to-market strategy is through stock exchanges, providing global reach to investors.

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FocusIndustrials
General RegionNorth America
Specific RegionUnited States

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SHLD Top 10 Focus ETFs

Industrials

	ETF	AI Score
1	ARKXARK Space & Defense Innovation ETF
2	XARState Street SPDR S&P Aerospace & Defense ETF
3	EUADSelect STOXX Europe Aerospace & Defense ETF
4	AIRRFirst Trust RBA American Industrial Renaissance ETF
5	FIDUFidelity MSCI Industrial Index ETF
6	XLIState Street Industrial Select Sector SPDR ETF
7	SHLDGlobal X Defense Tech ETF
8	ITAiShares U.S. Aerospace & Defense ETF
9	PPAInvesco Aerospace & Defense ETF
10	IYJiShares U.S. Industrials ETF

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