Global X Defense Tech ETF vs SP Funds S&P 500 Sharia Industry Exclusions ETF — how do they compare? Global X Defense Tech ETF trades at $60.14, while SP Funds S&P 500 Sharia Industry Exclusions ETF trades at $57.02. The key difference: SP Funds S&P 500 Sharia Industry Exclusions ETF is trading nearer its 52-week high, Global X Defense Tech ETF nearer its low. Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| SHLD | SPUS | |
|---|---|---|
Sector | Sector/Thematic | Broad Market / Factor |
52-Week High | $78.02 | $59.51 |
52-Week Low | $58.20 | $45.32 |
Trailing returns across standard periods
SHLD tracks the Global X Defense Tech Index, targeting companies that lead the technological transformation of the defense sector. It focuses on pure-play innovators in cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, robotics, and advanced military systems, excluding traditional commercial aerospace to maintain a high level of thematic purity.
Read more on SHLD →SPUS tracks a market-cap weighted index of S&P 500 stocks that adhere to Sharia law. It screens out companies involved in non-compliant business activities such as alcohol, tobacco, gambling, and conventional finance, as well as excluding sectors like Aerospace & Defense, and Data Processing. By focusing on low-leverage stocks, SPUS provides investors with a value-conscious, ethically-aligned exposure to a diversified portfolio of large-cap U.S. equities.
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