Who Owns PLUS Korea Defense Industry Index ETF (KDEF)?Hedge Fund & Institutional Holders
Institutional Holders
12
as of Q4 2025
Total Institutional Value
$2.268000745000212e+30T
% of Float Held
—
QoQ Change in Holders
+6 / -3
Price History
KDEF — Biggest New Institutional Buyers This Quarter
| Fund | Action | Shares Added | Value Added |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spectrum Strategic Capital Management, LLC | New Position | +52K | +$2.3B |
| OLD MISSION CAPITAL LLC | New Position | +17K | +$745.0M |
| UBS Group AG | New Position | +4K | +$193.0M |
| Farther Finance Advisors, LLC | Increased | +18 | +$503K |
| TD Waterhouse Canada Inc. | New Position | +9K | +$377K |
| Laurel Wealth Advisors LLC | New Position | +91 | +$3K |
| CITADEL ADVISORS LLC | New Position | +5K | +$0 |
| Pekin Hardy Strauss, Inc. | Increased | +1K | +$-20K |
| GTS SECURITIES LLC | Increased | +9K | +$-235.4M |
KDEF — Institutions Reducing or Closing Positions
| Fund | Action | Shares Sold | Value Sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| JANE STREET GROUP, LLC | Decreased | -16K | -$1.1B |
| ROYAL BANK OF CANADA | Closed Position | -3K | -$150.0M |
| Tower Research Capital LLC (TRC) | Closed Position | -8 | -$397K |
| SIMPLEX TRADING, LLC | Closed Position | -90 | -$0 |
Top Institutional Holders(Q4 2025)
| # | Fund | Shares | Value | % of Portfolio | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Spectrum Strategic Capital Management, LLC | 51,687 | $2.3B | 1.21% | Share |
| 2 | OLD MISSION CAPITAL LLC | 16,984 | $745.0M | 0.02% | Share |
| 3 | Militia Capital Partners, LP | 4,838 | $212.0M | 0.08% | Share |
| 4 | UBS Group AG | 4,399 | $193.0M | 0.00% | Share |
| 5 | Farther Finance Advisors, LLC | 28 | $1.0M | 0.00% | Share |
| 6 | Pekin Hardy Strauss, Inc. | 12,000 | $526K | 0.05% | Share |
| 7 | TD Waterhouse Canada Inc. | 8,674 | $377K | 0.00% | Share |
| 8 | Laurel Wealth Advisors LLC | 91 | $3K | 0.00% | Share |
| 9 | IFP Advisors, Inc | 250 | $0 | 0.00% | Share |
| 10 | GTS SECURITIES LLC | 13,498 | $0 | 0.00% | Share |
| 11 | CITADEL ADVISORS LLC | 4,735 | $0 | 0.00% | Share |
| 12 | JANE STREET GROUP, LLC | 5,561 | $0 | 0.00% | Share |
KDEF Institutional Ownership History
| Quarter | Holders | Total Value | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q4 2025 | 12 | $3.4B | +3 |
| Q3 2025 | 9 | $1.7B | +1 |
| Q2 2025 | 8 | $4.3B | +1 |
| Q1 2025 | 7 | $5.4B | — |
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As of Q4 2025, 12 institutional investors hold KDEF (PLUS Korea Defense Industry Index ETF). The largest holder is Spectrum Strategic Capital Management, LLC with $2.3B in shares. This quarter, 6 institutions opened new positions and 3 closed their positions.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many hedge funds own KDEF?
As of Q4 2025, 12 institutional investors report holding KDEF (PLUS Korea Defense Industry Index ETF) in their 13F filings.
Who is the largest institutional holder of KDEF?
The largest institutional holder of KDEF is Spectrum Strategic Capital Management, LLC with $2.3B in shares.
Is institutional ownership of KDEF increasing or decreasing?
This quarter, 6 institutions opened new positions in KDEF and 3 closed their positions.