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$IDEF

iShares Defense Industrials Active ETF

XNAS

$33.56
-0.68%-$0.230
RVOL peak today
Normal
Halted today
None today
Float
133.2M
Next earnings
Unscheduled
$33.56-0.68%$0.2300Prev $33.79LIVE Full chart Live alerts
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Why is IDEF down today? It is at $33.56 (-0.68%), and our scanner flagged it 4 times on unusual volume this month. See the catalyst behind the move, real-time alerts the moment IDEF spikes, and full due diligence on IDEF — key stats, earnings, dilution and insider activity. Free.

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Key Stats

Price & performance
Price
$33.56
Change today
-0.68%
Previous close
$33.79
52-week range
$28.54 – $36.88
Valuation & dividend
Dividend yield
0.32% ($0.11)
Ownership & volume
Shares outstanding
133.2M
Short interest
561K
▼ -35% vs prior · as of 2026-07-31
Short % of float
0.4%
Days to cover
1.1d
Avg daily volume
748K
Classification
Exchange
XNAS
Relative volumevs this time of day
5m
0.4x
15m
0.4x
1h
0.9x
1D
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Why is $IDEF down today?

Here is the latest on IDEF from our scanner (live price and day move above). We have not detected an unusual-volume catalyst for IDEF today, so it is trading in line with its recent range. The moment our scanner flags unusual activity, the reason will appear here.

Why is $IDEF moving? →▶ Replay the moveAuto-generated from live scanner data. Not investment advice.
Trading profileNot shortableNo SSRBorrow via Alpaca · SSR from Reg SHO 201

$IDEF Sentiment

Bullish
Bearish60Bullish
📰 News: 5 bull · 2 bearToday: -0.7%👥 Community: 0 bull · 0 bear

Blend of news sentiment, today’s move, and community votes. Not investment advice.

$IDEF Activity

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Alert· 15d ago +0.9% vs EMA
IDEF 200EMA (5m) Trending · 74 bars · L3 · +0.92% above EMA · slope +0.18%
at $34.91
Alert· 15d ago +0.2% vs EMA
IDEF 50EMA (5m) Trending · 64 bars · L3 · +0.22% above EMA · slope +0.19%
at $34.91
Alert· 15d ago +0.4% vs EMA
IDEF 200EMA (1m) Trending · 169 bars · L4 · +0.35% above EMA · slope +0.09%
at $34.91
Alert· 15d ago +0.4% vs EMA
IDEF 200EMA (1m) Trending · 169 bars · L4 · +0.35% above EMA · slope +0.09%
at $34.91
Alert· 16d ago 4.6× RVOL
IDEF hit 4.627x RVOL at 12:41 PM ET
at $34.83
Alert· 18d ago +2.9% vs EMA
IDEF 200EMA (5m) Trending · 76 bars · L3 · +2.89% above EMA · slope +0.67%
at $34.52
Alert· 18d ago +0.7% vs EMA
IDEF 200EMA (1m) Trending · 215 bars · L5 · +0.70% above EMA · slope +0.19%
at $34.52
Alert· 18d ago +0.7% vs EMA
IDEF 200EMA (1m) Trending · 215 bars · L5 · +0.70% above EMA · slope +0.19%
at $34.52
Alert· 18d ago +0.7% vs EMA
IDEF 200EMA (1m) Trending · 215 bars · L5 · +0.70% above EMA · slope +0.19%
at $34.52
Alert· 18d ago +0.3% vs EMA
IDEF 50EMA (5m) Trending · 76 bars · L3 · +0.31% above EMA · slope +0.54%
at $34.52
Alert· 18d ago 2.0× RVOL
IDEF hit 2.000x RVOL at 3:11 PM ET
at $34.59
Alert· 18d ago 2.0× RVOL
IDEF hit 2.000x RVOL at 2:31 PM ET
at $34.57
Alert· 26d ago 10.1× RVOL
IDEF hit 10.056x RVOL at 12:59 PM ET
at $32.45
Alert· 29d ago +0.4% vs EMA
IDEF 200EMA (5m) Trending · 77 bars · L3 · +0.43% above EMA · slope +0.11%
at $32.17
Alert· 30d ago 2.0× RVOL
IDEF hit 2.037x RVOL at 11:14 AM ET
at $32.23
News· Benzinga· 74d ago Bullish
U.S. Launches Retaliatory Strikes Against Iran — Defense Stocks, ETFs On Watch
News· Benzinga· 93d ago Bullish
Lockheed Martin Expands Defense Manufacturing Capacity In Alabama
News· The Motley Fool· 106d ago Bullish
This $27 Million ETF Buy Shows How Investors Are Playing Rising Global Defense Spending
News· The Motley Fool· 128d ago Bullish
What to Know About This $2.9 Million Defense ETF Buy in a 1.5% Allocation Bet
News· The Motley Fool· 136d ago Bullish
SHJ Wealth Advisors Opens $10 Million Position in iShares Defense Industrials Active ETF (IDEF)
News· Benzinga· 144d ago Bearish
Iran's Foreign Minister Araghchi Accuses Pete Hegseth Of Launching A 'War Of Choice' While 'Trying To Profit'
News· Benzinga· 145d ago Bearish
Pentagon Denies 'Fabricated' Report Of Pete Hegseth Considering Multimillion-Dollar Defense Investment Before Iran War

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IDEF stock FAQ

Why is $IDEF down today?

Here is the latest on IDEF from our scanner (live price and day move above). We have not detected an unusual-volume catalyst for IDEF today, so it is trading in line with its recent range. The moment our scanner flags unusual activity, the reason will appear here.

What is the IDEF stock price today?

IDEF last traded at $33.56, down 0.68% on the day. The price and chart above update live during market hours (4 AM to 8 PM ET).

Does IDEF pay a dividend?

Yes. IDEF currently has a dividend yield of about 0.32% ($0.11 per share per year). Dividend figures can change; this is not investment advice.

Where can I see live IDEF alerts?

The IDEF Live Alerts panel on this page streams real-time unusual volume (RVOL), momentum, halt and 200-EMA alerts from our scanner the moment they fire. Our scanner has flagged IDEF 4 times in the last 30 days.

What exchange is IDEF on?

IDEF (iShares Defense Industrials Active ETF) trades on XNAS.

Is IDEF good for day trading?

That depends on your strategy and risk. Day traders look for volume, volatility and a clear trend. Use the live chart, RVOL alerts and 200-EMA context on this page to judge IDEF for yourself. This is not investment advice.

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