WisdomTree Europe Hedged Equity Fund Price & Performance (HEDJ)

WisdomTree’s European Defense UCITS ETF has attracted significant inflows, helping push the firm’s UCITS ETF suite to a $1 billion annualized growth rate. The fund, launched in March, quickly garnered $770 million in net new assets, reflecting strong investor appetite for defense and security-focused equity exposure across Europe.12

Recent discussions highlight the growing appeal of currency-hedged European equity ETFs. Investors are increasingly considering these products to mitigate currency risk as fluctuations in the euro and pound persist. This trend is evident in the rising assets of funds like the WisdomTree Europe Equity UCITS ETF - USD Hedged, which now manages over $24 million.34

Europe-focused ETFs are seeing gains beyond the surging defense segment, with broader sector participation contributing to recent performance. While defense stocks have led headlines, financials, industrials, and healthcare have also played a substantial role in supporting European ETF returns, signaling a more diversified rally.54