WisdomTree U.S. SmallCap Dividend Fund

Frequently Asked Questions About DES

What does DES invest in?

DES offers a different choice amid the cacophony of many US small-cap ETFs, as it is a fund focused on yield. DES' strategy does indeed provide higher dividend yield than the market by overweighting dividend-heavy sectors. DES also leans toward the micro-cap side of the small-cap space. Index constituents are based on the remaining market capitalization of the WisdomTree US Dividend Index the dividend-paying universe of companies in the U.S. stock market after the 300 largest companies are removed. Companies comprising the bottom 25% of the remaining market capitalization are selected for inclusion. The Underlying Index is rebalanced annually. Prior to June 30, 2017, the funds index was named the WisdomTree SmallCap Dividend Index.

What is the expense ratio of DES?

WisdomTree U.S. SmallCap Dividend Fund (DES) charges an expense ratio of 0.38%. This is the annual fee deducted from fund assets to cover management and operations.

How big is DES?

WisdomTree U.S. SmallCap Dividend Fund (DES) manages $2.16B in total assets. AUM determines bid-ask liquidity and the fund's vulnerability to closure — funds below ~$50M are at higher risk of liquidation.

Is DES actively managed or an index fund?

DES's management style is described in the fund's prospectus. See the description on the Summary tab for the published strategy.

When was DES launched?

WisdomTree U.S. SmallCap Dividend Fund (DES) launched in June 2006 and is managed by WisdomTree.

How has DES performed?

DES's total return — price change plus reinvested distributions — is charted at the top of this page. Switch the price chart to Total Return and pick a 1-year, 3-year, 5-year, or 10-year window to read the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over each horizon.