
The underlying index is designed using a fundamental weighting methodology, concentrating on U.S. small-capitalization common stocks that both distribute dividends and demonstrate significant growth characteristics. Typically, the fund commits a minimum of 80% of its total assets (excluding collateral derived from securities lending) to either the direct holdings of this index or to other investments possessing substantially equivalent economic profiles. This fund is structured as a non-diversified investment vehicle.
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A smart beta exchange traded fund, the WisdomTree U.S. SmallCap Quality Dividend Growth ETF (DGRS) debuted on 07/25/2013, and offers broad exposure to the Style Box - Small Cap Blend category of the market.

Income investors who own WisdomTree U.S. SmallCap Dividend Fund (NYSEARCA:DES) are buying into a narrow proposition: that the small-cap corner of the U.S.

The WisdomTree U.S. SmallCap Quality Dividend Growth ETF (DGRS) made its debut on 07/25/2013, and is a smart beta exchange traded fund that provides broad exposure to the Style Box - Small Cap Blend category of the market.

The WisdomTree U.S. SmallCap Quality Dividend Growth Fund targets small-cap U.S. dividend stocks offering quality and projected growth. DGRS exhibits value characteristics, sector diversification, and low company-specific risk. Despite strong dividend growth, DGRS has lagged peers like SDVY, REGL, and OUSM in total return and Sharpe ratio since 2017.

Small-caps and the related equities have found their respective grooves. The fact that the Russell 2000 Index is higher by more than 7% year-to-date confirms this.