

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.

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.

Investing in small-cap stocks and some of the related ETFs often requires sacrificing quality for growth potential. Unprofitable companies litter some of the most widely followed small-cap indexes, including those tracked by some ETFs.

Designed to provide broad exposure to the Style Box - Small Cap Blend category of the market, the WisdomTree U.S. SmallCap Quality Dividend Growth ETF (DGRS) is a smart beta exchange traded fund launched on 07/25/2013.