S&P 500 Weekly Distribution ETF

Frequently Asked Questions About WDTE

What does WDTE invest in?

The Defiance S&P 500 Enhanced Options Income ETF, known as “the Fund,” is principally designed to provide investors with a steady stream of income. Its additional, but secondary, aim is to grow its capital value.

What is the expense ratio of WDTE?

S&P 500 Weekly Distribution ETF (WDTE) charges an expense ratio of 1.03%. This is the annual fee deducted from fund assets to cover management and operations.

How big is WDTE?

S&P 500 Weekly Distribution ETF (WDTE) manages $66.5M 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 WDTE actively managed or an index fund?

WDTE is a passive index fund — it tracks a published benchmark by holding the constituents in their published weights. Index funds typically charge low expense ratios (WDTE's is 1.03%) because there's no security selection cost.

When was WDTE launched?

S&P 500 Weekly Distribution ETF (WDTE) launched in September 2023 and is managed by Defiance.

How has WDTE performed?

WDTE'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.