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WisdomTree U.S. SmallCap Dividend Fund
DES performance and flow charts
Performance
Flows
Historic performance and flows
Data as of September 10, 2026| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | -3.47% | +1.80% | +19.83% | +19.67% | +49.42% | +46.68% |
| Flows | +$19M | +$21M | -$5M | -$45M | -$275M | -$129M |
Characteristics
The WisdomTree U.S. SmallCap Dividend Fund is built to track the WisdomTree U.S. SmallCap Dividend Total Return Index - USD. This ETF provides physical exposure - by owning its shares you earn the return of the securities composing the index (as the ETF holds them directly). This share class generates a stream of income by distributing dividends.
| Management strategy | Passive |
| Strategy | Long Only |
| Provider | WisdomTree |
| N° of holdings | 807 |
| Replication method | Direct (Physical) |
| Asset class | Equity |
| Dividend policy | Distributing |
Trailing 12m distribution yield | Join for free |
| Inception date | June 16, 2006 |
| ESG | No |
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Exposure
Data as of July 31, 2026Diversification
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 807
Top 15 Holdings
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Countries
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Trading data
Volatility and drawdown
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility | +11.72% | +14.46% | +18.62% | +19.20% |
Max drawdown | -4.91% | -7.50% | -25.25% | -25.25% |
Max drawdown duration | 25d | 45d | 435d | 435d |
Time to recover | N/A | 20d | 302d | 302d |
Replication quality
Data as of August 31, 2026Create an account to view replication metrics
1 year cumulative return difference | |
|---|---|
| Best | Join for free |
| Worst | Join for free |
| daily return difference | |
|---|---|
| Average | Join for free |
| Worst | Join for free |
What type of ETF is DES?
DES is a Passive ETF that provides exposure to Equity assets. It is managed by WisdomTree.
What index does DES track?
DES tracks the WisdomTree U.S. SmallCap Dividend Total Return Index - USD, aiming to replicate its performance through optimized sampling.
What does DES invest in?
This ETF provides exposure to Other Small Cap US Equities. It is part of the segment: US High Dividend.
What is the expense ratio of DES?
The total expense ratio (TER) of DES is 0.38%, representing the annual fee charged by the fund manager.
When was DES launched?
DES was launched on June 16, 2006, marking its entry into the ETF market.
Who is the issuer of DES?
DES is issued by WisdomTree.
What is the AUM of DES?
As of September 10, 2026, DES manages $2.15 B, reflecting the total assets held in the fund.
How has DES performed recently?
As of September 10, 2026, DES delivered a return of -3.47% over the past month (1M performance), 1.8% over the past three months (3M), and 19.83% year-to-date (YTD).
What are the recent fund flows for DES?
As of September 10, 2026, DES has seen net flows of +$19M in the past month (1M flow) and -$5M year-to-date (YTD).
Does DES pay dividends?
As of September 10, 2026, DES has a trailing 12-month distribution yield of 2.32%.
How many holdings are in DES
As of July 31, 2026, DES holds 807 securities in its portfolio. This level of diversification can influence the fund’s risk profile and exposure to individual assets.
How diversified is DES?
As of July 31, 2026, DES holds 807 securities, with 13.2% of its assets concentrated in its top 15 holdings.
What are the top holdings of DES?
As of July 31, 2026, DES holds a portfolio of 807 underlyings, with its largest positions including TFS Financial Corp., EPR Properties and PBF Energy, Inc.. These top holdings play a significant role in shaping the fund’s performance and exposure.
What countries or regions does DES invest in?
As of July 31, 2026, DES has its largest geographic exposures in USA.
What sectors or themes does DES focus on?
As of July 31, 2026, DES is primarily exposed to Finance, Energy and Consumer Cyclicals.
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