WisdomTree U.S. SmallCap Dividend Fund (DES)
DES is a passive ETF by WisdomTree tracking the investment results of the WisdomTree SmallCap Dividend (TR). DES launched on Jun 16, 2006 and has a 0.38% expense ratio.
ETF Info
US97717W6049
97717W604
Jun 16, 2006
North America (U.S.)
1x
WisdomTree SmallCap Dividend (TR)
Micro-Cap
Blend
Expense Ratio
DES features an expense ratio of 0.38%, falling within the medium range.
Share Price Chart
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Performance
Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in WisdomTree U.S. SmallCap Dividend Fund, comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.
Returns By Period
WisdomTree U.S. SmallCap Dividend Fund had a return of 9.92% year-to-date (YTD) and 9.98% in the last 12 months. Over the past 10 years, WisdomTree U.S. SmallCap Dividend Fund had an annualized return of 6.93%, while the S&P 500 had an annualized return of 11.06%, indicating that WisdomTree U.S. SmallCap Dividend Fund did not perform as well as the benchmark.
DES
9.92%
-4.14%
14.08%
9.98%
6.71%
6.93%
^GSPC (Benchmark)
24.34%
0.23%
8.53%
24.95%
13.01%
11.06%
Monthly Returns
The table below presents the monthly returns of DES, with color gradation from worst to best to easily spot seasonal factors. Returns are adjusted for dividends.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | -4.03% | 1.73% | 4.49% | -5.48% | 3.83% | -1.99% | 12.25% | -1.47% | 0.86% | -1.43% | 10.34% | 9.92% | |
| 2023 | 9.76% | -1.36% | -6.74% | -2.42% | -4.12% | 8.60% | 6.64% | -3.26% | -4.31% | -4.54% | 8.37% | 11.20% | 16.50% |
| 2022 | -3.77% | 0.57% | 0.54% | -6.58% | 3.34% | -7.63% | 7.81% | -4.84% | -10.34% | 13.76% | 4.47% | -6.13% | -10.96% |
| 2021 | 1.88% | 8.64% | 5.88% | 2.28% | 3.22% | -2.50% | -1.25% | 1.72% | -3.07% | 3.66% | -1.85% | 5.87% | 26.50% |
| 2020 | -6.58% | -10.11% | -24.95% | 13.47% | 1.18% | 3.31% | 1.86% | 4.25% | -5.52% | 2.84% | 15.29% | 7.65% | -4.28% |
| 2019 | 11.09% | 4.13% | -2.84% | 2.56% | -9.02% | 6.40% | 0.65% | -4.63% | 6.14% | 1.54% | 1.97% | 2.16% | 20.26% |
| 2018 | -0.24% | -5.98% | 1.06% | 2.03% | 4.44% | 2.12% | 1.48% | 1.94% | -2.10% | -7.58% | 1.96% | -11.46% | -12.85% |
| 2017 | -1.41% | 0.35% | -0.81% | 1.51% | -3.29% | 2.34% | 1.23% | -2.47% | 6.65% | 0.73% | 4.04% | -0.16% | 8.64% |
| 2016 | -5.46% | 3.07% | 9.16% | 2.25% | -0.06% | 2.96% | 4.79% | 0.18% | 0.82% | -3.75% | 11.09% | 3.72% | 31.39% |
| 2015 | -3.39% | 4.67% | 1.06% | -2.18% | 0.18% | 0.39% | -1.74% | -4.87% | -3.10% | 6.65% | 1.87% | -4.27% | -5.29% |
| 2014 | -3.94% | 3.86% | 1.47% | -1.20% | 0.82% | 3.60% | -5.03% | 4.61% | -5.97% | 8.06% | 0.03% | 1.97% | 7.57% |
| 2013 | 5.81% | 2.20% | 4.20% | 0.40% | 2.14% | 0.37% | 7.60% | -4.96% | 5.61% | 4.45% | 3.08% | 1.40% | 36.74% |
Risk-Adjusted Performance
Risk-Adjusted Performance Rank
The current rank of DES is 40, indicating average performance compared to other ETFs on our website. Here’s a breakdown of how it compares using common performance measures.
Risk-Adjusted Performance Indicators
The charts below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for WisdomTree U.S. SmallCap Dividend Fund (DES) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (^GSPC). These indicators evaluate an investment's returns against its associated risks.
Dividends
Dividend History
WisdomTree U.S. SmallCap Dividend Fund provided a 2.62% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.90 per share. The fund has been increasing its distributions for 3 consecutive years.
| Period | TTM | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 | 2013 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $0.90 | $0.85 | $0.82 | $0.76 | $0.73 | $0.77 | $0.90 | $0.84 | $0.74 | $0.77 | $0.63 | $0.55 |
Dividend yield | 2.62% | 2.65% | 2.89% | 2.31% | 2.75% | 2.68% | 3.65% | 2.89% | 2.70% | 3.55% | 2.68% | 2.44% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for WisdomTree U.S. SmallCap Dividend Fund. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $0.02 | $0.06 | $0.07 | $0.08 | $0.08 | $0.13 | $0.05 | $0.11 | $0.11 | $0.11 | $0.11 | $0.00 | $0.89 |
| 2023 | $0.01 | $0.02 | $0.13 | $0.03 | $0.10 | $0.10 | $0.05 | $0.07 | $0.11 | $0.03 | $0.06 | $0.17 | $0.85 |
| 2022 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.08 | $0.04 | $0.06 | $0.11 | $0.08 | $0.07 | $0.10 | $0.05 | $0.04 | $0.19 | $0.82 |
| 2021 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.00 | $0.02 | $0.05 | $0.11 | $0.05 | $0.08 | $0.09 | $0.05 | $0.10 | $0.20 | $0.76 |
| 2020 | $0.03 | $0.06 | $0.00 | $0.03 | $0.10 | $0.06 | $0.06 | $0.08 | $0.05 | $0.06 | $0.07 | $0.16 | $0.73 |
| 2019 | $0.02 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.08 | $0.06 | $0.10 | $0.08 | $0.06 | $0.11 | $0.05 | $0.06 | $0.16 | $0.77 |
| 2018 | $0.03 | $0.01 | $0.10 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.11 | $0.15 | $0.05 | $0.12 | $0.11 | $0.05 | $0.12 | $0.90 |
| 2017 | $0.03 | $0.04 | $0.12 | $0.02 | $0.04 | $0.12 | $0.08 | $0.05 | $0.11 | $0.07 | $0.04 | $0.14 | $0.84 |
| 2016 | $0.04 | $0.03 | $0.04 | $0.08 | $0.06 | $0.07 | $0.08 | $0.05 | $0.08 | $0.08 | $0.05 | $0.08 | $0.74 |
| 2015 | $0.02 | $0.05 | $0.07 | $0.04 | $0.05 | $0.07 | $0.15 | $0.04 | $0.09 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.12 | $0.77 |
| 2014 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.05 | $0.05 | $0.05 | $0.06 | $0.06 | $0.06 | $0.09 | $0.63 |
| 2013 | $0.06 | $0.05 | $0.01 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.05 | $0.05 | $0.05 | $0.10 | $0.55 |
Drawdowns
Drawdowns Chart
The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.
Worst Drawdowns
The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the WisdomTree U.S. SmallCap Dividend Fund. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.
The maximum drawdown for the WisdomTree U.S. SmallCap Dividend Fund was 65.49%, occurring on Mar 9, 2009. Recovery took 734 trading sessions.
The current WisdomTree U.S. SmallCap Dividend Fund drawdown is 8.65%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -65.49% | Jun 5, 2007 | 444 | Mar 9, 2009 | 734 | Feb 3, 2012 | 1178 |
| -45.66% | Aug 22, 2018 | 398 | Mar 23, 2020 | 206 | Jan 14, 2021 | 604 |
| -21.69% | Jan 5, 2022 | 186 | Sep 30, 2022 | 303 | Dec 14, 2023 | 489 |
| -18.98% | Jun 24, 2015 | 145 | Jan 20, 2016 | 62 | Apr 19, 2016 | 207 |
| -9.64% | Jan 24, 2018 | 12 | Feb 8, 2018 | 79 | Jun 4, 2018 | 91 |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The current WisdomTree U.S. SmallCap Dividend Fund volatility is 5.56%, representing the average percentage change in the investments's value, either up or down over the past month. The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.