- ISIN
- US97717W8771
- CUSIP
- 97717W877
- Issuer
- WisdomTree
- Inception Date
- Jun 16, 2006
- Region
- Developed Markets (Broad)
- Category
- Large Cap Value Equities, Dividend
- Leveraged
- 1x (No leverage)
- Index Tracked
- WisdomTree Global High Dividend Index
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Equity
- Asset Class Size
- Large-Cap
- Asset Class Style
- Blend
- Assets Under Management
- $141M
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Performance
DEW Performance Chart
WisdomTree Global High Dividend Fund (DEW) is up 12.5% since the beginning of the year. DEW is currently trading at $69 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of DEW shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,733.
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Returns By Period
WisdomTree Global High Dividend Fund (DEW) has returned 12.49% so far this year and 25.77% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, DEW has returned 9.67% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.88% annually.
WisdomTree Global High Dividend Fund
- 1D
- 0.54%
- 1M
- -0.50%
- YTD
- 12.49%
- 6M
- 12.55%
- 1Y
- 25.77%
- 3Y*
- 19.10%
- 5Y*
- 11.63%
- 10Y*
- 9.67%
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- -0.37%
- 1M
- -0.01%
- YTD
- 9.16%
- 6M
- 8.64%
- 1Y
- 25.22%
- 3Y*
- 19.78%
- 5Y*
- 11.99%
- 10Y*
- 13.88%
DEW Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jun 16, 2006, DEW's average daily return is +0.03%, while the average monthly return is +0.59%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 9.8 years.
Historically, 60% of months were positive and 40% were negative. The best month was Apr 2009 with a return of +13.3%, while the worst month was Oct 2008 at -23.4%. The longest winning streak lasted 9 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 6 months.
On a daily basis, DEW closed higher 54% of trading days. The best single day was Oct 13, 2008 with a return of +13.4%, while the worst single day was Mar 12, 2020 at -10.9%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 5.78% | 6.08% | -3.63% | 3.66% | 0.06% | 0.29% | 12.49% | ||||||
| 2025 | 2.64% | 3.98% | 1.12% | -1.85% | 2.57% | 2.62% | 0.65% | 4.02% | 1.48% | -1.18% | 3.37% | 1.15% | 22.39% |
| 2024 | -1.59% | 1.68% | 4.81% | -2.99% | 4.00% | -1.07% | 5.38% | 3.65% | 1.33% | -1.30% | 2.65% | -4.95% | 11.58% |
| 2023 | 5.08% | -3.22% | -0.84% | 1.70% | -5.46% | 5.04% | 3.91% | -2.81% | -2.26% | -3.34% | 6.85% | 5.37% | 9.39% |
| 2022 | 1.16% | -1.33% | 2.92% | -4.31% | 2.53% | -7.08% | 2.11% | -3.19% | -8.39% | 7.08% | 9.54% | -2.22% | -2.73% |
| 2021 | -0.61% | 4.43% | 6.09% | 2.21% | 3.63% | -1.89% | 0.25% | 1.64% | -3.60% | 3.18% | -3.15% | 7.99% | 21.29% |
Benchmark Metrics
WisdomTree Global High Dividend Fund has an annualized alpha of -1.71%, beta of 0.88, and R2 of 0.70 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since June 16, 2006.
- This ETF participated in 100.88% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 85.86% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- With beta of 0.88 and R2 of 0.70, this ETF moves broadly in line with S&P 500 Index - much of its variation is explained by market exposure rather than independent behavior.
- Alpha
- -1.71%
- Beta
- 0.88
- R²
- 0.70
- Upside Capture
- 85.86%
- Downside Capture
- 100.88%
Expense Ratio
DEW has an expense ratio of 0.58%, placing it in the medium range.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
DEW ranks 83 for risk / return — in the top 83% of ETFs on our site. This means strong returns relative to risk — exactly what professional investors look for. Well-suited for investors who want to maximize return per unit of risk.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for WisdomTree Global High Dividend Fund (DEW) and compare them to S&P 500 Index.
Values are calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. Risk-adjusted metrics are more stable over longer periods — use the period switch above to explore them.
| DEW | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | +0.63 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | +0.94 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.47 | 1.37 | +0.10 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 4.08 | 2.78 | +1.30 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 15.99 | 12.44 | +3.56 |
Dividends
Dividend History
WisdomTree Global High Dividend Fund provided a 3.20% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $2.21 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $2.21 | $2.29 | $2.10 | $2.22 | $1.79 | $1.77 | $1.76 | $1.81 | $1.74 | $1.54 | $1.49 | $1.70 |
Dividend yield | 3.20% | 3.71% | 4.02% | 4.55% | 3.82% | 3.55% | 4.10% | 3.74% | 4.17% | 3.18% | 3.42% | 4.32% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for WisdomTree Global High 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.27 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.27 | ||||||
| 2025 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.35 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.85 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.54 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.55 | $2.29 |
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.33 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.75 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.55 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.48 | $2.10 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.38 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.72 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.60 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.53 | $2.22 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.30 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.58 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.53 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.38 | $1.79 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.25 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.49 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.55 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.49 | $1.77 |
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.
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Worst Drawdowns
The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the WisdomTree Global High 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 Global High Dividend Fund was 65.55%, occurring on Mar 9, 2009. Recovery took 2047 trading sessions.
The current WisdomTree Global High Dividend Fund drawdown is 1.54%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Financial crisis2007–2009 | -65.55%Mar 2009 | 1y 4mo | 8y 1mo | 9y 5moNov 2007 - Apr 2017 |
COVID crash2020 | -38.77%Mar 2020 | 2mo 2d | 11mo 24d | 1y 1moJan 2020 - Mar 2021 |
Bear market2022 | -18.86%Oct 2022 | 5mo 24d | 1y 2mo | 1y 7moApr 2022 - Dec 2023 |
Rate-hike selloffLate 2018 | -18.13%Dec 2018 | 10mo 29d | 10mo 15d | 1y 9moJan 2018 - Nov 2019 |
2007 correction2007 | -12.86%Aug 2007 | 1mo 1d | 2mo 14d | 3mo 15dJul 2007 - Oct 2007 |
Drawdown Indicators
| DEW | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -65.55% | -56.78% | -8.77% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -6.34% | -9.10% | +2.76% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -11.80% | -18.90% | +7.10% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -18.86% | -25.43% | +6.57% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -38.77% | -33.92% | -4.85% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -1.54% | -1.80% | +0.26% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -12.41% | -10.71% | -1.70% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 1.62% | 2.03% | -0.41% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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