WisdomTree Japan SmallCap Dividend Fund (DFJ)
DFJ is a passive ETF by WisdomTree tracking the investment results of the WisdomTree Japan SmallCap Dividend Index. DFJ launched on Jun 16, 2006 and has a 0.58% expense ratio.
ETF Info
| ISIN | US97717W8367 |
|---|---|
| CUSIP | 97717W836 |
| Issuer | WisdomTree |
| Inception Date | Jun 16, 2006 |
| Region | Developed Asia Pacific (Japan) |
| Category | Japan Equities, Dividend |
| Leveraged | 1x |
| Index Tracked | WisdomTree Japan SmallCap Dividend Index |
| Asset Class | Equity |
Asset Class Size | Mid-Cap |
Asset Class Style | Blend |
Expense Ratio
DFJ features an expense ratio of 0.58%, 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 Japan 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 Japan SmallCap Dividend Fund had a return of 1.14% year-to-date (YTD) and 10.28% in the last 12 months. Over the past 10 years, WisdomTree Japan SmallCap Dividend Fund had an annualized return of 6.46%, while the S&P 500 had an annualized return of 11.39%, indicating that WisdomTree Japan SmallCap Dividend Fund did not perform as well as the benchmark.
| Period | Return | Benchmark |
|---|---|---|
| Year-To-Date | 1.14% | 25.48% |
| 1 month | -4.49% | 2.14% |
| 6 months | -1.03% | 12.76% |
| 1 year | 10.28% | 33.14% |
| 5 years (annualized) | 2.66% | 13.96% |
| 10 years (annualized) | 6.46% | 11.39% |
Monthly Returns
The table below presents the monthly returns of DFJ, 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 | -0.19% | 1.57% | 2.61% | -3.78% | 1.62% | -0.30% | 5.89% | -0.20% | 1.64% | -6.20% | 1.14% | ||
| 2023 | 5.81% | -2.66% | 3.98% | 0.24% | -3.72% | 3.98% | 5.18% | -0.12% | -1.45% | -0.95% | 4.50% | 5.77% | 21.81% |
| 2022 | -2.58% | 2.14% | -7.16% | -6.33% | 1.13% | -3.35% | 5.33% | -3.54% | -5.59% | -0.63% | 10.93% | 1.74% | -9.00% |
| 2021 | -0.45% | 1.12% | 4.47% | -2.31% | -0.08% | 0.11% | 1.31% | 1.48% | 1.26% | -3.08% | -6.92% | 4.00% | 0.38% |
| 2020 | -5.59% | -11.16% | -5.80% | 4.87% | 7.91% | -1.40% | -3.18% | 7.46% | 5.20% | -2.79% | 2.85% | 4.97% | 1.29% |
| 2019 | 5.64% | 1.04% | -0.77% | 0.31% | -5.61% | 3.62% | -0.06% | -1.60% | 5.88% | 5.21% | 1.53% | 1.23% | 16.98% |
| 2018 | 4.17% | -2.24% | -0.70% | 0.10% | -1.60% | -3.11% | 0.40% | -1.92% | 2.04% | -9.24% | 2.04% | -9.28% | -18.53% |
| 2017 | 4.07% | 3.68% | -0.18% | 1.59% | 2.52% | 1.85% | 3.01% | 1.52% | 2.32% | 3.56% | 2.28% | 2.04% | 32.14% |
| 2016 | -4.24% | -3.95% | 5.86% | -0.00% | 3.52% | -1.53% | 6.57% | -0.98% | 4.69% | 2.65% | -1.79% | 0.86% | 11.51% |
| 2015 | 3.37% | 5.61% | 2.21% | 1.90% | 1.40% | 1.71% | 0.28% | -3.24% | -2.68% | 4.98% | 2.00% | -0.46% | 18.02% |
| 2014 | -2.29% | 0.32% | 0.06% | -1.16% | 3.15% | 5.90% | -0.75% | -0.11% | -3.14% | 0.91% | -5.84% | -0.04% | -3.41% |
| 2013 | 1.26% | 3.05% | 7.54% | 5.57% | -10.33% | 3.43% | 0.82% | -2.10% | 9.63% | 0.45% | -0.87% | 0.92% | 19.48% |
Risk-Adjusted Performance
Risk-Adjusted Performance Rank
The current rank of DFJ is 24, indicating that it is in the bottom 24% of ETFs on our website in terms of risk-adjusted performance. This ranking is based on the combined values of the indicators listed below.
Risk-Adjusted Performance Indicators
The charts below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for WisdomTree Japan SmallCap Dividend Fund (DFJ) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (^GSPC). These indicators evaluate an investment's returns against its associated risks.
Dividends
Dividend History
WisdomTree Japan SmallCap Dividend Fund provided a 1.95% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $1.46 per share. The fund has been increasing its distributions for 2 consecutive years.
| Period | TTM | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 | 2013 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $1.46 | $1.82 | $1.66 | $1.48 | $1.88 | $1.65 | $1.22 | $1.29 | $1.09 | $0.70 | $0.79 | $1.12 |
Dividend yield | 1.95% | 2.43% | 2.62% | 2.07% | 2.59% | 2.24% | 1.89% | 1.60% | 1.76% | 1.23% | 1.63% | 2.20% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for WisdomTree Japan 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 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.62 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.24 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.03 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.88 | |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.79 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.46 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.58 | $1.82 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.66 | $1.66 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.70 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.03 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.75 | $1.48 |
| 2020 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.94 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.94 | $1.88 |
| 2019 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.80 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.06 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.79 | $1.65 |
| 2018 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.64 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.58 | $1.22 |
| 2017 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.64 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.65 | $1.29 |
| 2016 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.47 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.01 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.62 | $1.09 |
| 2015 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.35 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.35 | $0.70 |
| 2014 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.44 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.36 | $0.79 |
| 2013 | $0.68 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.45 | $1.12 |
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 Japan 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 Japan SmallCap Dividend Fund was 46.00%, occurring on Oct 10, 2008. Recovery took 1120 trading sessions.
The current WisdomTree Japan SmallCap Dividend Fund drawdown is 8.02%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -46% | Feb 27, 2007 | 411 | Oct 10, 2008 | 1120 | Mar 26, 2013 | 1531 |
| -40.02% | Jan 29, 2018 | 536 | Mar 16, 2020 | 255 | Mar 19, 2021 | 791 |
| -29.71% | Sep 17, 2021 | 272 | Oct 14, 2022 | 348 | Mar 6, 2024 | 620 |
| -15.24% | May 9, 2013 | 20 | Jun 6, 2013 | 156 | Jan 17, 2014 | 176 |
| -13.83% | Aug 11, 2015 | 129 | Feb 12, 2016 | 78 | Jun 6, 2016 | 207 |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The current WisdomTree Japan SmallCap Dividend Fund volatility is 4.49%, 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.