- ISIN
- US97717X6519
- CUSIP
- 97717X651
- Issuer
- WisdomTree
- Inception Date
- Jul 25, 2013
- Region
- North America (U.S.)
- Category
- Small Cap Value Equities, Dividend
- Leveraged
- 1x (No leverage)
- Index Tracked
- WisdomTree U.S. SmallCap Quality Dividend Growth Index
- Domicile
- United States
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Equity
- Asset Class Size
- Small-Cap
- Asset Class Style
- Value
- Assets Under Management
- $391M
Share Price Chart
Loading charts...
Compare stocks, funds, or ETFs
Search for stocks, ETFs, and funds for a quick comparison or use the comparison tool for more options.
Performance
DGRS Performance Chart
WisdomTree U.S. SmallCap Quality Dividend Growth Fund (DGRS) is up 17.8% since the beginning of the year. DGRS is currently trading at $58 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of DGRS shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,420.
Loading charts...
Returns By Period
WisdomTree U.S. SmallCap Quality Dividend Growth Fund (DGRS) has returned 17.80% so far this year and 30.62% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, DGRS has returned 10.17% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.88% annually.
WisdomTree U.S. SmallCap Quality Dividend Growth Fund
- 1D
- 0.12%
- 1M
- 3.82%
- YTD
- 17.80%
- 6M
- 15.58%
- 1Y
- 30.62%
- 3Y*
- 15.27%
- 5Y*
- 7.27%
- 10Y*
- 10.17%
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%
DGRS Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jul 25, 2013, DGRS's average daily return is +0.05%, while the average monthly return is +0.90%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 6.4 years.
Historically, 60% of months were positive and 40% were negative. The best month was Nov 2020 with a return of +16.2%, while the worst month was Mar 2020 at -22.3%. The longest winning streak lasted 8 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 4 months.
On a daily basis, DGRS closed higher 51% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 17, 2020 with a return of +18.1%, while the worst single day was Mar 16, 2020 at -22.2%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 7.78% | 3.47% | -3.95% | 7.81% | -1.73% | 3.81% | 17.80% | ||||||
| 2025 | 0.66% | -3.90% | -5.67% | -6.38% | 4.75% | 2.99% | 2.11% | 7.05% | -1.06% | -2.07% | 0.94% | 1.07% | -0.43% |
| 2024 | -2.80% | 3.44% | 4.47% | -5.66% | 4.74% | -3.33% | 11.26% | -2.21% | 1.07% | -1.96% | 11.44% | -8.41% | 10.40% |
| 2023 | 11.93% | -1.37% | -5.85% | -2.32% | -3.87% | 9.53% | 6.02% | -3.50% | -4.48% | -5.30% | 9.28% | 12.08% | 21.16% |
| 2022 | -5.12% | -0.74% | 0.00% | -6.11% | 3.50% | -7.84% | 8.48% | -5.71% | -10.77% | 13.79% | 5.45% | -5.93% | -13.11% |
| 2021 | 2.60% | 7.88% | 5.47% | 1.03% | 2.77% | -2.30% | -2.36% | 1.88% | -3.39% | 3.56% | -1.50% | 6.06% | 23.11% |
Benchmark Metrics
WisdomTree U.S. SmallCap Quality Dividend Growth Fund has an annualized alpha of -1.79%, beta of 1.01, and R2 of 0.62 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since July 25, 2013.
- This ETF participated in 109.02% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 95.65% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- With beta of 1.01 and R2 of 0.62, 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
- -1.79%
- Beta
- 1.01
- R²
- 0.62
- Upside Capture
- 95.65%
- Downside Capture
- 109.02%
Expense Ratio
DGRS has an expense ratio of 0.38%, placing it in the medium range.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
DGRS ranks 56 for risk / return — on par with similar ETFs. You're getting a typical balance of risk and reward. Not a standout, but not a red flag either — a reasonable choice if other factors align with your goals.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for WisdomTree U.S. SmallCap Quality Dividend Growth Fund (DGRS) 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.
| DGRS | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -0.31 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | -0.13 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.30 | 1.37 | -0.06 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 3.18 | 2.78 | +0.39 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 9.80 | 12.44 | -2.64 |
Dividends
Dividend History
WisdomTree U.S. SmallCap Quality Dividend Growth Fund provided a 2.15% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $1.25 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $1.25 | $1.33 | $1.10 | $1.12 | $1.16 | $1.04 | $0.92 | $0.90 | $0.82 | $0.68 | $0.62 | $0.68 |
Dividend yield | 2.15% | 2.68% | 2.15% | 2.36% | 2.88% | 2.19% | 2.32% | 2.39% | 2.64% | 1.90% | 1.82% | 2.55% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for WisdomTree U.S. SmallCap Quality Dividend Growth 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 | $0.01 | $0.03 | $0.16 | $0.09 | $0.08 | $0.00 | $0.36 | ||||||
| 2025 | $0.01 | $0.04 | $0.21 | $0.14 | $0.06 | $0.21 | $0.04 | $0.07 | $0.26 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.24 | $1.33 |
| 2024 | $0.04 | $0.06 | $0.09 | $0.08 | $0.08 | $0.16 | $0.04 | $0.09 | $0.15 | $0.07 | $0.08 | $0.19 | $1.10 |
| 2023 | $0.03 | $0.04 | $0.16 | $0.06 | $0.11 | $0.15 | $0.06 | $0.08 | $0.15 | $0.04 | $0.10 | $0.18 | $1.12 |
| 2022 | $0.01 | $0.04 | $0.17 | $0.06 | $0.08 | $0.14 | $0.06 | $0.10 | $0.15 | $0.05 | $0.12 | $0.21 | $1.16 |
| 2021 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.09 | $0.06 | $0.03 | $0.14 | $0.08 | $0.12 | $0.10 | $0.08 | $0.08 | $0.24 | $1.04 |
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.
Loading charts...
Worst Drawdowns
The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the WisdomTree U.S. SmallCap Quality Dividend Growth 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 Quality Dividend Growth Fund was 44.83%, occurring on Mar 16, 2020. Recovery took 177 trading sessions.
The current WisdomTree U.S. SmallCap Quality Dividend Growth Fund drawdown is 0.67%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
COVID crash2020 | -44.83%Mar 2020 | 1mo 29d | 8mo 13d | 10mo 12dJan 2020 - Nov 2020 |
2025 selloff2025 | -27.57%Apr 2025 | 4mo 13d | 10mo 2d | 1y 2moNov 2024 - Feb 2026 |
Bear market2022 | -24.11%Sep 2022 | 8mo 28d | 1y 2mo | 1y 11moJan 2022 - Dec 2023 |
Rate-hike selloffLate 2018 | -22.96%Dec 2018 | 4mo 4d | 10mo 16d | 1y 2moAug 2018 - Nov 2019 |
2016 bear market2016 | -21.01%Jan 2016 | 6mo 29d | 5mo 24d | 1y 18dJun 2015 - Jul 2016 |
Drawdown Indicators
| DGRS | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -44.83% | -56.78% | +11.95% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -9.68% | -9.10% | -0.58% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -27.57% | -18.90% | -8.67% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -27.57% | -25.43% | -2.14% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -44.83% | -33.92% | -10.91% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -0.67% | -1.80% | +1.13% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -6.70% | -10.71% | +4.01% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 3.13% | 2.03% | +1.10% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.
Loading charts...
Build a portfolio with DGRS
Add WisdomTree U.S. SmallCap Quality Dividend Growth Fund to a portfolio and analyze allocations for your target — whether that's maximizing returns, minimizing drawdowns, or balancing risk across holdings.
Open Portfolio Analyzer with DGRS