WisdomTree U.S. SmallCap Quality Dividend Growth Fund (DGRS) belongs to the Small Cap Value Equities category. Below you'll find alternative ETFs from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with DGRS. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to DGRS
DGRS charges 0.38% annually. There are 19 ETFs in the Small Cap Value Equities category with lower expense ratios, going as low as 0.05%.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard Small-Cap Value ETF | 0.05% | 64.90B | Jan 2004 | DGRS vs VBR | |
| iShares Morningstar Small Cap Value ETF | 0.06% | 658.80M | Jun 2004 | DGRS vs ISCV | |
| Vanguard S&P Small-Cap 600 Value ETF | 0.10% | 1.80B | Sep 2010 | DGRS vs VIOV | |
| Vanguard Russell 2000 Value ETF | 0.10% | 1.20B | Sep 2010 | DGRS vs VTWV | |
| SPDR S&P 600 Small Cap Value ETF | 0.15% | 4.72B | Sep 2000 | DGRS vs SLYV |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to DGRS
DGRS has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 44. There are 29 ETFs in the Small Cap Value Equities category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 83.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harbor SMID Cap Value ETF | 83 | 5.22M | May 2025 | DGRS vs EPSV | |
| iShares Russell 2000 Value ETF | 74 | 14.00B | Jul 2000 | DGRS vs IWN | |
| Vanguard Russell 2000 Value ETF | 74 | 1.20B | Sep 2010 | DGRS vs VTWV | |
| EA Bridgeway Omni Small-Cap Value ETF | 72 | 1.71B | Dec 2010 | DGRS vs BSVO | |
| Avantis US Small Cap Equity ETF | 70 | 2.67B | Jan 2022 | DGRS vs AVSC |
Top Performing DGRS Alternatives (YTD)
DGRS is at 13.56% YTD. There are 21 ETFs in the Small Cap Value Equities category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 26.42%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harbor SMID Cap Value ETF | 26.42% | 5.22M | May 2025 | DGRS vs EPSV | |
| EA Bridgeway Omni Small-Cap Value ETF | 18.09% | 1.71B | Dec 2010 | DGRS vs BSVO | |
| Avantis US Small Cap Value ETF | 17.96% | 26.41B | Sep 2019 | DGRS vs AVUV | |
| Invesco S&P SmallCap 600® Pure Value ETF | 17.78% | 265.25M | Mar 2006 | DGRS vs RZV | |
| Vanguard Russell 2000 Value ETF | 17.44% | 1.20B | Sep 2010 | DGRS vs VTWV |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to DGRS
DGRS has 18.03% 1-year volatility. There are 23 ETFs in the Small Cap Value Equities category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 11.98%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bahl & Gaynor Small/Mid Cap Income Growth ETF | 11.98% | 1.13B | Aug 2021 | DGRS vs SMIG | |
| iShares International Developed Small Cap Value Fa... | 14.47% | 326.09M | Mar 2021 | DGRS vs ISVL | |
| Brandes U.S. Small-Mid Cap Value ETF | 14.52% | 96.64M | Oct 2023 | DGRS vs BSMC | |
| EA Series Trust - Euclidean Fundamental Value ETF | 14.56% | 136.73M | May 2023 | DGRS vs ECML | |
| VictoryShares US Small Mid Cap Value Momentum ETF | 14.93% | 1.62B | Oct 2017 | DGRS vs USVM |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to DGRS
DGRS has a 1-year max drawdown of -9.68%. There are 25 ETFs in the Small Cap Value Equities category with shallower 1-year drawdowns, going as shallow as -7.01%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EA Series Trust - Euclidean Fundamental Value ETF | -7.01% | 136.73M | May 2023 | DGRS vs ECML | |
| Themes US Small Cap Cash Flow Champions ETF | -7.13% | 3.00M | Dec 2023 | DGRS vs SMCF | |
| Avantis US Small Cap Equity ETF | -7.89% | 2.67B | Jan 2022 | DGRS vs AVSC | |
| Avantis US Small Cap Value ETF | -7.95% | 26.41B | Sep 2019 | DGRS vs AVUV | |
| EA Bridgeway Omni Small-Cap Value ETF | -8.31% | 1.71B | Dec 2010 | DGRS vs BSVO |
Other ETFs from WisdomTree
The 10 most viewed WisdomTree ETFs shown here include USFR, DGRW, GDE and span 10 categories. AUM among these funds goes as high as $17B.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WisdomTree Floating Rate Treasury Fund | Government Bonds, Ultrashort Bond | 100 | 1.60% | 17.01B | Feb 2014 | DGRS vs USFR | |
| WisdomTree U.S. Quality Dividend Growth Fund | Dividend, Large Cap Growth Equities | 60 | 9.10% | 16.64B | May 2013 | DGRS vs DGRW | |
| WisdomTree Efficient Gold Plus Equity Strategy Fun... | Gold | 49 | 9.79% | 576.93M | Mar 2022 | DGRS vs GDE | |
| WisdomTree Japan Hedged Equity Fund | Japan Equities | 88 | 19.64% | 6.78B | Jun 2006 | DGRS vs DXJ | |
| WisdomTree U.S. Efficient Core Fund | Diversified Portfolio | 60 | 8.62% | 1.34B | Aug 2018 | DGRS vs NTSX | |
| WisdomTree US High Dividend Fund | Large Cap Value Equities, Dividend | 62 | 9.88% | 1.48B | Jun 2006 | DGRS vs DHS | |
| WisdomTree India Earnings Fund | Asia Pacific Equities | 3 | -10.02% | 2.13B | Feb 2008 | DGRS vs EPI | |
| WisdomTree U.S. Quality Growth Fund | Large Cap Growth Equities | 54 | 15.43% | 2.47B | Dec 2022 | DGRS vs QGRW | |
| WisdomTree Efficient Gold Plus Gold Miners Strateg... | Commodities, Gold | 34 | -4.13% | 197.59M | Dec 2021 | DGRS vs GDMN | |
| WisdomTree US Value ETF | Large Cap Value Equities | 60 | 10.52% | 2.83B | Feb 2007 | DGRS vs WTV |
Often Compared With DGRS
Investors most often compare DGRS with RMT, SCHD, XSVM. These 20 comparison targets span 6 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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