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 18 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% | 65.50B | Jan 2004 | DGRS vs VBR | |
| iShares Morningstar Small Cap Value ETF | 0.06% | 681.63M | Jun 2004 | DGRS vs ISCV | |
| Vanguard Russell 2000 Value ETF | 0.06% | 1.30B | Sep 2010 | DGRS vs VTWV | |
| Vanguard S&P Small-Cap 600 Value ETF | 0.10% | 1.90B | Sep 2010 | DGRS vs VIOV | |
| SPDR S&P 600 Small Cap Value ETF | 0.15% | 4.83B | Sep 2000 | DGRS vs SLYV |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to DGRS
DGRS has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 64. There are 27 ETFs in the Small Cap Value Equities category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 88.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EA Bridgeway Omni Small-Cap Value ETF | 88 | 1.71B | Dec 2010 | DGRS vs BSVO | |
| iShares Russell 2000 Value ETF | 88 | 14.27B | Jul 2000 | DGRS vs IWN | |
| VictoryShares US Small Mid Cap Value Momentum ETF | 88 | 1.73B | Oct 2017 | DGRS vs USVM | |
| Vanguard Russell 2000 Value ETF | 87 | 1.30B | Sep 2010 | DGRS vs VTWV | |
| First Trust Small Cap Value AlphaDEX Fund | 87 | 185.07M | Apr 2011 | DGRS vs FYT |
Top Performing DGRS Alternatives (YTD)
DGRS is at 20.85% YTD. There are 15 ETFs in the Small Cap Value Equities category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 28.69%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Towle Value ETF | 28.69% | 181.60M | Jul 2025 | DGRS vs TCV | |
| Harbor SMID Cap Value ETF | 27.34% | 6.11M | May 2025 | DGRS vs EPSV | |
| Invesco S&P SmallCap 600® Pure Value ETF | 26.52% | 281.21M | Mar 2006 | DGRS vs RZV | |
| EA Bridgeway Omni Small-Cap Value ETF | 25.75% | 1.71B | Dec 2010 | DGRS vs BSVO | |
| First Trust Small Cap Value AlphaDEX Fund | 25.64% | 185.07M | Apr 2011 | DGRS vs FYT |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to DGRS
DGRS has 17.47% 1-year volatility. There are 21 ETFs in the Small Cap Value Equities category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 11.94%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bahl & Gaynor Small/Mid Cap Income Growth ETF | 11.94% | 1.13B | Aug 2021 | DGRS vs SMIG | |
| EA Series Trust - Euclidean Fundamental Value ETF | 14.46% | 136.73M | May 2023 | DGRS vs ECML | |
| Brandes U.S. Small-Mid Cap Value ETF | 14.50% | 161.61M | Oct 2023 | DGRS vs BSMC | |
| VictoryShares US Small Mid Cap Value Momentum ETF | 14.80% | 1.73B | Oct 2017 | DGRS vs USVM | |
| iShares International Developed Small Cap Value Fa... | 14.84% | 316.20M | Mar 2021 | DGRS vs ISVL |
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 -6.15%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pacer US Small Cap Cash Cows ETF | -6.15% | 3.55B | Jun 2017 | DGRS vs CALF | |
| 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% | 3.13M | Dec 2023 | DGRS vs SMCF | |
| Avantis US Small Cap Value ETF | -7.95% | 28.73B | 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 14 categories. AUM among these funds goes as high as $18B.
Often Compared With DGRS
Investors most often compare DGRS with RMT, XSVM, SCHD. These 20 comparison targets span 6 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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