WisdomTree Emerging Markets SmallCap Divdend Fund (DGS)
DGS is a passive ETF by WisdomTree tracking the investment results of the WisdomTree Emerging Markets SmallCap Dividend Index. DGS launched on Oct 30, 2007 and has a 0.63% expense ratio.
ETF Info
US97717W2816
97717W281
Oct 30, 2007
Emerging Markets (Broad)
1x
WisdomTree Emerging Markets SmallCap Dividend Index
Mid-Cap
Blend
Expense Ratio
DGS has an expense ratio of 0.63%, placing it in the medium range.
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Performance
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Returns By Period
WisdomTree Emerging Markets SmallCap Divdend Fund (DGS) returned 6.66% year-to-date (YTD) and 3.57% over the past 12 months. Over the past 10 years, DGS returned 5.09% annually, underperforming the S&P 500 benchmark at 10.77%.
DGS
6.66%
12.33%
5.26%
3.57%
12.24%
5.09%
^GSPC (Benchmark)
0.08%
9.75%
-1.63%
12.74%
15.66%
10.77%
Monthly Returns
The table below presents the monthly returns of DGS, 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | -0.96% | 0.19% | -0.32% | 2.53% | 5.19% | 6.66% | |||||||
| 2024 | -3.10% | 2.75% | 2.43% | 0.04% | 1.41% | 1.00% | 0.58% | 2.07% | 2.83% | -4.71% | -1.06% | -2.77% | 1.13% |
| 2023 | 7.05% | -4.10% | 1.65% | 0.83% | -1.13% | 3.97% | 7.03% | -3.94% | -1.69% | -4.71% | 8.01% | 5.83% | 19.08% |
| 2022 | -0.36% | -0.51% | 1.87% | -5.67% | -0.46% | -8.68% | 0.78% | -0.42% | -9.35% | -0.95% | 13.87% | -1.35% | -12.35% |
| 2021 | -1.55% | 5.62% | 3.59% | 4.45% | 0.82% | 2.29% | -0.95% | 2.58% | -2.23% | -2.19% | -1.93% | 4.32% | 15.33% |
| 2020 | -7.49% | -5.79% | -20.58% | 10.08% | 3.38% | 5.29% | 5.51% | 2.96% | -0.96% | -0.75% | 11.40% | 5.45% | 4.06% |
| 2019 | 10.50% | 0.17% | 1.81% | 1.49% | -6.04% | 6.22% | -1.42% | -4.03% | 1.18% | 2.69% | -0.18% | 6.16% | 18.90% |
| 2018 | 6.96% | -4.28% | 1.22% | -3.33% | -1.09% | -6.49% | 2.31% | -3.24% | -1.54% | -10.10% | 5.46% | -2.49% | -16.51% |
| 2017 | 6.39% | 4.23% | 3.48% | 0.74% | 1.28% | 1.14% | 4.33% | 3.06% | 1.06% | 0.59% | 0.26% | 5.93% | 37.47% |
| 2016 | -5.36% | 3.01% | 10.53% | 2.20% | -4.82% | 6.61% | 7.10% | 0.00% | 2.26% | -1.68% | -4.56% | 0.46% | 15.37% |
| 2015 | 0.72% | 2.81% | -1.03% | 5.67% | -2.63% | -3.83% | -7.31% | -8.95% | -1.00% | 4.07% | -2.24% | -2.92% | -16.32% |
| 2014 | -6.42% | 4.75% | 3.37% | 0.99% | 1.02% | 1.86% | 0.29% | 3.53% | -6.09% | -1.64% | -1.12% | -3.42% | -3.56% |
Risk-Adjusted Performance
Risk-Adjusted Performance Rank
The current rank of DGS is 24, meaning it’s performing worse than 76% of other ETFs on our website when it comes to balancing risk and reward. Below is a breakdown of how it compares using common performance measures.
Risk-Adjusted Performance Indicators
The charts below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for WisdomTree Emerging Markets SmallCap Divdend Fund (DGS) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (^GSPC). These indicators evaluate an investment's returns against its associated risks.
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Dividends
Dividend History
WisdomTree Emerging Markets SmallCap Divdend Fund provided a 3.20% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $1.67 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $1.67 | $1.64 | $2.27 | $2.35 | $2.10 | $1.76 | $1.89 | $1.78 | $1.46 | $1.34 | $1.15 | $1.38 |
Dividend yield | 3.20% | 3.36% | 4.55% | 5.34% | 3.98% | 3.69% | 3.95% | 4.24% | 2.81% | 3.42% | 3.28% | 3.20% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for WisdomTree Emerging Markets SmallCap Divdend 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.08 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.08 | |||||||
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.05 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.68 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.61 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.31 | $1.64 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.12 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.92 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.78 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.46 | $2.27 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.14 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.07 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.83 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.31 | $2.35 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.11 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.76 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.65 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.59 | $2.10 |
| 2020 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.06 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.58 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.63 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.49 | $1.76 |
| 2019 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.10 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.66 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.75 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.38 | $1.89 |
| 2018 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.64 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.83 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.31 | $1.78 |
| 2017 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.56 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.68 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.23 | $1.46 |
| 2016 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.42 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.68 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.24 | $1.34 |
| 2015 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.38 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.66 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.11 | $1.15 |
| 2014 | $0.09 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.45 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.58 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.25 | $1.38 |
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 Emerging Markets SmallCap Divdend 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 Emerging Markets SmallCap Divdend Fund was 61.83%, occurring on Nov 20, 2008. Recovery took 453 trading sessions.
The current WisdomTree Emerging Markets SmallCap Divdend Fund drawdown is 3.00%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -61.83% | Nov 1, 2007 | 267 | Nov 20, 2008 | 453 | Sep 10, 2010 | 720 |
| -44.08% | Jan 29, 2018 | 541 | Mar 23, 2020 | 230 | Feb 19, 2021 | 771 |
| -35.8% | May 9, 2013 | 681 | Jan 21, 2016 | 371 | Jul 12, 2017 | 1052 |
| -30.83% | May 2, 2011 | 108 | Oct 3, 2011 | 398 | May 6, 2013 | 506 |
| -24.86% | Sep 14, 2021 | 281 | Oct 24, 2022 | 295 | Dec 27, 2023 | 576 |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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