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
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Performance
Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in WisdomTree Emerging Markets SmallCap Divdend 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 Emerging Markets SmallCap Divdend Fund had a return of 2.74% year-to-date (YTD) and 8.96% in the last 12 months. Over the past 10 years, WisdomTree Emerging Markets SmallCap Divdend Fund had an annualized return of 4.93%, while the S&P 500 had an annualized return of 11.13%, indicating that WisdomTree Emerging Markets SmallCap Divdend Fund did not perform as well as the benchmark.
DGS
2.74%
-4.18%
-2.64%
8.96%
6.45%
4.93%
^GSPC (Benchmark)
24.05%
1.08%
11.50%
30.38%
13.77%
11.13%
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | -3.10% | 2.75% | 2.43% | 0.04% | 1.42% | 1.00% | 0.58% | 2.07% | 2.83% | -4.71% | 2.74% | ||
| 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% | -16.52% |
| 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% |
| 2013 | 1.25% | 1.68% | 1.49% | 2.09% | -3.70% | -7.61% | 0.17% | -5.36% | 7.91% | 3.52% | -1.76% | -2.30% | -3.52% |
Expense Ratio
DGS features an expense ratio of 0.63%, falling within the medium range.
Risk-Adjusted Performance
Risk-Adjusted Performance Rank
The current rank of DGS 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 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.
Dividends
Dividend History
WisdomTree Emerging Markets SmallCap Divdend Fund provided a 3.58% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $1.79 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 | 2013 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $1.79 | $2.27 | $2.35 | $2.10 | $1.76 | $1.89 | $1.78 | $1.46 | $1.34 | $1.15 | $1.38 | $1.59 |
Dividend yield | 3.58% | 4.55% | 5.34% | 3.98% | 3.69% | 3.95% | 4.24% | 2.81% | 3.42% | 3.28% | 3.20% | 3.45% |
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.05 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.68 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.61 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.34 | |
| 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 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.09 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.45 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.58 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.25 | $1.38 |
| 2013 | $0.07 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.81 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.46 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.25 | $1.59 |
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 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 7.61%.
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
The current WisdomTree Emerging Markets SmallCap Divdend Fund volatility is 3.71%, 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.