- ISIN
- US97717W2816
- CUSIP
- 97717W281
- Issuer
- WisdomTree
- Inception Date
- Oct 30, 2007
- Region
- Emerging Markets (Broad)
- Category
- Emerging Markets Diversified, Dividend
- Leveraged
- 1x (No leverage)
- Index Tracked
- WisdomTree Emerging Markets SmallCap Dividend Index
- Domicile
- United States
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Equity
- Asset Class Size
- Small-Cap
- Asset Class Style
- Blend
- Assets Under Management
- $2B
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Performance
DGS Performance Chart
WisdomTree Emerging Markets SmallCap Dividend Fund (DGS) is up 16.3% since the beginning of the year. DGS is currently trading at $66 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of DGS shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,506.
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Returns By Period
WisdomTree Emerging Markets SmallCap Dividend Fund (DGS) has returned 16.30% so far this year and 28.60% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, DGS has returned 10.20% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.88% annually.
WisdomTree Emerging Markets SmallCap Dividend Fund
- 1D
- -0.18%
- 1M
- 2.28%
- YTD
- 16.30%
- 6M
- 17.62%
- 1Y
- 28.60%
- 3Y*
- 16.75%
- 5Y*
- 8.53%
- 10Y*
- 10.20%
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- -0.37%
- 1M
- -0.01%
- YTD
- 9.16%
- 6M
- 8.15%
- 1Y
- 24.03%
- 3Y*
- 19.78%
- 5Y*
- 11.99%
- 10Y*
- 13.88%
DGS Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Oct 30, 2007, DGS's average daily return is +0.03%, while the average monthly return is +0.59%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 9.8 years.
Historically, 56% of months were positive and 44% were negative. The best month was Apr 2009 with a return of +21.8%, while the worst month was Oct 2008 at -25.2%. The longest winning streak lasted 14 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 7 months.
On a daily basis, DGS closed higher 53% of trading days. The best single day was Oct 13, 2008 with a return of +15.1%, while the worst single day was Oct 22, 2008 at -17.8%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 7.16% | 5.69% | -6.99% | 6.29% | 3.08% | 0.76% | 16.30% | ||||||
| 2025 | -0.96% | 0.19% | -0.32% | 2.53% | 6.80% | 5.43% | -0.60% | 3.66% | 1.71% | -0.67% | 0.76% | 1.17% | 21.18% |
| 2024 | -3.10% | 2.75% | 2.43% | 0.04% | 1.42% | 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% |
Benchmark Metrics
WisdomTree Emerging Markets SmallCap Dividend Fund has an annualized alpha of -1.84%, beta of 0.89, and R2 of 0.64 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since October 30, 2007.
- This ETF participated in 99.30% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 83.16% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- With beta of 0.89 and R2 of 0.64, 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
- -1.84%
- Beta
- 0.89
- R²
- 0.64
- Upside Capture
- 83.16%
- Downside Capture
- 99.30%
Expense Ratio
DGS has an expense ratio of 0.58%, placing it in the medium range.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
DGS ranks 54 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 Emerging Markets SmallCap Dividend Fund (DGS) 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.
| DGS | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -0.30 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | -0.36 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.32 | 1.37 | -0.05 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 2.86 | 2.78 | +0.07 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 9.43 | 12.44 | -3.01 |
Dividends
Dividend History
WisdomTree Emerging Markets SmallCap Dividend Fund provided a 3.16% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $2.10 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $2.10 | $1.97 | $1.64 | $2.27 | $2.35 | $2.10 | $1.76 | $1.89 | $1.78 | $1.46 | $1.34 | $1.15 |
Dividend yield | 3.16% | 3.45% | 3.36% | 4.55% | 5.34% | 3.98% | 3.69% | 3.95% | 4.24% | 2.81% | 3.42% | 3.28% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for WisdomTree Emerging Markets SmallCap Dividend 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 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.20 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.20 | ||||||
| 2025 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.08 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.53 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.80 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.58 | $1.97 |
| 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 |
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 Dividend 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 Dividend Fund was 61.83%, occurring on Nov 20, 2008. Recovery took 453 trading sessions.
The current WisdomTree Emerging Markets SmallCap Dividend Fund drawdown is 0.38%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Financial crisis2007–2009 | -61.83%Nov 2008 | 1y 20d | 1y 9mo | 2y 10moNov 2007 - Sep 2010 |
COVID crash2020 | -44.08%Mar 2020 | 2y 1mo | 11mo 3d | 3y 22dJan 2018 - Feb 2021 |
2016 bear market2016 | -35.80%Jan 2016 | 2y 8mo | 1y 5mo | 4y 2moMay 2013 - Jul 2017 |
2011 bear market2011 | -30.83%Oct 2011 | 5mo 4d | 1y 7mo | 2y 5dMay 2011 - May 2013 |
Bear market2022 | -24.86%Oct 2022 | 1y 1mo | 1y 2mo | 2y 3moSep 2021 - Dec 2023 |
Drawdown Indicators
| DGS | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -61.83% | -56.78% | -5.05% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -10.06% | -9.10% | -0.96% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -19.31% | -18.90% | -0.41% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -24.86% | -25.43% | +0.57% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -44.08% | -33.92% | -10.16% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -0.38% | -1.80% | +1.42% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -12.56% | -10.71% | -1.85% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 3.04% | 2.03% | +1.01% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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