WisdomTree Emerging Markets SmallCap Dividend Fund (DGS) belongs to the Dividend category. Below you'll find alternative ETFs from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with DGS. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to DGS
DGS charges 0.58% annually. There are 111 ETFs in the Dividend category with lower expense ratios, going as low as 0.04%.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF | 0.04% | 129.60B | Apr 2006 | DGS vs VIG | |
| Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF | 0.04% | 96.20B | Nov 2006 | DGS vs VYM | |
| iShares Core Dividend ETF | 0.05% | 1.71B | Nov 2017 | DGS vs DIVB | |
| SPDR Portfolio S&P Sector Neutral Dividend ETF | 0.05% | 12.81M | Sep 2023 | DGS vs SPDG | |
| Franklin U.S. Core Dividend Tilt Index ETF | 0.06% | 140.81M | Jun 2016 | DGS vs UDIV |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to DGS
DGS has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 39. There are 130 ETFs in the Dividend category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 97.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin International Low Volatility High Dividen... | 97 | 5.48B | Jul 2016 | DGS vs LVHI | |
| Franklin Income Equity Focus ETF | 96 | 135.67M | Sep 2016 | DGS vs INCE | |
| WisdomTree Global High Dividend Fund | 95 | 146.66M | Jun 2006 | DGS vs DEW | |
| Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF | 95 | 104.16B | Oct 2011 | DGS vs SCHD | |
| iShares Core Dividend ETF | 95 | 1.71B | Nov 2017 | DGS vs DIVB |
Top Performing DGS Alternatives (YTD)
DGS is at 8.16% YTD. There are 126 ETFs in the Dividend category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 60.69%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YieldMax MRNA Option Income Strategy ETF | 60.69% | 106.87M | Oct 2023 | DGS vs MRNY | |
| ETRACS 2x Leveraged U.S. Dividend Factor TR ETN | 47.30% | 8.65M | Feb 2021 | DGS vs SCDL | |
| Amplify Natural Resources Dividend Income ETF | 33.67% | 26.89M | Aug 2022 | DGS vs NDIV | |
| Invesco KBW Premium Yield Equity REIT ETF | 25.42% | 314.06M | Dec 2010 | DGS vs KBWY | |
| iShares Core Dividend ETF | 25.34% | 1.71B | Nov 2017 | DGS vs DIVB |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to DGS
DGS has 17.41% 1-year volatility. There are 140 ETFs in the Dividend category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 5.93%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Global X Alternative Income ETF | 5.93% | 45.64M | Jul 2015 | DGS vs ALTY | |
| Simplify Enhanced Income ETF | 7.23% | 66.82M | Oct 2022 | DGS vs HIGH | |
| JPMorgan Equity Premium Income ETF | 8.15% | 45.80B | May 2020 | DGS vs JEPI | |
| Franklin Income Equity Focus ETF | 8.40% | 135.67M | Sep 2016 | DGS vs INCE | |
| Calamos CEF Income & Arbitrage ETF | 8.41% | 33.90M | Jan 2024 | DGS vs CCEF |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to DGS
DGS has a 1-year max drawdown of -10.06%. There are 105 ETFs in the Dividend category with shallower 1-year drawdowns, going as shallow as -4.27%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Trust Morningstar Dividend Leaders Index Fun... | -4.27% | 7.77B | Mar 2006 | DGS vs FDL | |
| Global X Alternative Income ETF | -4.34% | 45.64M | Jul 2015 | DGS vs ALTY | |
| Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF | -4.61% | 104.16B | Oct 2011 | DGS vs SCHD | |
| Invesco S&P Ultra Dividend Revenue ETF | -4.84% | 1.80B | Oct 2013 | DGS vs RDIV | |
| Franklin Income Equity Focus ETF | -4.90% | 135.67M | Sep 2016 | DGS vs INCE |
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Often Compared With DGS
Investors most often compare DGS with AVES, AVEE, AVDV. These 20 comparison targets span 7 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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