- ISIN
- US97717W2089
- CUSIP
- 97717W208
- Issuer
- WisdomTree
- Inception Date
- Jun 16, 2006
- Region
- North America (U.S.)
- Category
- Large Cap Value Equities, Dividend
- Leveraged
- 1x (No leverage)
- Index Tracked
- WisdomTree U.S. High Dividend Index
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Equity
- Asset Class Size
- Large-Cap
- Asset Class Style
- Blend
- Assets Under Management
- $1B
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Performance
DHS Performance Chart
WisdomTree US High Dividend Fund (DHS) is up 11.7% since the beginning of the year. DHS is currently trading at $112 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of DHS shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,737.
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Returns By Period
WisdomTree US High Dividend Fund (DHS) has returned 11.70% so far this year and 21.93% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, DHS has returned 9.64% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.88% annually.
WisdomTree US High Dividend Fund
- 1D
- 0.55%
- 1M
- -0.98%
- YTD
- 11.70%
- 6M
- 11.36%
- 1Y
- 21.93%
- 3Y*
- 17.26%
- 5Y*
- 11.67%
- 10Y*
- 9.64%
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- -0.37%
- 1M
- -0.01%
- YTD
- 9.16%
- 6M
- 8.64%
- 1Y
- 25.22%
- 3Y*
- 19.78%
- 5Y*
- 11.99%
- 10Y*
- 13.88%
DHS Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jun 16, 2006, DHS's average daily return is +0.04%, while the average monthly return is +0.76%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 7.6 years.
Historically, 63% of months were positive and 37% were negative. The best month was Apr 2009 with a return of +14.2%, while the worst month was Jan 2009 at -18.9%. The longest winning streak lasted 8 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 4 months.
On a daily basis, DHS closed higher 53% of trading days. The best single day was Nov 24, 2008 with a return of +10.0%, while the worst single day was Dec 1, 2008 at -11.6%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 6.29% | 4.50% | -2.77% | 2.86% | 0.22% | 0.33% | 11.70% | ||||||
| 2025 | 2.98% | 4.05% | -0.27% | -5.50% | 1.49% | 1.94% | 0.94% | 4.97% | -0.09% | -2.28% | 4.33% | 0.10% | 12.87% |
| 2024 | -1.42% | 1.44% | 6.19% | -3.36% | 3.03% | -0.83% | 8.02% | 2.52% | 1.06% | 1.73% | 6.02% | -6.76% | 18.02% |
| 2023 | 3.17% | -3.79% | -2.69% | 0.21% | -6.86% | 4.72% | 4.58% | -2.52% | -2.76% | -3.83% | 5.48% | 5.14% | -0.19% |
| 2022 | 3.04% | 0.01% | 3.90% | -2.64% | 5.50% | -8.06% | 3.66% | -2.31% | -8.06% | 12.52% | 5.10% | -3.03% | 7.97% |
| 2021 | -1.16% | 3.28% | 8.54% | 2.84% | 1.88% | -1.39% | 1.11% | 2.70% | -4.34% | 2.17% | -1.49% | 7.66% | 23.20% |
Benchmark Metrics
WisdomTree US High Dividend Fund has an annualized alpha of 0.21%, beta of 0.88, and R2 of 0.75 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since June 16, 2006.
- This ETF participated in 86.33% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 81.88% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- With beta of 0.88 and R2 of 0.75, 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
- 0.21%
- Beta
- 0.88
- R²
- 0.75
- Upside Capture
- 81.88%
- Downside Capture
- 86.33%
Expense Ratio
DHS has an expense ratio of 0.38%, placing it in the medium range.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
DHS ranks 70 for risk / return — better than 70% of ETFs on our site. You're getting solid returns for the risk taken. A good sign, especially for investors who want growth without excessive volatility.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for WisdomTree US High Dividend Fund (DHS) 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.
| DHS | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | +0.14 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | +0.46 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.37 | 1.37 | 0.00 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 3.50 | 2.78 | +0.71 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 12.69 | 12.44 | +0.25 |
Dividends
Dividend History
WisdomTree US High Dividend Fund provided a 3.30% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $3.70 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $3.70 | $3.38 | $3.41 | $3.54 | $2.94 | $2.71 | $2.87 | $2.83 | $2.45 | $2.18 | $2.19 | $2.08 |
Dividend yield | 3.30% | 3.32% | 3.66% | 4.31% | 3.42% | 3.29% | 4.14% | 3.69% | 3.76% | 3.00% | 3.25% | 3.53% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for WisdomTree US High 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 | $0.20 | $0.16 | $0.39 | $0.41 | $0.28 | $0.00 | $1.42 | ||||||
| 2025 | $0.12 | $0.17 | $0.31 | $0.31 | $0.20 | $0.45 | $0.21 | $0.22 | $0.43 | $0.22 | $0.19 | $0.58 | $3.38 |
| 2024 | $0.09 | $0.21 | $0.29 | $0.30 | $0.31 | $0.38 | $0.19 | $0.35 | $0.33 | $0.21 | $0.36 | $0.42 | $3.41 |
| 2023 | $0.11 | $0.20 | $0.54 | $0.14 | $0.39 | $0.31 | $0.21 | $0.32 | $0.32 | $0.21 | $0.29 | $0.53 | $3.54 |
| 2022 | $0.10 | $0.05 | $0.13 | $0.26 | $0.28 | $0.40 | $0.24 | $0.30 | $0.34 | $0.20 | $0.21 | $0.46 | $2.94 |
| 2021 | $0.09 | $0.05 | $0.39 | $0.18 | $0.16 | $0.28 | $0.29 | $0.19 | $0.26 | $0.30 | $0.19 | $0.36 | $2.71 |
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 US High 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 US High Dividend Fund was 67.25%, occurring on Mar 5, 2009. Recovery took 982 trading sessions.
The current WisdomTree US High Dividend Fund drawdown is 1.98%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Financial crisis2007–2009 | -67.25%Mar 2009 | 1y 4mo | 3y 11mo | 5y 3moOct 2007 - Jan 2013 |
COVID crash2020 | -37.35%Mar 2020 | 1mo 9d | 11mo 22d | 1y 26dFeb 2020 - Mar 2021 |
Bear market2022 | -15.28%Sep 2022 | 3mo 24d | 2mo 1d | 5mo 25dJun 2022 - Nov 2022 |
Rate-hike selloffLate 2018 | -14.61%Dec 2018 | 10mo 29d | 2mo 24d | 1y 1moJan 2018 - Mar 2019 |
2023 correction2023 | -14.59%Oct 2023 | 8mo 26d | 4mo 26d | 1y 1moFeb 2023 - Mar 2024 |
Drawdown Indicators
| DHS | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -67.25% | -56.78% | -10.47% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -6.30% | -9.10% | +2.80% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -11.87% | -18.90% | +7.03% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -15.28% | -25.43% | +10.15% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -37.35% | -33.92% | -3.43% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -1.98% | -1.80% | -0.18% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -9.53% | -10.71% | +1.18% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 1.73% | 2.03% | -0.30% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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