- ISIN
- US97717W7609
- CUSIP
- 97717W760
- Issuer
- WisdomTree
- Inception Date
- Jun 16, 2006
- Region
- Developed Markets (Broad)
- Category
- Foreign Small & Mid Cap Equities, Dividend
- Leveraged
- 1x (No leverage)
- Index Tracked
- WisdomTree International SmallCap Dividend Index
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Equity
- Asset Class Size
- Multi-Cap
- Asset Class Style
- Blend
- Assets Under Management
- $1B
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Performance
DLS Performance Chart
WisdomTree International SmallCap Dividend (DLS) is up 6.7% since the beginning of the year. DLS is currently trading at $86 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of DLS shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,420.
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Returns By Period
WisdomTree International SmallCap Dividend (DLS) has returned 6.66% so far this year and 22.64% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, DLS has returned 8.34% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.88% annually.
WisdomTree International SmallCap Dividend
- 1D
- -0.01%
- 1M
- -0.67%
- YTD
- 6.66%
- 6M
- 7.69%
- 1Y
- 22.64%
- 3Y*
- 17.89%
- 5Y*
- 7.27%
- 10Y*
- 8.34%
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%
DLS Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jun 16, 2006, DLS's average daily return is +0.03%, while the average monthly return is +0.65%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 8.9 years.
Historically, 61% of months were positive and 39% were negative. The best month was May 2009 with a return of +13.5%, while the worst month was Oct 2008 at -23.7%. The longest winning streak lasted 14 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 6 months.
On a daily basis, DLS closed higher 54% of trading days. The best single day was Oct 13, 2008 with a return of +11.6%, while the worst single day was Mar 16, 2020 at -10.9%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 4.95% | 4.96% | -8.49% | 6.10% | 1.90% | -2.14% | 6.66% | ||||||
| 2025 | 1.87% | 1.51% | 1.81% | 4.59% | 5.32% | 5.34% | 0.37% | 4.81% | 1.38% | -1.90% | 2.32% | 2.55% | 34.11% |
| 2024 | -1.69% | 1.17% | 3.41% | -2.18% | 4.42% | -3.09% | 5.36% | 1.71% | 2.34% | -6.28% | 0.57% | -2.06% | 3.06% |
| 2023 | 8.44% | -2.18% | 0.16% | 2.05% | -5.52% | 3.30% | 3.97% | -2.99% | -3.41% | -3.74% | 7.79% | 7.83% | 15.33% |
| 2022 | -3.90% | -1.96% | -0.75% | -5.70% | 0.46% | -7.79% | 5.19% | -5.08% | -10.81% | 2.29% | 11.61% | -0.44% | -17.31% |
| 2021 | -0.92% | 3.51% | 3.74% | 3.38% | 2.53% | -1.05% | 1.38% | 2.40% | -3.63% | 1.33% | -6.30% | 5.40% | 11.71% |
Benchmark Metrics
WisdomTree International SmallCap Dividend has an annualized alpha of -0.97%, beta of 0.83, and R2 of 0.72 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since June 16, 2006.
- This ETF participated in 101.28% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 88.59% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- Alpha
- -0.97%
- Beta
- 0.83
- R²
- 0.72
- Upside Capture
- 88.59%
- Downside Capture
- 101.28%
Expense Ratio
DLS has an expense ratio of 0.58%, placing it in the medium range.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
DLS ranks 47 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 International SmallCap Dividend (DLS) 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.
| DLS | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -0.38 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | -0.38 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.30 | 1.37 | -0.07 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 2.06 | 2.78 | -0.72 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 7.37 | 12.44 | -5.07 |
Dividends
Dividend History
WisdomTree International SmallCap Dividend provided a 3.50% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $3.02 per share. The fund has been increasing its distributions for 2 consecutive years.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $3.02 | $3.13 | $2.87 | $2.74 | $2.87 | $2.42 | $1.71 | $2.39 | $2.21 | $2.14 | $1.97 | $1.58 |
Dividend yield | 3.50% | 3.87% | 4.56% | 4.29% | 4.96% | 3.29% | 2.50% | 3.37% | 3.66% | 2.79% | 3.29% | 2.72% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for WisdomTree International SmallCap Dividend. 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 | $0.17 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.17 | ||||||
| 2025 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.28 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.43 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.59 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.83 | $3.13 |
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.45 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.12 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.51 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.79 | $2.87 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.62 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.22 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.46 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.45 | $2.74 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.23 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.58 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.56 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.51 | $2.87 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.23 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.07 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.49 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.63 | $2.42 |
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 International SmallCap Dividend. 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 International SmallCap Dividend was 63.13%, occurring on Mar 9, 2009. Recovery took 1134 trading sessions.
The current WisdomTree International SmallCap Dividend drawdown is 3.18%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Financial crisis2007–2009 | -63.13%Mar 2009 | 1y 4mo | 4y 6mo | 5y 10moNov 2007 - Sep 2013 |
COVID crash2020 | -44.77%Mar 2020 | 2y 1mo | 1y 13d | 3y 2moJan 2018 - Apr 2021 |
Bear market2022 | -32.22%Oct 2022 | 1y 1mo | 1y 11mo | 3y 20dSep 2021 - Sep 2024 |
2016 correction2016 | -18.00%Feb 2016 | 1y 7mo | 7mo | 2y 2moJul 2014 - Sep 2016 |
2007 correction2007 | -14.13%Aug 2007 | 27d | 2mo 16d | 3mo 13dJul 2007 - Oct 2007 |
Drawdown Indicators
| DLS | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -63.13% | -56.78% | -6.35% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -11.04% | -9.10% | -1.94% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -12.69% | -18.90% | +6.21% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -32.22% | -25.43% | -6.79% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -44.77% | -33.92% | -10.85% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -3.18% | -1.80% | -1.38% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -13.62% | -10.71% | -2.91% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 3.08% | 2.03% | +1.05% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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