- ISIN
- US97717W5215
- CUSIP
- 97717W521
- Delisting Date
- Jul 1, 2025
- Issuer
- WisdomTree
- Inception Date
- Jun 28, 2013
- Region
- Developed Asia Pacific (Japan)
- Category
- Japan Equities
- Leveraged
- 1x (No leverage)
- Index Tracked
- WisdomTree Japan Hedged SmallCap Equity Index
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Equity
- Asset Class Size
- Mid-Cap
- Asset Class Style
- Blend
- Assets Under Management
- $95M
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Performance
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Returns By Period
WisdomTree Japan Hedged SmallCap Equity Fund (DXJS) has returned 23.30% so far this year and 60.13% over the past 12 months. Looking at the last ten years, DXJS has achieved an annualized return of 16.84%, outperforming the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.88% per year.
WisdomTree Japan Hedged SmallCap Equity Fund
- 1D
- -2.83%
- 1M
- -1.82%
- YTD
- 23.30%
- 6M
- 24.48%
- 1Y
- 60.13%
- 3Y*
- 33.69%
- 5Y*
- 24.61%
- 10Y*
- 16.84%
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%
DXJS Monthly Returns History
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 10.04% | 12.33% | -5.12% | 4.75% | 2.88% | -2.44% | 23.30% | ||||||
| 2025 | -0.20% | -1.97% | 3.46% | -0.26% | 3.32% | 2.99% | 1.19% | 8.12% | 4.16% | 3.25% | 4.52% | 3.77% | 37.08% |
| 2024 | 4.43% | 4.27% | 3.88% | 0.72% | 1.93% | 1.81% | -0.17% | -3.59% | 1.09% | -0.15% | 1.42% | 3.63% | 20.70% |
| 2023 | 6.40% | 2.11% | 2.06% | 2.98% | -1.30% | 9.03% | 3.54% | 2.12% | 1.77% | 1.11% | 2.55% | 1.34% | 38.96% |
| 2022 | -2.51% | 1.98% | -2.44% | 0.52% | 1.09% | 1.04% | 3.74% | 1.06% | -1.00% | 1.88% | 3.80% | -3.92% | 5.02% |
| 2021 | 0.98% | 3.37% | 7.76% | -3.78% | 0.91% | 0.77% | 1.30% | 0.23% | 2.87% | -0.64% | -7.87% | 6.10% | 11.66% |
Benchmark Metrics
WisdomTree Japan Hedged SmallCap Equity Fund has an annualized alpha of 6.34%, beta of 0.78, and R2 of 0.42 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since June 28, 2013.
- This ETF participates in less of S&P 500 Index's moves in both directions, but captures a larger share of gains (70.84%) than losses (41.74%) - typical of diversified or defensive assets.
- R2 of 0.42 means the benchmark explains less than half of this ETF's behavior - treat beta with caution or consider switching to a more representative benchmark.
- Alpha
- 6.34%
- Beta
- 0.78
- R²
- 0.42
- Upside Capture
- 70.84%
- Downside Capture
- 41.74%
Expense Ratio
DXJS has an expense ratio of 0.58%, placing it in the medium range.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
DXJS ranks 91 for risk / return — in the top 91% of ETFs on our site. This means strong returns relative to risk — exactly what professional investors look for. Well-suited for investors who want to maximize return per unit of risk.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for WisdomTree Japan Hedged SmallCap Equity Fund (DXJS) 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.
| DXJS | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | +1.06 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | +1.28 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.51 | 1.37 | +0.15 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 6.24 | 2.78 | +3.45 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 22.10 | 12.44 | +9.67 |
Dividends
Dividend History
WisdomTree Japan Hedged SmallCap Equity Fund provided a 1.54% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.88 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $0.88 | $0.82 | $1.39 | $0.81 | $0.58 | $0.64 | $0.61 | $0.46 | $0.38 | $0.35 | $0.30 | $0.61 |
Dividend yield | 1.54% | 1.78% | 4.02% | 2.71% | 2.63% | 2.96% | 3.04% | 2.17% | 2.06% | 1.53% | 1.66% | 3.61% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for WisdomTree Japan Hedged SmallCap Equity 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 | $0.06 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.06 | ||||||
| 2025 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.58 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.01 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.24 | $0.82 |
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.25 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.10 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.02 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.02 | $1.39 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.25 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.22 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.34 | $0.81 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.30 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.28 | $0.58 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.24 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.01 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.40 | $0.64 |
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 Japan Hedged SmallCap Equity 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 Japan Hedged SmallCap Equity Fund was 39.30%, occurring on Mar 16, 2020. Recovery took 251 trading sessions.
The current WisdomTree Japan Hedged SmallCap Equity Fund drawdown is 6.44%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
COVID crash2020 | -39.30%Mar 2020 | 2y 2mo | 12mo 4d | 3y 2moJan 2018 - Mar 2021 |
2016 bear market2016 | -23.77%Feb 2016 | 6mo 4d | 10mo | 1y 3moAug 2015 - Dec 2016 |
2024 correction2024 | -16.49%Aug 2024 | 19d | 4mo 24d | 5mo 13dJul 2024 - Dec 2024 |
2025 selloff2025 | -14.50%Apr 2025 | 10d | 1mo 5d | 1mo 15dMar 2025 - May 2025 |
Bear market2022 | -14.47%Mar 2022 | 5mo 22d | 8mo 19d | 1y 2moSep 2021 - Nov 2022 |
Drawdown Indicators
| DXJS | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -39.30% | -56.78% | +17.48% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -9.82% | -9.10% | -0.72% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -16.49% | -18.90% | +2.41% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -16.49% | -25.43% | +8.94% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -39.30% | -33.92% | -5.38% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -6.44% | -1.80% | -4.64% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -6.49% | -10.71% | +4.22% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 2.77% | 2.03% | +0.74% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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