- ISIN
- US97717Y3119
- CUSIP
- 97717Y311
- Issuer
- WisdomTree
- Inception Date
- Sep 10, 2025
- Category
- Aerospace & Defense
- Leveraged
- 1x (No leverage)
- Index Tracked
- WisdomTree Asia Defense Index
- Domicile
- United States
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Equity
- Assets Under Management
- $22M
Highlights
- Avg. Volume (1M)
- 7K
- Avg. Volume Value (1M)
- $199.18K
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Performance
WDAF Performance Chart
WisdomTree Asia Defense Fund (WDAF) is down 0.1% since the beginning of the year. WDAF is currently trading at $28 per share.
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Returns By Period
WisdomTree Asia Defense Fund
- 1D
- -0.96%
- 1M
- -9.68%
- 6M
- -15.34%
- YTD
- -0.06%
- 1Y
- —
- 3Y*
- —
- 5Y*
- —
- 10Y*
- —
- ALL TIME*
- —
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- 0.70%
- 1M
- 0.09%
- 6M
- 7.94%
- YTD
- 9.41%
- 1Y
- 20.07%
- 3Y*
- 17.84%
- 5Y*
- 11.25%
- 10Y*
- 13.26%
- ALL TIME*
- 8.09%
WDAF Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Sep 12, 2025, WDAF's average daily return is -0.01%, while the average monthly return is -0.29%.
Historically, 55% of months were positive and 45% were negative. The best month was Jan 2026 with a return of +18.0%, while the worst month was Nov 2025 at -10.3%. The longest winning streak lasted 3 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 3 months.
On a daily basis, WDAF closed higher 49% of trading days. The best single day was Apr 1, 2026 with a return of +5.9%, while the worst single day was Mar 20, 2026 at -7.3%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 18.04% | 2.57% | -8.09% | 17.23% | -8.79% | -9.53% | -7.17% | -0.06% | |||||
| 2025 | 0.94% | 0.22% | -10.33% | 1.73% | -7.71% |
Benchmark Metrics
WisdomTree Asia Defense Fund has an annualized alpha of -20.91%, beta of 1.29, and R2 of 0.25 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since September 12, 2025.
- This ETF participated in 250.43% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 62.52% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- R2 of 0.25 means this ETF moves largely independently of S&P 500 Index - capture ratios reflect limited market correlation rather than active downside protection. Consider using a more representative benchmark.
- Alpha
- -20.91%
- Beta
- 1.29
- R²
- 0.25
- Upside Capture
- 62.52%
- Downside Capture
- 250.43%
Expense Ratio
WDAF has an expense ratio of 0.45%, placing it in the medium range.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for WisdomTree Asia Defense Fund (WDAF) 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.
| WDAF | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | — | — | |
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | — | — | |
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | — | 1.25 | — |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | — | 2.00 | — |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | — | 8.49 | — |
Dividends
Dividend History
WisdomTree Asia Defense Fund provided a 0.13% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.04 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $0.04 | $0.04 |
Dividend yield | 0.13% | 0.13% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for WisdomTree Asia Defense 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 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | |||||
| 2025 | $0.04 | $0.04 |
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 Asia Defense 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 Asia Defense Fund was 28.19%, occurring on Jul 29, 2026. The portfolio has not yet recovered.
The current WisdomTree Asia Defense Fund drawdown is 25.01%.
Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater | Related event |
|---|---|---|---|---|
-28.19%Jul 2026 | 2mo 24d | — | 2mo 29dMay 2026 - now | — |
-18.21%Mar 2026 | 20d | 1mo 6d | 1mo 26dMar 2026 - May 2026 | — |
-17.12%Dec 2025 | 2mo 11d | 23d | 3mo 4dOct 2025 - Jan 2026 | — |
-4.77%Feb 2026 | 1d | 15d | 16dFeb 2026 - Feb 2026 | — |
-3.71%Sep 2025 | 8d | 10d | 18dSep 2025 - Oct 2025 | — |
Drawdown Indicators
| WDAF | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -28.19% | -56.78% | +28.59% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | — | -9.10% | — |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | — | -18.90% | — |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | — | -25.43% | — |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | — | -33.92% | — |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -25.01% | -1.58% | -23.43% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -8.46% | -10.70% | +2.24% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | — | 2.14% | — |
Volatility
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