- 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
- $24M
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Performance
WDAF Performance Chart
WisdomTree Asia Defense Fund (WDAF) is up 13.6% since the beginning of the year. WDAF is currently trading at $32 per share.
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Returns By Period
WisdomTree Asia Defense Fund
- 1D
- -2.95%
- 1M
- -11.94%
- YTD
- 13.63%
- 6M
- 18.00%
- 1Y
- —
- 3Y*
- —
- 5Y*
- —
- 10Y*
- —
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- 0.13%
- 1M
- 5.68%
- YTD
- 11.16%
- 6M
- 11.10%
- 1Y
- 27.46%
- 3Y*
- 21.12%
- 5Y*
- 12.66%
- 10Y*
- 13.75%
WDAF Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Sep 12, 2025, WDAF's average daily return is +0.05%, while the average monthly return is +0.91%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 6.4 years.
Historically, 60% of months were positive and 40% 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 2 months.
On a daily basis, WDAF closed higher 51% 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% | -4.51% | 13.63% | ||||||
| 2025 | 1.04% | 0.22% | -10.33% | 1.73% | -7.62% |
Benchmark Metrics
WisdomTree Asia Defense Fund has an annualized alpha of -12.60%, beta of 1.20, and R2 of 0.23 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since September 15, 2025.
- This ETF participated in 70.60% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 39.49% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- R2 of 0.23 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
- -12.60%
- Beta
- 1.20
- R²
- 0.23
- Upside Capture
- 39.49%
- Downside Capture
- 70.60%
Expense Ratio
WDAF has an expense ratio of 0.45%, placing it in the medium range.
Return for Risk
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for WisdomTree Asia Defense Fund (WDAF) and compare them to S&P 500 Index.
Risk / return metrics aren't available yet — we need at least 12 months of trading data to calculate them.
Dividends
Dividend History
WisdomTree Asia Defense Fund provided a 0.12% 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 | 0.12% | 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 | ||||||
| 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 18.21%, occurring on Mar 30, 2026. Recovery took 25 trading sessions.
The current WisdomTree Asia Defense Fund drawdown is 14.73%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2026 correction2026 | -18.21%Mar 2026 | 20d | 1mo 6d | 1mo 26dMar 2026 - May 2026 |
2025 correction2025 | -17.12%Dec 2025 | 2mo 11d | 23d | 3mo 4dOct 2025 - Jan 2026 |
2026 correction2026 | -14.73%Jun 2026 | 27d | — | 29d 29mMay 2026 - now |
2026 pullback2026 | -4.77%Feb 2026 | 1d | 15d | 16dFeb 2026 - Feb 2026 |
2025 pullback2025 | -3.71%Sep 2025 | 8d | 10d | 18dSep 2025 - Oct 2025 |
Drawdown Indicators
| WDAF | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -18.21% | -56.78% | +38.57% |
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 | -14.73% | 0.00% | -14.73% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -6.04% | -10.72% | +4.68% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | — | 1.97% | — |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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