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WisdomTree Asia Defense Fund (WDAF)
Performance
Return for Risk
Dividends
Drawdowns
Volatility

ETF Info

ISIN
US97717Y3119
CUSIP
97717Y311
Inception Date
Sep 10, 2025
Leveraged
1x (No leverage)
Index Tracked
WisdomTree Asia Defense Index
Domicile
United States
Distribution Policy
Distributing
Asset Class
Equity

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Performance

Performance Chart

The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in WisdomTree Asia Defense Fund, comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.


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S&P 500 Index

Returns By Period


WisdomTree Asia Defense Fund

1D
3.09%
1M
-8.09%
YTD
11.28%
6M
1.74%
1Y
3Y*
5Y*
10Y*

Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)

1D
2.91%
1M
-5.09%
YTD
-4.63%
6M
-2.39%
1Y
16.33%
3Y*
16.69%
5Y*
10.18%
10Y*
12.16%
*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

Monthly Returns

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Sep 12, 2025, WDAF's average daily return is +0.04%, while the average monthly return is +0.74%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 7.8 years.

Historically, 71% of months were positive and 29% 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 1 months.

On a daily basis, WDAF closed higher 50% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 6, 2026 with a return of +5.1%, while the worst single day was Mar 20, 2026 at -7.3%.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
202618.04%2.57%-8.09%11.28%
20251.04%0.22%-10.33%1.73%-7.62%

Benchmark Metrics

WisdomTree Asia Defense Fund has an annualized alpha of 10.83%, beta of 1.05, and R² of 0.21 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since September 15, 2025.

  • This ETF captured 134.45% of S&P 500 Index gains but only 70.60% of its losses — a favorable profile for investors.
  • R² of 0.21 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
10.83%
Beta
1.05
0.21
Upside Capture
134.45%
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 a chosen benchmark (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.


0.13%$0.00$0.01$0.02$0.03$0.042025
Dividends
Dividend Yield
PeriodTTM2025
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.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
2026$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. The portfolio has not yet recovered.

The current WisdomTree Asia Defense Fund drawdown is 15.68%.


Depth

Start

To Bottom

Bottom

To Recover

End

Total

-18.21%Mar 10, 202615Mar 30, 2026
-17.12%Oct 7, 202551Dec 17, 202515Jan 9, 202666
-4.77%Feb 4, 20262Feb 5, 202610Feb 20, 202612
-3.71%Sep 18, 20257Sep 26, 20256Oct 6, 202513
-3.67%Jan 16, 20265Jan 23, 20267Feb 3, 202612

Volatility

Volatility Chart

The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.


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