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DEM vs. EEM
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Volatility

Key characteristics


DEMEEM
YTD Return7.32%10.96%
1Y Return17.31%18.54%
3Y Return (Ann)5.45%-2.91%
5Y Return (Ann)5.44%3.03%
10Y Return (Ann)4.30%2.90%
Sharpe Ratio1.211.24
Sortino Ratio1.731.81
Omega Ratio1.221.22
Calmar Ratio1.860.64
Martin Ratio6.166.42
Ulcer Index2.89%3.02%
Daily Std Dev14.76%15.68%
Max Drawdown-51.85%-66.44%
Current Drawdown-7.36%-17.50%

Correlation

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The correlation between DEM and EEM is 0.93, which is considered to be high. That indicates a strong positive relationship between their price movements. Having highly-correlated positions in a portfolio may signal a lack of diversification, potentially leading to increased risk during market downturns.

Performance

DEM vs. EEM - Performance Comparison

In the year-to-date period, DEM achieves a 7.32% return, which is significantly lower than EEM's 10.96% return. Over the past 10 years, DEM has outperformed EEM with an annualized return of 4.30%, while EEM has yielded a comparatively lower 2.90% annualized return. The chart below displays the growth of a $10,000 investment in both assets, with all prices adjusted for splits and dividends.


-5.00%0.00%5.00%10.00%JuneJulyAugustSeptemberOctoberNovember
-1.15%
3.64%
DEM
EEM

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DEM vs. EEM - Expense Ratio Comparison

DEM has a 0.63% expense ratio, which is lower than EEM's 0.68% expense ratio.


EEM
iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ETF
Expense ratio chart for EEM: current value at 0.68% compared with the broader market ranging from 0.00% to 2.12%.0.50%1.00%1.50%2.00%0.68%
Expense ratio chart for DEM: current value at 0.63% compared with the broader market ranging from 0.00% to 2.12%.0.50%1.00%1.50%2.00%0.63%

Risk-Adjusted Performance

DEM vs. EEM - Risk-Adjusted Performance Comparison

This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for WisdomTree Emerging Markets Equity Income Fund (DEM) and iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ETF (EEM). Risk-adjusted metrics are performance indicators that assess an investment's returns in relation to its risk, enabling a more accurate comparison of different investment options.


DEM
Sharpe ratio
The chart of Sharpe ratio for DEM, currently valued at 1.21, compared to the broader market-2.000.002.004.006.001.21
Sortino ratio
The chart of Sortino ratio for DEM, currently valued at 1.73, compared to the broader market0.005.0010.001.73
Omega ratio
The chart of Omega ratio for DEM, currently valued at 1.22, compared to the broader market1.001.502.002.503.001.22
Calmar ratio
The chart of Calmar ratio for DEM, currently valued at 1.86, compared to the broader market0.005.0010.0015.001.86
Martin ratio
The chart of Martin ratio for DEM, currently valued at 6.16, compared to the broader market0.0020.0040.0060.0080.00100.00120.006.16
EEM
Sharpe ratio
The chart of Sharpe ratio for EEM, currently valued at 1.24, compared to the broader market-2.000.002.004.006.001.24
Sortino ratio
The chart of Sortino ratio for EEM, currently valued at 1.81, compared to the broader market0.005.0010.001.81
Omega ratio
The chart of Omega ratio for EEM, currently valued at 1.22, compared to the broader market1.001.502.002.503.001.22
Calmar ratio
The chart of Calmar ratio for EEM, currently valued at 0.64, compared to the broader market0.005.0010.0015.000.64
Martin ratio
The chart of Martin ratio for EEM, currently valued at 6.42, compared to the broader market0.0020.0040.0060.0080.00100.00120.006.42

DEM vs. EEM - Sharpe Ratio Comparison

The current DEM Sharpe Ratio is 1.21, which is comparable to the EEM Sharpe Ratio of 1.24. The chart below compares the historical Sharpe Ratios of DEM and EEM, offering insights into how both investments have performed under varying market conditions. These values are calculated using daily returns over the previous 12 months.


Rolling 12-month Sharpe Ratio0.000.501.001.502.00JuneJulyAugustSeptemberOctoberNovember
1.21
1.24
DEM
EEM

Dividends

DEM vs. EEM - Dividend Comparison

DEM's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 5.35%, more than EEM's 2.34% yield.


TTM20232022202120202019201820172016201520142013
DEM
WisdomTree Emerging Markets Equity Income Fund
5.35%5.49%8.62%5.87%4.21%4.78%4.47%3.67%3.63%5.21%5.51%4.10%
EEM
iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ETF
2.34%2.63%2.50%1.99%1.45%2.76%2.24%1.89%1.89%2.49%2.23%2.06%

Drawdowns

DEM vs. EEM - Drawdown Comparison

The maximum DEM drawdown since its inception was -51.85%, smaller than the maximum EEM drawdown of -66.44%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for DEM and EEM. For additional features, visit the drawdowns tool.


-25.00%-20.00%-15.00%-10.00%-5.00%0.00%JuneJulyAugustSeptemberOctoberNovember
-7.36%
-17.50%
DEM
EEM

Volatility

DEM vs. EEM - Volatility Comparison

The current volatility for WisdomTree Emerging Markets Equity Income Fund (DEM) is 4.57%, while iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ETF (EEM) has a volatility of 4.95%. This indicates that DEM experiences smaller price fluctuations and is considered to be less risky than EEM based on this measure. The chart below showcases a comparison of their rolling one-month volatility.


2.00%3.00%4.00%5.00%6.00%7.00%JuneJulyAugustSeptemberOctoberNovember
4.57%
4.95%
DEM
EEM