WisdomTree Emerging Markets High Dividend Fund

DEM

Market cap $3.28B

A smart beta exchange traded fund, the WisdomTree Emerging Markets High Dividend ETF (DEM) debuted on 07/13/2007, and offers broad exposure to the Broad Emerging Market ETFs category of the market.

The recent pullback for big techs in the U.S. underscores the need for investors to focus more on international stocks and bonds.

WisdomTree Emerging Markets High Dividend ETF remains a "Buy," offering attractive value and solid income potential in the EM space. DEM's 4.36% yield, diversified portfolio, and rules-based approach provide a compelling alternative to broad EM and S&P 500 exposure. Despite recent momentum cooling, DEM's technicals are constructive, with strong support near $44 and bullish long-term trends.

A smart beta exchange traded fund, the WisdomTree Emerging Markets High Dividend ETF (DEM) debuted on 07/13/2007, and offers broad exposure to the Broad Emerging Market ETFs category of the market.

DEM offers diversified exposure to high-dividend emerging market stocks but is heavily concentrated in financials and China, increasing sector and geopolitical risks. While DEM has outperformed the EEM benchmark since inception, it has lagged behind key competitors over recent years. Distributions and share price have declined in real terms, resulting in significant inflation-adjusted capital loss for long-term investors.

Designed to provide broad exposure to the Broad Emerging Market ETFs category of the market, the WisdomTree Emerging Markets High Dividend ETF (DEM) is a smart beta exchange traded fund launched on 07/13/2007.

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Launched on 07/13/2007, the WisdomTree Emerging Markets High Dividend ETF (DEM) is a smart beta exchange traded fund offering broad exposure to the Broad Emerging Market ETFs category of the market.

Emerging market equities, particularly the WisdomTree Emerging Markets High Dividend Fund ETF, have shown strong performance, driven by high dividend yields and minimum volatility. Despite recent underperformance and technical challenges, DEM's valuation remains compelling with a forward earnings multiple of 7.6x and an earnings yield above 13%. DEM's portfolio is heavily weighted towards Financials and Energy sectors, which contribute to its high yield but also add cyclical risk.

In 2025, emerging markets are anything but uniform, with Poland up over 35% while Thailand has plunged nearly 12%, highlighting the massive dispersion beneath the modest 5.7% year-to-date gain of the MSCI Emerging Markets Index. Latin America has quietly outperformed thanks to stability and low expectations, while parts of Asia have disappointed due to weak exports, political uncertainty and fading commodity tailwinds. The WisdomTree Emerging Markets High Dividend Fund aims to thrive on yield and value in politically re-rating markets like Poland and Colombia.