WisdomTree US SmallCap Dividend FundDES
DES
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Funds holding %
of 7,428 funds
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Analysts bullish %
Fund manager confidence
Based on 2025 Q2 regulatory disclosures by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)
17% more first-time investments, than exits
New positions opened: 27 | Existing positions closed: 23
1% more capital invested
Capital invested by funds: $891M [Q1] → $899M (+$7.99M) [Q2]
0.63% more ownership
Funds ownership: 47.19% [Q1] → 47.82% (+0.63%) [Q2]
0% more funds holding in top 10
Funds holding in top 10: 6 [Q1] → 6 (+0) [Q2]
3% less funds holding
Funds holding: 317 [Q1] → 309 (-8) [Q2]
18% less repeat investments, than reductions
Existing positions increased: 102 | Existing positions reduced: 125
Research analyst outlook
We haven’t received any recent analyst ratings for DES.
Financial journalist opinion
Neutral
Zacks Investment Research
1 week ago
Is WisdomTree U.S. SmallCap Dividend ETF (DES) a Strong ETF Right Now?
A smart beta exchange traded fund, the WisdomTree U.S. SmallCap Dividend ETF (DES) debuted on 06/16/2006, and offers broad exposure to the Style Box - Small Cap Value category of the market.
Negative
Seeking Alpha
3 weeks ago
DES: CSB May Be A Better Choice
WisdomTree U.S. SmallCap Dividend Fund has a portfolio of over 500 small caps weighted based on dividends. DES is well diversified across holdings, with a focus on financials and value characteristics. DES has underperformed several competitors over the last 10 years.
Positive
24/7 Wall Street
1 month ago
2 High-Yield WisdomTree ETFs That Pay Great Dividends
WisdomTree's family of ETF (Exchange-Traded Fund) products is worth checking out, whether you're a passive income investor seeking juicy dividends, exposure to a desired sector or geography that a portfolio may be lacking, or a hands-off type of investor who seeks a cheap way to diversify the portfolio broadly.
Neutral
Zacks Investment Research
1 month ago
Should WisdomTree U.S. SmallCap Dividend ETF (DES) Be on Your Investing Radar?
Launched on 06/16/2006, the WisdomTree U.S. SmallCap Dividend ETF (DES) is a passively managed exchange traded fund designed to provide a broad exposure to the Small Cap Value segment of the US equity market.
Neutral
Zacks Investment Research
2 months ago
Is WisdomTree U.S. SmallCap Dividend ETF (DES) a Strong ETF Right Now?
Designed to provide broad exposure to the Style Box - Small Cap Value category of the market, the WisdomTree U.S. SmallCap Dividend ETF (DES) is a smart beta exchange traded fund launched on 06/16/2006.
Positive
ETF Trends
3 months ago
If Small-Cap Stocks Rebound, Depend on DES
Equity investors continue wondering when small-cap stocks and ETFs will finally garner some momentum. That moment could be nearing.
Positive
ETF Trends
3 months ago
If Small-Cap Stocks Rebound, Depend on DES
Equity investors continue wondering when small-cap stocks and ETFs will finally garner some momentum. That moment could be nearing.
Neutral
Zacks Investment Research
3 months ago
Should WisdomTree U.S. SmallCap Dividend ETF (DES) Be on Your Investing Radar?
Designed to provide broad exposure to the Small Cap Value segment of the US equity market, the WisdomTree U.S. SmallCap Dividend ETF (DES) is a passively managed exchange traded fund launched on 06/16/2006.
Negative
Seeking Alpha
4 months ago
DES: Not Catching A Dividend Bid In 2025, Awful Momentum Despite The Valuation
High dividend yield is a top equity factor in 2025, with VYM outperforming the S&P 500, while small-cap size factor lags significantly. DES ETF, tracking small-cap dividend-paying companies, shows weak momentum and macro/cyclical risks, performing more like IWM than VYM. DES has a low valuation at 12.4x earnings but faces elevated recession risk due to its sector exposure and poor technical chart.
Neutral
Seeking Alpha
5 months ago
Why Is The IPO Market Struggling? Here's What Active Managers Have To Say
Strong returns in U.S. stocks, particularly over the past two plus years, have led investors to question the relative lack of companies going public via the IPO process — as well as the potential implications for the IPO market in the long term. According to active equity managers, a combination of increased public market regulation, a reduced pipeline of potential offerings following the prior boom, the rising role of large private asset managers in capital raising, and near-term uncertainty surrounding government policy are all contributing factors. At Russell Investments, we think investors benefit from taking a long-term view.
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