WisdomTree US SmallCap Dividend Fund

DES

Market cap $1.87B

The WisdomTree U.S. SmallCap Dividend ETF (DES) was launched on June 16, 2006, and is a passively managed exchange traded fund designed to offer broad exposure to the Small Cap Value segment of the US equity market.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Equity investors continue wondering when small-cap stocks and ETFs will finally garner some momentum. That moment could be nearing.

Equity investors continue wondering when small-cap stocks and ETFs will finally garner some momentum. That moment could be nearing.

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.

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.