WisdomTree Europe SmallCap Dividend Fund

DFE

Market cap $178M

Maximilian Uleer, Deutsche Bank head of European equity and cross asset strategy, joins CNBC's 'Money Movers' to discuss outlooks on European markets.

European stocks are expected to open lower on Tuesday, reversing largely positive sentiment at the start of the week.

European stocks are expected to open mostly higher Monday as markets keep a close eye on a new trade dispute between the U.S. and China.

European stocks are expected to hover around the flatline at the open on Wednesday as markets lack direction during a difficult week.

European stocks are expected to open mixed on Tuesday with all eyes on France after the resignation of Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu.

The Federal Reserve's recent interest rate cut delivered some much needed relief for domestic small-cap stocks. Still, advisors and investors looking for legitimate small-cap leadership may want to get their investing passports ready, because Europe beckons.

Economists polled by Reuters had expected the rate to remain unchanged from July, at 2%.

International equities and ETFs are beating domestic stocks this year, helped in significant part by resurgent European markets. Not surprisingly, much of the well-deserved attention garnered by European stocks this year has been commanded by large-caps.

For investors looking for income through a multi-asset class approach, it might seem sensible to max out the dividend yield within the equity allocation. Yield-focused equity strategies may introduce regional and sector concentrations that can influence returns. Given the relatively attractive yields available in other asset classes, we think it makes more sense to design 'core-like' equity exposure within multi-asset income solutions.

French bond yields have risen significantly against German bunds and are likely to stay elevated or potentially move higher. The European Central Bank still appears to be a reliable backstop against excessive bond turmoil.