WisdomTree International SmallCap Dividend FundDLS
DLS
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Funds holding %
of 7,425 funds
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Analysts bullish %
Fund manager confidence
Based on 2024 Q4 regulatory disclosures by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)
75% more first-time investments, than exits
New positions opened: 28 | Existing positions closed: 16
4% more funds holding
Funds holding: 184 [Q3] → 192 (+8) [Q4]
0.09% less ownership
Funds ownership: 31.43% [Q3] → 31.33% (-0.09%) [Q4]
9% less capital invested
Capital invested by funds: $354M [Q3] → $324M (-$30.5M) [Q4]
32% less repeat investments, than reductions
Existing positions increased: 51 | Existing positions reduced: 75
Research analyst outlook
We haven’t received any recent analyst ratings for DLS.
Financial journalist opinion
Negative
Seeking Alpha
2 months ago
DLS: An Ill-Timed Investment Even 20 Years On
The WisdomTree International SmallCap Dividend Fund ETF is not recommended for dividend income or price appreciation due to underperformance and better alternatives. The ETF deviates into mid-cap holdings, complicating its small-cap mandate, and has high turnover, adding unwanted costs. Small-cap companies struggle with high debt costs and liquidity issues, making DLS unsuitable in the current economic climate.
Positive
ETF Trends
1 year ago
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