DGS — WisdomTree Emerging Markets SmallCap Dividend Fund

DGS Price Performance — Growth of $10,000

Value of a $10,000 investment in DGS over time, compared with SPY. Both lines are rebased to $10,000 on the first shared date. Based on total returns — prices are adjusted for dividends and splits, so this assumes distributions were reinvested. Hover or tap the chart for exact values.

DGS Drawdown

The "underwater" chart: DGS's decline from its highest prior value at each point in time. It shows how deep past losses ran and how long the fund took to recover to break-even.

Overview

The WisdomTree Emerging Markets SmallCap Dividend Fund (DGS) is an Emerging Markets ETF managed by WisdomTree with $1.78 billion in assets under management. Trading at a price of $59.89, the fund carries an expense ratio of 0.58% and offers a dividend yield of 3.75%. It currently holds an overall rank of #387 out of 458 tracked ETFs across all categories, receiving an ETFValuer grade of D with a score of 48.4 out of 100. Within the Emerging Markets category specifically, the fund is one of 10 ETFs monitored by ETFValuer. The asset size of $1.78 billion suggests a moderate level of investor adoption relative to the broader universe of 458 tracked funds. Its position near the lower end of the overall ranking aligns with its D grade, indicating a performance profile that has not yet met the higher standards of the top-ranked peers in the dataset.

Recent price action shows a sharp decline over the last month, with the fund falling 6.64% over one month and 4.28% over three months. Short-term volatility is evident as the fund dropped 4.14% in the last week and 1.83% in the single day prior to the report. Despite these recent losses, the fund has posted a positive year-to-date return of 5.54% and a 6-month return of -2.44%. The longer-term trajectory remains stronger, with a one-year return of 12.42% and a three-year return of 39.26%. This pattern illustrates a divergence where short-term declines have not yet erased the gains accumulated over the past three years. The data indicates a recent pullback from the higher returns seen over the 12-month and 36-month periods.

The fund is assigned a Moderate volatility label and has a beta of 0.92, suggesting it moves slightly less than the broader market. A Sharpe ratio of 0.43 indicates the risk-adjusted returns have been modest relative to the volatility experienced. The maximum drawdown of -19.31% highlights the potential for significant temporary losses during market downturns. This combination of a beta below 1.0 and a moderate volatility label implies the fund may offer some cushion during broad market rallies while still participating in downside moves. The Sharpe ratio of 0.43 reflects that the returns generated have not fully compensated for the magnitude of the drawdown risk. Investors should note that the -19.31% peak-to-trough decline represents the worst-case scenario observed in the fund's history.

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DGS Top Holdings

Holdings as of 2026-03-31 per the fund's most recent SEC N-PORT-P filing. Top 10 holdings make up 12.6% of net assets — a rough gauge of concentration risk (the higher this figure, the more the fund's return depends on a handful of names). To see how DGS's holdings overlap with other ETFs you own or are considering, check the Stock Overlap tool.

Market Backdrop

10-Year Treasury Yield: 4.61% (as of 2026-07-28) — The yield on 10-year US Treasury bonds — the standard "risk-free rate" benchmark used to contextualize this fund’s Sharpe ratio and returns.

CBOE Volatility Index (VIX): 18.21 (as of 2026-07-28) — A real-time gauge of expected S&P 500 volatility over the next 30 days — useful context for this fund’s own volatility label.

Federal Funds Rate: 3.63% (as of 2026-06-01) — The Federal Reserve’s target policy rate, which anchors short-term borrowing costs across the economy.

Trade-Weighted US Dollar Index: 120.71 (as of 2026-07-24) — Measures the US dollar’s strength against major trading-partner currencies — dollar moves directly affect the US-dollar value of this fund’s international holdings.

DGS Liquidity, Domicile & Tax Treatment

Liquidity: Quoted bid/ask spread is 0.20% and average daily volume is 47K/day. Tighter spreads and higher volume mean lower round-trip trading costs; this is a live-market snapshot and can widen during volatile sessions. AUM of $1.78B provides ample scale, supporting tight spreads and issuer commitment to keep the fund open.

Domicile & tax treatment: DGS is a US-domiciled, SEC-registered ('40 Act) exchange-traded fund. Dividends and capital gains distributions are reported to US investors on Form 1099-DIV, and the fund is not subject to the PFIC reporting or UCITS-specific rules that apply to Irish- or Luxembourg-domiciled funds. Non-US investors should note that US-domiciled ETFs are generally subject to 30% US withholding tax on dividends (unless reduced by treaty) and to US estate tax exposure on the position — Irish-domiciled UCITS ETFs tracking the same index often avoid both, which is why non-US residents frequently prefer the UCITS equivalent where one exists. This is general information, not tax advice — consult a tax professional for your situation.

DGS Performance History

How DGS Compares to Other Emerging Markets ETFs