DLN — WisdomTree U.S. LargeCap Dividend Fund
US Large Cap Value Ranked #40 of 458 tracked ETFs · Issued by WisdomTree
DLN Price Performance — Growth of $10,000
Value of a $10,000 investment in DLN 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.
DLN Drawdown
The "underwater" chart: DLN'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.
What If You'd Invested in DLN?
See what a lump sum in DLN would have grown to, with the option to add a regular monthly contribution on top. Figures use total returns — dividends are assumed reinvested.
Past performance doesn't predict future results. Assumes contributions on the first trading day of each month, no trading costs or taxes, and reinvested distributions. History is limited to the range published in the site's daily return data.
Overview
The WisdomTree U.S. LargeCap Dividend Fund (DLN) operates within the US Large Cap Value category, where ETFValuer tracks a total of 12 funds. Issued by WisdomTree, the fund has accumulated assets under management of $6.14 billion and currently trades at a price of $97.84. It holds an overall rank of #40 out of 458 tracked ETFs across all categories, earning an ETFValuer grade of B+ with a score of 76.2. The fund charges an expense ratio of 0.28% and offers a dividend yield of 1.79%. The substantial asset base and mid-tier ranking suggest significant investor adoption relative to the broader universe of tracked funds. Its position in the top 10% of all ETFs indicates a strong standing despite the specific constraints of its value-oriented category.
Over the most recent trading day, the fund declined by 1.17%, following a 0.31% drop over the past week. Monthly performance turned positive with a 1.53% gain, which accelerated to a 5.54% return over the three-month period. This upward momentum continued into the six-month horizon with a 9.06% increase, while year-to-date returns reached 11.56%. The one-year return stands at 18.87%, and the three-year return totals 60.97%. The data shows a clear divergence where short-term fluctuations have given way to sustained growth over longer holding periods. This trajectory indicates that while recent daily and weekly movements were negative, the fund has delivered robust gains over the past year and three years.
DLN carries a low volatility label and a beta of 0.69, indicating that the fund has historically exhibited less price fluctuation than the broader market. A Sharpe ratio of 1.54 suggests the fund has generated strong risk-adjusted returns relative to its volatility. The maximum drawdown recorded is -13.71%, which represents the largest peak-to-trough decline observed during the measurement period. This combination of low beta and a relatively contained maximum drawdown implies the fund may offer a smoother ride during market downturns compared to higher-beta peers. The high Sharpe ratio further supports the view that the fund has effectively compensated investors for the level of risk taken over the measured timeframe.
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DLN Top Holdings
| # | Holding | % of Net Assets | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | NVIDIA Corp. | 3.38% | $191M |
| 2 | JPMorgan Chase & Co. | 3.29% | $186M |
| 3 | Microsoft Corp. | 2.96% | $167M |
| 4 | Apple Inc. | 2.95% | $166M |
| 5 | Exxon Mobil Corp. | 2.77% | $156M |
| 6 | CHEVRON CORP | 2.27% | $128M |
| 7 | Johnson & Johnson | 2.11% | $119M |
| 8 | Broadcom Inc | 1.91% | $108M |
| 9 | AbbVie Inc. | 1.63% | $92M |
| 10 | Philip Morris International Inc. | 1.41% | $80M |
Holdings as of 2026-03-31 per the fund's most recent SEC N-PORT-P filing. Top 10 holdings make up 24.7% 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 DLN's holdings overlap with other ETFs you own or are considering, check the Stock Overlap tool.
Which Funds Overlap With DLN
Holding two funds that own the same companies adds cost and complexity without adding much diversification. These tracked ETFs share the most names with DLN's top 10 — DGRO overlaps most, holding 7 of the same companies as DLN's top 10 (15.7% of DLN's assets).
| ETF | Name | Shared Companies | DLN Weight | Examples |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DGRO | iShares Core Dividend Growth ETF | 7 | 15.7% | Apple Inc., Microsoft Corp., Exxon Mobil Corp.… |
| VIG | Vanguard Dividend Appreciation Index Fund ETF Shares | 6 | 16.0% | Broadcom Inc, Apple Inc., Microsoft Corp.… |
| VYM | Vanguard High Dividend Yield Index Fund ETF Shares | 6 | 14.0% | Broadcom Inc, JPMorgan Chase & Co., Exxon Mobil Corp.… |
| AVUS | Avantis US Equity ETF | 5 | 14.5% | NVIDIA Corp., Apple Inc., Microsoft Corp.… |
| DYNF | iShares U.S. Equity Factor Rotation Active ETF | 5 | 14.5% | NVIDIA Corp., Apple Inc., Microsoft Corp.… |
Compares the top 10 reported holdings of each fund, so it's a floor on true overlap — two S&P 500 trackers overlap ~100% even when only 10 names are listed. Use the Stock Overlap tool to search by individual company.
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.
What DLN's Fees Cost You
DLN charges an expense ratio of 0.28% a year, deducted automatically from the fund's value. Small percentages compound into real money — adjust the figures below to see the impact on your own numbers.
Assumes a constant gross return and no additional contributions — a simplification, but it isolates exactly what the expense ratio costs. Try the full fee calculator to model contributions and compare any two funds.
DLN Dividend Income Estimator
DLN currently yields 1.79%. Enter an amount to see the income that implies, or set a monthly income target to see the investment it would take.
Based on the fund's current trailing yield, which varies with price and distributions — treat it as an estimate, not a guarantee. Yields are not adjusted for tax.
DLN Liquidity, Domicile & Tax Treatment
Liquidity: Quoted bid/ask spread is 0.03% and average daily volume is 140K/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 $6.14B provides ample scale, supporting tight spreads and issuer commitment to keep the fund open.
Domicile & tax treatment: DLN 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.
DLN Performance History
| Period | Return |
|---|---|
| 1-Day | -1.17% |
| 1-Week | -0.31% |
| 1-Month | +1.53% |
| 3-Month | +5.54% |
| 6-Month | +9.06% |
| YTD | +11.56% |
| 1-Year | +18.87% |
| 3-Year | +60.97% |
How DLN Compares to Other US Large Cap Value ETFs
| Rank | Grade | Ticker | Name | 1-Year | Exp. Ratio | AUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #2 | A |
VTV | Vanguard Morningstar Value ETF | +24.84% | 0.03% | $254B |
| #4 | B+ |
IWD | iShares Russell 1000 Value ETF | +27.95% | 0.18% | $79.7B |
| #6 | B+ |
MGV | Vanguard Morningstar Mega Cap Value ETF | +25.08% | 0.05% | $13.3B |
| #7 | B+ |
VONV | Vanguard Russell 1000 Value Index Fund ETF Shares | +28.00% | 0.06% | $21.5B |
| #12 | B+ |
IWX | iShares Russell Top 200 Value ETF | +29.25% | 0.2% | $3.56B |
| #23 | B+ |
SCHV | Schwab U.S. Large-Cap Value ETF | +21.86% | 0.04% | $15.9B |
| #25 | B+ |
DHS | WisdomTree U.S. High Dividend Fund | +25.55% | 0.38% | $1.50B |
| #27 | B+ |
RPV | Invesco S&P 500 Pure Value ETF | +31.60% | 0.35% | $1.67B |
| #30 | B+ |
CGDV | Capital Group Dividend Value ETF | +19.11% | 0.33% | $37.2B |
| #40 | B+ |
DLN | WisdomTree U.S. LargeCap Dividend Fund | +18.87% | 0.28% | $6.14B |
| #43 | B+ |
SPYV | State Street SPDR Portfolio S&P 500 Value ETF | +18.28% | 0.04% | $35.3B |
| #46 | B |
IUSV | iShares Core S&P U.S. Value ETF | +18.44% | 0.04% | $26.5B |