DGS — WisdomTree Emerging Markets SmallCap Dividend Fund
Emerging Markets Ranked #352 of 458 tracked ETFs · Issued by WisdomTree
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.
What If You'd Invested in DGS?
See what a lump sum in DGS 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 Emerging Markets SmallCap Dividend Fund is an Emerging Markets ETF issued by WisdomTree with $1.70 billion in assets under management. It holds a C grade and ranks 10th out of 10 peers in its category, placing it at the bottom of the group. The fund carries a 0.58% expense ratio, which is nearly double the category median of 0.29%. Despite the higher cost, it offers a 3.89% dividend yield that significantly exceeds the category median of 2.49%. The portfolio is concentrated, with the top 10 holdings representing only 18.8% of assets, including a 4.6% position in DREY INST PREF GOV MM-M.
The fund has delivered a 1-year return of 11.80%, trailing the category median of 16.16%. Short-term momentum has been negative, with declines of 2.75% over one month and 1.36% over one week. In contrast, the longer-term record shows strength, with a 3-year return of 53.39% and a year-to-date gain of 8.97%. The current price of $61.10 sits at 51.4% of its 52-week range. The ETFValuer grade has remained unchanged at C over the last 35 tracked days, and price history is available for 3.0 years.
With a beta of 0.94, the fund moves slightly less than the broader market. Annualized volatility stands at 17.90%, which is labeled as Moderate. The Sharpe ratio of 0.38 suggests modest risk-adjusted returns relative to the risk taken. The maximum drawdown recorded is -19.31%, indicating significant potential for capital erosion during downturns. Liquidity is limited, with an average daily volume of just 39,006 shares.
AI-generated summary based on the data on this page.
DGS Top Holdings
| # | Holding | % of Net Assets | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | DREY INST PREF GOV MM-M | 4.60% | $82M |
| 2 | WisdomTree Treasury Money Market Digital Fund | 4.27% | $76M |
| 3 | INNOLUX CORP | 3.24% | $58M |
| 4 | GROWTHPOINT PROPERTIES LTD | 1.22% | $22M |
| 5 | POWERTECH TECHNOLOGY INC | 1.16% | $21M |
| 6 | BANCO DEL BAJIO SA | 0.97% | $17M |
| 7 | COMPEQ MANUFACTURING COMPANY LTD | 0.93% | $17M |
| 8 | OLD MUTUAL LTD | 0.92% | $16M |
| 9 | WPG HOLDINGS LTD | 0.76% | $14M |
| 10 | TRANSMISSORA ALIANCA DE ENERGIA ELETRICA SA | 0.73% | $13M |
Holdings as of 2026-06-30 per the fund's most recent SEC N-PORT-P filing. Top 10 holdings make up 18.8% 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.
Which Funds Overlap With DGS
Holding two funds that own the same companies adds cost and complexity without adding much diversification. These tracked ETFs share the most names with DGS's top 10 — DXJ overlaps most, holding 2 of the same companies as DGS's top 10 (8.9% of DGS's assets).
| ETF | Name | Shared Companies | DGS Weight | Examples |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DXJ | WisdomTree Japan Hedged Equity Fund | 2 | 8.9% | DREY INST PREF GOV MM-M, WisdomTree Treasury Money Market Digital Fund |
| ROBO | Robo Global Robotics and Automation Index ETF | 1 | 4.6% | DREY INST PREF GOV MM-M |
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: 4.96% (as of 2026-10-22) — 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): 19.03 (as of 2026-10-22) — 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: 3.75% (as of 2026-09-01) — The Federal Reserve’s target policy rate, which anchors short-term borrowing costs across the economy.
Trade-Weighted US Dollar Index: 121.40 (as of 2026-10-16) — 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.
What DGS's Fees Cost You
DGS charges an expense ratio of 0.58% 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.
DGS Dividend Income Estimator
DGS currently yields 3.89%. 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.
DGS Liquidity, Domicile & Tax Treatment
Liquidity: Average daily volume is 39K/day. Higher volume and a larger fund generally mean lower round-trip trading costs. AUM of $1.70B 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
| Period | Return |
|---|---|
| 1-Day | -0.03% |
| 1-Week | -1.36% |
| 1-Month | -2.75% |
| 3-Month | +0.44% |
| 6-Month | -1.94% |
| YTD | +8.97% |
| 1-Year | +11.80% |
| 3-Year | +53.39% |
How DGS Compares to Other Emerging Markets ETFs
| Rank | Grade | Ticker | Name | 1-Year | Exp. Ratio | AUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #42 | B+ |
EMXC | iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ex China ETF | +32.90% | 0.25% | $25.3B |
| #80 | B |
FNDE | Schwab Fundamental Emerging Markets Equity ETF | +19.51% | 0.39% | $10.3B |
| #110 | B |
IEMG | iShares Core MSCI Emerging Markets ETF | +15.83% | 0.09% | $160B |
| #139 | B |
AVEM | Avantis Emerging Markets Equity ETF | +18.07% | 0.33% | $28.3B |
| #194 | B |
DFEM | Dimensional Emerging Markets Core Equity 2 ETF | +16.48% | 0.39% | $9.59B |
| #204 | C |
EEM | iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ETF | +16.52% | 0.72% | $31.1B |
| #208 | B |
VWO | Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets Index Fund ETF Shares | +6.65% | 0.06% | $165B |
| #220 | C |
SPEM | State Street SPDR Portfolio Emerging Markets ETF | +8.20% | 0.07% | $17.5B |
| #228 | C |
SCHE | Schwab Emerging Markets Equity ETF | +7.16% | 0.06% | $12.8B |
| #352 | C |
DGS | WisdomTree Emerging Markets SmallCap Dividend Fund | +11.80% | 0.58% | $1.70B |