DHS — WisdomTree U.S. High Dividend Fund
US Large Cap Value Ranked #43 of 458 tracked ETFs · Issued by WisdomTree
DHS Price Performance — Growth of $10,000
Value of a $10,000 investment in DHS 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.
DHS Drawdown
The "underwater" chart: DHS'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 DHS?
See what a lump sum in DHS would have grown to, with the option to add a regular monthly contribution on top. Figures use total returns — dividends are assumed reinvested.
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Overview
The WisdomTree U.S. High Dividend Fund (DHS) operates within the US Large Cap Value category, where ETFValuer tracks a total of 12 funds. Issued by WisdomTree, this fund manages $1.50 billion in assets and trades at a price of $117.55. It holds an overall rank of #43 out of 458 tracked ETFs across all categories, earning an ETFValuer grade of B+ with a score of 75.9/100. The fund carries an expense ratio of 0.38% while offering a dividend yield of 3.19%. The combination of a mid-tier expense ratio and a substantial asset base suggests steady investor adoption relative to its category peers. Its position as a high-dividend vehicle aligns with its classification in the large-cap value space.
DHS has demonstrated a consistent upward trajectory across all measured timeframes, starting with a 1-day return of +1.10% and a 1-week gain of +0.99%. Monthly performance accelerated to +4.29%, followed by a 3-month return of +6.44% and a 6-month gain of +12.36%. Year-to-date performance reached +16.64%, while the 1-year return stood at +22.60%. The longer-term trend shows significant compounding, with a 3-year return of +57.99%. This pattern indicates sustained momentum that has strengthened as the investment horizon extends from daily fluctuations to multi-year growth.
The fund is classified with a Low volatility label and exhibits a beta of 0.47, indicating lower sensitivity to market movements compared to the broader benchmark. A Sharpe ratio of 1.70 suggests the fund has generated strong risk-adjusted returns relative to its volatility. During market downturns, the maximum drawdown was recorded at -11.87%, reflecting a relatively contained decline. This combination of low beta and a high Sharpe ratio implies the fund has provided steady returns while limiting downside exposure. The low volatility classification aligns with the modest drawdown figure, suggesting a defensive posture during periods of market stress.
AI-generated summary based on the data on this page.
DHS Top Holdings
| # | Holding | % of Net Assets | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Altria Group, Inc. | 4.96% | $71M |
| 2 | AbbVie Inc. | 4.41% | $63M |
| 3 | Merck & Co., Inc | 4.13% | $59M |
| 4 | Philip Morris International Inc. | 4.11% | $59M |
| 5 | Exxon Mobil Corp. | 4.09% | $59M |
| 6 | AT&T Inc | 3.76% | $54M |
| 7 | Pepsico Inc | 3.38% | $48M |
| 8 | Verizon Communications Inc. | 3.00% | $43M |
| 9 | CHEVRON CORP | 2.84% | $41M |
| 10 | Bristol-Myers Squibb Company | 2.53% | $36M |
Holdings as of 2026-03-31 per the fund's most recent SEC N-PORT-P filing. Top 10 holdings make up 37.2% 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 DHS's holdings overlap with other ETFs you own or are considering, check the Stock Overlap tool.
Which Funds Overlap With DHS
Holding two funds that own the same companies adds cost and complexity without adding much diversification. These tracked ETFs share the most names with DHS's top 10 — FDL overlaps most, holding 7 of the same companies as DHS's top 10 (24.9% of DHS's assets).
| ETF | Name | Shared Companies | DHS Weight | Examples |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FDL | First Trust Morningstar Dividend Leaders Index Fund | 7 | 24.9% | Exxon Mobil Corp., CHEVRON CORP, Verizon Communications Inc.… |
| HDV | iShares Core High Dividend ETF | 5 | 19.6% | Exxon Mobil Corp., AbbVie Inc., CHEVRON CORP… |
| DLN | WisdomTree U.S. LargeCap Dividend Fund | 4 | 15.5% | Exxon Mobil Corp., AbbVie Inc., Philip Morris International Inc.… |
| VFVA | Vanguard U.S. Value Factor ETF Shares | 4 | 14.3% | Altria Group, Inc., AT&T Inc, Verizon Communications Inc.… |
| SDY | State Street SPDR S&P Dividend ETF | 4 | 13.3% | Verizon Communications Inc., Exxon Mobil Corp., CHEVRON 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: 4.71% (as of 2026-07-23) — 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): 18.70 (as of 2026-07-23) — 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 DHS's Fees Cost You
DHS charges an expense ratio of 0.38% 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.
DHS Dividend Income Estimator
DHS currently yields 3.19%. 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.
DHS Liquidity, Domicile & Tax Treatment
Liquidity: Quoted bid/ask spread is 0.05% and average daily volume is 25K/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 $1.50B provides ample scale, supporting tight spreads and issuer commitment to keep the fund open.
Domicile & tax treatment: DHS 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.
DHS Performance History
| Period | Return |
|---|---|
| 1-Day | +1.10% |
| 1-Week | +0.99% |
| 1-Month | +4.29% |
| 3-Month | +6.44% |
| 6-Month | +12.36% |
| YTD | +16.64% |
| 1-Year | +22.60% |
| 3-Year | +57.99% |
How DHS Compares to Other US Large Cap Value ETFs
| Rank | Grade | Ticker | Name | 1-Year | Exp. Ratio | AUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | A |
VTV | Vanguard Value Index Fund ETF Shares | +24.96% | 0.03% | $254B |
| #3 | B+ |
MGV | Vanguard Mega Cap Value Index Fund | +25.70% | 0.05% | $13.3B |
| #4 | B+ |
IWD | iShares Russell 1000 Value ETF | +26.77% | 0.18% | $79.7B |
| #6 | B+ |
VONV | Vanguard Russell 1000 Value Index Fund ETF Shares | +26.91% | 0.06% | $21.5B |
| #11 | B+ |
IWX | iShares Russell Top 200 Value ETF | +28.50% | 0.2% | $3.56B |
| #14 | B+ |
SCHV | Schwab U.S. Large-Cap Value ETF | +22.99% | 0.04% | $15.9B |
| #18 | B+ |
CGDV | Capital Group Dividend Value ETF | +20.71% | 0.33% | $37.2B |
| #36 | B+ |
DLN | WisdomTree U.S. LargeCap Dividend Fund | +19.11% | 0.28% | $6.14B |
| #40 | B+ |
RPV | Invesco S&P 500 Pure Value ETF | +27.83% | 0.35% | $1.67B |
| #43 | B+ |
DHS | WisdomTree U.S. High Dividend Fund | +22.60% | 0.38% | $1.50B |
| #59 | B |
SPYV | State Street SPDR Portfolio S&P 500 Value ETF | +17.54% | 0.04% | $35.3B |
| #68 | B |
IUSV | iShares Core S&P U.S. Value ETF | +17.61% | 0.04% | $26.5B |