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DES ETF · WisdomTree U.S. SmallCap Dividend Fund
The DES Exchange Traded Fund (ETF) is provided by WisdomTree. It is built to track an index: WisdomTree U.S. SmallCap Dividend Index. The DES ETF provides physical exposure, so by buying it you actually own parts of all the 1,141 underlying holdings. This share class generates a stream of income by distributing dividends.
Last update 3/13/2026, 1:30 PM UTC
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This fund is part ofUS High Dividend1M perf.-3.44%
Last price
$35.19
1M perf.
-6.07%
1M flows
-€1.6M
AuM
€1.66B
E/R
0.38%
Rating
ESG Consensus®
DES
$35.19
Performance & flows
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DES
$35.21
+2.68%
US High Dividend
+2.97%
Historic performance and flows
| 1M | 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | MTD | QTD | YTD | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | -6.07%  | +2.68%  | +14.80%  | +37.11% | +24.90% | -4.90% | +5.42% | +5.42% | |
| Flows |
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Main characteristics
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NAV
3/13/2026
$35.21
1D NAV change
-0.02%
Dividend policy
Replication method
Direct (Physical)
Replication model
Optimized sampling
No. of holdings
1141
Inception date
6/16/2006
Jurisdiction
United States
Distribution
United States
Legal structure
Open-end Fund
Base currency
USD
Dividend distribution
Trailing 12-month distr. yield
Distribution frequency
Last distribution
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Classification
Investment strategy
WisdomTree U.S. SmallCap Dividend Fund* seeks to track the investment results of dividend-paying small-cap companies in the U.S. equity market.
Tax optimisation
PEA
France
UK Reporting Status
United Kingdom
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Risk profile
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Historical risk/return profile
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Returns | +2.68% | +14.80% | +37.11% | +24.90% |
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Synthetic Risk and Reward Indicator (SRRI)
UCITS
N/A
PRIIPS
N/A
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Countries
USA
98.51%
Unavailable
1.49%
Sectors
Financials
23.45%
Consumer Discretionary
14.84%
Industrials
13.72%
Real Estate
8.85%
Materials
8.03%
Energy
7.99%
Consumer Staples
4.91%
Utilities
4.29%
Unavailable
5.88%
Other
8.03%
Diversification
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 1141
Top 15 holdings
Data as of January 31, 2026
TFS FINANCIAL
EPR PROPERTIES
CAL MAINE FOODS
SONOCO PRODUCTS
NORTHWESTERN
LCI INDUSTRIES
TRAVEL PLUS LEISURE CO
BATH & BODY WORKS INC
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US50012A1088
US69007J3041
FIRST INTERSTATE BANCSYSTEM
HNN ARMSTRNG S/D
SCOTTS
ARCHROCK
PROVIDENT FINANCIAL SERVICES
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Integrates ESG criteria
No
SDG
ESG Consensus® by Conser
Data as of December 31, 2025
MethodologyOur partner Conser gathers the industry's consensus on the business practices of the underlying holdings. We have computed the following metrics about DES ETF's sustainability, based on their methodology.
ESG Consensus®
ESG Consensus® is based on the Final Sustainability Grade, which itself consists of 10 grades. Our partner Conser calculates the exact grade, based on market intelligence, using their proprietary ESG Consensus® methodology.
DES’s has a Final Sustainability Grade of either C+, C, C-, or D.
A+
A
A-
B+
B
B-
C+
C
C-
D
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65.41% of holdings have positive scoring
35.27% of holdings have negative scoring
8.57%
36.48%
20.36%
7.33%
24.36%
Consensus levels
Strong
Medium
Weak
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Replication quality
Calculated over 12m, as of February 27, 2026
Tracking error
Tracking difference
Replication information
Index
WisdomTree U.S. SmallCap Dividend Total Return Index - USD
Index ticker
WTSDITR Index
Index dividend policy
NTR
Replication method
Replication model
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Number of funds
429
Total AuM
€133.29B
Expense ratio range
0.05% - 4.32%
Average expense ratio
0.5435%
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Frequently asked questions about DES
What does WisdomTree U.S. SmallCap Dividend Fund, DES, invest in?
DES is a Passive ETF. This ETF provides exposure to Other Small Cap US Equities.
Which benchmark or index does DES replicate?
DES tracks the WisdomTree U.S. SmallCap Dividend Total Return Index - USD, through a optimized sampling replication method.
What is the Total Expense ratio (TER) of DES?
DES carries a total expense ratio (TER) of 0.38%, indicating the annual cost for holding the fund.
When was DES launched?
DES was introduced to the market on June 16, 2006. It trades on United States
Who is the ETF issuer of DES?
WisdomTree U.S. SmallCap Dividend Fund, DES, is provided by WisdomTree. Learn more about WisdomTree here.
What is the current assets under management (AUM) of DES?
DES oversees €1.66B in assets as of March 13, 2026.
How has DES performed lately?
Based on data from March 13, 2026, DES returned -6.07% over the past month, 2.68% over the last three months and 5.42% year-to-date.
What are the latest inflows or outflows for DES?
As of March 13, 2026, DES recorded net flows of -€1.6M over the last month and -€12M year-to-date.
Does DES distribute dividends?
DES follows a distributing dividend policy, meaning it pays out income to investors. As of March 13, 2026, its 12-month trailing yield was 2.69%.
What are the main country or region exposures of DES?
As of January 31, 2026, DES has significant geographic allocations in USA.
In which sector or theme does DES invest in?
As of January 31, 2026, DES focuses largely on Financials, Consumer Discretionary and Industrials.
How many securities does DES hold and how diversified is it?
As of January 31, 2026, DES holds 1141 positions in its portfolio, with 12.38% of assets concentrated in its top 15 holdings.
What are the main positions in DES?
As of January 31, 2026, DES top three holdings include TFS FINANCIAL, EPR PROPERTIES and CAL MAINE FOODS.
What is the base currency of DES?
The base currency of DES is USD.
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