A smart beta exchange traded fund, the WisdomTree U.S. SmallCap Dividend ETF (DES) debuted on 06/16/2006, and offers broad exposure to the Style Box - Small Cap Value category of the market.
The WisdomTree US Small-Cap Dividend ETF employs various fundamental screeners to pick out nearly 600 dividend paying small-cap stocks. Despite DES's superior fundamental screening, SMDV has outperformed the former by over 2000bps whilst also maintaining a similar risk profile. The Fed's rate cutting stance is expected to reflect favorably on small-caps which currently have floating interest rate debt that is 6x more than large-caps.
If you're interested in broad exposure to the Small Cap Value segment of the US equity market, look no further than the WisdomTree U.S. SmallCap Dividend ETF (DES), a passively managed exchange traded fund launched on 06/16/2006.
For over a decade, small-caps were laggards. They were relegated to “has been” bin alongside value and international equities.
Designed to provide broad exposure to the Style Box - Small Cap Value category of the market, the WisdomTree U.S. SmallCap Dividend ETF (DES) is a smart beta exchange traded fund launched on 06/16/2006.
Designed to provide broad exposure to the Small Cap Value segment of the US equity market, the WisdomTree U.S. SmallCap Dividend ETF (DES) is a passively managed exchange traded fund launched on 06/16/2006.
WisdomTree U.S. SmallCap Dividend Fund holds about 600 small and micro cap stocks weighted based on dividends. DES is heavy in financials, but well diversified across holdings. DES' valuation, quality and 12-month return are fine, but its historical performance and dividend growth rate are underwhelming compared to competitors.
The WisdomTree U.S. SmallCap Dividend ETF (DES) was launched on 06/16/2006, and is a smart beta exchange traded fund designed to offer broad exposure to the Style Box - Small Cap Value category of the market.