WisdomTree Emerging Markets SmallCap Dividend Fund (DGS)
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Is WisdomTree Emerging Markets SmallCap Dividend ETF (DGS) a Strong ETF Right Now?
The WisdomTree Emerging Markets SmallCap Dividend ETF (DGS) made its debut on 10/30/2007, and is a smart beta exchange traded fund that provides broad exposure to the Broad Emerging Market ETFs category of the market.
DGS: Emerging Market Small-Cap ETF With An Attractive Yield
WisdomTree Emerging Markets SmallCap Dividend Fund offers diversified exposure to over 1,000 dividend-paying emerging market small caps with a value tilt. DGS provides attractive valuation metrics and a 3.22% yield, outperforming peers but lagging the broad US market over longer periods. Geographic concentration in Taiwan and China raises geopolitical risk, while growth metrics and risk-adjusted returns remain only modestly better than direct competitors.
Why emerging market small caps pay wild quarterly dividends and still outperform
WisdomTree Emerging Markets SmallCap Dividend Fund (NYSEARCA:DGS) holds small companies in Taiwan, South Africa, India, and Brazil screened and weighted by cash dividends paid.
WisdomTree Emerging Markets SmallCap Dividend Fund Investors
| Name | Quantity | Cost | Value | Profit ($) | Gain (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CE Curtis Ellergodt Rothschild Investment LLC | 473 | $23,676.63 | $29,949.64 | $6,273.01 | 26.49% |
| JD Jim Dushek HARBOUR INVESTMENTS Inc. | 188 | $10,493.76 | $11,879.72 | $1,385.96 | 13.21% |
| YA Yinka Akinsola Blue Trust Inc. | 1 | $50.86 | $63.06 | $12.2 | 23.99% |
 Jeff Ameen Spire Wealth Management | 2,105 | $107,153.51 | $134,025.35 | $26,871.84 | 25.08% |
 Jeffery Yorg Focus Partners Advisor Solutions LLC | 35,364 | $1.97M | $2.23M | $262,392.05 | 13.34% |
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WisdomTree Emerging Markets SmallCap Dividend Fund Profile
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Overview
The described fund is a specialized investment vehicle focusing on small-cap common stocks within the emerging markets domain. It operates with a strategy vested in holding at least 95% of its assets in the securities that make up its benchmark index, in addition to investments mirroring the economic traits of these securities. Notably, this index is fundamentally weighted and draws from the constituents of the WisdomTree Emerging Markets Dividend Index, highlighting the fund's emphasis on dividend-paying stocks. Operating as a non-diversified fund, it channels its investments into a relatively narrow selection of assets, which could entail higher volatility and investment risk compared to diversified funds.
Products and Services
The primary offering centers on investment opportunities within the emerging markets, specifically targeting small-cap companies likely to provide dividend returns. The products and services offered by this fund can be delineated as follows:
- Investment in Small Cap Emerging Market Stocks
This service involves the strategic investment in small capitalization companies located in emerging markets. The focus is on identifying and investing in companies that have the potential for high growth and are significant constituents of the WisdomTree Emerging Markets Dividend Index. Investors looking for exposure to emerging markets through potentially high-growth small-cap stocks may find this offering appealing.
- Economic Characteristics Matching
In addition to direct investment in the constituent securities, the fund also seeks out investments that have economic characteristics substantially identical to those of the index constituents. This approach allows for a broader exposure to the investment thesis, even beyond direct index constituents, potentially providing a more robust engagement with the emerging market's small-cap segment.
