ATLASWisdomTree U.S. SmallCap Dividend Fund (DES): outlook, holdings and fees
WisdomTree U.S. SmallCap Dividend Fund (DES) is an exchange-traded fund and is managed by WisdomTree. The expense ratio is 0.38% and the yield is 2.37%. The ten largest holdings are 10% of the fund.
Fund data as of Oct 14, 2026 · Price Nov 2, 2026
ATLAS view on DES
| Last price | $39.84 (+1.6%) |
|---|---|
| ATLAS chance of a higher price in 1 month | 56% |
| Likely 1-month range (50%) | $39.08 – $41.02 |
| Normal 1-day range (±1σ) | ±0.8% |
| Distribution yield | 2.37% · monthly |
ATLAS probabilities use the same calibrated model as every stock page. A fair value is shown for companies, not funds; the holdings below link to the fair value of each company.
DES fund facts
| Issuer | WisdomTree |
|---|---|
| Theme | US large caps |
| Assets under management | $2.1B |
| Expense ratio | 0.38% |
| Number of holdings | 50 |
| Portfolio turnover | 36% |
| Inception | Jun 16, 2006 |
| Exchange | NYSE |
The fund invests at least 80% of its net assets, plus any borrowings for investment purposes, in constituents of the index that have economic characteristics that are substantially similar to the economic characteristics of such constituents. The index is dividend weighted annually to reflect the proportionate share of the aggregate cash dividends each constituent company is projected to pay in the coming year, based on the most recently declared dividend per share, a measure of fundamental value. It is non-diversified.
DES top holdings
| Holding | Sector | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| PBF Energy Inc PBF | Energy | 1.31% |
| TFS Financial Corporation TFSL | Financial Services | 1.19% |
| EPR Properties EPR | Real Estate | 1.09% |
| NorthWestern Corporation NWE | Utilities | 0.98% |
| Avnet Inc AVT | Technology | 0.93% |
| KODIAK GAS SERVICES INC US50012A1088 | – | 0.93% |
| Sonoco Products Company SON | Consumer Cyclical | 0.95% |
| Patterson-UTI Energy Inc PTEN | Energy | 0.87% |
| Outfront Media Inc OUT | Real Estate | 0.83% |
| Iridium Communications Inc IRDM | Communication Services | 0.83% |
Holdings with an ATLAS page link to their probability range, fair value and earnings calendar.
DES sector breakdown
| Sector | Weight |
|---|---|
| Financial Services | 26.5% |
| Consumer Cyclicals | 15.5% |
| Industrials | 13.0% |
| Energy | 11.3% |
| Real Estate | 9.6% |
| Basic Materials | 6.0% |
| Technology | 5.8% |
| Utilities | 4.4% |
| Consumer Defensive | 3.2% |
| Communication Services | 2.5% |
| Healthcare | 2.2% |
By region: North America 99.0%, Latin America 1.0%.
DES returns and risk
| Year to date | +15.5% |
|---|---|
| 1 year | +17.5% |
| 3 years (annualised) | +14.8% |
| 5 years (annualised) | +6.6% |
| 10 years (annualised) | +7.5% |
| Volatility (3 years) | 18.5% |
| Sharpe ratio (3 years) | 0.52 |
Past returns do not guarantee future results.
DES: frequently asked questions
What does DES invest in?
WisdomTree U.S. SmallCap Dividend Fund invests in a portfolio of securities. Its largest holdings are PBF Energy Inc (1.3%), TFS Financial Corporation (1.2%), EPR Properties (1.1%), NorthWestern Corporation (1.0%), Avnet Inc (0.9%).
What is the DES expense ratio?
0.38% a year: about $38.00 for every $10,000 invested.
What is the DES dividend yield?
2.37%, paid monthly. ATLAS does not hold the exact distribution dates for ETFs.
Will DES go up?
Nobody can know. The ATLAS model puts the chance of a higher price in one month at 56%, with a likely range (50%) of $39.08 to $41.02 from $39.84 today. It is a probability, not a prediction.
How has DES performed?
Year to date +15.5%, one year +17.5%, three years +14.8% a year, five years +6.6% a year. Past returns do not guarantee future results.
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