WisdomTree Japan SmallCap Dividend Fund (DFJ): outlook, holdings and fees
WisdomTree Japan SmallCap Dividend Fund (DFJ) is an exchange-traded fund and is managed by WisdomTree. The expense ratio is 0.56% and the yield is 2.41%. The ten largest holdings are 6% of the fund.
Fund data as of Oct 14, 2026 · Price Nov 2, 2026
ATLAS view on DFJ
| Last price | $110.83 (-1.4%) |
|---|---|
| ATLAS chance of a higher price in 1 month | 56% |
| Likely 1-month range (50%) | $108.78 – $114.06 |
| Normal 1-day range (±1σ) | ±0.8% |
| Distribution yield | 2.41% · quarterly |
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.
DFJ fund facts
| Issuer | WisdomTree |
|---|---|
| Theme | Japan |
| Assets under management | $446M |
| Expense ratio | 0.56% |
| Number of holdings | 49 |
| Portfolio turnover | 27% |
| Inception | Jun 16, 2006 |
| Exchange | NYSE |
The fund invests, under normal circumstances, at least 80% of its net assets, plus any borrowings for investment purposes, in constituents of the index and/or investments that have economic characteristics that are substantially similar to the economic characteristics of such constituents. The index is a modified capitalization-weighted index that is comprised of dividend-paying small capitalization companies in Japan. The fund is non-diversified.
DFJ top holdings
| Holding | Sector | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Daishi Hokuetsu Financial Group Inc 7327 | Financial Services | 0.84% |
| CHUGIN FINANCIAL GROUP INC 5832 | Financial Services | 0.74% |
| Macnica Fuji Electronics Holdings Inc 3132 | Technology | 0.62% |
| Yamaguchi Financial Group Inc 8418 | Financial Services | 0.60% |
| Citizen Holdings Co. Ltd. 7762 | Consumer Cyclical | 0.52% |
| Nishi-Nippon Financial Holdings Inc 7189 | Financial Services | 0.54% |
| Nippon Shokubai Co Ltd 4114 | Basic Materials | 0.53% |
| Nichias Corp 5393 | Industrials | 0.54% |
| Adeka Corp 4401 | Basic Materials | 0.50% |
| Exedy Corp 7278 | Consumer Cyclical | 0.52% |
Holdings with an ATLAS page link to their probability range, fair value and earnings calendar.
DFJ sector breakdown
| Sector | Weight |
|---|---|
| Industrials | 26.2% |
| Consumer Cyclicals | 15.2% |
| Financial Services | 15.1% |
| Basic Materials | 14.1% |
| Technology | 13.4% |
| Consumer Defensive | 6.9% |
| Healthcare | 3.7% |
| Real Estate | 2.3% |
| Utilities | 1.6% |
| Communication Services | 1.1% |
| Energy | 0.4% |
By region: Japan 100.0%.
DFJ returns and risk
| Year to date | +22.5% |
|---|---|
| 1 year | +31.2% |
| 3 years (annualised) | +23.9% |
| 5 years (annualised) | +11.9% |
| 10 years (annualised) | +8.9% |
| Volatility (3 years) | 14.7% |
| Sharpe ratio (3 years) | 1.14 |
Past returns do not guarantee future results.
DFJ: frequently asked questions
What does DFJ invest in?
WisdomTree Japan SmallCap Dividend Fund invests in a portfolio of securities. Its largest holdings are Daishi Hokuetsu Financial Group Inc (0.8%), CHUGIN FINANCIAL GROUP INC (0.7%), Macnica Fuji Electronics Holdings Inc (0.6%), Yamaguchi Financial Group Inc (0.6%), Citizen Holdings Co. Ltd. (0.5%).
What is the DFJ expense ratio?
0.56% a year: about $56.00 for every $10,000 invested.
What is the DFJ dividend yield?
2.41%, paid quarterly. ATLAS does not hold the exact distribution dates for ETFs.
Will DFJ 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 $108.78 to $114.06 from $110.83 today. It is a probability, not a prediction.
How has DFJ performed?
Year to date +22.5%, one year +31.2%, three years +23.9% a year, five years +11.9% a year. Past returns do not guarantee future results.
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