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WisdomTree EmMkts ex-Stt-Ownd EntrprsETF (XSOE)
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WisdomTree EmMkts ex-Stt-Ownd EntrprsETF Overview
WisdomTree EmMkts ex-Stt-Ownd EntrprsETF (XSOE) is a passively managed International Equity Diversified Emerging Mkts exchange-traded fund (ETF). WisdomTree launched the ETF in 2014.
The investment seeks to track the price and yield performance, before fees and expenses, of the WisdomTree Emerging Markets ex-State-Owned Enterprises Index (the "index").
Under normal circumstances, at least 80% of the fund's total assets will be invested in constituent securities of the index and investments that have economic characteristics that are substantially identical to the economic characteristics of such constituent securities. The index is a modified float-adjusted market cap weighted index that consists of common stocks in emerging markets, excluding common stocks of "state-owned enterprises." The fund is non-diversified.
About WisdomTree EmMkts ex-Stt-Ownd EntrprsETF (XSOE)
There are 5 members of the management team with an average tenure of 5.14 years: Marlene Walker-Smith (2020), David France (2021), Todd Frysinger (2021), Vlasta Sheremeta (2021) and Michael Stoll (2021). Management tenure is more important for actively managed ETFs than passive index ETFs.
The ETF has 2 primary benchmarks: MSCI EM NR USD index with a weighting of 100% and WisdomTree EM ex-St-Own Eprises TR USD index with a weighting of 100%. WisdomTree EmMkts ex-Stt-Ownd EntrprsETF has 851 securities in its portfolio. The top 10 holdings constitute 37.2% of the ETF’s assets. The ETF meets the SEC requirement of being classified as a nondiversified fund. The ETF is not considered to have an ESG focus with its investment selection and management.
WisdomTree EmMkts ex-Stt-Ownd EntrprsETF is part of the Equity global asset class and is within the International Equity ETF group. WisdomTree EmMkts ex-Stt-Ownd EntrprsETF has 99.4% of its portfolio invested in foreign issues. The overall assets allocated to domestic stock is 0.6% There is 99.4% allocated to foreign stock, and 0.0% is allocated to preferred stocks. The bond allocation as a percentage of total assets is 0.0% (0.0% domestic bond, 0.0% foreign bond and 0.0% convertible bond). WisdomTree EmMkts ex-Stt-Ownd EntrprsETF has 0.0% of the portfolio in cash.
Assets Under Management
The fund has $2 billion in total assets, which is below the $3 billion average for the Diversified Emerging Mkts category. Normally, lower assets under management translates to higher average expense ratios, and greater total assets are desired. However, for some investment categories, such as small-cap investing, it may be difficult for the manager to fully employ the desired active strategy if assets grow too large or too quickly.
XSOE Performance and Fees
The expense ratio measures how much of a fund’s assets are used for administrative expenses and operating expenses, including adviser fees and fees for the transfer agent and custodial services. The WisdomTree EmMkts ex-Stt-Ownd EntrprsETF expense ratio is below average compared to funds in the Diversified Emerging Mkts category. WisdomTree EmMkts ex-Stt-Ownd EntrprsETF has an expense ratio of 0.32%, which is 38% lower than its category average, making the fund expense ratio grade a B. While it is difficult to predict returns, it is known that high annual expense ratios reduce your rate of return, and excessive fees are difficult to overcome. Active management normally comes with higher expense ratios than passive index management. Certain investment categories such as small company and foreign also normally have higher expense ratios. It is best to compare fund expense ratios against the category averages for meaningful assessments.
High portfolio turnover can translate to higher expenses and lower aftertax returns. WisdomTree EmMkts ex-Stt-Ownd EntrprsETF has a portfolio turnover rate of 17%, which indicates that it holds its assets around / 0.1 years. By way of comparison, the average portfolio turnover is 44% for the Diversified Emerging Mkts category.
Recently, in the month of June 2026, WisdomTree EmMkts ex-Stt-Ownd EntrprsETF returned -0.6%, which earned it a grade of C, as the Diversified Emerging Mkts category had an average return of -1.0%. The letter grades of A, B, C, D and F are based upon relative rankings within the investment category. A grade of A, for example, would indicate that the return is in the highest 20% for that time period compared to all ETFs in that category.
WisdomTree EmMkts ex-Stt-Ownd EntrprsETF has a trailing yield of 1.56%, which is below the 2.36% category average.
The fund normally distributes its income quarterly.
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WisdomTree EmMkts ex-Stt-Ownd EntrprsETF Grades
Year to date, the ETF has returned 24.3%, 3.2 percentage points better than the category, which translates into a grade of C. The fund has returned 43.6% over the past year (grade of B), 22.2% over the past three years (grade of B) and 4.7% per year over the past five years (grade of F) and 10.3% per year over the past 10 years (grade of A).
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XSOE Trailing NAV Total Returns Data as of 6/30/26
| Last Month |
Last Quarter |
Ann'l. 1Yr |
Ann'l. 3Yr |
Ann'l. 5Yr |
Ann'l. 10Yr |
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| XSOE Return (NAV) | -0.6% | 25.9% | 43.6% | 22.2% | 4.7% | 10.3% |
| XSOE Return (Price) | 1.0% | 23.3% | 45.2% | 22.7% | 5.0% | 11.0% |
| NAV +/- Price Return | -1.562% | 2.515% | -1.664% | -0.496% | -0.305% | -0.706% |
| Diversified Emerging Mkts Avg | -1.0% | 19.4% | 37.6% | 19.9% | 6.5% | 8.4% |
| XSOE Grade (NAV) | C | B | B | B | F | A |
| +/- Category (NAV) | 0.4% | 6.4% | 6.0% | 2.3% | -1.9% | 1.8% |
| XSOE Tax-Cost Ratio | na | na | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
XSOE Annual NAV Total ReturnsData as of 6/30/26
| 2026 | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | |
| XSOE Return (NAV) | 24.3% | 29.6% | 7.4% | 9.8% | -25.6% | -5.5% | 29.5% | 24.2% | -18.6% | 46.5% | 7.4% |
| XSOE Return (Price) | 26.9% | 30.0% | 7.0% | 10.3% | -25.8% | -5.9% | 28.6% | 24.8% | -18.6% | 49.2% | 6.7% |
| NAV +/- Price Ret | 0.106% | 0.016% | -0.055% | 0.047% | 0.009% | 0.077% | -0.030% | 2.7% | -0.2% | 5.9% | -9.8% |
| Diversified Emerging Mkts Avg | 21.1% | 29.2% | 6.7% | 12.8% | -18.8% | 2.3% | 12.7% | 18.2% | -14.6% | 33.7% | 10.9% |
| XSOE Grade (NAV) | C | C | C | D | F | F | A | A | F | A | D |
| +/- Category | 3.2% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -2.9% | -6.8% | -7.8% | 16.8% | 6.0% | -4.0% | 12.8% | -3.6% |
| Risk Measures | |
| Beta: | 1.18 |
| R-Squared: | 80% |
| Standard Deviation: | 18.3% |
| Category Risk Index: | 1.14 |
| Category Risk Rating: | Above Average |
| Total Risk Index: | 1.50 |
| Total Risk Rating: | Above Average |
| Portfolio Characteristics | |
| Yield: | 1.6% |
| Total Assets: | $ 2,189 Mil |
| Share Class Assets: | $ 2,189 Mil |
| Turnover: | 17.0% |
| Expense Ratio: | 0.32% |
| Index Fund: | Yes |
| Index Tracked: | MSCI EM NR USD |
| Index Weighting: | 100% |
| Leveraged: | No |
| Socially Responsible Fund: | No |
| Capital Gains Distribution Frequency: | |
| Income Distribution Frequency: | Quarterly |
Management Team
| Number of Managers: 5 | |||
| Longest Tenure: 5.7 years | |||
| Average Tenure: 5.1 years | |||
| Managers (Year): Walker-Smith Marlene (2020), France David (2021), Frysinger Todd (2021), Sheremeta Vlasta (2021), Stoll Michael (2021) | |||
Portfolio Composition (as of 6/30/26)
| # of Holdings: | 851 |
| % in Top 10 Holdings: | 37.2% |
| Fund is Non-Diversified: | Yes |
| % in Foreign Issues: | 99.4% |
Portfolio Allocation |
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| Domestic Stock: | 0.6% |
| Foreign Stock: | 99.4% |
| Preferred Stock: | 0.0% |
| Domestic Bond: | 0.0% |
| Foreign Bond: | 0.0% |
| Convertible Bond: | 0.0% |
| Other: | 0.0% |
| Cash: | 0.0% |
Purchase Information
| Legal Structure: | Open Ended Investment Company |
| Fund Family: | WisdomTree |
| Phone Number: | 866-909-9473 |
| Website: | www.wisdomtree.com |
| Inception Date: | December 10, 2014 |
Expenses and Fees
| Expense Ratio (%): | 0.32% (Rating: Below Avg) |
| Category Average Expense Ratio (%): | 0.52% |
