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WisdomTree Dynamic Intl SmCap Eq ETF ()
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(as of Aug 26)
Best Performing in Foreign Small/Mid Value Over the Last Year
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WisdomTree Dynamic Intl SmCap Eq ETF Overview
WisdomTree Dynamic Intl SmCap Eq ETF (DDLS) is a passively managed International Equity Foreign Small/Mid Value exchange-traded fund (ETF). WisdomTree launched the ETF in 2016.
The investment seeks to track the WisdomTree Dynamic Currency Hedged International SmallCap Equity Index.
The fund will invest at least 80% of its total assets in component securities of the index and investments that have economic characteristics that are substantially identical to the economic characteristics of such component securities. The index is a dividend weighted index designed to provide exposure to small-capitalization equity securities in the industrialized world, excluding Canada and U.S., while at the same time dynamically hedging currency exposure to fluctuations between the value of foreign currencies and the USD. It is non-diversified.
About WisdomTree Dynamic Intl SmCap Eq ETF (DDLS)
There are 5 members of the management team with an average tenure of 5.22 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 EAFE NR LCL index with a weighting of 100% and WisdomTree Dynm Curcy Hdg Intl SC TR USD index with a weighting of 100%. WisdomTree Dynamic Intl SmCap Eq ETF has 1082 securities in its portfolio. The top 10 holdings constitute 5.7% 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 Dynamic Intl SmCap Eq ETF is part of the Equity global asset class and is within the International Equity ETF group. WisdomTree Dynamic Intl SmCap Eq ETF has 100.4% of its portfolio invested in foreign issues. The overall assets allocated to domestic stock is 0.6% There is 100.4% 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 Dynamic Intl SmCap Eq ETF has -1.0% of the portfolio in cash.
Assets Under Management
The fund has $420 million in total assets, which is below the $2 billion average for the Foreign Small/Mid Value 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.
DDLS 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 Dynamic Intl SmCap Eq ETF expense ratio is average compared to funds in the Foreign Small/Mid Value category. WisdomTree Dynamic Intl SmCap Eq ETF has an expense ratio of 0.48%, which is 12% lower than its category average, making the fund expense ratio grade a C. 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 Dynamic Intl SmCap Eq ETF has a portfolio turnover rate of 43%, which indicates that it holds its assets around / 0.0 years. By way of comparison, the average portfolio turnover is 49% for the Foreign Small/Mid Value category.
Recently, in the month of July 2026, WisdomTree Dynamic Intl SmCap Eq ETF returned 2.0%, which earned it a grade of C, as the Foreign Small/Mid Value category had an average return of 2.7%. 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 Dynamic Intl SmCap Eq ETF has a trailing yield of 3.62%, which is above the 3.23% category average.
The fund normally distributes its income quarterly.
It’s natural to seek the best-performing investments, but you must consider the relationship between risk and return and the impact of costs and taxes on your realized returns.
WisdomTree Dynamic Intl SmCap Eq ETF Grades
Year to date, the ETF has returned 6.5%, 5.2 percentage points worse than the category, which translates into a grade of F. The fund has returned 16.2% over the past year (grade of F), 16.4% over the past three years (grade of D) and 9.9% per year over the past five years (grade of C) and 9.6% per year over the past 10 years (grade of A).
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DDLS Trailing NAV Total Returns Data as of 7/31/26
| Last Month |
Last Quarter |
Ann'l. 1Yr |
Ann'l. 3Yr |
Ann'l. 5Yr |
Ann'l. 10Yr |
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| DDLS Return (NAV) | 2.0% | 1.8% | 16.2% | 16.4% | 9.9% | 9.6% |
| DDLS Return (Price) | 1.6% | 1.6% | 15.8% | 16.0% | 9.6% | 9.6% |
| NAV +/- Price Return | 0.394% | 0.174% | 0.381% | 0.444% | 0.252% | -0.032% |
| Foreign Small/Mid Value Avg | 2.7% | 0.6% | 26.2% | 18.4% | 9.5% | 8.8% |
| DDLS Grade (NAV) | C | C | F | D | C | A |
| +/- Category (NAV) | -0.7% | 1.2% | -10.1% | -2.0% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| DDLS Tax-Cost Ratio | na | na | 1.2% | 1.1% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
DDLS Annual NAV Total ReturnsData as of 7/31/26
| 2026 | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | |
| DDLS Return (NAV) | 6.5% | 29.1% | 9.8% | 15.2% | -9.8% | 16.1% | -1.8% | 24.7% | -16.6% | 25.0% | na |
| DDLS Return (Price) | 6.2% | 28.0% | 10.2% | 15.2% | -10.1% | 17.7% | -3.0% | 24.8% | -16.9% | 26.9% | na |
| NAV +/- Price Ret | -0.056% | -0.040% | 0.043% | 0.003% | 0.034% | 0.100% | 0.664% | 0.4% | 1.8% | 7.6% | na |
| Foreign Small/Mid Value Avg | 11.8% | 38.1% | 3.9% | 14.2% | -11.8% | 12.8% | 2.7% | 20.5% | -17.4% | 29.6% | 6.7% |
| DDLS Grade (NAV) | F | F | A | D | B | A | F | A | C | F | na |
| +/- Category | -5.2% | -9.0% | 5.9% | 0.9% | 2.0% | 3.3% | -4.5% | 4.2% | 0.7% | -4.6% | na |
| Risk Measures | |
| Beta: | 0.77 |
| R-Squared: | 78% |
| Standard Deviation: | 12.0% |
| Category Risk Index: | 0.85 |
| Category Risk Rating: | Low |
| Total Risk Index: | 0.98 |
| Total Risk Rating: | Below Average |
| Portfolio Characteristics | |
| Yield: | 3.6% |
| Total Assets: | $ 421 Mil |
| Share Class Assets: | $ 421 Mil |
| Turnover: | 43.0% |
| Expense Ratio: | 0.48% |
| Index Fund: | Yes |
| Index Tracked: | MSCI EAFE NR LCL |
| 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: 5.8 years | |||
| Average Tenure: 5.2 years | |||
| Managers (Year): Walker-Smith Marlene (2020), France David (2021), Frysinger Todd (2021), Sheremeta Vlasta (2021), Stoll Michael (2021) | |||
Portfolio Composition (as of 7/31/26)
| # of Holdings: | 1082 |
| % in Top 10 Holdings: | 5.7% |
| Fund is Non-Diversified: | Yes |
| % in Foreign Issues: | 100.4% |
Portfolio Allocation |
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| Domestic Stock: | 0.6% |
| Foreign Stock: | 100.4% |
| Preferred Stock: | 0.0% |
| Domestic Bond: | 0.0% |
| Foreign Bond: | 0.0% |
| Convertible Bond: | 0.0% |
| Other: | 0.0% |
| Cash: | -1.0% |
Purchase Information
| Legal Structure: | Open Ended Investment Company |
| Fund Family: | WisdomTree |
| Phone Number: | 866-909-9473 |
| Website: | www.wisdomtree.com |
| Inception Date: | January 7, 2016 |
Expenses and Fees
| Expense Ratio (%): | 0.48% (Rating: Avg) |
| Category Average Expense Ratio (%): | 0.54% |
