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WisdomTree Global High Dividend ETF ()
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(as of Nov 13)
Best Performing in Global Large-Stock Value Over the Last Year
| 34.7% | Simplify Affinity World Leaders Eq ETF (WLDR) |
| 28.1% | Altrius Global Dividend ETF (DIVD) |
| 25.4% | WisdomTree Global High Dividend ETF (DEW) |
| 25.4% | Pacer Global Cash Cows Dividend ETF (GCOW) |
| 24.2% | SGI Enhanced Global Income ETF (GINX) |
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WisdomTree Global High Dividend ETF Overview
WisdomTree Global High Dividend ETF (DEW) is a passively managed International Equity Global Large-Stock Value exchange-traded fund (ETF). WisdomTree launched the ETF in 2006.
The investment seeks to track the price and yield performance of the WisdomTree Global High Dividend Index.
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 concentrated in the securities of companies assigned to a particular industry or group of industries the fund will seek to concentrate its investments in such industry or group of industries to approximately the same extent as the index. The fund is non-diversified.
About WisdomTree Global High Dividend ETF (DEW)
There are 4 members of the management team with an average tenure of 5.51 years: Marlene Walker-Smith (2020), David France (2021), Todd Frysinger (2021) and Vlasta Sheremeta (2021). Management tenure is more important for actively managed ETFs than passive index ETFs.
The ETF has 2 primary benchmarks: MSCI ACWI NR USD index with a weighting of 100% and WisdomTree Global High Dividend TR USD index with a weighting of 100%. WisdomTree Global High Dividend ETF has 775 securities in its portfolio. The top 10 holdings constitute 14.1% 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 Global High Dividend ETF is part of the Equity global asset class and is within the International Equity ETF group. WisdomTree Global High Dividend ETF has 40.1% of its portfolio invested in foreign issues. The overall assets allocated to domestic stock is 59.6% There is 40.1% 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 Global High Dividend ETF has 0.4% of the portfolio in cash.
Assets Under Management
The fund has $169 million in total assets, which is below the $431 million average for the Global Large-Stock 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.
DEW 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 Global High Dividend ETF expense ratio is average compared to funds in the Global Large-Stock Value category. WisdomTree Global High Dividend ETF has an expense ratio of 0.58%, which is 8% 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 Global High Dividend ETF has a portfolio turnover rate of 31%, which indicates that it holds its assets around / 0.0 years. By way of comparison, the average portfolio turnover is 49% for the Global Large-Stock Value category.
Recently, in the month of October 2026, WisdomTree Global High Dividend ETF returned 4.4%, which earned it a grade of B, as the Global Large-Stock Value category had an average return of 2.6%. 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 Global High Dividend ETF has a trailing yield of 3.04%, which is above the 2.40% category average.
The fund normally distributes its income quarterly and its capital gains annually.
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 Global High Dividend ETF Grades
Year to date, the ETF has returned 19.5%, 3.9 percentage points better than the category, which translates into a grade of A. The fund has returned 25.4% over the past year (grade of A), 22.7% over the past three years (grade of B) and 12.8% per year over the past five years (grade of B) and 9.8% per year over the past 10 years (grade of C).
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DEW Trailing NAV Total Returns Data as of 10/31/26
| Last Month |
Last Quarter |
Ann'l. 1Yr |
Ann'l. 3Yr |
Ann'l. 5Yr |
Ann'l. 10Yr |
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| DEW Return (NAV) | 4.4% | 1.2% | 25.4% | 22.7% | 12.8% | 9.8% |
| DEW Return (Price) | 5.0% | 0.9% | 25.9% | 22.8% | 12.8% | 9.9% |
| NAV +/- Price Return | -0.623% | 0.316% | -0.419% | -0.053% | -0.078% | -0.046% |
| Global Large-Stock Value Avg | 2.6% | 0.8% | 21.5% | 21.3% | 11.3% | 9.3% |
| DEW Grade (NAV) | B | C | A | B | B | C |
| +/- Category (NAV) | 1.8% | 0.5% | 3.9% | 1.4% | 1.5% | 0.6% |
| DEW Tax-Cost Ratio | na | na | 1.2% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.2% |
DEW Annual NAV Total ReturnsData as of 10/31/26
| 2026 | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | |
| DEW Return (NAV) | 19.5% | 23.0% | 11.3% | 9.8% | -2.6% | 20.5% | -7.6% | 20.5% | -9.8% | 15.2% | 14.1% |
| DEW Return (Price) | 20.4% | 22.4% | 11.6% | 9.4% | -2.7% | 21.3% | -7.4% | 20.5% | -10.5% | 15.4% | 14.3% |
| NAV +/- Price Ret | 0.043% | -0.026% | 0.029% | -0.039% | 0.045% | 0.039% | -0.026% | -0.3% | 7.3% | 0.9% | 2.1% |
| Global Large-Stock Value Avg | 15.6% | 23.5% | 9.6% | 16.5% | -8.8% | 19.7% | 0.2% | 21.7% | -12.8% | 16.4% | 8.0% |
| DEW Grade (NAV) | A | D | B | F | A | C | D | D | C | D | A |
| +/- Category | 3.9% | -0.5% | 1.7% | -6.8% | 6.2% | 0.8% | -7.8% | -1.2% | 3.0% | -1.2% | 6.0% |
| Risk Measures | |
| Beta: | 0.50 |
| R-Squared: | 32% |
| Standard Deviation: | 10.4% |
| Category Risk Index: | 0.86 |
| Category Risk Rating: | Low |
| Total Risk Index: | 0.86 |
| Total Risk Rating: | Below Average |
| Portfolio Characteristics | |
| Yield: | 3.0% |
| Total Assets: | $ 170 Mil |
| Share Class Assets: | $ 170 Mil |
| Turnover: | 31.0% |
| Expense Ratio: | 0.58% |
| Index Fund: | Yes |
| Index Tracked: | MSCI ACWI NR USD |
| Index Weighting: | 100% |
| Leveraged: | No |
| Socially Responsible Fund: | No |
| Capital Gains Distribution Frequency: | Annually |
| Income Distribution Frequency: | Quarterly |
Management Team
| Number of Managers: 4 | |||
| Longest Tenure: 6.0 years | |||
| Average Tenure: 5.5 years | |||
| Managers (Year): Walker-Smith Marlene (2020), France David (2021), Frysinger Todd (2021), Sheremeta Vlasta (2021) | |||
Portfolio Composition (as of 10/30/26)
| # of Holdings: | 775 |
| % in Top 10 Holdings: | 14.1% |
| Fund is Non-Diversified: | Yes |
| % in Foreign Issues: | 40.1% |
Portfolio Allocation |
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| Domestic Stock: | 59.6% |
| Foreign Stock: | 40.1% |
| Preferred Stock: | 0.0% |
| Domestic Bond: | 0.0% |
| Foreign Bond: | 0.0% |
| Convertible Bond: | 0.0% |
| Other: | -0.1% |
| Cash: | 0.4% |
Purchase Information
| Legal Structure: | Open Ended Investment Company |
| Fund Family: | WisdomTree |
| Phone Number: | 866-909-9473 |
| Website: | www.wisdomtree.com |
| Inception Date: | June 16, 2006 |
Expenses and Fees
| Expense Ratio (%): | 0.58% (Rating: Avg) |
| Category Average Expense Ratio (%): | 0.63% |
