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WisdomTree True Developed Intl ETF ()
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(as of Aug 26)
Best Performing in Foreign Large Value Over the Last Year
| 42.4% | GMO International Value ETF (GMOI) |
| 42.0% | JPMorgan International Value ETF (JIVE) |
| 40.1% | Schwab Fundamental International Eq ETF (FNDF) |
| 39.7% | Cambria Global Value ETF (GVAL) |
| 39.3% | Invesco RAFI Developed Markets ex-US ETF (PXF) |
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WisdomTree True Developed Intl ETF Overview
WisdomTree True Developed Intl ETF (DOL) is a passively managed International Equity Foreign Large Value exchange-traded fund (ETF). WisdomTree launched the ETF in 2006.
The investment seeks to track the price and yield performance, before fees and expenses, of the WisdomTree International LargeCap Dividend Index.
The fund normally invests at least 95% of its total assets (exclusive of collateral held from securities lending) 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 fundamentally weighted index that is comprised of the large-capitalization segment of the dividend-paying market in the industrialized world outside the U.S. and Canada. The fund is non-diversified.
About WisdomTree True Developed Intl ETF (DOL)
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 USD index with a weighting of 100% and WisdomTree Intl LargeCap Dividend TR USD index with a weighting of 100%. WisdomTree True Developed Intl ETF has 315 securities in its portfolio. The top 10 holdings constitute 19.5% 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 True Developed Intl ETF is part of the Equity global asset class and is within the International Equity ETF group. WisdomTree True Developed Intl ETF has 99.3% of its portfolio invested in foreign issues. The overall assets allocated to domestic stock is 0.4% There is 99.3% 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 True Developed Intl ETF has 0.3% of the portfolio in cash.
Assets Under Management
The fund has $834 million in total assets, which is below the $2 billion average for the Foreign Large 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.
DOL 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 True Developed Intl ETF expense ratio is average compared to funds in the Foreign Large Value category. WisdomTree True Developed Intl ETF has an expense ratio of 0.48%, which is 4% higher 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 True Developed Intl ETF has a portfolio turnover rate of 22%, which indicates that it holds its assets around / 0.0 years. By way of comparison, the average portfolio turnover is 44% for the Foreign Large Value category.
Recently, in the month of July 2026, WisdomTree True Developed Intl ETF returned 2.4%, which earned it a grade of F, as the Foreign Large Value category had an average return of 4.5%. 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 True Developed Intl ETF has a trailing yield of 2.44%, which is below the 3.26% 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 True Developed Intl ETF Grades
Year to date, the ETF has returned 17.1%, 2.0 percentage points better than the category, which translates into a grade of B. The fund has returned 32.0% over the past year (grade of C), 19.9% over the past three years (grade of C) and 13.0% per year over the past five years (grade of C) and 9.7% per year over the past 10 years (grade of C).
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DOL 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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| DOL Return (NAV) | 2.4% | 6.8% | 32.0% | 19.9% | 13.0% | 9.7% |
| DOL Return (Price) | 1.4% | 5.4% | 31.4% | 19.7% | 12.8% | 9.7% |
| NAV +/- Price Return | 0.938% | 1.348% | 0.600% | 0.161% | 0.191% | 0.032% |
| Foreign Large Value Avg | 4.5% | 5.1% | 30.8% | 19.8% | 12.1% | 9.9% |
| DOL Grade (NAV) | F | B | C | C | C | C |
| +/- Category (NAV) | -2.1% | 1.7% | 1.3% | 0.1% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| DOL Tax-Cost Ratio | na | na | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.1% | 1.1% |
DOL Annual NAV Total ReturnsData as of 7/31/26
| 2026 | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | |
| DOL Return (NAV) | 17.1% | 37.2% | 4.0% | 17.0% | -6.7% | 11.1% | -2.7% | 18.7% | -12.5% | 21.5% | 2.8% |
| DOL Return (Price) | 16.4% | 37.4% | 4.1% | 16.8% | -6.8% | 11.5% | -3.3% | 19.5% | -12.9% | 22.2% | 2.9% |
| NAV +/- Price Ret | -0.036% | 0.006% | 0.012% | -0.017% | 0.005% | 0.043% | 0.187% | 4.0% | 3.3% | 3.3% | 1.8% |
| Foreign Large Value Avg | 15.0% | 38.6% | 4.7% | 16.7% | -8.9% | 12.3% | -0.7% | 18.8% | -13.7% | 23.2% | 6.9% |
| DOL Grade (NAV) | B | C | C | C | B | C | D | C | B | D | F |
| +/- Category | 2.0% | -1.4% | -0.7% | 0.3% | 2.2% | -1.3% | -2.0% | -0.1% | 1.2% | -1.6% | -4.1% |
| Risk Measures | |
| Beta: | 0.90 |
| R-Squared: | 91% |
| Standard Deviation: | 13.0% |
| Category Risk Index: | 1.03 |
| Category Risk Rating: | Above Average |
| Total Risk Index: | 1.06 |
| Total Risk Rating: | Average |
| Portfolio Characteristics | |
| Yield: | 2.4% |
| Total Assets: | $ 834 Mil |
| Share Class Assets: | $ 834 Mil |
| Turnover: | 22.0% |
| Expense Ratio: | 0.48% |
| Index Fund: | Yes |
| Index Tracked: | MSCI EAFE 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: 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: | 315 |
| % in Top 10 Holdings: | 19.5% |
| Fund is Non-Diversified: | Yes |
| % in Foreign Issues: | 99.3% |
Portfolio Allocation |
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| Domestic Stock: | 0.4% |
| Foreign Stock: | 99.3% |
| Preferred Stock: | 0.0% |
| Domestic Bond: | 0.0% |
| Foreign Bond: | 0.0% |
| Convertible Bond: | 0.0% |
| Other: | 0.0% |
| Cash: | 0.3% |
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 (%): | 0.48% (Rating: Avg) |
| Category Average Expense Ratio (%): | 0.46% |
