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WisdomTree Efcnt Gld Pls Eq Stgy ETF ()
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(as of Aug 26)
Best Performing in Multi-Asset Overlay Over the Last Year
| 51.8% | WisdomTree Efcnt Gld Pls Gld Ms Stgy ETF (GDMN) |
| 41.8% | Return Stacked® US Stocks & Mgd Futs ETF (RSST) |
| 40.8% | WisdomTree Emerging Mkts Effcnt Cr ETF (NTSE) |
| 34.5% | WisdomTree Efcnt Gld Pls Eq Stgy ETF (GDE) |
| 33.5% | Return Stacked® US Stk & Futs Yld ETF (RSSY) |
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WisdomTree Efcnt Gld Pls Eq Stgy ETF Overview
WisdomTree Efcnt Gld Pls Eq Stgy ETF (GDE) is an actively managed Alternative Multi-Asset Overlay exchange-traded fund (ETF). WisdomTree launched the ETF in 2022.
The investment seeks total return.
The fund seeks to invest, either directly or through a wholly-owned subsidiary, in a portfolio comprised of (i) U.S.-listed gold futures contracts and (ii) U.S. equity securities. The fund will invest in a representative basket of U.S. equity securities of large-capitalization companies generally weighted by market capitalization. Under normal circumstances, the fund will have approximately equal exposure to U.S.-listed gold futures contracts and U.S. equity securities. It is non-diversified.
About WisdomTree Efcnt Gld Pls Eq Stgy ETF (GDE)
There are 5 members of the management team with an average tenure of 4.38 years: Marlene Walker-Smith (2022), David France (2022), Todd Frysinger (2022), Vlasta Sheremeta (2022) and Michael Stoll (2022). Management tenure is more important for actively managed ETFs than passive index ETFs.
The ETF has 1 primary benchmark: S&P 500 (TR) (1970) index with a weighting of 100%. WisdomTree Efcnt Gld Pls Eq Stgy ETF has 508 securities in its portfolio. The top 10 holdings constitute 47.0% 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 Efcnt Gld Pls Eq Stgy ETF is part of the Alternative Strategies global asset class and is within the Alternative ETF group. WisdomTree Efcnt Gld Pls Eq Stgy ETF has 0.3% of its portfolio invested in foreign issues. The overall assets allocated to domestic stock is 86.0% There is 0.3% 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 Efcnt Gld Pls Eq Stgy ETF has 0.0% of the portfolio in cash.
Assets Under Management
The fund has $432 million in total assets, which is above the $225 million average for the Multi-Asset Overlay 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.
GDE 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 Efcnt Gld Pls Eq Stgy ETF expense ratio is below average compared to funds in the Multi-Asset Overlay category. WisdomTree Efcnt Gld Pls Eq Stgy ETF has an expense ratio of 0.20%, which is 72% lower than its category average, making the fund expense ratio grade a A. 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 Efcnt Gld Pls Eq Stgy ETF has a portfolio turnover rate of 30%, which indicates that it holds its assets around / 0.0 years. By way of comparison, the average portfolio turnover is 86% for the Multi-Asset Overlay category.
Recently, in the month of July 2026, WisdomTree Efcnt Gld Pls Eq Stgy ETF returned 0.2%, which earned it a grade of B, as the Multi-Asset Overlay category had an average return of -0.7%. 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 Efcnt Gld Pls Eq Stgy ETF has a trailing yield of 4.34%, which is above the 2.20% category average.
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WisdomTree Efcnt Gld Pls Eq Stgy ETF Grades
Year to date, the ETF has returned -0.4%, 6.9 percentage points worse than the category, which translates into a grade of D. The fund has returned 34.5% over the past year (grade of B) and 39.0% over the past three years (grade of B).
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GDE 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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| GDE Return (NAV) | 0.2% | -9.0% | 34.5% | 39.0% | na | na |
| GDE Return (Price) | 0.0% | -9.6% | 33.6% | 38.7% | na | na |
| NAV +/- Price Return | 0.147% | 0.586% | 0.942% | 0.366% | na | na |
| Multi-Asset Overlay Avg | -0.7% | -2.1% | 25.7% | 23.7% | 6.8% | na |
| GDE Grade (NAV) | B | F | B | B | na | na |
| +/- Category (NAV) | 0.9% | -6.9% | 8.9% | 15.3% | na | na |
| GDE Tax-Cost Ratio | na | na | 1.7% | 1.7% | na | na |
GDE Annual NAV Total ReturnsData as of 7/31/26
| 2026 | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | |
| GDE Return (NAV) | -0.4% | 74.5% | 45.4% | 32.6% | na | na | na | na | na | na | na |
| GDE Return (Price) | -0.8% | 73.8% | 44.7% | 33.9% | na | na | na | na | na | na | na |
| NAV +/- Price Ret | 1.371% | -0.010% | -0.015% | 0.039% | na | na | na | na | na | na | na |
| Multi-Asset Overlay Avg | 6.6% | 38.5% | 14.7% | 19.0% | -21.7% | 22.2% | 24.9% | 31.5% | na | na | na |
| GDE Grade (NAV) | D | A | A | A | na | na | na | na | na | na | na |
| +/- Category | -6.9% | 36.0% | 30.7% | 13.6% | na | na | na | na | na | na | na |
| Risk Measures | |
| Beta: | 1.10 |
| R-Squared: | 49% |
| Standard Deviation: | 19.8% |
| Category Risk Index: | 0.95 |
| Category Risk Rating: | High |
| Total Risk Index: | 1.62 |
| Total Risk Rating: | Above Average |
| Portfolio Characteristics | |
| Yield: | 4.3% |
| Total Assets: | $ 432 Mil |
| Share Class Assets: | $ 432 Mil |
| Turnover: | 30.0% |
| Expense Ratio: | 0.20% |
| Index Fund: | No |
| Index Tracked: | S&P 500 (TR) (1970) |
| Index Weighting: | 100% |
| Leveraged: | No |
| Socially Responsible Fund: | No |
| Capital Gains Distribution Frequency: | |
| Income Distribution Frequency: | |
Management Team
| Number of Managers: 5 | |||
| Longest Tenure: 4.4 years | |||
| Average Tenure: 4.4 years | |||
| Managers (Year): Walker-Smith Marlene (2022), France David (2022), Frysinger Todd (2022), Sheremeta Vlasta (2022), Stoll Michael (2022) | |||
Portfolio Composition (as of 7/31/26)
| # of Holdings: | 508 |
| % in Top 10 Holdings: | 47.0% |
| Fund is Non-Diversified: | Yes |
| % in Foreign Issues: | 0.3% |
Portfolio Allocation |
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| Domestic Stock: | 86.0% |
| Foreign Stock: | 0.3% |
| Preferred Stock: | 0.0% |
| Domestic Bond: | 0.0% |
| Foreign Bond: | 0.0% |
| Convertible Bond: | 0.0% |
| Other: | 13.6% |
| 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: | March 15, 2022 |
Expenses and Fees
| Expense Ratio (%): | 0.20% (Rating: Below Avg) |
| Category Average Expense Ratio (%): | 0.71% |
