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WisdomTree International Efficnt Cr ETF ()
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(as of Nov 13)
Best Performing in Multi-Asset Overlay Over the Last Year
| 32.0% | Return Stacked® US Stk & Futs Yld ETF (RSSY) |
| 22.5% | Return Stacked® US Stocks & Mgd Futs ETF (RSST) |
| 17.0% | WisdomTree Emerging Mkts Effcnt Cr ETF (NTSE) |
| 16.4% | Return Stacked Bonds & Futures Yield ETF (RSBY) |
| 13.9% | PlanRock Equity Plus Alternatives ETF (PRAE) |
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WisdomTree International Efficnt Cr ETF Overview
WisdomTree International Efficnt Cr ETF (NTSI) is an actively managed Alternative Multi-Asset Overlay exchange-traded fund (ETF). WisdomTree launched the ETF in 2021.
The investment seeks total return.
The fund invests in a representative basket of developed market equity securities, excluding the United States and Canada, generally weighted by market capitalization. It invests approximately 90% of its assets in the above-referenced equity securities. The remainder of the net assets, which WisdomTree Asset Management, Inc., the fund’s investment adviser expects to be in cash and cash equivalents, will serve as collateral for U.S. Treasury futures contracts positions of varying maturities ranging from 2 to 30 years, which are selected to achieve a target duration of 3 to 8 years. It is non-diversified.
About WisdomTree International Efficnt Cr ETF (NTSI)
There are 4 members of the management team with an average tenure of 5.37 years: Marlene Walker-Smith (2021), 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 1 primary benchmark: MSCI EAFE NR USD index with a weighting of 100%. WisdomTree International Efficnt Cr ETF has 463 securities in its portfolio. The top 10 holdings constitute 22.4% 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 International Efficnt Cr ETF is part of the Alternative Strategies global asset class and is within the Alternative ETF group. WisdomTree International Efficnt Cr ETF has 88.9% of its portfolio invested in foreign issues. The overall assets allocated to domestic stock is 0.7% There is 88.9% allocated to foreign stock, and 0.0% is allocated to preferred stocks. The bond allocation as a percentage of total assets is -0.7% (-0.7% domestic bond, 0.0% foreign bond and 0.0% convertible bond). WisdomTree International Efficnt Cr ETF has 8.4% of the portfolio in cash.
Assets Under Management
The fund has $487 million in total assets, which is above the $213 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.
NTSI 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 International Efficnt Cr ETF expense ratio is below average compared to funds in the Multi-Asset Overlay category. WisdomTree International Efficnt Cr ETF has an expense ratio of 0.26%, which is 64% 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 International Efficnt Cr ETF has a portfolio turnover rate of 3%, which indicates that it holds its assets around / 0.3 years. By way of comparison, the average portfolio turnover is 79% for the Multi-Asset Overlay category.
Recently, in the month of October 2026, WisdomTree International Efficnt Cr ETF returned 1.0%, which earned it a grade of A, as the Multi-Asset Overlay category had an average return of -2.8%. 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 International Efficnt Cr ETF has a trailing yield of 3.11%, which is below the 3.47% category average.
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WisdomTree International Efficnt Cr ETF Grades
Year to date, the ETF has returned 7.2%, 0.4 percentage points worse than the category, which translates into a grade of C. The fund has returned 10.6% over the past year (grade of C), 18.5% over the past three years (grade of F) and 5.7% per year over the past five years (grade of C).
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NTSI 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 |
|
| NTSI Return (NAV) | 1.0% | -1.8% | 10.6% | 18.5% | 5.7% | na |
| NTSI Return (Price) | 0.9% | -2.4% | 9.9% | 18.0% | 5.5% | na |
| NAV +/- Price Return | 0.010% | 0.624% | 0.705% | 0.544% | 0.207% | na |
| Multi-Asset Overlay Avg | -2.8% | 0.7% | 9.8% | 26.7% | 6.3% | na |
| NTSI Grade (NAV) | A | D | C | F | C | na |
| +/- Category (NAV) | 3.7% | -2.5% | 0.7% | -8.2% | -0.6% | na |
| NTSI Tax-Cost Ratio | na | na | 1.1% | 0.9% | 1.0% | na |
NTSI Annual NAV Total ReturnsData as of 10/31/26
| 2026 | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | |
| NTSI Return (NAV) | 7.2% | 30.5% | 1.0% | 16.1% | -19.7% | na | na | na | na | na | na |
| NTSI Return (Price) | 6.7% | 30.4% | 1.1% | 15.4% | -19.3% | na | na | na | na | na | na |
| NAV +/- Price Ret | -0.061% | -0.004% | 0.089% | -0.044% | -0.022% | na | na | na | na | na | na |
| Multi-Asset Overlay Avg | 7.6% | 38.5% | 14.7% | 19.0% | -21.7% | 22.2% | 24.9% | 31.5% | na | na | na |
| NTSI Grade (NAV) | C | B | F | C | B | na | na | na | na | na | na |
| +/- Category | -0.4% | -8.1% | -13.7% | -2.9% | 1.9% | na | na | na | na | na | na |
| Risk Measures | |
| Beta: | 1.96 |
| R-Squared: | 80% |
| Standard Deviation: | 13.5% |
| Category Risk Index: | 0.65 |
| Category Risk Rating: | Average |
| Total Risk Index: | 1.11 |
| Total Risk Rating: | Average |
| Portfolio Characteristics | |
| Yield: | 3.1% |
| Total Assets: | $ 488 Mil |
| Share Class Assets: | $ 488 Mil |
| Turnover: | 3.0% |
| Expense Ratio: | 0.26% |
| Index Fund: | No |
| Index Tracked: | MSCI EAFE NR USD |
| Index Weighting: | 100% |
| Leveraged: | No |
| Socially Responsible Fund: | No |
| Capital Gains Distribution Frequency: | |
| Income Distribution Frequency: | |
Management Team
| Number of Managers: 4 | |||
| Longest Tenure: 5.5 years | |||
| Average Tenure: 5.4 years | |||
| Managers (Year): Walker-Smith Marlene (2021), France David (2021), Frysinger Todd (2021), Sheremeta Vlasta (2021) | |||
Portfolio Composition (as of 10/30/26)
| # of Holdings: | 463 |
| % in Top 10 Holdings: | 22.4% |
| Fund is Non-Diversified: | Yes |
| % in Foreign Issues: | 88.9% |
Portfolio Allocation |
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| Domestic Stock: | 0.7% |
| Foreign Stock: | 88.9% |
| Preferred Stock: | 0.0% |
| Domestic Bond: | -0.7% |
| Foreign Bond: | 0.0% |
| Convertible Bond: | 0.0% |
| Other: | 2.6% |
| Cash: | 8.4% |
Purchase Information
| Legal Structure: | Open Ended Investment Company |
| Fund Family: | WisdomTree |
| Phone Number: | 866-909-9473 |
| Website: | www.wisdomtree.com |
| Inception Date: | May 18, 2021 |
Expenses and Fees
| Expense Ratio (%): | 0.26% (Rating: Below Avg) |
| Category Average Expense Ratio (%): | 0.73% |
