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WisdomTree Short-Duration Inc Dgtl N/A (WTSIX)
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Fund Details
WisdomTree Short-Duration Inc Dgtl N/A Overview
WisdomTree Short-Duration Inc Dgtl N/A (WTSIX) is an actively managed Taxable Bond Short-Term Bond fund. WisdomTree launched the fund in 2023.
The investment seeks income consistent with the preservation of capital. The fund seeks to achieve its investment objective by utilizing an asset allocation strategy investing primarily in exchange-traded funds that provide exposure to short-duration fixed income securities that the adviser believes will generate income consistent with the preservation of capital. The underlying funds are expected to primarily invest in U.S. government bonds and corporate bonds (including high yield bonds, commonly referred to as “junk bonds”), as well as mortgage-backed securities and other mortgage-related products, with an average duration of three years or shorter.
About WisdomTree Short-Duration Inc Dgtl N/A (WTSIX)
There are 5 members of the management team with an average tenure of 3.62 years: Marlene Walker-Smith (2023), David France (2023), Todd Frysinger (2023), Vlasta Sheremeta (2023), Michael Stoll (2023). Management tenure is more important for actively managed funds than passive index funds.
The fund has 2 primary benchmarks: Bloomberg US Agg Bond TR USD index with a weighting of 100% and Bloomberg US Short Agg Enhn Yd TR USD index with a weighting of 100%. WisdomTree Short-Duration Inc Dgtl N/A has 7 securities in its portfolio. The top 10 holdings constitute 100.0% of the fund’s assets. The fund meets the SEC requirement of being classified as a diversified fund. The fund is not considered to have an ESG focus with its investment selection and management.
WisdomTree Short-Duration Inc Dgtl N/A is part of the Fixed Income global asset class and is within the Taxable Bond fund group. WisdomTree Short-Duration Inc Dgtl N/A has 8.0% of its portfolio invested in foreign issues. The overall assets allocated to domestic stock is -0.9%. There is 0.0% allocated to foreign stock, and 0.0% is allocated to preferred stocks. The bond allocation as a percentage of total assets is 98.3% (90.2% domestic bond, 8.0% foreign bond and 0.0% convertible bond). WisdomTree Short-Duration Inc Dgtl N/A has 2.7% of the portfolio in cash.
Assets Under Management
The fund has $1 million in total assets, which is below the $917 million average for the Short-Term Bond 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.
WTSIX 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 Short-Duration Inc Dgtl N/A expense ratio is average compared to funds in the Short-Term Bond category. WisdomTree Short-Duration Inc Dgtl N/A has an expense ratio of 0.40%, which is 40% 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 Short-Duration Inc Dgtl N/A has a portfolio turnover rate of 4%, indicating that holds its assets around 0.3 years. By way of comparison, the average portfolio turnover is 135% for the Short-Term Bond category.
Recently, in the month of August 2026, WisdomTree Short-Duration Inc Dgtl N/A returned 0.0%, which earned it a grade of F, as the Short-Term Bond category had an average return of 0.3%. 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 funds in that category.
WisdomTree Short-Duration Inc Dgtl N/A has a trailing yield of 5.02%, which is above the 4.15% category average. The fund normally distributes its income quarterly and its capital gains annually.
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WisdomTree Short-Duration Inc Dgtl N/A Grades
Year to date, the fund has returned 1.1%, 0.1 percentage points worse than the category, which translates into a grade of C. The fund has returned 3.0% over the past year (grade of B) and 5.1% over the past three years (grade of B).
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WTSIX Trailing NAV Total Returns Data as of 8/31/26
| Last Month |
Last Quarter |
Ann'l. 1Yr |
Ann'l. 3Yr |
Ann'l. 5Yr |
Ann'l. 10Yr |
|
| WTSIX Return (NAV) | 0.0% | 0.3% | 3.0% | 5.1% | na | na |
| WTSIX Grade | F | D | B | B | na | na |
| +/- Category | -0.3% | -0.1% | 0.2% | 0.1% | na | na |
| Short-Term Bond Avg | 0.3% | 0.4% | 2.7% | 5.0% | 2.3% | 2.3% |
| WTSIX Tax Cost Ratio | na | na | 2.0% | 1.8% | na | na |
WTSIX Annual NAV Total ReturnsData as of 8/31/26
| 2026 | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | |
| WTSIX Return (NAV) | 1.1% | 6.3% | 4.7% | na | na | na | na | na | na | na | na |
| WTSIX Grade | C | B | C | na | na | na | na | na | na | na | na |
| +/- Category | -0.1% | 0.5% | -0.2% | na | na | na | na | na | na | na | na |
| Short-Term Bond Avg | 1.2% | 5.9% | 4.9% | 5.6% | -5.0% | -0.0% | 4.2% | 4.8% | 0.7% | 1.9% | 2.5% |
| Risk Measures | |
| Standard Deviation: | 2.4% |
| Total Risk Index: | 0.20 - Low |
| Category Risk Index: | 1.24 - High |
| Category Risk Grade: | F (85% Rank) |
| Beta: | 0.41 |
| R-Squared: | 90% |
| Leveraged Fund: | No |
| Inverse Fund: | No |
| Portfolio Characteristics | |
| Equity Investment Style: | na |
| Bond Investment Style: | High Quality Limited Sensitivity |
| Yield: | 5.0% |
| Dividend Distribution: | Quarterly |
| Cap Gains Distribution: | Annually |
| Total Assets: | $1 Mil |
| Fund Total Assets: | $ 1 Mil |
| Share Class Type: | Other |
| Portfolio Turnover: | 4% |
Management Team
| Number of Managers: 5 | |||
| Longest Tenure: 3.6 years | |||
| Average Tenure: 3.6 years | |||
| Managers (Year): Walker-Smith Marlene (2023), France David (2023), Frysinger Todd (2023), Sheremeta Vlasta (2023), Stoll Michael (2023) | |||
Portfolio Composition (as of 8/31/26)
| # of Holdings: | 7 |
| % in Top 10 Holdings: | 100.0% |
| Fund is Non-Diversified: | No |
| % in Foreign Issues: | 8.0% |
Portfolio Allocation |
|
| Domestic Stock: | -0.9% |
| Foreign Stock: | 0.0% |
| Preferred Stock: | 0.0% |
| Domestic Bond: | 90.2% |
| Foreign Bond: | 8.0% |
| Convertible Bond: | 0.0% |
| Other: | 0.0% |
| Cash: | 2.7% |
Purchase Information
| Fund Family: | WisdomTree |
| Phone Number: | 866-909-9473 |
| Website: |
| Status: | Open |
| Inception Date: | January 18, 2023 |
| Min. Initial Purchase: | $ 25 |
| Min. Initial IRA Purchase: | $ 0 |
| True No-Load: | Yes |
| Front Load Maximum: | 0.00% |
| Deferred Charge Maximum: | 0.00% |
| Redemption Charge Maximum: | 0.00% |
| 12b-1 Fee: | na |
Expenses and Fees | |
| Expense Ratio (%): | 0.40% ( Rating : Avg ) |
| Category Average Expense Ratio (%): | 0.66% |
| Share Class: | WisdomTree Short-Duration Inc Dgtl N/A |
| Min. Subsequent Purchase: | $ 0 |
| Min. Subsequent IRA Purchase: | $ 0 |
