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WisdomTree Dynamic International Eq ETF (DDWM)
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(as of Jul 31)
Best Performing in Foreign Large Value Over the Last Year
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WisdomTree Dynamic International Eq ETF Overview
WisdomTree Dynamic International Eq ETF (DDWM) is a passively managed International Equity Foreign Large Value exchange-traded fund (ETF). WisdomTree launched the ETF in 2016.
The investment seeks to track the WisdomTree Dynamic Currency Hedged International Equity Index.
The fund will invest at least 80% of its total assets in component securities of the index and investments that have economic characteristics that are substantially identical to the economic characteristics of such component securities. The index is a dividend weighted index designed to provide exposure to equity securities in the industrialized world, excluding Canada and the United States, while at the same time dynamically hedging currency exposure to fluctuations between the value of the applicable foreign currencies and the USD. The fund is non-diversified.
About WisdomTree Dynamic International Eq ETF (DDWM)
There are 5 members of the management team with an average tenure of 5.13 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 LCL index with a weighting of 100% and WisdomTree Dynm Curcy Hdg Intl Eq TR USD index with a weighting of 100%. WisdomTree Dynamic International Eq ETF has 1461 securities in its portfolio. The top 10 holdings constitute 11.3% 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 Dynamic International Eq ETF is part of the Equity global asset class and is within the International Equity ETF group. WisdomTree Dynamic International Eq ETF has 99.7% of its portfolio invested in foreign issues. The overall assets allocated to domestic stock is 0.3% There is 99.7% 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 Dynamic International Eq ETF has 0.0% of the portfolio in cash.
Assets Under Management
The fund has $1 billion 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.
DDWM 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 Dynamic International Eq ETF expense ratio is average compared to funds in the Foreign Large Value category. WisdomTree Dynamic International Eq ETF has an expense ratio of 0.40%, which is 13% 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 Dynamic International Eq ETF has a portfolio turnover rate of 25%, which indicates that it holds its assets around / 0.0 years. By way of comparison, the average portfolio turnover is 46% for the Foreign Large Value category.
Recently, in the month of June 2026, WisdomTree Dynamic International Eq ETF returned -0.3%, which earned it a grade of B, as the Foreign Large Value category had an average return of -1.7%. 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 Dynamic International Eq ETF has a trailing yield of 2.57%, which is below the 3.40% category average.
The fund normally distributes its income quarterly.
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 Dynamic International Eq ETF Grades
Year to date, the ETF has returned 7.6%, 2.6 percentage points worse than the category, which translates into a grade of D. The fund has returned 19.8% over the past year (grade of F), 17.7% over the past three years (grade of D) and 12.9% per year over the past five years (grade of B) and 10.7% per year over the past 10 years (grade of B).
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DDWM Trailing NAV Total Returns Data as of 6/30/26
| Last Month |
Last Quarter |
Ann'l. 1Yr |
Ann'l. 3Yr |
Ann'l. 5Yr |
Ann'l. 10Yr |
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| DDWM Return (NAV) | -0.3% | 8.1% | 19.8% | 17.7% | 12.9% | 10.7% |
| DDWM Return (Price) | 0.2% | 6.2% | 19.6% | 17.7% | 12.8% | 10.7% |
| NAV +/- Price Return | -0.433% | 1.892% | 0.264% | -0.001% | 0.085% | 0.050% |
| Foreign Large Value Avg | -1.7% | 6.2% | 25.4% | 19.8% | 11.2% | 9.9% |
| DDWM Grade (NAV) | B | B | F | D | B | B |
| +/- Category (NAV) | 1.4% | 1.8% | -5.6% | -2.1% | 1.6% | 0.8% |
| DDWM Tax-Cost Ratio | na | na | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.1% | 1.1% |
DDWM Annual NAV Total ReturnsData as of 6/30/26
| 2026 | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | |
| DDWM Return (NAV) | 7.6% | 30.1% | 10.6% | 15.4% | -1.3% | 14.3% | -4.2% | 21.0% | -11.1% | 18.5% | na |
| DDWM Return (Price) | 7.9% | 30.1% | 10.7% | 15.2% | -0.8% | 14.8% | -4.6% | 21.4% | -11.7% | 18.8% | na |
| NAV +/- Price Ret | 0.030% | -0.001% | 0.006% | -0.014% | -0.357% | 0.034% | 0.086% | 1.9% | 5.9% | 1.5% | na |
| Foreign Large Value Avg | 10.2% | 38.6% | 4.7% | 16.7% | -8.9% | 12.3% | -0.7% | 18.8% | -13.7% | 23.2% | 6.9% |
| DDWM Grade (NAV) | D | F | A | D | A | B | D | A | A | F | na |
| +/- Category | -2.6% | -8.5% | 5.9% | -1.3% | 7.6% | 2.0% | -3.5% | 2.2% | 2.6% | -4.7% | na |
| Risk Measures | |
| Beta: | 0.69 |
| R-Squared: | 87% |
| Standard Deviation: | 10.3% |
| Category Risk Index: | 0.82 |
| Category Risk Rating: | Low |
| Total Risk Index: | 0.85 |
| Total Risk Rating: | Below Average |
| Portfolio Characteristics | |
| Yield: | 2.6% |
| Total Assets: | $ 1,445 Mil |
| Share Class Assets: | $ 1,445 Mil |
| Turnover: | 25.0% |
| Expense Ratio: | 0.40% |
| Index Fund: | Yes |
| Index Tracked: | MSCI EAFE NR LCL |
| Index Weighting: | 100% |
| Leveraged: | No |
| Socially Responsible Fund: | No |
| Capital Gains Distribution Frequency: | |
| Income Distribution Frequency: | Quarterly |
Management Team
| Number of Managers: 5 | |||
| Longest Tenure: 5.7 years | |||
| Average Tenure: 5.1 years | |||
| Managers (Year): Walker-Smith Marlene (2020), France David (2021), Frysinger Todd (2021), Sheremeta Vlasta (2021), Stoll Michael (2021) | |||
Portfolio Composition (as of 6/30/26)
| # of Holdings: | 1461 |
| % in Top 10 Holdings: | 11.3% |
| Fund is Non-Diversified: | Yes |
| % in Foreign Issues: | 99.7% |
Portfolio Allocation |
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| Domestic Stock: | 0.3% |
| Foreign Stock: | 99.7% |
| Preferred Stock: | 0.0% |
| Domestic Bond: | 0.0% |
| Foreign Bond: | 0.0% |
| Convertible Bond: | 0.0% |
| Other: | 0.0% |
| 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: | January 7, 2016 |
Expenses and Fees
| Expense Ratio (%): | 0.40% (Rating: Avg) |
| Category Average Expense Ratio (%): | 0.46% |
