Should WisdomTree U.S. SmallCap Dividend ETF (DES) Be on Your Investing Radar?

Launched on June 16, 2006, the WisdomTree U.S. SmallCap Dividend ETF (DES) is a passively managed exchange traded fund designed to provide a broad exposure to the Small Cap Value segment of the US equity market.

Zacks Investment Research • Nov 4, 2025

Is WisdomTree U.S. SmallCap Dividend ETF (DES) a Strong ETF Right Now?

The WisdomTree U.S. SmallCap Dividend ETF (DES) was launched on 06/16/2006, and is a smart beta exchange traded fund designed to offer broad exposure to the Style Box - Small Cap Value category of the market.

Zacks Investment Research • Oct 22, 2025

DES: CSB May Be A Better Choice

WisdomTree U.S. SmallCap Dividend Fund has a portfolio of over 500 small caps weighted based on dividends. DES is well diversified across holdings, with a focus on financials and value characteristics. DES has underperformed several competitors over the last 10 years.

Seeking Alpha • Aug 4, 2025

2 High-Yield WisdomTree ETFs That Pay Great Dividends

WisdomTree's family of ETF (Exchange-Traded Fund) products is worth checking out, whether you're a passive income investor seeking juicy dividends, exposure to a desired sector or geography that a portfolio may be lacking, or a hands-off type of investor who seeks a cheap way to diversify the portfolio broadly.

24/7 Wall Street • Jul 8, 2025

If Small-Cap Stocks Rebound, Depend on DES

Equity investors continue wondering when small-cap stocks and ETFs will finally garner some momentum. That moment could be nearing.

ETF Trends • May 15, 2025

DES: Not Catching A Dividend Bid In 2025, Awful Momentum Despite The Valuation

High dividend yield is a top equity factor in 2025, with VYM outperforming the S&P 500, while small-cap size factor lags significantly. DES ETF, tracking small-cap dividend-paying companies, shows weak momentum and macro/cyclical risks, performing more like IWM than VYM. DES has a low valuation at 12.4x earnings but faces elevated recession risk due to its sector exposure and poor technical chart.

Seeking Alpha • Apr 15, 2025

Why Is The IPO Market Struggling? Here's What Active Managers Have To Say

Strong returns in U.S. stocks, particularly over the past two plus years, have led investors to question the relative lack of companies going public via the IPO process — as well as the potential implications for the IPO market in the long term. According to active equity managers, a combination of increased public market regulation, a reduced pipeline of potential offerings following the prior boom, the rising role of large private asset managers in capital raising, and near-term uncertainty surrounding government policy are all contributing factors. At Russell Investments, we think investors benefit from taking a long-term view.

Seeking Alpha • Mar 11, 2025

DES: A Dividend ETF Struggling To Keep Up With The Overall Small-Cap Segment

WisdomTree U.S. SmallCap Dividend Fund focuses on dividend-paying small-cap stocks, offering a 2.8% yield but underperforming peers and the Russell 2000 index. DES's sector allocation is overweight in financial services, utilities, and real estate, but underweight in technology and healthcare, impacting growth potential. DES has attractive valuations and higher profitability, but its modest growth limits its appeal compared to other small-cap ETFs.

Seeking Alpha • Jan 30, 2025

Tech IPOs Poised For Return To Pre-Pandemic Normalcy In 2025

The new year is poised for a resurgence in tech IPOs, as lower interest rates and an investor shift to small- and mid-cap companies combine to create a more welcoming market for debuts. The current environment presents the most favorable conditions for the recovery of IPOs in the past three years. The S&P 400 Midcap Index and the S&P 600 Index have outperformed the S&P 500 Index since the US election Nov. 5.

Seeking Alpha • Dec 11, 2024

Small-Caps Offer Allure Beyond ‘Trump Trade'

Some market observers attribute it to the “Trump trade” and the president-elect's victory last Tuesday that the small-caps Russell 2000 Index is up 5.90% over the past week. However, market trends induced by political outcomes are often short-lived.

ETF Trends • Nov 13, 2024