This Small-Cap ETFs Offers Big Value and Dividends

With the artificial intelligence (AI) trade violently cutting both ways, stoking fears of a “SaaS-pocalypse”, value-oriented and high-dividend strategies are surging in the early innings of 2026. Among the ETFs participating in that party is the WisdomTree U.S. SmallCap Dividend Fund (DES).

ETF Trends • Feb 20, 2026

3 Retirement ETFs to Buy and Hold If You Want Positive Returns This Year

The markets are turning out to be quite unpredictable this year.

24/7 Wall Street • Feb 11, 2026

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

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

Zacks Investment Research • Jan 6, 2026

This $2 Billion Small Cap ETF Positions Investors Away From Stretched Tech Valuations

After a decade of Big Tech dominance that delivered strong returns to Nasdaq investors, the market may be setting up for a rotation.

24/7 Wall Street • Jan 5, 2026

DES: The Timing Isn't Right For WisdomTree's Small-Cap Dividend ETF (Rating Downgrade)

DES is a well-established ETF comprised of small-cap dividend-paying stocks. Its expense ratio is 0.38%, and the fund's trailing yield is 2.85%. Stocks are screened for quality and momentum, while the fund excludes many of the highest-yielding securities in the universe (mainly REITs). Still, its estimated forward yield is solid at 3.08%. My fundamental analysis suggests that, despite inferior long-term performance, DES's portfolio is stronger than IJS's, a small-cap value benchmark that covers S&P SmallCap 600 Index stocks.

Seeking Alpha • Jan 5, 2026

This Small-Cap ETF May Be Fashionable in 2026

For decades, small-cap value was one of the most potent factor combinations, but that compelling history doesn't mean small-cap value wins out every year. There are times when “junkier” small stocks beat broader small-cap indexes.

ETF Trends • Dec 26, 2025

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

A smart beta exchange traded fund, the WisdomTree U.S. SmallCap Dividend ETF (DES) debuted on 06/16/2006, and offers broad exposure to the Style Box - Small Cap Value category of the market.

Zacks Investment Research • Dec 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