(DES) WisdomTree U.S. SmallCap - Ratings and Ratios
Exchange: NYSE ARCA • Country: USA • Currency: USD • Type: Etf • ISIN: US97717W6049 • Small Value
DES: Small-cap, Dividend-paying, U.S., Stocks
WisdomTree U.S. SmallCap Dividend Fund (DES) is structured to invest at least 95% of its assets in securities mirroring its underlying index or those with similar economic traits. This approach ensures alignment with the indexs performance, which is fundamentally weighted, focusing on small-cap U.S. companies that pay dividends.
As a non-diversified fund, DES can concentrate its holdings, potentially amplifying returns and risks. Its traded on NYSE ARCA under the ticker DES, categorized as a Small Value ETF, originating from the USA, with an AUM of $2.028 billion. This fund is suited for investors seeking exposure to smaller, dividend-paying companies, offering a targeted strategy for those looking beyond large-cap equities.
The funds strategy is distinct due to its fundamentally weighted index, which may appeal to investors preferring this approach over market-cap weighting. Its important to note that while the fund provides diversification benefits within its specific segment, its non-diversified status means a more concentrated portfolio. Investors should consider their risk tolerance and investment goals when evaluating DES.
Additional Sources for DES ETF
Tweets: X Stocktwits
Fund Manager Positions: Dataroma Stockcircle
DES ETF Overview
| Market Cap in USD | 1,717m |
| Category | Small Value |
| TER | 0.38% |
| IPO / Inception | 2006-06-16 |
DES ETF Ratings
| Growth Rating | 55.3 |
| Fundamental | - |
| Dividend Rating | 54.4 |
| Rel. Strength | -9.21 |
| Analysts | - |
| Fair Price Momentum | 27.69 USD |
| Fair Price DCF | - |
DES Dividends
| Dividend Yield 12m | 2.81% |
| Yield on Cost 5y | 5.04% |
| Annual Growth 5y | 5.73% |
| Payout Consistency | 94.8% |
DES Growth Ratios
| Growth Correlation 3m | -92.8% |
| Growth Correlation 12m | 29.3% |
| Growth Correlation 5y | 71.8% |
| CAGR 5y | 11.37% |
| CAGR/Max DD 5y | 0.45 |
| Sharpe Ratio 12m | -0.35 |
| Alpha | -9.06 |
| Beta | 0.829 |
| Volatility | 21.71% |
| Current Volume | 99.3k |
| Average Volume 20d | 166.2k |
As of April 29, 2025, the stock is trading at USD 30.27 with a total of 99,290 shares traded.
Over the past week, the price has changed by +4.53%, over one month by -4.90%, over three months by -12.59% and over the past year by -0.70%.
Partly, yes. Based on ValueRay Analyses, WisdomTree U.S. SmallCap (NYSE ARCA:DES) is currently (April 2025) ok to buy, but has to be watched. It has a Growth Technical Rating of 55.29 and therefor an somewhat technical positive rating according to historical growth.
Based on ValueRays Analyses, Dividends and Discounted-Cash-Flow, the Fair Value of DES as of April 2025 is 27.69. This means that DES is currently overvalued and has a potential downside of -8.52%.
WisdomTree U.S. SmallCap has no consensus analysts rating.
According to ValueRays Forecast Model, DES WisdomTree U.S. SmallCap will be worth about 31 in April 2026. The stock is currently trading at 30.27. This means that the stock has a potential upside of +2.28%.
| Issuer | Forecast | Upside |
|---|---|---|
| Wallstreet Target Price | - | - |
| Analysts Target Price | - | - |
| ValueRay Target Price | 31 | 2.3% |