Dividend Investing Ideas Center
Critical Facts You Need to Know About Preferred Stocks
Have you ever wished for the safety of bonds, but the return potential...
Rating
Sector Rating
Recommendation *
Avoid
Neutral
Fair
Quality
Rating Breakdown
Avg.
Relative Strength
The relative strength of a dividend stock indicates whether the stock is uptrending or not. The major determining factor in this rating is whether the stock is trading close to its 52-week-high.
Overall Yield Attractiveness
If a stock’s yield is above or near the market average then it will be rated higher within this parameter. High dividend yields (usually over 10%) should be considered extremely risky, while low dividend yields (1% or less) are simply not very beneficial to long-term investors.
Dividend Reliability
A stock’s dividend reliability is determined by a healthy payout ratio that is higher than other stocks. A company that pays out close to half its earnings as dividends and retains the other half of earnings has ample room to grow its business and pay out more dividends in the future.
Dividend Uptrend
A stock’s Dividend Uptrend rating is dependent on the company’s price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio to evaluate whether or not a stock’s dividend is likely to trend upward. If a stock is valued near, or slightly below the market average, research has shown that the market expects the stock’s dividend to increase.
Earnings Growth
A stock’s Earnings Growth rating evaluates a company’s expected EPS for the current financial year and compares it to next financial year’s expected EPS. Stocks with single-digit growth estimates will have a higher rating than others, as our research has shown that well-established dividend-paying companies have modest earnings growth estimates.
You take care of your investments. We like that.
Upgrade to Premium to access your Watchlist and more.
WisdomTree Interest Rate Hedged U.S. Aggregate Bond Fund
ETF
AGZD
Dividend policy
Active
Price as of:
$46.6
-0.14
-0.3%
primary theme
Bond Sector Diversified
AGZD (ETF)
WisdomTree Interest Rate Hedged U.S. Aggregate Bond Fund
Dividend policy
Active
Price as of:
$46.6
-0.14
-0.3%
primary theme
Bond Sector Diversified
AGZD (ETF)
WisdomTree Interest Rate Hedged U.S. Aggregate Bond Fund
Dividend policy
Active
Price as of:
$46.6
-0.14
-0.3%
primary theme
Bond Sector Diversified
Name
Price
Aum/Mkt Cap
YIELD & DIV
Exp Ratio
Watchlist
Vitals
YTD Return
-1.1%
1 yr return
0.5%
3 Yr Avg Return
1.7%
5 Yr Avg Return
1.8%
Net Assets
$226 M
Holdings in Top 10
N/A
52 WEEK LOW AND HIGH
$46.7
$46.51
$47.38
Expenses
OPERATING FEES
Expense Ratio 0.23%
SALES FEES
Front Load N/A
Deferred Load N/A
TRADING FEES
Turnover 81.00%
Redemption Fee N/A
Min Investment
Standard (Taxable)
N/A
IRA
N/A
Fund Classification
Fund Type
Exchange Traded Fund
Investment Style
Nontraditional Bond
Name
Price
Aum/Mkt Cap
YIELD & DIV
Exp Ratio
Watchlist
AGZD - Profile
Distributions
- YTD Total Return -1.1%
- 3 Yr Annualized Total Return 1.7%
- 5 Yr Annualized Total Return 1.8%
- Capital Gain Distribution Frequency N/A
- Net Income Ratio 1.47%
- Dividend Yield 1.7%
- Dividend Distribution Frequency Monthly
Fund Details
-
Legal NameWisdomTree Interest Rate Hedged U.S. Aggregate Bond Fund
-
Fund Family NameWisdomTree
-
Inception DateDec 18, 2013
-
Shares Outstanding4850000
-
Share ClassN/A
-
CurrencyUSD
-
Domiciled CountryUnited States
-
ManagerDavid Nieman
Fund Description
The index is designed to provide long exposure to the Bloomberg Barclays U.S. Aggregate Bond Index while seeking to manage interest rate risk through the use of short positions in U.S. Treasury securities. The fund normally invests at least 80% of its total assets in the component securities of the index and investments that have economic characteristics that are substantially identical to the economic characteristics of such component securities. It is non-diversified.
AGZD - Performance
Return Ranking - Trailing
| Period | AGZD Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| YTD | -1.1% | -26.6% | 26.8% | 45.41% |
| 1 Yr | 0.5% | -28.8% | 35.4% | 77.94% |
| 3 Yr | 1.7%* | -10.8% | 12.3% | 88.91% |
| 5 Yr | 1.8%* | -14.6% | 12.6% | 88.46% |
| 10 Yr | N/A* | -1.7% | 14.3% | N/A |
* Annualized
Return Ranking - Calendar
| Period | AGZD Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | -2.0% | -49.2% | 314.3% | 74.37% |
| 2019 | 1.7% | -35.1% | 16.7% | 83.28% |
| 2018 | -2.4% | -48.0% | 3.4% | 12.85% |
| 2017 | 0.3% | -14.8% | 11.2% | 77.97% |
| 2016 | 0.4% | -11.2% | 12.8% | 80.20% |
Total Return Ranking - Trailing
| Period | AGZD Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| YTD | -1.1% | -26.6% | 26.8% | 45.41% |
| 1 Yr | 0.5% | -32.9% | 38.5% | 65.98% |
| 3 Yr | 1.7%* | -12.5% | 13.0% | 87.01% |
| 5 Yr | 1.8%* | -15.6% | 12.6% | 87.28% |
| 10 Yr | N/A* | -1.7% | 14.3% | N/A |
* Annualized
Total Return Ranking - Calendar
| Period | AGZD Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | -2.0% | -49.2% | 314.3% | 74.37% |
| 2019 | 1.7% | -35.1% | 16.7% | 83.28% |
| 2018 | -2.4% | -48.0% | 8.0% | 30.99% |
| 2017 | 0.3% | -14.8% | 15.2% | 84.87% |
| 2016 | 0.4% | -11.2% | 17.7% | 85.20% |
AGZD - Holdings
Concentration Analysis
| AGZD | Category Low | Category High | AGZD % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net Assets | 226 M | 100 | 145 B | 68.26% |
| Number of Holdings | 2057 | 2 | 7887 | 4.84% |
| Net Assets in Top 10 | -222 M | -8.09 B | 8.37 B | 96.56% |
| Weighting of Top 10 | N/A | 4.2% | 100.0% | N/A |
Top 10 Holdings
- Us 5yr Note (Cbt) Jun21 Xcbt 20210630 50.75%
- Us 5yr Note (Cbt) Jun21 Xcbt 20210630 50.75%
- Us 5yr Note (Cbt) Jun21 Xcbt 20210630 50.75%
- Us 5yr Note (Cbt) Jun21 Xcbt 20210630 50.75%
- Us 5yr Note (Cbt) Jun21 Xcbt 20210630 50.75%
- Us 5yr Note (Cbt) Jun21 Xcbt 20210630 50.75%
- Us 5yr Note (Cbt) Jun21 Xcbt 20210630 50.75%
- Us 5yr Note (Cbt) Jun21 Xcbt 20210630 50.75%
- Us 5yr Note (Cbt) Jun21 Xcbt 20210630 50.75%
- Us 5yr Note (Cbt) Jun21 Xcbt 20210630 50.75%
Asset Allocation
| Weighting | Return Low | Return High | AGZD % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cash | 104.37% | -172.58% | 271.20% | 1.78% |
| Convertible Bonds | 0.74% | 0.00% | 20.90% | 61.27% |
| Stocks | 0.00% | -7.25% | 179.21% | 96.94% |
| Preferred Stocks | 0.00% | 0.00% | 32.35% | 100.00% |
| Other | 0.00% | -39.10% | 107.15% | 86.88% |
| Bonds | -5.11% | -159.60% | 265.72% | 98.22% |
AGZD - Expenses
Operational Fees
| AGZD Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expense Ratio | 0.23% | 0.02% | 5.53% | 99.24% |
| Management Fee | 0.23% | 0.00% | 2.25% | 2.07% |
| 12b-1 Fee | N/A | 0.00% | 1.00% | N/A |
| Administrative Fee | N/A | 0.01% | 0.85% | N/A |
Sales Fees
| AGZD Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front Load | N/A | 0.00% | 5.75% | N/A |
| Deferred Load | N/A | 1.00% | 5.50% | N/A |
Trading Fees
| AGZD Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Redemption Fee | N/A | 0.40% | 2.00% | N/A |
Related Fees
Turnover provides investors a proxy for the trading fees incurred by mutual fund managers who frequently adjust position allocations. Higher turnover means higher trading fees.
| AGZD Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turnover | 81.00% | 0.00% | 498.00% | 49.76% |
AGZD - Distributions
Dividend Yield Analysis
| AGZD | Category Low | Category High | AGZD % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.67% | 0.00% | 3.01% | 93.55% |
Dividend Distribution Analysis
| AGZD | Category Low | Category High | Category Mod | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Distribution Frequency | Monthly | Annually | Daily | Monthly |
Net Income Ratio Analysis
| AGZD | Category Low | Category High | AGZD % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net Income Ratio | 1.47% | -4.62% | 11.44% | 89.10% |
Capital Gain Distribution Analysis
| AGZD | Category Low | Category High | Capital Mode | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capital Gain Distribution Frequency | Annually | Annually | Annually |
Dividend Payout History
| Date | Amount |
|---|---|
| Sep 25, 2020 | $0.085 |
| Aug 28, 2020 | $0.083 |
| Jul 31, 2020 | $0.083 |
| Jun 26, 2020 | $0.083 |
| May 29, 2020 | $0.085 |
| Apr 24, 2020 | $0.090 |
| Mar 27, 2020 | $0.098 |
| Feb 28, 2020 | $0.105 |
| Jan 24, 2020 | $0.105 |
| Dec 27, 2019 | $0.103 |
| Nov 29, 2019 | $0.111 |
| Oct 25, 2019 | $0.115 |
| Sep 27, 2019 | $0.120 |
| Aug 30, 2019 | $0.120 |
| Jul 26, 2019 | $0.115 |
| Jun 28, 2019 | $0.115 |
| May 31, 2019 | $0.115 |
| Apr 26, 2019 | $0.115 |
| Mar 29, 2019 | $0.110 |
| Feb 22, 2019 | $0.110 |
| Jan 25, 2019 | $0.110 |
| Dec 28, 2018 | $0.129 |
| Nov 23, 2018 | $0.115 |
| Oct 26, 2018 | $0.110 |
| Sep 28, 2018 | $0.110 |
| Aug 24, 2018 | $0.105 |
| Jul 27, 2018 | $0.100 |
| Jun 28, 2018 | $0.108 |
| May 25, 2018 | $0.100 |
| Apr 27, 2018 | $0.095 |
| Mar 23, 2018 | $0.090 |
| Feb 23, 2018 | $0.085 |
| Jan 26, 2018 | $0.090 |
| Dec 29, 2017 | $0.124 |
| Nov 27, 2017 | $0.095 |
| Oct 27, 2017 | $0.095 |
| Sep 29, 2017 | $0.098 |
| Aug 25, 2017 | $0.095 |
| Jul 28, 2017 | $0.095 |
| Jun 30, 2017 | $0.095 |
| May 26, 2017 | $0.095 |
| Apr 28, 2017 | $0.095 |
| Mar 31, 2017 | $0.070 |
| Feb 24, 2017 | $0.080 |
| Jan 27, 2017 | $0.080 |
| Dec 30, 2016 | $0.097 |
| Nov 28, 2016 | $0.075 |
| Oct 28, 2016 | $0.070 |
| Sep 30, 2016 | $0.070 |
| Aug 26, 2016 | $0.070 |
| Jul 29, 2016 | $0.070 |
| Jun 24, 2016 | $0.070 |
| May 27, 2016 | $0.070 |
| Apr 29, 2016 | $0.070 |
| Mar 28, 2016 | $0.070 |
| Feb 26, 2016 | $0.070 |
| Jan 29, 2016 | $0.070 |
| Dec 28, 2015 | $0.070 |
| Nov 30, 2015 | $0.070 |
| Oct 30, 2015 | $0.070 |
| Sep 25, 2015 | $0.070 |
| Aug 28, 2015 | $0.070 |
| Jul 31, 2015 | $0.070 |
| Jun 26, 2015 | $0.070 |
| May 29, 2015 | $0.065 |
| Apr 24, 2015 | $0.065 |
| Mar 27, 2015 | $0.060 |
| Feb 27, 2015 | $0.060 |
| Jan 30, 2015 | $0.060 |
| Dec 26, 2014 | $0.077 |
| Nov 28, 2014 | $0.065 |
| Oct 31, 2014 | $0.050 |
| Sep 26, 2014 | $0.040 |
| Aug 29, 2014 | $0.075 |
| Jul 25, 2014 | $0.075 |
| Jun 27, 2014 | $0.075 |
| May 30, 2014 | $0.075 |
| Apr 25, 2014 | $0.075 |
| Mar 28, 2014 | $0.075 |
| Feb 28, 2014 | $0.075 |
| Jan 31, 2014 | $0.075 |
| Dec 31, 2013 | $0.025 |
AGZD - Fund Manager Analysis
Managers
David Nieman
Start Date
Tenure
Tenure Rank
Nov 16, 2020
1.04
1.0%
Mr. Nieman, a Vice President and Portfolio Manager, has been with Mellon Investments Corporation since 2013. Mr. Nieman is responsible for managing global aggregate, high yield and emerging market local currency funds, as well as duration hedged strategies. Prior to joining Mellon Investments Corporation, Mr. Nieman worked for State Street Global Advisors where he managed credit and interest rate strategies. Mr. Nieman earned a Master’s Degree in International Economics and Finance from Brandeis University and a Bachelor’s Degree in Economics from Brigham Young University.
Nancy Rogers
Start Date
Tenure
Tenure Rank
Dec 31, 2020
0.92
0.9%
Nancy G. Rogers is a Director, Senior Portfolio Manager, Fixed Income team at BNY Mellon Asset Management North America Corporation. Ms. Rogers joined BNY Mellon AMNA or a predecessor company in January 2013. Ms. Rogers joined Mellon in 1987 and is responsible for the management of domestic and international portfolios.She has been employed by Dreyfus since October 2007. Prior experience includes management of aggregate, government, credit and custom indices as well as trading, performance measurement and portfolio accounting. Ms. Rogers attained the Chartered Financial Analyst ("CFA") designation. Ms. Rogers graduated with an M.B.A. from Drexel University, Investments.
Tenure Analysis
| Category Low | Category High | Category Average | Category Mode |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.04 | 27.93 | 5.54 | 2.7 |
