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Relative Strength
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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.
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WisdomTree Global ex-U.S. Quality Dividend Growth Fund
ETF
DNL
Payout Change
Pending
Price as of:
$35.43
+0.48
+1.37%
primary theme
International Large-Cap Growth Equity
DNL (ETF)
WisdomTree Global ex-U.S. Quality Dividend Growth Fund
Payout Change
Pending
Price as of:
$35.43
+0.48
+1.37%
primary theme
International Large-Cap Growth Equity
DNL (ETF)
WisdomTree Global ex-U.S. Quality Dividend Growth Fund
Payout Change
Pending
Price as of:
$35.43
+0.48
+1.37%
primary theme
International Large-Cap Growth Equity
Name
Price
Aum/Mkt Cap
YIELD
Exp Ratio
Watchlist
Vitals
YTD Return
10.5%
1 yr return
0.2%
3 Yr Avg Return
6.2%
5 Yr Avg Return
6.5%
Net Assets
$505 M
Holdings in Top 10
46.1%
52 WEEK LOW AND HIGH
$35.0
$27.20
$37.17
Expenses
OPERATING FEES
Expense Ratio 0.42%
SALES FEES
Front Load N/A
Deferred Load N/A
TRADING FEES
Turnover 59.00%
Redemption Fee N/A
Min Investment
Standard (Taxable)
N/A
IRA
N/A
Fund Classification
Fund Type
Exchange Traded Fund
Name
Price
Aum/Mkt Cap
YIELD
Exp Ratio
Watchlist
DNL - Profile
Distributions
- YTD Total Return 10.5%
- 3 Yr Annualized Total Return 6.2%
- 5 Yr Annualized Total Return 6.5%
- Capital Gain Distribution Frequency Annually
- Net Income Ratio 2.44%
- Dividend Yield 1.8%
- Dividend Distribution Frequency Quarterly
Fund Details
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Legal NameWisdomTree Global ex-U.S. Quality Dividend Growth Fund
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Fund Family NameWisdomTree
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Inception DateJun 16, 2006
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Shares Outstanding13700000
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Share ClassN/A
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CurrencyUSD
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Domiciled CountryUnited States
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ManagerMarlene Walker-Smith
Fund Description
The Fund employs a “passive management” – or indexing – investment approach designed to track the performance of the Index. The Fund generally uses a representative sampling strategy to achieve its investment objective, meaning it generally will invest in a sample of the securities in the Index whose risk, return and other characteristics resemble the risk, return and other characteristics of the Index as a whole. Under normal circumstances, at least 95% of the Fund’s total assets (exclusive of collateral held from securities lending) will be invested 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 fundamentally weighted index that consists of dividend-paying global ex-U.S. common stocks with growth characteristics. The Index is comprised of the 300 companies in the WisdomTree Global ex-U.S. Dividend Index, which defines the dividend-paying universe of companies in developed countries and emerging markets
throughout the world, excluding the United States, with the best combined rank of growth and quality factors: specifically long-term earnings growth expectations, return on equity, and return on assets. To be eligible for inclusion in the Index, a company must meet the following criteria as of the annual Index screening date: (i) payment of at least $5 million in gross cash dividends on common shares during the preceding annual cycle; (ii) market capitalization of at least $2 billion; (iii) average daily dollar trading volume of at least $100,000 for the preceding three months; and (iv) an earnings yield greater than the dividend yield.
Securities are weighted in the Index based on dividends over the prior annual cycle. Companies that pay a greater total dollar amount of dividends are more heavily weighted. To derive a company’s initial Index weight, (i) multiply the U.S. dollar value of the company’s annual gross dividend per share by the number of common shares outstanding for that company (the “Cash Dividend Factor”); (ii) calculate the Cash Dividend Factor for each company; (iii) add together all of the companies’ Cash Dividend Factors; and (iv) divide the company’s Cash Dividend Factor by the sum of all Cash Dividend Factors. At the time of the Index’s annual screening date, the maximum weight of any security in the Index is capped at 5% and the maximum weight of any one sector and any one country in the Index is capped at 20% (with the exception of the real estate sector, which is capped at 15%); however, security, sector and/or country weights may fluctuate above the specified cap in response to market conditions and/or the application of volume factor adjustments. The Index methodology applies a volume factor adjustment to reduce a component security’s weight in the Index and reallocate the reduction in weight pro rata among the other securities if, as of the annual Index screening date, a component security no longer meets certain trading volume thresholds.
WisdomTree Investments, Inc. (“WisdomTree Investments”), as Index provider, currently uses Standard & Poor’s Global Industry Classification Standards (“S&P GICS”) to define companies within a sector. The following sectors are included in the Index: consumer discretionary, consumer staples, energy, financials, health care, industrials, information technology, materials, real estate, communication services, and utilities. A sector is comprised of multiple industries. For example, the energy sector is comprised of companies in, among others, the natural gas, oil and petroleum industries. As of June 30, 2022, companies in the materials, information technology, industrials and health care sectors comprised a significant portion of the Index.
To the extent the Index concentrates (i.e., holds 25% or more of its total assets) in the securities of a particular industry or group of industries, the Fund will concentrate its investments to approximately the same extent as the Index.
DNL - Performance
Return Ranking - Trailing
| Period | DNL Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| YTD | 10.5% | -39.3% | 13.2% | 87.53% |
| 1 Yr | 0.2% | -57.2% | 9.2% | 74.31% |
| 3 Yr | 6.2%* | -20.6% | 11.4% | 5.29% |
| 5 Yr | 6.5%* | -11.4% | 33.3% | 4.34% |
| 10 Yr | 6.1%* | -4.1% | 9.2% | 15.25% |
* Annualized
Return Ranking - Calendar
| Period | DNL Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | -22.4% | -49.5% | 18.2% | 25.52% |
| 2021 | 7.8% | -15.6% | 82.1% | 3.37% |
| 2020 | 5.7% | -1.7% | 28.8% | 58.23% |
| 2019 | 8.0% | -18.5% | 9.7% | 4.18% |
| 2018 | -3.1% | -7.5% | 23.4% | 37.65% |
Total Return Ranking - Trailing
| Period | DNL Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| YTD | 10.5% | -42.7% | 13.2% | 87.53% |
| 1 Yr | 0.2% | -57.2% | 9.2% | 74.54% |
| 3 Yr | 6.2%* | -20.6% | 11.4% | 5.29% |
| 5 Yr | 6.5%* | -11.4% | 33.3% | 4.34% |
| 10 Yr | 6.1%* | -3.4% | 9.2% | 20.18% |
* Annualized
Total Return Ranking - Calendar
| Period | DNL Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | -22.4% | -49.5% | 18.2% | 25.52% |
| 2021 | 7.8% | -15.6% | 82.1% | 3.37% |
| 2020 | 5.7% | -1.7% | 28.8% | 58.23% |
| 2019 | 8.0% | -18.5% | 9.7% | 4.18% |
| 2018 | -3.1% | -7.5% | 23.4% | 44.71% |
DNL - Holdings
Concentration Analysis
| DNL | Category Low | Category High | DNL % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net Assets | 505 M | 167 K | 150 B | 58.73% |
| Number of Holdings | 274 | 5 | 516 | 7.50% |
| Net Assets in Top 10 | 232 M | 59.2 K | 33.4 B | 54.09% |
| Weighting of Top 10 | 46.13% | 10.3% | 99.1% | 11.82% |
Top 10 Holdings
- Novo Nordisk A/S B 7.36%
- Novo Nordisk A/S B 7.36%
- Novo Nordisk A/S B 7.36%
- Novo Nordisk A/S B 7.36%
- Novo Nordisk A/S B 7.36%
- Novo Nordisk A/S B 7.36%
- Novo Nordisk A/S B 7.36%
- Novo Nordisk A/S B 7.36%
- Novo Nordisk A/S B 7.36%
- Novo Nordisk A/S B 7.36%
Asset Allocation
| Weighting | Return Low | Return High | DNL % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stocks | 99.71% | 88.72% | 101.51% | 6.59% |
| Other | 0.29% | -0.02% | 3.64% | 12.95% |
| Preferred Stocks | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.40% | 13.86% |
| Convertible Bonds | 0.00% | 0.00% | 2.45% | 3.41% |
| Cash | 0.00% | -1.51% | 11.28% | 94.77% |
| Bonds | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.11% | 5.45% |
DNL - Expenses
Operational Fees
| DNL Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expense Ratio | 0.42% | 0.01% | 2.91% | 95.22% |
| Management Fee | 0.42% | 0.00% | 1.50% | 12.70% |
| 12b-1 Fee | N/A | 0.00% | 1.00% | N/A |
| Administrative Fee | N/A | 0.03% | 0.80% | N/A |
Sales Fees
| DNL 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% | 5.00% | N/A |
Trading Fees
| DNL Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Redemption Fee | N/A | 0.25% | 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.
| DNL Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turnover | 59.00% | 7.00% | 149.00% | 79.84% |
DNL - Distributions
Dividend Yield Analysis
| DNL | Category Low | Category High | DNL % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.81% | 0.00% | 7.58% | 1.59% |
Dividend Distribution Analysis
| DNL | Category Low | Category High | Category Mod | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Distribution Frequency | Quarterly | Annually | Semi-Annually | Annually |
Net Income Ratio Analysis
| DNL | Category Low | Category High | DNL % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net Income Ratio | 2.44% | -1.69% | 3.16% | 0.69% |
Capital Gain Distribution Analysis
| DNL | Category Low | Category High | Capital Mode | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capital Gain Distribution Frequency | Annually | Annually | Semi-Annually | Annually |
Distributions History
| Date | Amount | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 30, 2023 | $0.160 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 29, 2022 | $0.124 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Sep 29, 2022 | $0.405 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jun 29, 2022 | $0.655 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Mar 30, 2022 | $0.370 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 30, 2021 | $0.002 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Sep 29, 2021 | $0.240 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jun 29, 2021 | $0.200 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Mar 30, 2021 | $0.157 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 24, 2020 | $0.162 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Sep 25, 2020 | $0.235 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jun 26, 2020 | $0.300 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Mar 27, 2020 | $0.245 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 27, 2019 | $0.358 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Sep 27, 2019 | $0.280 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jun 28, 2019 | $0.555 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Mar 29, 2019 | $0.075 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 28, 2018 | $0.267 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Sep 28, 2018 | $0.270 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jun 28, 2018 | $0.643 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Mar 23, 2018 | $0.078 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 29, 2017 | $0.134 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Sep 29, 2017 | $0.480 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jun 30, 2017 | $0.335 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Mar 31, 2017 | $0.150 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 30, 2016 | $0.182 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Sep 30, 2016 | $0.395 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jun 24, 2016 | $0.485 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Mar 28, 2016 | $0.095 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 28, 2015 | $0.027 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Sep 25, 2015 | $0.311 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jun 26, 2015 | $0.479 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Mar 27, 2015 | $0.080 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 26, 2014 | $0.140 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Sep 26, 2014 | $0.299 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jun 27, 2014 | $0.505 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Mar 28, 2014 | $0.231 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 31, 2013 | $0.109 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Sep 27, 2013 | $0.274 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jun 28, 2013 | $0.646 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Mar 28, 2013 | $0.140 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 31, 2012 | $0.210 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Sep 28, 2012 | $0.445 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jun 29, 2012 | $0.572 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Mar 30, 2012 | $0.205 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 28, 2011 | $0.190 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Sep 30, 2011 | $0.403 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jun 28, 2011 | $0.514 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Mar 25, 2011 | $0.374 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 29, 2010 | $0.259 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Sep 24, 2010 | $0.292 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jul 02, 2010 | $0.374 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Apr 05, 2010 | $0.480 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 28, 2009 | $0.201 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Sep 25, 2009 | $0.666 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jun 26, 2009 | $0.506 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 26, 2008 | $1.039 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 28, 2006 | $0.340 | OrdinaryDividend |
DNL - Fund Manager Analysis
Managers
Marlene Walker-Smith
Start Date
Tenure
Tenure Rank
Oct 26, 2020
1.59
1.6%
Marlene is head of equity index portfolio management. She leads the team of equity index portfolio managers managing US and non-US equity index portfolios and is responsible for the refinement and implementation of the entire equity index portfolio management process. Previously, Marlene served as a senior portfolio manager within the equity index team and prior to joining the equity index team was an equity trader for the firm. Prior to joining the firm in 1995, Marlene was a trader for Banc One Investment Advisors Corporation and a brokerage services manager for Mid Atlantic Capital Corporation. Marlene has been in the investment industry since 1990. Marlene earned an MBA in finance from the University of Pittsburgh and a BA in history and Russian from Washington & Jefferson College.
Vlasta Sheremeta
Start Date
Tenure
Tenure Rank
Jun 30, 2021
0.92
0.9%
Ms. Sheremeta is a vice president and senior portfolio manager at Mellon. She has been employed by Mellon or a predecessor company since 2011.
Michael Stoll
Start Date
Tenure
Tenure Rank
Jun 30, 2021
0.92
0.9%
Mr. Stoll is a vice president and senior portfolio manager at Mellon. He has been employed by Mellon or a predecessor company since 2005.
David France
Start Date
Tenure
Tenure Rank
Jun 30, 2021
0.92
0.9%
Mr. France is a vice president and senior portfolio manager at Mellon. He has been employed by Mellon or a predecessor company since 2009.
Todd Frysinger
Start Date
Tenure
Tenure Rank
Jun 30, 2021
0.92
0.9%
Mr. Frysinger is a vice president and senior portfolio manager at Mellon. He has been employed by Mellon or a predecessor company since 2007.
Tenure Analysis
| Category Low | Category High | Category Average | Category Mode |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.04 | 26.94 | 7.45 | 20.01 |
