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WisdomTree Europe Hedged Equity Fund
etf
HEDJ
Dividend policy
Active
Price as of:
$73.98
+0.23
+0%
primary theme
Europe Equity
HEDJ (ETF)
WisdomTree Europe Hedged Equity Fund
Dividend policy
Active
Price as of:
$73.98
+0.23
+0%
primary theme
Europe Equity
HEDJ (ETF)
WisdomTree Europe Hedged Equity Fund
Dividend policy
Active
Price as of:
$73.98
+0.23
+0%
primary theme
Europe Equity
HEDJ - Snapshot
Vitals
- YTD Return 11.0%
- 3 Yr Annualized Return 7.6%
- 5 Yr Annualized Return 9.6%
- Net Assets $1.94 B
- Holdings in Top 10 43.4%
52 WEEK LOW AND HIGH
$73.75
$52.89
$74.44
Expenses
OPERATING RELATED FEES
- Expense Ratio 0.58%
SALES FEES
- Front Load N/A
- Deferred Load N/A
BROKERAGE FEES
- Turnover 26.00%
TRADING FEES
- Max Redemption Fee N/A
Min Investment
- Standard (Taxable) N/A
- IRA N/A
Fund Classification
- Primary Theme Europe Equity
- Fund Type Exchange Traded Fund
- Investment Style Europe Stock
Overview
Next Dividend
Income Profile
Income Risk
Returns Profile
Allocations
Expenses
About
Dividend.com Ratings*
$14.67
-0.34%
$246.59 M
-
-
blocked
blocked
blocked
7.32%
2.15%
$13.10
-0.30%
$46.26 M
1.67%
$0.22
blocked
blocked
blocked
8.99%
0.80%
Overview
Next Dividend
Income Profile
Income Risk
Returns Profile
Allocations
Expenses
About
Dividend.com Ratings*
Vanguard European Stock Index Fund
VGK | ETF
$65.19
+0.12%
$21.13 B
1.99%
$1.30
blocked
blocked
blocked
7.72%
0.08%
SPDR® EURO STOXX 50 ETF
FEZ | ETF
$45.98
+0.17%
$2.00 B
1.76%
$0.81
blocked
blocked
blocked
9.80%
0.29%
WisdomTree Europe Hedged Equity Fund
HEDJ | ETF
$73.98
+0.31%
$1.94 B
2.35%
$1.74
blocked
blocked
blocked
11.03%
0.58%
First Trust Europe AlphaDEX® Fund
FEP | ETF
$42.13
+0.45%
$500.68 M
2.19%
$0.92
blocked
blocked
blocked
9.39%
0.80%
$72.29
-0.20%
$310.23 M
1.77%
$1.28
blocked
blocked
blocked
11.51%
0.58%
HEDJ - Profile
Distributions
- YTD Total Return 11.6%
- 3 Yr Annualized Total Return 7.6%
- 5 Yr Annualized Total Return 9.6%
- Capital Gain Distribution Frequency Annually
- Net Income Ratio 2.29%
- Dividend Yield 1.7%
- Dividend Distribution Frequency Quarterly
Fund Details
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Legal NameWisdomTree Europe Hedged Equity Fund
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Fund Family NameWisdomTree
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Inception DateDec 31, 2009
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Shares Outstanding26650000
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Share ClassN/A
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CurrencyUSD
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Domiciled CountryUnited States
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ManagerThomas Durante
Fund Description
The fund invests at least 95% of its total assets (exclusive of collateral held from securities lending) 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 provides exposure to European equity securities, particularly shares of European exporters, while at the same time neutralizing exposure to fluctuations between the value of the U.S. dollar and the euro. The fund is non-diversified.
HEDJ - Performance
Return Ranking - Trailing
| Period | HEDJ Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| YTD | 11.0% | 0.1% | 115.3% | 15.31% |
| 1 Yr | 44.2% | -2.2% | 83.1% | 89.90% |
| 3 Yr | 7.6%* | -6.6% | 20.7% | 38.54% |
| 5 Yr | 9.6%* | -0.3% | 16.2% | 20.88% |
| 10 Yr | 8.0%* | 1.3% | 9.1% | 13.64% |
* Annualized
Return Ranking - Calendar
| Period | HEDJ Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | -6.1% | -19.4% | 44.5% | 86.73% |
| 2019 | 25.1% | 7.4% | 48.3% | 20.41% |
| 2018 | -11.4% | -39.7% | -11.4% | 1.10% |
| 2017 | 11.0% | 8.9% | 50.3% | 94.81% |
| 2016 | 6.7% | -13.1% | 6.7% | 1.39% |
Total Return Ranking - Trailing
| Period | HEDJ Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| YTD | 11.6% | 0.8% | 116.3% | 15.31% |
| 1 Yr | 44.2% | -2.2% | 83.1% | 86.87% |
| 3 Yr | 7.6%* | -6.6% | 20.7% | 35.42% |
| 5 Yr | 9.6%* | -0.3% | 16.2% | 20.88% |
| 10 Yr | 8.0%* | 1.3% | 9.1% | 12.12% |
* Annualized
Total Return Ranking - Calendar
| Period | HEDJ Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | -6.1% | -19.4% | 44.5% | 86.73% |
| 2019 | 25.1% | 7.4% | 48.3% | 20.41% |
| 2018 | -11.4% | -39.7% | -11.4% | 1.10% |
| 2017 | 11.0% | 8.9% | 50.3% | 94.81% |
| 2016 | 6.7% | -13.1% | 8.9% | 5.56% |
HEDJ - Holdings
Concentration Analysis
| HEDJ | Category Low | Category High | HEDJ % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net Assets | 1.94 B | 2.56 M | 21.1 B | 10.10% |
| Number of Holdings | 103 | 29 | 1462 | 32.99% |
| Net Assets in Top 10 | 812 M | 571 K | 3.12 B | 7.22% |
| Weighting of Top 10 | 43.39% | 4.5% | 56.1% | 8.42% |
Top 10 Holdings
- Unilever PLC 7.13%
- Unilever PLC 7.13%
- Unilever PLC 7.13%
- Unilever PLC 7.13%
- Unilever PLC 7.13%
- Unilever PLC 7.13%
- Unilever PLC 7.13%
- Unilever PLC 7.13%
- Unilever PLC 7.13%
- Unilever PLC 7.13%
Asset Allocation
| Weighting | Return Low | Return High | HEDJ % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stocks | 100.00% | 90.63% | 100.77% | 14.43% |
| Preferred Stocks | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.05% | 76.29% |
| Other | 0.00% | -0.52% | 2.30% | 80.41% |
| Convertible Bonds | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.62% | 78.35% |
| Cash | 0.00% | -85.12% | 7.07% | 89.69% |
| Bonds | 0.00% | -1.46% | 83.75% | 76.29% |
Stock Sector Breakdown
| Weighting | Return Low | Return High | HEDJ % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Basic Materials | 23.12% | 0.00% | 23.12% | 1.05% |
| Consumer Defense | 17.98% | 0.00% | 23.56% | 8.42% |
| Industrials | 17.28% | 2.67% | 31.63% | 50.53% |
| Consumer Cyclical | 13.19% | 0.00% | 43.32% | 41.05% |
| Technology | 11.60% | 0.00% | 25.10% | 33.68% |
| Healthcare | 9.69% | 2.60% | 30.06% | 60.00% |
| Communication Services | 5.06% | 0.00% | 18.69% | 65.26% |
| Energy | 0.92% | 0.00% | 13.65% | 78.95% |
| Financial Services | 0.89% | 0.00% | 30.26% | 95.79% |
| Utilities | 0.27% | 0.00% | 13.98% | 75.79% |
| Real Estate | 0.00% | 0.00% | 13.17% | 92.63% |
Stock Geographic Breakdown
| Weighting | Return Low | Return High | HEDJ % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Non US | 96.90% | 0.00% | 100.01% | 56.70% |
| US | 3.10% | 0.00% | 100.72% | 11.34% |
HEDJ - Expenses
Operational Fees
| HEDJ Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expense Ratio | 0.58% | 0.07% | 7.83% | 76.04% |
| Management Fee | 0.58% | 0.06% | 1.46% | 28.28% |
| 12b-1 Fee | N/A | 0.00% | 1.00% | N/A |
| Administrative Fee | N/A | 0.05% | 0.15% | N/A |
Sales Fees
| HEDJ Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front Load | N/A | 3.50% | 5.75% | N/A |
| Deferred Load | N/A | 1.00% | 1.00% | N/A |
Trading Fees
| HEDJ Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Redemption Fee | N/A | 1.00% | 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.
| HEDJ Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turnover | 26.00% | 1.68% | 160.00% | 35.11% |
HEDJ - Distributions
Dividend Yield Analysis
| HEDJ | Category Low | Category High | HEDJ % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.74% | 0.00% | 2.83% | 4.04% |
Dividend Distribution Analysis
| HEDJ | Category Low | Category High | Category Mod | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Distribution Frequency | Quarterly | Annually | Semi-Monthly | Quarterly |
Net Income Ratio Analysis
| HEDJ | Category Low | Category High | HEDJ % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net Income Ratio | 2.29% | -1.27% | 4.15% | 25.00% |
Capital Gain Distribution Analysis
| HEDJ | Category Low | Category High | Capital Mode | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capital Gain Distribution Frequency | Annually | Annually | Annually | Annually |
Dividend Payout History
| Date | Amount |
|---|---|
| Sep 25, 2020 | $0.655 |
| Jun 26, 2020 | $0.630 |
| Mar 27, 2020 | $0.101 |
| Dec 27, 2019 | $0.132 |
| Sep 27, 2019 | $0.085 |
| Jun 28, 2019 | $1.065 |
| Jun 28, 2018 | $1.458 |
| Mar 23, 2018 | $0.082 |
| Dec 29, 2017 | $0.186 |
| Sep 29, 2017 | $0.020 |
| Jun 30, 2017 | $1.150 |
| Mar 31, 2017 | $0.090 |
| Dec 30, 2016 | $0.217 |
| Sep 30, 2016 | $0.160 |
| Jun 24, 2016 | $1.060 |
| Mar 28, 2016 | $0.133 |
| Sep 25, 2015 | $0.042 |
| Jun 26, 2015 | $0.969 |
| Mar 27, 2015 | $0.063 |
| Sep 26, 2014 | $0.080 |
| Jun 27, 2014 | $0.682 |
| Mar 28, 2014 | $0.095 |
| Dec 31, 2013 | $0.119 |
| Sep 27, 2013 | $0.179 |
| Jun 28, 2013 | $0.729 |
| Mar 28, 2013 | $0.012 |
| Sep 28, 2012 | $0.193 |
| Jun 29, 2012 | $0.716 |
| Mar 30, 2012 | $0.171 |
| Dec 28, 2011 | $0.259 |
| Sep 30, 2011 | $0.082 |
| Jun 28, 2011 | $1.057 |
| Dec 29, 2010 | $0.116 |
| Sep 24, 2010 | $0.214 |
| Jul 02, 2010 | $1.195 |
| Apr 05, 2010 | $0.129 |
HEDJ - Fund Manager Analysis
Managers
Thomas Durante
Start Date
Tenure
Tenure Rank
Dec 31, 2009
11.25
11.3%
Mr. Thomas J. Durante, CFA, a Managing Director and Senior Portfolio Manager, Equity Portfolio Management, has been with Mellon Capital since January 2000. Mr. Durante heads a team of portfolio managers covering domestic and international index portfolios. Prior to joining Mellon Capital, Mr. Durante worked in the fund accounting department for The Dreyfus Corporation. Mr. Durante attained the Chartered Financial Analyst designation. Mr. Durante graduated with a B.A. in Accounting from Fairfield University and is a member of the CFA Institute and the CFA Society of Pittsburgh.
Marlene Walker-Smith
Start Date
Tenure
Tenure Rank
Oct 26, 2020
0.43
0.4%
Ms. Marlene Walker-Smith, a Director, Co-Head of Equity Index Portfolio Management, has been with Mellon Investments Corporation since 1995. Ms. Walker-Smith leads a team of portfolio managers covering domestic and international index portfolios, as well as corporate actions. Previously, she served as an equity index portfolio manager and equity trader forMellon Investments Corporation. Prior to joining the firm, Ms. Walker Smith was a trader for Banc One Investment Advisors Corporation and a brokerage services manager for Mid Atlantic Capital Corporation. She has been in the investment industry since 1990. Ms. Walker-Smith earned an MBA in finance from the University of Pittsburgh and a BA in history and Russian from Washington & Jefferson College.
Tenure Analysis
| Category Low | Category High | Category Average | Category Mode |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.16 | 23.42 | 7.6 | 17.26 |
