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WisdomTree Emerging Markets SmallCap Dividend Fund

DGS tracks a dividend-weighted index of small-cap, dividend-paying emerging market stocks.

A smart beta exchange traded fund, the WisdomTree Emerging Markets SmallCap Dividend ETF (DGS) debuted on 10/30/2007, and offers broad exposure to the Broad Emerging Market ETFs category of the market.

Is WisdomTree Emerging Markets SmallCap Dividend ETF (DGS) a Strong ETF Right Now?

Small caps have surged recently, but emerging market small caps lag. DGS offers a high 3.6% yield but has underperformed since Q3. Despite weak recent performance, I maintain a buy rating on DGS due to its attractive valuation, diversification, and bullish seasonal trends. DGS has a low P/E ratio of 10.2, a PEG ratio below one, and a diversified portfolio with significant exposure to Industrials and Financials.

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DGS launched in 2007 and provides exposure to emerging markets with a focus on small-cap dividend stocks. The methodology is sound when it comes to selection, weighting, and risk management. The attractive valuation of the portfolio and the potential for outperformance trump the risks and relatively high expense ratio.

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The WisdomTree Emerging Markets SmallCap Dividend Fund ETF has outperformed the broad EM index over several timeframes. DGS offers a high yield of 4.7% and has a favorable technical outlook, with a potential upside breakout target of $60.40. The portfolio of DGS is diversified, with exposure to sectors such as Information Technology and cyclical-value industries, and a focus on Southeast Asia.

Big Yield, Big EM Alpha With DGS

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DGS is an emerging market small-cap dividend ETF. The fund yields 4.5%, is cheaply valued, and has some momentum on its side. An overview and analysis of the fund leads me to a buy rating.

DGS: Emerging Markets Small-Cap Dividend ETF, Good Momentum And Yield, Cheap Valuation

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Investors often think of EM equities as a more inefficient asset class than U.S. equities, with less analyst coverage. While the WisdomTree Emerging Markets SmallCap Dividend Index had positive returns from valuation change, the WisdomTree Emerging Markets High Dividend Index and the WisdomTree Emerging Markets Dividend Index each had negative returns from valuation change.

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WisdomTree Emerging Markets SmallCap Dividend Fund ETF has performed well but is currently vulnerable. The DGS ETF provides exposure to small-cap equities of dividend-paying companies in emerging markets. The fund has outperformed larger emerging market funds but has lagged behind the S&P 500 index.

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WisdomTree Emerging Markets SmallCap Dividend Fund holds 960 emerging markets dividend stocks. A risk score based on momentum and quality metrics intends to filter out yield traps. The fund has a large exposure to geopolitical risks.

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WisdomTree Emerging Markets SmallCap Dividend Fund ETF has generated above-average yield and also steady capital gains over the long run. Average annual total return of this EM fund also has been quite high. Default risk of DGS is low due to its investments in small-cap stocks from large economies that have relatively safe ratings on their sovereign bonds.

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Most emerging market funds are highly exposed to large Chinese stocks. At the same time, few emerging market funds focus on dividend payers or small caps.

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DGS is a small-cap dividend ETF in emerging markets. It has a nice yield, looks cheap, beats emerging markets benchmarks, but I see 2 major issues.

DGS: A 5% Yield With 2 Red Flags

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DGS invests in emerging market small-cap equities with strong dividends. Risks abound.

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DGS is a high yield fund in emerging markets. The strategy makes a lot of sense and it has beaten several competitors since inception.

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The WisdomTree Emerging Markets SmallCap Dividend Fund is a very intriguing alternative option for investors who want to gain exposure to emerging market equities. Emerging markets are being plagued by rising inflation/interest rates, sluggish economic growth, and increased political risks. There will be plenty of time to accumulate strategically during any pullbacks experienced.

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Nearly four months into 2022, EM is lagging the S&P 500 for the fifth consecutive year and lagging the MSCI ACWI by over 150 basis points. The WisdomTree Emerging Markets High Dividend Index has outperformed the MSCI Emerging Markets Index by over 1,000 bps.

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