WisdomTree Dividend ex-Financials Fund is an exchange-traded fund incorporated in the USA. The Fund seeks investment results that correspond to the performance of the WT Dividend ex-Financial Index.

Performance

TODAY	1 DAY	5 DAY	10 DAY	1 MO	3 MO	6 MO	1 YR	2 YR	5 YR
0.8%	1.0%	2.0%	2.3%	6.1%	10.3%	23.7%	32.6%	34.6%	49.0%

Technical

ALPHA	BETA	R2	STD DEV
0.0045	0.992	0.858	0.058

• Dividend ETFs: Yields Falling as Market Rallies

  04-16-2013 07:59 AM by Tom Lydon

  Corporate America's dividend payouts are on the rise, but dividend related exchange traded funds are actually seeing yields diminish as the equities market rallies to new heights. According to S&P Dow Jones Indices, the amount of dividend payments increased $14.5 billion d...

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• Surveying the Dividend ETF Landscape

  04-03-2013 09:21 AM by Tom Lydon

  Dividend exchange traded funds have attracted investors looking for yield and a tilt to more defensive stocks and sectors. However, as a result of different index approaches, the funds can offer varying exposures to dividend paying equities. Some dividend ETFs weight individua...

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• Dividend ETFs Remain in Favor as Stocks Hit Record Highs

  03-14-2013 06:30 AM by Tom Lydon

  The Dow Jones Industrial Index has hit new highs along with a rebound in U.S. equity markets, while specific dividend exchange traded funds remain in favor. Certain funds are maintaining streams of inflows and performance while others within the same sector have fallen to the sid...

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• Dividend Stocks, ETFs Could See Higher Payouts

  01-02-2013 06:00 AM by Tom Lydon

  After years on the decline, dividends are making a comeback. More companies are beginning to reward stock shareholders, along with dividend-related exchange traded funds, by issuing larger payouts. According to S&P Dow Jones Indices, S&P 500 companies will pay out cash...

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• Why There is no Substitute for Dividend ETFs

  12-13-2012 06:20 AM by Tom Lydon

  Dividend stocks and exchange traded funds are a great income-producing investment tool and can bolster a retirement account in a yield-starved market. A dividend is also a bellwether for a high quality, stable stock that can suit any portfolio well. Investors will be hard-pressed...

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• Dividend ETFs and the Fiscal Cliff

  12-04-2012 06:27 AM by Tom Lydon

  The fiscal cliff deadline is less than a month away, and Washington is looking at higher taxes on dividends for high-income investors as a way to diminish the burgeoning deficit. Nevertheless, dividend exchange traded fund investors should not overreact to the proposed tax hikes,...

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• Dividend ETFs: What Obama Win Means for Tax Rates

  11-08-2012 08:39 AM by Tom Lydon

  President Barack Obama securing a second term means the lower tax rate on qualified dividends for wealthier investors could be allowed to expire at the end of the year, impacting those who have piled into dividend-themed ETFs. Obama's re-election endangers tax breaks enacted a...

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• Tax Debate Puts Dividend, Muni Bond ETFs in Focus

  10-28-2012 06:00 AM by Tom Lydon

  Taxes are a sticking point going into the Presidential election, and the tax debate will put income generating stocks and municipal bond exchange traded funds into focus. With the Bush-era 15% dividend tax rate slated to expire at the end of the year, many investors are concer...

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• Why Dividend ETFs Remain Popular

  10-26-2012 01:00 PM by Tom Lydon

  Income seeking investors continue to search out dividend exchange traded funds amid record payouts and rock-bottom Treasury yields. U.S. investors are staying local when it comes to hunting for yield. "Dividends continue to have a great year, with actual cash payments increasi...

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• Dividend and International ETFs for the U.S. Fiscal Cliff

  10-17-2012 02:03 PM by Tom Lydon

  The equities market and stock ETFs are in for a potential rough patch as the political uncertainty over the U.S. fiscal cliff could throw the markets into turmoil. Nevertheless, investors can hold onto dividend-paying stocks and diversify into international holdings to help weath...

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• Dividend ETFs to Reap Record Quarterly Payout

  10-11-2012 06:00 AM by Tom Lydon

  Investors have honed in on dividend exchange traded funds as Treasury yields remain depressed near historical lows. Now with companies raising payouts to shareholders to record levels, dividend ETFs look like they have even more going for them. "Dividends continue to have a gr...

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• This Dividend ETF Carves Out Financial Stocks

  07-09-2012 05:55 AM by Tom Lydon

  The dividend theme is still the ticket in 2012, but others, like financials, are not. As big banks, and the financial sector, continue to present a degree of volatility, income focused investors should appreciate the WisdomTree Dividend ex-Financial ETF (NYSEArca: DTN). [Surveyin...

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• Special Report: Surveying the Dividend ETF Landscape

  06-01-2012 08:00 AM by Tom Lydon

  As more people shift assets around to invest toward their golden years, income-seeking investors are finding less opportunities in traditional fixed-income products. Yields in CDs, money market accounts and Treasury bonds are already at their record lows after investors piled int...

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• ETFs That Carve Out Sectors

  04-11-2012 08:00 AM by Tom Lydon

  Exchange traded funds try to follow a specific sector, style or asset class, but some ETFs may exclude specific segments of the market they are targeting. The exclusionary approach allows investors to stay away from what may be poor performers within a specific market, but the...

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• Total Return: Why Dividends Matter for ETFs

  02-17-2012 07:30 AM by Tom Lydon

  Many income-focused investors are using dividend exchange traded funds to anchor the equity component of their portfolio. Dividend ETFs are more volatile than bonds, but some investors like the combination of yield and chance for capital appreciation. As we witnessed in 2011, ...

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• ETF Spotlight: WisdomTree Dividend Fund

  01-25-2012 01:33 PM by Tom Lydon

  ETF Spotlight on WisdomTree Dividend ex-Financials (NYSEArca: DTN), part of an ongoing series. Assets: $1.15 billion. Objective: The WisdomTree Dividend ex-Financials fund tries to reflect the performance of the company's own Dividend ex-Financials Index, which holds the hi...

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• ETF Chart of the Day: Dividend Funds

  12-16-2011 10:44 AM by Paul Weisbruch, Street One Financial

  We highlight call buying this morning in generally lightly traded options on a dividend exchange traded fund, DVY (iShares DJ Select Dividend). This play seems to reflect investor willingness to earn higher yields via equities that pay steady and attractive dividends given the fa...

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• ETF Chart of the Day: Large-Cap Value

  11-16-2011 10:47 AM by Paul Weisbruch, Street One Financial

  We spoke recently about what seems like a migration out of small-cap equities and back into large-cap equities from a fund flows standpoint via creation/redemption activity that we have observed in exchange traded funds. [Investors Shift to Large-Cap ETFs] Often, investors ar...

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• Choosing the Right Dividend ETF

  09-27-2011 01:32 PM by Tom Lydon

  Dividend exchange traded funds have attracted investors looking for yield and stability in volatile markets. However, they need to perform some due diligence and understand how these ETFs works and the potential risks. ETFs with a "dividend" appellation have more than doubled ...

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• ETF Chart of the Day: Dividend Funds

  08-23-2011 10:21 AM by Paul Weisbruch, Street One Financial

  Market turmoil such as what we have faced recently in equities often causes "value" investors to come out of the woodwork and start hunting for potential bargains. One investment strategy that seems to gather steam when equity indices have fallen sharply from their highs is th...

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• The CPI Is Out: 6 ETFs for Deflation

  11-18-2010 12:00 PM by Tom Lydon

  Recent data on the state of our economy doesn't look all that cheery. Despite copious aid provided by the Fed, inflation has not spiked. It wouldn't hurt to start considering ways to count deflation's negative effects by using exchange traded funds (ETFs). The core Consumer Pr...

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• ETFs Flat on Mixed Consumer News

  11-17-2010 08:30 AM by Tom Lydon

  ETFs are flat in early trading after a published report showed consumer prices climbed 0.2% last month, with the core rate remaining unchanged. Rising gasoline costs offset flat or declining costs in other parts of the U.S. economy. The 0.2% CPI rise was below the 0.3% consens...

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• Dividend ETFs: Which Companies are Paying?

  09-30-2010 06:00 AM by Tom Lydon

  Dividend stocks and exchange traded funds (ETFs) have rapidly been growing in appeal, and one analyst recently showed just how much that's true. Investors have been pushed further and further out the risk spectrum and the Federal Reserve has kept interest rates stuck at zero. ...

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• Deflation Warning Sounded: Protect Yourself With ETFs

  09-18-2010 01:00 PM by Tom Lydon

  The Consumer Price Index figures came out on Friday. While we can rest easy the inflation is no imminent threat, the deflationary red flags are going up. Here's why and how to cope with exchange traded funds (ETFs). Consumer prices were pretty much flat in August, says Robert ...

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• Inflation or Deflation? ETFs That Have You Covered

  09-15-2010 06:00 AM by Tom Lydon

  We're all waiting to hear what it'll be: inflation or deflation. Either way, there are exchange traded funds (ETFs) to help tame either condition. Some are calling for deflation, while other analysts are calling for inflation. Either way, you should pick a position and cater y...

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• ETFs to Tame the Deflation Monster

  08-10-2010 02:00 PM by Tom Lydon

  Deflation appears to be posing a bigger and bigger risk to markets and investors should know how to deal with this market condition with exchange traded funds (ETFs) if it becomes a reality. Deflation has been looming on the horizon like a dark cloud, but if you know how to de...

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• Why It's Time to Think About Dividend ETFs

  08-03-2010 06:00 AM by Tom Lydon

  Corporate America is sitting on $1.24 trillion in spare change. After a short stint spent on cost-cutting measures, corporations are now thinking about putting that money to work in addition to increasing dividends and spending more on stock buybacks. The flurry of corporate acti...

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• ETF Strategies to Cope With Deflation

  07-08-2010 03:00 PM by Tom Lydon

  Investors are on high alert these days, but few are sure for what: inflation, deflation or stagflation. Deflation might be the more pressing concern at the moment, and we've got some exchange traded fund (ETF) strategies you can use to cope. These days, everything from clothin...

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• Dividend ETF Plays for Hiked-Up Payouts

  06-10-2010 12:00 PM by Tom Lydon

  Investors may be uncertain these days, taking refuge in safe-havens and volatility hedging exchange traded funds (ETFs). But corporate America doesn't seem so concerned, and several big companies are hiking their dividends. Corporate America is giving investors reason to cheer...

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• ETFs to Earn Income When Yields Elsewhere Are Low

  04-16-2010 11:00 AM by Tom Lydon

  Yields on money funds and Treauries aren't inspiring much elation. But there are still some ways to get some substantial yields on money that would otherwise just sit there, as long as you know where to look. Want a hint? Exchange traded funds (ETFs). If you see higher yields ...

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• Dividend ETFs That Beat Warren Buffett's Yield

  04-13-2010 12:00 PM by Tom Lydon

  Dividends are a great way to earn some cash on your investments. Just ask billionaire Warren Buffett, who netted a cool $43 million in dividends through his personal portfolio. You can do likewise, albeit on a smaller scale, with exchange traded funds (ETFs) that invest in a dive...

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• 12 ETFs to Play Future Fed Rate Hikes

  02-19-2010 11:00 AM by Tom Lydon

  Growth in the U.S. economy, markets and exchange traded funds (ETFs) has been aided by our exceptionally low interest rates. Yesterday, we were reminded that it's becoming increasingly important to mind the rates and be prepared to act accordingly. Yesterday, the Federal Rese...

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• How to Play the Dividend Comeback With ETFs

  01-29-2010 12:00 PM by Tom Lydon

  As the markets waver and look for direction, you may be on the hunt for assets that are higher quality. Dividend-focused exchange traded funds (ETFs) may be just the ticket. As the threat of more dividend cuts are likely behind us and the global economy regains its health, di...

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• Is Now the Time to Think About Dividend ETFs?

  01-19-2010 01:00 PM by Tom Lydon

  Long-term bonds are so passé. At least, that's what financial experts are beginning to believe. Investors may want to consider the benefits investing in dividend-paying growth stocks and related exchange traded funds (ETFs) instead. The Feds will likely raise interest rates th...

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• Why Dividend ETFs Are Portfolio-Compatible

  01-11-2010 01:00 PM by Tom Lydon

  After a recession strikes, the priority of many an investor is to locate areas that can help deliver gains. Overlooking the potential of dividend exchange traded funds (ETFs) could leave you missing some great opportunities. A dividend-focused ETF can help boost returns during...

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• Going Shopping? Think About Dividend ETFs

  11-25-2009 01:00 PM by Tom Lydon

  Despite an impressive market rally that has major indexes up around 65% off the March 9 lows, there are still a number of blue-chip stocks delivering handsome dividend yields. Exchange traded funds (ETFs) can give a diversified play. Yields upwards of 3% are being offered by ...

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• Why It Matters How Your ETF Indexes Are Weighted

  09-22-2009 12:00 PM by Tom Lydon

  When it comes to exchange traded fund (ETF) investing, did you know that different indexing strategies can either make or break your success? Click through to read about the different types and how they can affect you. Most ETFs passively track indexes, and those indexes gene...

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• Know the Weightings In Your Dividend ETFs

  09-16-2009 01:00 PM by Tom Lydon

  Dividend exchange traded funds (ETFs) are a good fit in any portfolio. But an investor should know the sector weightings included in dividend ETFs, lest you get bitten when a highly weighted sector does poorly. Investors interested in dividend ETFs should watch out for large s...

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• Why Dividend ETFs Can Help You Tough Out Hard Times

  08-12-2009 12:00 PM by Tom Lydon

  To combat a recessionary climate, a strategy many investors use is investing in dividend-paying stocks and exchange traded funds (ETFs). These stocks and funds give income from the dividend, and also give you the chance to benefit from any returns. Stocks are still a ways off...

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• ETFs That Give Yield, Minus Financial Exposure

  03-02-2009 03:00 PM by Tom Lydon

  "Financials" might not be a favorite word among exchange traded fund (ETF) investors right now, which makestwo of WisdomTree's newly restructured dividend funds look like great timing. Staring in late April, two WisdomTree dividend funds will see a shift in their investmen...

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• Where Are My Dividends, ETFs?

  02-02-2009 11:00 AM by Tom Lydon

  Traders trying to benefit from high dividends and related exchange traded funds (ETFs) may look for companies offering high dividends, payouts that may reflect the companies' healthy earnings growth. Dividend growth and stock price appreciation are quite synonymous, according ...

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Number of Holdings: 82

%	Ticker	Name	Sector	Market Cap	Country
1.8%	RAI	Reynolds American In...	TOBACCO	26091300000	United States
1.7%	MO	Altria Group Inc	TOBACCO	73336250000	United States
1.6%	HPQ	Hewlett-Packard Co	Technology	40105120000	United States
1.6%	T	AT&T Inc	Utilities	202494830000	United States
1.6%	LO	Lorillard Inc	TOBACCO	16141440000	United States
1.6%	VZ	Verizon Communicatio...	Utilities	150717480000	United States
1.6%	ETR	Entergy Corp	Utilities	12662380000	United States
1.6%	BMY	Bristol-Myers Squibb...	Real Estate	66030590000	United States
1.5%	LMT	Lockheed Martin Corp	Technology	32684550000	United States
1.5%	CA	CA Inc	Technology	12642760000	United States

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