WisdomTree SmallCap Dividend Fund (NYSEArca: DES)

Distribution Yield: 3.3%

Comment: Not only does DES sport a dividend yield that is well in excess of the Russell 2000, the benchmark small-cap index, but DES’ dividend status, monthly or otherwise, has provided a return advantage over traditional small-cap ETFs in what has been a rough year for smaller stocks. DES’ stablemate, the WisdomTree U.S. SmallCap Dividend Growth Fund (NasdaqGM: DGRS). Also pays a monthly dividend. [Small-Cap Dividend ETFs Prove Less Bad]