At a glance
DGRE charges 0.32% a year, above the 0.25% average of the 8 funds most like it (the 7th cheapest of 9). It has $148.1M in assets, the 9th largest of that group; it paid 1.5% of its price in distributions over the past 12 months, quarterly. Over the past year it returned +27.9% with distributions reinvested (S&P 500: +11.5%), the best of those 9 funds; over three years it returned +23.7% a year. At its worst it fell 32.4% in the 2020 crash (S&P 500: 33.7%) and 31.2% in the 2022 bear market (S&P 500: 24.5%), and was back at its earlier high 7 months and 21 months after the lows. Its ten largest positions make up 38.5% of the fund, out of 281 in all.
The short version
WisdomTree Emerging Markets Quality Dividend Growth Fund (DGRE) is an actively managed ETF. It uses a WisdomTree model to pick emerging market stocks that pay rising dividends and show strong profits and growth. Its 0.32% expense ratio (annual fee) is higher than index funds such as Vanguard's VWO (0.07%). As of June 30, 2026, Taiwan Semiconductor and Samsung made up about a quarter of its assets.
Price history
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DGRE +27.9% over the year to Oct 27, 2026, total return with distributions reinvested.
How it has behaved
| YTD | 1 yr | 3 yr | 5 yr | 10 yr | Since start | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DGRE official prospectus, to Dec 31, 2025 | — | +26.91% | — | +4.69% | +7.49% | — |
| Index115 index, same period | — | +33.57% | — | +4.20% | +8.42% | — |
| DGRE price data to Oct 27, 2026 | +23.2% | +27.9% | +23.7% | +8.9% | +8.1% | +5.7% |
- Over the year to Oct 27, 2026, DGRE returned +27.9%, 1st of 9 among similar funds.
- Its 5-year annualized return was +8.9% and its 10-year +8.1%.
- In the 2020 COVID crash it fell 32.4% and regained its old high 6.7 months after the low.
- Its worst full calendar year was 2022 (-21.9%); its best was 2017 (+33.7%).
- The deepest fall in its price history was 36.9% (Jan 26, 2018 to Mar 23, 2020), recovered by Nov 24, 2020.
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| Year | Price data | Prospectus (official) |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 (to date) | +23.2% | — |
| 2025 | +27.6% | +26.91% |
| 2024 | +3.6% | +4.68% |
| 2023 | +18.5% | +17.29% |
| 2022 | -21.9% | -21.16% |
| 2021 | +2.6% | +2.36% |
| 2020 | +10.8% | +10.92% |
| 2019 | +21.2% | +19.93% |
| 2018 | -16.4% | -15.18% |
| 2017 | +33.7% | +29.92% |
| 2016 | +12.5% | +11.73% |
| 2015 | -18.6% | — |
| 2014 | +0.1% | — |
| 2008 financial crisis stocks fell Oct 9, 2007 – Mar 9, 2009 | Before this security existed |
|---|---|
| 2020 COVID crash stocks fell Feb 19, 2020 – Mar 23, 2020 | Lost 32.4% over that stretch · deepest drop along the way 32.4%, back to its old high 6.7 months after the low |
| 2022 bear market stocks fell Jan 3, 2022 – Oct 12, 2022 | Lost 30.1% over that stretch · deepest drop along the way 31.2%, back to its old high 20.8 months after the low |
Dividends and income
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| Year | Per share | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 (to date) | $0.4800 | |
| 2025 | $0.5300 | +10.4% |
| 2024 | $0.4800 | -12.7% |
| 2023 | $0.5500 | -40.9% |
| 2022 | $0.9300 | +27.4% |
| 2021 | $0.7300 | +21.7% |
| 2020 | $0.6000 | -3.2% |
| 2019 | $0.6200 | +3.3% |
| 2018 | $0.6000 | -30.2% |
| 2017 | $0.8600 | +26.5% |
| 2016 | $0.6800 | +15.3% |
| 2015 | $0.5900 | 0.0% |
| 2014 | $0.5900 |
What's inside
As of Jun 30, 2026, the fund held 281 securities; the ten largest made up 38.45% of assets.
| Holding | Weight | |
|---|---|---|
| TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING COMPANY LTD | 15.24% | |
| SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO LTD | 10.25% | |
| SK HYNIX INC | 2.54% | |
| MEDIATEK INC | 1.98% | |
| YAGEO CORP | 1.69% | |
| ACCTON TECHNOLOGY CORP | 1.53% | |
| GRUPO MEXICO SAB DE CV | 1.43% | |
| INTERNATIONAL CONTAINER TERMINAL SERVICES INC | 1.43% | |
| KGHM POLSKA MIEDZ SA | 1.26% | |
| SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO LTD Preferred stock | 1.10% | |
| WIWYNN CORP | 1.08% | |
| LS ELECTRIC CO LTD | 1.04% | |
| GRUPO FINANCIERO BANORTE SAB DE CV | 1.02% | |
| VIBRA ENERGIA SA | 0.97% | |
| ASIA VITAL COMPONENTS COMPANY LTD | 0.96% |
By country
Taiwan 31.38%South Korea 20.77%India 16.92%Mexico 5.49%Brazil 4.33%By asset type
Stocks 97.69%Preferred stock 2.52%What changed recently
- Over the three months to Jun 30, 2026, investors added a net $0.00 (creations minus redemptions, per the N-PORT report).
- Monthly total returns reported for that quarter: +15.58%, +8.61%, +0.23%.
How it works
DGRE does not track an index. The adviser, WisdomTree Asset Management, runs it with a rules-based model. At least 80% of net assets must go into dividend-paying emerging market companies that show growth. That means dividends that rose over the past 1, 3 or 5 years, plus signs like earnings or sales growth or a place in a third-party growth index. The model also screens for profitability, dividends the company can keep paying, and long-term growth potential.
To count as an emerging market company, a business must do most of its work in an emerging market country and list its shares on that country's exchange. A country qualifies if the financial world generally treats it as emerging, if the United Nations lists it as developing, or if it is in the MSCI Emerging Markets Index. The fund can own companies of any size in any sector. As of June 30, 2026, it held 281 stocks, and the top ten made up 38.45% of assets. Taiwan was 31.4%, South Korea 20.8% and India 16.9%.
The model rebuilds and rebalances the portfolio at least once a year, and it may trade more often. Between rebalances, the fund can still hold stocks that no longer pass the screens. Portfolio turnover was 22%, which means roughly a fifth of the holdings changed over the year. The fund usually pays out cash when large investors redeem shares. Selling stocks to raise that cash can create taxable capital gains for shareholders.
What it really costs
- DGRE charges 0.32% a year, versus an average of 0.25% for the similar funds below (7th of 9, cheapest first).
- Using the prospectus's standard example, $10,000 invested would cost about $33 in the first year and $406 over 10 years (assuming a 5% annual return).
| Cost of $10,000 (SEC example) | 1 yr | 3 yrs | 5 yrs | 10 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DGRE | $33 | $103 | $180 | $406 |
In a retirement portfolio
It adds emerging market stocks with a dividend-growth screen, but it is concentrated in a few countries and big chipmakers, and its drops have been deep.
DGRE could add emerging market companies, mostly in Asia, that a US-focused portfolio may lack. The ride has been rough. The fund started in 2013, so it has no 2008 record. It fell 32.4% in the 2020 COVID crash and had recovered by October 2020. In the 2022 bear market it dropped 31.2% and did not recover until July 2024, about 21 months later. Its worst calendar year was 2022, at -21.2%. Its deepest drop was 36.9%, from January 2018 to March 2020. Anyone who had to sell during a stretch like that would have locked in losses. The trailing 12-month yield was 1.5% as of October 27, 2026, paid quarterly, so the income is modest. The 0.32% expense ratio is above the 0.25% average for similar funds. Past results don't predict the future, and a plan should look at the whole portfolio, not one fund.
Who it may suit — and who should look elsewhere
May suit
- Investors wanting emerging-market stocks screened for dividend growth and profitability by WisdomTree's model-based active approach, rather than a plain index weighted by company size.
- Investors wanting quarterly dividends plus growth; the yield based on the past year's dividends was 1.5% as of October 27, 2026.
- Patient investors with a 10-year-plus horizon; the fund averaged 7.49% a year over the 10 years to December 31, 2025, per its prospectus.
Look elsewhere if
- Cost-focused investors: the 0.32% annual expense ratio is higher than iShares IEMG (0.09%) and Vanguard VWO (0.07%), which are far larger funds.
- Those wanting broad diversification: Taiwan was 31.4% and South Korea 20.8% of assets, with Taiwan Semiconductor alone 15.2%, as of June 30, 2026.
- Retirees needing stability: the fund fell 32.4% in the 2020 COVID crash and 21.16% in 2022; its worst drop since launch was 36.9%.
Close alternatives
Matched by holdings overlap from the latest N-PORT reports.
| Fund | Overlap | Cost | Net assets | 1 yr | 3 yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DGRE this fund | — | 0.32% | $148.1M | +27.9% | +23.7% |
| EMXC iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ex China ETF | 56% | 0.25% | $24.92B | +27.3% | +24.6% |
| EEM iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ETF | 48% | 0.72% | $31.21B | +12.7% | +20.3% |
| ESGE iShares ESG Aware MSCI EM ETF | 43% | 0.26% | $6.91B | +15.2% | +23.2% |
| IEMG iShares Core MSCI Emerging Markets ETF | 43% | 0.09% | $160.90B | +11.7% | +19.8% |
| SCHE Schwab Emerging Markets Equity ETF | 39% | 0.11% | $13.00B | +4.4% | +16.7% |
| VWO Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets ETF | 36% | 0.07% | $162.04B | +3.3% | +16.8% |
| SPEM SPDR Portfolio Emerging Markets ETF | 33% | 0.07% | $17.31B | +5.0% | +16.8% |
Questions investors ask
Does DGRE pay monthly dividends?
No. DGRE pays dividends quarterly. Over the 12 months to October 27, 2026, it paid $0.57 per share, a trailing yield of about 1.5%. That is modest, because the fund looks for companies whose dividends are growing, not for the highest yields. Payouts can change from quarter to quarter. They depend on what the underlying emerging market companies pay and on currency moves against the US dollar.
What's the difference between DGRE and EMXC?
EMXC, the iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ex China ETF, has the most holdings in common with DGRE, at 56% overlap. EMXC tracks an index that leaves out China. DGRE uses an active model that screens for dividend growth and profitability. EMXC is cheaper at 0.25% versus 0.32%, and much larger: $24.9 billion as of August 31, 2026, against DGRE's $148 million as of June 30, 2026. Over three years EMXC returned 25.9% a year to October 30, 2026, against DGRE's 23.7% to October 27.
What are DGRE's top holdings?
As of June 30, 2026, Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing was the largest holding at 15.2% of assets. Samsung Electronics came next at 10.3%, plus another 1.1% in its preferred shares. SK Hynix (2.5%), MediaTek (2.0%), Yageo (1.7%) and Accton Technology (1.5%) followed. Grupo Mexico, Philippine port operator International Container Terminal Services and Polish copper miner KGHM were each above 1%. The fund held 281 stocks in all, and the top ten made up 38.45%.
How has DGRE performed over the long term?
As of December 31, 2025, DGRE returned 26.91% over one year, 4.69% a year over five years and 7.49% a year over ten years. Its benchmark index returned 33.57%, 4.2% and 8.42% over the same periods. Year to year, the results have swung widely, from 29.92% in 2017 to -21.16% in 2022. Based on price, the fund was up 23.2% for 2026 through October 27.
What is DGRE's expense ratio?
DGRE's expense ratio is 0.32% a year, according to its prospectus filed July 29, 2026. In the SEC's standard example ($10,000 invested, 5% annual return), costs would total about $33 after one year, $180 after five years and $406 after ten. That ranks 7th cheapest of 9 similar funds. It is above the 0.25% peer average and well above Vanguard's VWO and SPDR's SPEM, which each charge 0.07%.