At a glance
DTH charges 0.58% a year, above the 0.25% average of the 8 funds most like it (the most expensive of 9). It has $623.8M in assets, the 9th largest of that group; it paid 4.01% of its price in distributions over the past 12 months, quarterly. Over the past year it returned +18.0% with distributions reinvested (S&P 500: +11.5%), 5th of those 9 funds; over three years it returned +22.7% a year. At its worst it fell 37.0% in the 2020 crash (S&P 500: 33.7%) and 23.4% in the 2022 bear market (S&P 500: 24.5%), and was back at its earlier high 11 months and 3 months after the lows. Its ten largest positions make up 20.1% of the fund, out of 562 in all.
The short version
WisdomTree International High Dividend Fund (DTH) is an index ETF that holds about 560 higher-yielding stocks from developed markets outside the US and Canada, led by HSBC, Nestlé and Shell. It weights companies by the dollars of dividends they pay. Its trailing yield was 4.01% as of October 27, 2026. The drawback is cost: its 0.58% expense ratio is the highest of nine similar funds, which average 0.25%.
Price history
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DTH +18.0% 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DTH official prospectus, to Dec 31, 2025 | — | +42.41% | — | +12.22% | +7.97% | — |
| Wisdom Tree International High Dividend Index (Reflects no deduction for fees, expenses or taxes) index, same period | — | +42.94% | — | +12.54% | +8.28% | — |
| Index57 index, same period | — | +42.25% | — | +13.36% | +8.69% | — |
| Index58 index, same period | — | +31.22% | — | +8.92% | +8.18% | — |
| DTH price data to Oct 27, 2026 | +11.8% | +18.0% | +22.7% | +13.1% | +9.0% | +5.3% |
- Over the year to Oct 27, 2026, DTH returned +18.0%, 5th of 9 among similar funds.
- Its 5-year annualized return was +13.1% and its 10-year +9.0%.
- In the 2020 COVID crash it fell 37% and regained its old high 11.3 months after the low.
- Its worst full calendar year was 2008 (-44.0%); its best was 2025 (+42.4%).
- The deepest fall in its price history was 64.1% (Oct 31, 2007 to Mar 9, 2009), recovered by Dec 21, 2017.
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| Year | Price data | Prospectus (official) |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 (to date) | +11.8% | — |
| 2025 | +42.4% | +42.41% |
| 2024 | +2.4% | +2.03% |
| 2023 | +15.1% | +15.19% |
| 2022 | -1.8% | -2.12% |
| 2021 | +8.3% | +8.62% |
| 2020 | -7.1% | -7.05% |
| 2019 | +18.4% | +17.74% |
| 2018 | -12.8% | -12.57% |
| 2017 | +21.1% | +20.33% |
| 2016 | +5.3% | +5.10% |
| 2015 | -7.2% | — |
| 2014 | -5.9% | — |
| 2013 | +22.5% | — |
| 2012 | +15.8% | — |
| 2011 | -6.7% | — |
| 2010 | -1.1% | — |
| 2009 | +33.2% | — |
| 2008 | -44.0% | — |
| 2007 | +10.5% | — |
| 2008 financial crisis stocks fell Oct 9, 2007 – Mar 9, 2009 | Lost 62.8% over that stretch · deepest drop along the way 64.1%, back to its old high 105.4 months after the low |
|---|---|
| 2020 COVID crash stocks fell Feb 19, 2020 – Mar 23, 2020 | Lost 36.7% over that stretch · deepest drop along the way 37%, back to its old high 11.3 months after the low |
| 2022 bear market stocks fell Jan 3, 2022 – Oct 12, 2022 | Lost 18.9% over that stretch · deepest drop along the way 23.4%, back to its old high 3.4 months after the low |
Dividends and income
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| Year | Per share | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 (to date) | $1.8100 | |
| 2025 | $1.9700 | -3.9% |
| 2024 | $2.0500 | -7.2% |
| 2023 | $2.2100 | +7.8% |
| 2022 | $2.0500 | +11.4% |
| 2021 | $1.8400 | +30.5% |
| 2020 | $1.4100 | -21.7% |
| 2019 | $1.8000 | +4.7% |
| 2018 | $1.7200 | +3.6% |
| 2017 | $1.6600 | +5.1% |
| 2016 | $1.5800 | -4.2% |
| 2015 | $1.6500 | -34.5% |
| 2014 | $2.5200 | +38.5% |
| 2013 | $1.8200 | +7.7% |
| 2012 | $1.6900 | -12.0% |
| 2011 | $1.9200 | +10.3% |
| 2010 | $1.7400 | +13.0% |
| 2009 | $1.5400 | -46.7% |
| 2008 | $2.8900 | +49.0% |
| 2007 | $1.9400 |
What's inside
As of Jun 30, 2026, the fund held 562 securities; the ten largest made up 20.06% of assets.
| Holding | Weight | |
|---|---|---|
| HSBC HOLDINGS PLC | 3.16% | |
| NESTLE' SA/AG | 2.43% | |
| INTESA SANPAOLO SPA | 2.18% | |
| SHELL PLC | 2.08% | |
| BRITISH AMERICAN TOBACCO PLC | 1.97% | |
| BHP GROUP LTD | 1.90% | |
| BANCO BILBAO VIZCAYA ARGENTARIA SA | 1.68% | |
| AXA SA | 1.63% | |
| BNP PARIBAS SA | 1.52% | |
| RIO TINTO PLC | 1.51% | |
| ENEL SPA | 1.51% | |
| IBERDROLA SA | 1.51% | |
| EQUINOR ASA | 1.48% | |
| ENGIE SA | 1.41% | |
| UNICREDIT SPA | 1.37% |
By country
United Kingdom 16.83%Japan 11.65%France 11.09%Spain 8.67%Italy 8.64%By asset type
Stocks 99.27%Preferred stock 0.15%What changed recently
- Over the three months to Jun 30, 2026, investors withdrew a net $13.1M (creations minus redemptions, per the N-PORT report).
- Monthly total returns reported for that quarter: +5.15%, +0.94%, -2.10%.
How it works
DTH tracks the WisdomTree International High Dividend Index. WisdomTree designed the index and is also the parent company of the fund's adviser. The index starts from the WisdomTree International Equity Index, which lists dividend-paying companies in developed countries outside the US and Canada, such as the UK, Japan, France, Australia and Switzerland. To qualify, a company must have paid at least $5 million in cash dividends over the prior year and be worth at least $200 million. It must also trade often enough to pass volume tests.
Once a year, eligible stocks are ranked by dividend yield (yearly dividends divided by share price). That ranking is adjusted by a composite risk score based on valuation, quality and momentum. Stocks in the top 30% by yield and the top 80% by risk score get in. A current member can stay if it slips no lower than the top 35% by yield. Each stock's weight depends on the total dollars of dividends it paid, so the biggest payers count most. At each yearly screening, no stock can exceed 5%, no country or sector can exceed 25%, and real estate is capped at 15%. Weights can drift past these caps between screenings.
The fund uses representative sampling. This means it may hold a sample of the index's stocks instead of every one. It must keep at least 80% of net assets in index stocks or close equivalents. As of June 30, 2026, it held 562 stocks and no derivatives. Portfolio turnover was 28%.
What it really costs
- DTH charges 0.58% a year, versus an average of 0.25% for the similar funds below (9th of 9, cheapest first).
- Using the prospectus's standard example, $10,000 invested would cost about $59 in the first year and $726 over 10 years (assuming a 5% annual return).
| Cost of $10,000 (SEC example) | 1 yr | 3 yrs | 5 yrs | 10 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DTH | $59 | $186 | $324 | $726 |
In a retirement portfolio
DTH's main draw is quarterly dividend income from foreign companies, with a trailing yield of 4.01% as of October 27, 2026.
DTH could add international dividend income to a portfolio. It pays quarterly, and its trailing 12-month yield was 4.01% as of October 27, 2026. That income has a price: a 0.58% expense ratio. In the SEC's standard example, that comes to $59 on $10,000 in the first year and $726 over 10 years. The fund has also had deep losses. It fell 64.1% from October 2007 to March 2009, lost 44% in calendar 2008, and took about 105 months, until December 2017, to get back to its old peak. It dropped 37% in the 2020 COVID crash and recovered in about 11 months. It fell 23.4% in 2022 and recovered in about three. Selling shares in a deep slump locks in losses, and companies under strain can cut dividends. Currency moves add more swings. 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 seeking quarterly dividend income from developed markets outside North America, with a trailing yield of 4.01% as of October 27, 2026.
- Those wanting large foreign dividend payers such as HSBC, Nestlé, Shell and Iberdrola, weighted by the dollars of dividends each company pays.
- Investors comfortable with a Europe-heavy mix, led by the UK at 16.8% of assets and Japan at 11.7%, as of June 30, 2026.
Look elsewhere if
- Cost-focused investors: its 0.58% expense ratio is the highest of nine similar funds, while HDEF charges 0.09% and VYMI 0.17%.
- Anyone who may need to sell in a crisis: DTH fell 64.1% in 2008–09 and took about 105 months to recover.
- Investors wanting broad international stocks without a yield tilt; broad funds such as IEFA (0.07%) or IDEV (0.04%) may be worth comparing.
Close alternatives
Matched by holdings overlap from the latest N-PORT reports.
| Fund | Overlap | Cost | Net assets | 1 yr | 3 yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DTH this fund | — | 0.58% | $623.8M | +18.0% | +22.7% |
| EFV iShares MSCI EAFE Value ETF | 43% | 0.33% | $29.11B | +21.9% | +23.3% |
| DOL WisdomTree International LargeCap Dividend … | 42% | 0.48% | $814.8M | +18.9% | +22.6% |
| VYMI Vanguard International High Dividend Yield … | 30% | 0.17% | $21.87B | +23.2% | +24.4% |
| HDEF Xtrackers MSCI EAFE High Dividend Yield Equ… | 29% | 0.09% | $2.35B | +17.8% | +21.0% |
| EFA iShares MSCI EAFE ETF | 27% | 0.32% | $77.98B | +13.5% | +18.2% |
| IEFA iShares Core MSCI EAFE ETF | 23% | 0.07% | $190.11B | +13.7% | +18.5% |
| IQDF FlexShares International Quality Dividend I… | 22% | 0.47% | $1.16B | +20.2% | +24.4% |
Questions investors ask
Does DTH pay monthly dividends?
No. DTH pays dividends quarterly, not monthly. In the 12 months to October 27, 2026, it paid about $2.24 per share, a trailing yield of 4.01%. Payments change from quarter to quarter. They depend on what the fund's foreign companies pay in their own currencies, converted into dollars. If large holdings such as HSBC or Shell cut their dividends, the fund's income would fall too.
DTH vs VYMI: what's the difference?
Both hold higher-yielding international stocks, but VYMI costs much less and is much larger. VYMI charges 0.17% a year, compared with 0.58% for DTH. VYMI had about $21.9 billion in net assets as of July 31, 2026, versus about $624 million for DTH as of June 30, 2026. About 30% of their holdings overlap. Over one year, VYMI returned 23.2% as of October 30, 2026, and DTH returned 18% as of October 27, 2026.
What is DTH's expense ratio?
DTH's expense ratio is 0.58% a year, according to its prospectus filed July 29, 2026, with no fee waiver. That is the highest of nine similar funds compared; the group averages 0.25%. In the SEC's standard example, $10,000 earning 5% a year would cost about $59 in fees after one year, $324 after five years and $726 after 10 years.
Is DTH good for retirement income?
That depends on how much cost and volatility an investor can accept. DTH pays quarterly income from about 560 foreign dividend payers, with a trailing yield of 4.01% as of October 27, 2026. But it fell 64.1% in the 2008 financial crisis and did not recover until December 2017. Its 0.58% fee is high compared with similar funds. It may suit investors who want international income as one part of a broader mix.
How has DTH performed over 10 years?
DTH returned an average of 7.97% a year over the 10 years ended December 31, 2025, slightly behind its index's 8.28%. Its five-year average was 12.22%, and it returned 42.41% in 2025 alone. Returns have been uneven: it lost 12.57% in 2018 and 7.05% in 2020. Based on price, it was up 11.8% for 2026 through October 27, 2026.