DHS ETF

A smart beta exchange traded fund, the WisdomTree U.S. High Dividend ETF (DHS) debuted on 06/16/2006, and offers broad exposure to the Style Box - Large Cap Value category of the market.

Looking for broad exposure to the Large Cap Value segment of the US equity market? You should consider the WisdomTree U.S. High Dividend ETF (DHS), a passively managed exchange traded fund launched on 06/16/2006.

Amid the growing anxiety about a slowing U.S. economy, geopolitical tensions and the looming November elections, the appeal for dividend investing has returned. We have highlighted several reasons why dividend investing seems to be a viable strategy amid the market turmoil.

The WisdomTree U.S. High Dividend ETF (DHS) made its debut on 06/16/2006, and is a smart beta exchange traded fund that provides broad exposure to the Style Box - Large Cap Value category of the market.

The WisdomTree U.S. High Dividend ETF (DHS) was launched on 06/16/2006, and is a passively managed exchange traded fund designed to offer broad exposure to the Large Cap Value segment of the US equity market.

U.S. Treasury notes are below 4%, the Fed is expected to lower rates by 100 bps by year-end. WisdomTree U.S. High Dividend Fund offers an attractive valuation at 13x P/E ratio. DHS is overweight in energy, financial services, and utilities; underperforming compared to growth-focused dividend ETFs.

WisdomTree U.S. High Dividend Fund holds over 300 stocks selected and weighted based on cash dividend and a risk score. Valuation ratios are much cheaper than for the S&P 500, while growth and quality metrics are inferior. Past performance is underwhelming: DHS has lagged the benchmark since inception and several popular dividend ETFs over the last 10 years.

Making its debut on 06/16/2006, smart beta exchange traded fund WisdomTree U.S. High Dividend ETF (DHS) provides investors broad exposure to the Style Box - Large Cap Value category of the market.

Due to the uncertainty surrounding interest rates and potential rate cuts by the Federal Reserve, advisors and investors may be hesitant about investing in high dividend equities.