WisdomTree ETF (WDEF) Dividend History
WDEF latest distribution
Paid. Next annual distribution expected around mid-December 2026 (not yet announced).
- 0.08%trailing 12-month yield
- $0.02paid in the last 12 months
- Annual1 payments a year
- 2025paying since
WDEF dividend income calculator
- Income a year
- $2
- Each payment
- $2
- Value of the shares
- $2,772
- Yield
- 0.08%
At the latest close; trailing 12-month distributions of $0.02 per share, before tax.
WDEF distribution payments
Each bar is one payment, by ex-dividend month (last 1 payments).
WDEF distributions by year
| Year | Per share | Growth | Yield (year-end) | Payments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025partial | $0.0210 | — | 0.07% | 1 |
Full history in the distribution table below.
WDEF yield on cost
| Bought | Paid | Yield on cost | Paid out since | % of price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year ago | $31.55 | 0.07% | $0.02 | 0.1% |
Trailing 12-month distributions as a yield on the price paid then, and the distributions one share has paid since (before tax).
WDEF yield vs similar ETFs
| ETF | Fund | Yield | Expense ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| WDEF | WisdomTree ETF | 0.07% | 0.44% |
| SPY | SPDR S&P 500 ETF | 0.99% | 0.09% |
| VTI | Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF | 1.03% | 0.03% |
| SCHD | Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF | 3.38% | 0.05% |
| VYM | Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF | 2.42% | 0.04% |
| QQQ | Invesco QQQ ETF | 0.42% | 0.17% |
| IWM | iShares Russell 2000 ETF | 0.97% | 0.19% |
Trailing 12-month distribution yield as reported by EODHD.
WDEF distribution history
1 payments| Ex-dividend date | Record date | Payment date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-26 | 2025-12-26 | 2025-12-30 | $0.0210 | — |
Amounts per share. Highlighted rows are declared but not yet paid.
WDEF dividend overview
WisdomTree ETF pays annual distributions made up of income from its holdings, less fund expenses. Over the past 12 months it paid $0.02 per share, a yield of 0.08% at the latest close of $27.71.
Payment amounts vary because they pass through what the fund earned during the period. ETF distributions may include qualified dividends, ordinary income, return of capital and capital gains; the fund's annual tax statement has the breakdown.
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WDEF dividends FAQ
Does WDEF pay a dividend?
Yes. WDEF pays annual distributions and has paid them since 2025. The most recent was $0.0210 per share with an ex-dividend date of December 26, 2025, payable December 30, 2025.
What is the WDEF dividend yield?
WDEF paid $0.02 per share over the past 12 months, a trailing yield of 0.08% at the latest close of $27.71.
When is the next WDEF dividend?
The next annual distribution has not been announced yet. Based on the usual schedule the next ex-dividend date should fall around mid-December 2026.
How often does WDEF pay dividends?
WDEF pays distributions annual, 1 times a year.
How much income does 100 shares of WDEF pay?
100 shares of WDEF would have paid about $2 over the past 12 months, before tax.