WisdomTree Global Defense Fund (WDGF) Performance
WDGF total return
Distributions reinvested · as of Oct 23, 2026- YTD
- −2.5% since Dec 31, 2025
- 1 year
- −5.9% total return
- Since first price
- −2.7% since 2025
WDGF trailing returns vs SPY, QQQ, AGG
| Period | WDGF total return | Price only | S&P 500 (SPY) | Nasdaq-100 (QQQ) | U.S. bonds (AGG) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 month | −3.1% | −3.1% | −1.0% | −5.0% | +0.9% |
| 3 months | −3.8% | −3.8% | +3.2% | +1.9% | −0.4% |
| 6 months | −9.9% | −9.9% | +7.8% | +8.4% | −1.5% |
| YTD | −2.5% | −2.5% | +12.3% | +15.1% | −1.0% |
| 1 year | −5.9% | −6.0% | +14.4% | +15.9% | −1.1% |
| Since inceptionSep 12, 2025 | −2.7% | −2.8% | — | — | — |
Total return from adjusted closes (distributions reinvested, before tax). Periods of 3 years or more are also shown annualized. Price only excludes distributions.
Growth of $10,000: WDGF vs SPY
From Sep 12, 2025: WDGF grew to $9,727, SPY to $11,717.
Year-end values with distributions reinvested, no taxes or trading costs. Start: first common trading day of both funds.
WDGF returns by calendar year
2026 is year to date.
WDGF annual returns table
| Year | WDGF | Largest drop | SPY | QQQ | AGG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | −2.5% | −19.9% | +12.3% | +15.1% | −1.0% |
Largest drop = deepest fall from a high within that calendar year.
Calendar-year return vs largest drop within the year
Most years include a sizable fall at some point even when the year ends higher.
WDGF largest drawdowns
Now 17.5% below the high| Peak | Decline | Bottom | Recovered | Fall | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 9, 2026 | −19.9% | Oct 13, 2026 | not yet | 7 months | 7 months so far |
| Oct 8, 2025 | −13.3% | Nov 24, 2025 | Jan 6, 2026 | 47 days | 3 months |
Declines from a closing high (distributions reinvested) of 10% or more. Underwater = time from the peak until the old high was regained.
WDGF risk statistics
| Statistic | Since 2025 |
|---|---|
| Annualized return | −8.0% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 22.9% |
| Sharpe ratio | -0.42 |
| Sortino ratio | -0.59 |
| Best month | +14.2% |
| Worst month | −9.0% |
| Best 12 months | −8.0% |
| Worst 12 months | −8.0% |
| Positive months | 58% |
| Beta vs S&P 500 | — |
| Correlation with S&P 500 | — |
From monthly total returns. Sharpe and Sortino use 1–3 month T-bills (BIL) as the risk-free rate, so they need history from 2007 on.
WDGF rolling returns
| Holding period | Periods | Worst | Median | Best | Positive |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year | 2 | −8.0% | −6.4% | −4.9% | 0% |
Every holding period starting at a month-end since 2025. Returns for 3 years and longer are annualized.
WDGF performance overview
WisdomTree Global Defense Fund (WDGF) returned −5.9% over the past year, with distributions reinvested. Since its first recorded price on Sep 12, 2025 it has returned −2.7%. Over the same year S&P 500 (SPY) returned +14.4%.
The deepest decline was −19.9%, from Mar 9, 2026 to Oct 13, 2026; the fund has not yet regained that high. Volatility has been 22.9% a year.
Related: WDGF chart, WDGF holdings, WDGF dividends. See the WDGF overview for the latest quote and fund facts.
WDGF performance FAQ
What is the WDGF return over the past year?
WDGF returned −5.9% over the 12 months to October 23, 2026, including reinvested distributions. On price alone it fell 6.0%.
How much would $10,000 invested in WDGF be worth?
$10,000 invested in WDGF at its first recorded close on September 12, 2025 would be worth about $9,727 on October 23, 2026 with distributions reinvested.
What is the biggest drawdown of WDGF?
The largest peak-to-trough decline was −19.9% between March 9, 2026 and October 13, 2026. It has not yet recovered to that high; it is 17.5% below its peak.
How volatile is WDGF?
Over the past history WDGF had an annualized volatility of 22.9% and a Sharpe ratio of -0.42 (excess return over 1–3 month T-bills per unit of risk).