DGS Distribution History & Yield
WisdomTree Emerging Markets SmallCap Dividend Fund · NYSEArca
Upcoming distribution payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Sep 24, 2026 (in 16 days) | Oct 8, 2026 | $0.84 | $84.00 | Estimated |
| Thu, Dec 24, 2026 (in 107 days) | Jan 7, 2027 | $0.84 | $84.00 | Estimated |
| Thu, Mar 25, 2027 (in 198 days) | Apr 8, 2027 | $0.84 | $84.00 | Estimated |
| Thu, Jun 24, 2027 (in 289 days) | Jul 8, 2027 | $0.84 | $84.00 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from DGS's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the fund announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $3.36 per share.
Distribution payment history
Last 40 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual distributions per share
How much DGS do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 358 | $23,179 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 1,786 | $115,893 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 3,572 | $231,786 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 5.18%. $10,000 in DGS would currently pay about $518 a year ($43 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
DGS distribution history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 25, 2026 | — | $0.84 | +320.0% |
| Mar 26, 2026 | — | $0.20 | -65.5% |
| Dec 26, 2025 | — | $0.579 | -27.2% |
| Sep 25, 2025 | — | $0.795 | +51.4% |
| Jun 25, 2025 | — | $0.525 | +600.0% |
| Mar 26, 2025 | — | $0.075 | -75.8% |
| Dec 26, 2024 | — | $0.31 | -48.8% |
| Sep 25, 2024 | — | $0.605 | -11.0% |
| Jun 25, 2024 | — | $0.68 | +1260.0% |
| Mar 22, 2024 | — | $0.05 | -89.0% |
| Dec 22, 2023 | — | $0.455 | -41.7% |
| Sep 25, 2023 | — | $0.78 | -15.2% |
| Jun 26, 2023 | — | $0.92 | +700.0% |
| Mar 27, 2023 | — | $0.115 | -63.4% |
| Dec 23, 2022 | — | $0.314 | -61.9% |
| Sep 26, 2022 | — | $0.825 | -22.9% |
| Jun 24, 2022 | — | $1.07 | +664.3% |
| Mar 25, 2022 | — | $0.14 | -76.3% |
| Dec 27, 2021 | — | $0.59 | -9.2% |
| Sep 24, 2021 | — | $0.65 | -13.9% |
| Jun 24, 2021 | — | $0.755 | +592.7% |
| Mar 25, 2021 | — | $0.109 | -77.7% |
| Dec 21, 2020 | — | $0.488 | -22.5% |
| Sep 22, 2020 | — | $0.63 | +8.6% |
| Jun 23, 2020 | — | $0.58 | +820.6% |
| Mar 24, 2020 | — | $0.063 | -83.5% |
| Dec 23, 2019 | — | $0.382 | -49.1% |
| Sep 24, 2019 | — | $0.75 | +14.5% |
| Jun 24, 2019 | — | $0.655 | +555.0% |
| Mar 26, 2019 | — | $0.10 | -67.5% |
| Dec 24, 2018 | — | $0.308 | -62.9% |
| Sep 25, 2018 | — | $0.831 | +30.0% |
| Jun 25, 2018 | — | $0.639 | +179.0% |
| Dec 26, 2017 | — | $0.229 | -66.1% |
| Sep 26, 2017 | — | $0.675 | +20.5% |
| Jun 26, 2017 | — | $0.56 | +129.5% |
| Dec 23, 2016 | — | $0.244 | -63.9% |
| Sep 26, 2016 | — | $0.675 | +60.7% |
| Jun 20, 2016 | — | $0.42 | +275.0% |
| Dec 21, 2015 | — | $0.112 | -83.1% |
| Sep 21, 2015 | — | $0.661 | +75.3% |
| Jun 22, 2015 | — | $0.377 | +49.6% |
| Dec 19, 2014 | — | $0.252 | -56.8% |
| Sep 22, 2014 | — | $0.583 | +28.7% |
| Jun 23, 2014 | — | $0.453 | +397.8% |
| Mar 24, 2014 | — | $0.091 | -64.0% |
| Dec 24, 2013 | — | $0.253 | -45.5% |
| Sep 23, 2013 | — | $0.464 | -42.4% |
| Jun 24, 2013 | — | $0.805 | +1066.7% |
| Mar 22, 2013 | — | $0.069 | -63.7% |
| Dec 24, 2012 | — | $0.19 | -73.7% |
| Sep 24, 2012 | — | $0.723 | +51.9% |
| Jun 25, 2012 | — | $0.476 | +589.9% |
| Mar 26, 2012 | — | $0.069 | -68.8% |
| Dec 21, 2011 | — | $0.221 | -67.6% |
| Sep 26, 2011 | — | $0.682 | -0.4% |
| Jun 22, 2011 | — | $0.685 | +552.4% |
| Mar 21, 2011 | — | $0.105 | -63.7% |
| Dec 22, 2010 | — | $0.289 | -36.1% |
| Sep 20, 2010 | — | $0.452 | -17.7% |
| Jun 28, 2010 | — | $0.549 | +33.3% |
| Dec 21, 2009 | — | $0.412 | +7.9% |
| Sep 21, 2009 | — | $0.382 | +15.1% |
| Jun 22, 2009 | — | $0.332 | +238.8% |
| Mar 23, 2009 | — | $0.098 | +104.2% |
| Dec 22, 2008 | — | $1.222 Special | — |
| Dec 17, 2007 | — | $0.048 | — |
Payout risk check
DGS's last 12 distributions were highly variable (consistency score 46/100).
Its share price moved +14.0% over the past year.
This is a rule-based screen computed from public data, not a rating or a recommendation. Read our guide to yield traps for what the signals mean.
About WisdomTree Emerging Markets SmallCap Dividend Fund
The fund invests at least 80% of its net assets, plus any borrowings for investment purposes, in constituents of the index that have economic characteristics that are substantially similar to the economic characteristics of such constituents. The index is a modified capitalization-weighted index that is comprised of small cap common stocks selected from the index, which defines the dividend-paying universe of companies in emerging markets throughout the world. It is non-diversified.
Fund family: WisdomTree. Category: Diversified Emerging Mkts. First distribution on our records: Dec 17, 2007. 67 payments tracked.
DGS distribution FAQ
When is DGS's next ex-distribution date?
DGS's next ex-distribution date is Sep 24, 2026 (in 16 days, estimated from its quarterly schedule). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $0.84 per share, expected on Oct 8, 2026.
How often does DGS pay distributions?
DGS pays distributions every quarter, 4 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.84 per share with an ex-date of Jun 25, 2026.
What is DGS's distribution yield?
DGS's trailing 12-month distribution yield is 3.72%, based on $2.414 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $64.90. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $3.36 per share, is 5.18%.
How much does DGS pay per share?
DGS pays about $0.84 per share each quarter, which works out to roughly $3.36 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $336.00 a year.
Has DGS grown or cut its distribution?
DGS has raised its annual distribution for 1 consecutive year. Over the last 5 years the regular payout has grown at 4.0% a year (+59.3% over the last year). There has been no cut to a regular payment in the last 5 years.
How many shares of DGS do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 5.18%, you would need about 358 shares of DGS (roughly $23,179 invested at today's price) to collect $1,200 a year, or $100 a month on average, before taxes. Payments arrive every quarter, so the monthly figure is an average.
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