WisdomTree Europe Defense Fund (WDEF) Dividend Yield, History & Forecast

WisdomTree Europe Defense Fund (WDEF) is an exchange-traded fund (ETF) listed on the New York Stock Exchange Arca. It pays a current dividend yield of 0.07% ($0.02 per share annually (TTM)). The most recent ex-dividend date was December 26, 2025, with payment scheduled for December 30, 2025. market capitalization is approximately $102M. Review WDEF dividend history on this scorecard, compare peers in the Compare Dividend Returns tool, or project income with the dividend calculator.

WDEF fund composition

WDEF holds 39 positions, with 62.6% of assets in its ten largest. It charges an expense ratio of 0.45%, and manages $102.2M.

Top 10 holdings

HoldingWeight
HO.PAThales SA10.14%
BA.LBAE Systems PLC9.66%
RHM.DERheinmetall AG8.54%
AIR.PAAirbus SE5.35%
LDO.MILeonardo Spa5.11%
HAG.DEHensoldt Ag5.06%
RR.LRolls-Royce Holdings PLC4.94%
SAF.PASafran SA4.88%
SAABB.STSaab Ab-B4.60%
AM.PADassault Aviation Sa4.33%

Frequently Asked Questions about WisdomTree Europe Defense Fund (WDEF)

What is WisdomTree Europe Defense Fund's dividend yield?
WisdomTree Europe Defense Fund (WDEF) pays a current trailing twelve-month dividend yield of 0.07%, which works out to $0.02 per share annually based on the most recent payout schedule.
When does WisdomTree Europe Defense Fund pay distributions?
The most recent ex-dividend date was December 26, 2025. The next scheduled dividend payment date is December 30, 2025.
What does WisdomTree Europe Defense Fund invest in?
The WisdomTree Europe Defense Fund (WDEF) utilizes a passive management approach, aiming to invest in companies operating within the European defense industry. Instead of holding every single constituent, the fund employs a representative sampling methodology to closely mirror the risk and return characteristics of its underlying index. For a company to be eligible for inclusion, it must be listed in a European country, satisfy specific minimum requirements for size and liquidity, and generate at least 10% of its total revenue from defense-related activities. Eligible securities are then...