WisdomTree, Inc. (NYSE: WT), a global financial innovator, today announced forward share splits on the WisdomTree Europe Hedged Equity Fund (HEDJ), the WisdomTree Interest Rate Hedged U.S. Aggregate Bond Fund (AGZD) and the WisdomTree Japan Hedged SmallCap Equity Fund (DXJS). Forward splits increase the number of shares outstanding and decrease the price per share. The splits will not change the total value of a shareholder’s investment.
The stock splits will apply to shareholders of record as of the close of the markets on August 7, 2023, payable after the close of the markets on August 9, 2023. Shares will trade at their post-split price on August 10, 2023.
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Fund Name
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Ticker
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NAV per Share (as of
6/21/2023)
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Split Ratio
|
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WisdomTree Europe Hedged Equity Fund
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HEDJ
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$81.89
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2:1
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WisdomTree Interest Rate Hedged U.S. Aggregate Bond Fund
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AGZD
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$44.17
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2:1
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WisdomTree Japan Hedged SmallCap Equity Fund
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DXJS
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$53.00
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2:1
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The following table illustrates the effect of a hypothetical 2-for-1 forward share split:
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Period
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Number of Shares
Owned
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Hypothetical Price per
Share
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Total Value of Shares
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Pre-Split
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100
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$100
|
$10,000
|
|
Post-Split
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200
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$50
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$10,000
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The WisdomTree Capital Markets team is continually evaluating the suite of WisdomTree funds for potential operational or other changes that seek to benefit investors, with particular focus on ETF trading.
WisdomTree Funds are sold by prospectus only. You should carefully consider the investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses of the WisdomTree Funds before making an investment decision. The prospectus contains this and other important information. Please read it carefully before investing. To obtain a printed copy, please call 866.909.WISE (9473).
WisdomTree Funds are distributed in the U.S. by Foreside Fund Services, LLC.
There are risks associated with investing including possible loss of principal. Foreign investing involves currency, political and economic risk. Funds focusing on a single country, sector and/or funds that emphasize investments in smaller companies may experience greater price volatility. Investments in emerging markets, real estate, currency, fixed income and alternative investments include additional risks. Due to the investment strategy of certain Funds, they may make higher capital gain distributions than other ETFs. Please see prospectus for discussion of risks. Please read the Fund's prospectus for specific details regarding the Fund's risk profile.
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1 AUM as of 6/23/2023
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