WisdomTree Emerging Markets SmallCap Dividend Fund
WisdomTree Emerging Markets SmallCap Dividend Fund (AMEX: DGS) is an exchange-traded fund listed on NYSE Arca, trading at $58.63 (about ₹5,507 a unit) as of 10 Nov 2026, 9:50 AM ET. It has an expense ratio of 0.58% and holds 1,097 securities. Indian residents can buy DGS through Paasa under the RBI's Liberalised Remittance Scheme.
Quote
Today's low
$58.45
Today's high
$58.67
52 week low
$54.97
52 week high
$66.90
DGS opened at $58.45, closed previously at $59.16, and has traded between $54.97 and $66.90 over the past 52 weeks.
About
This non-diversified fund typically invests a minimum of 95% of its total assets—excluding collateral from securities lending—in the constituent securities of its benchmark index, or in investments that exhibit highly similar economic characteristics. The underlying index utilizes a fundamental weighting approach, selecting small-capitalization common stocks specifically from the WisdomTree Emerging Markets Dividend Index.
Key statistics
Expense ratio
0.58%
Assets (AUM)
$1.6B
Holdings
1,097
NAV
$58.05
Avg. volume
43.06K
1-year price change
+3.55%
5-year price change
+11.61%
Price change excludes dividends.
Top 10 holdings
DGS holds 1,097 securities in total. These 10 are 7.9% of the fund.
Where the money is invested
Sectors
Countries
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How to buy DGS from India
Indian residents can buy DGS units through Paasa in four steps. Funds leave India under the RBI's Liberalised Remittance Scheme and the units are held in your own name with Interactive Brokers. Read the full guide: how to invest in DGS from India
Open your Paasa account
KYC takes a few minutes: PAN, Aadhaar and address proof. Your brokerage account is opened in your own name with Interactive Brokers.
Add funds from your Indian bank account
Remit up to $250,000 a year under the RBI's Liberalised Remittance Scheme. Your bank converts the rupees to US dollars at its rate on the day you remit.
Search DGS and buy
Find the fund by its ticker, DGS, on NYSE Arca, and place your order. Fractional units are available and there is no minimum trade size, so you can buy by amount.
Track holdings and download tax reports
Follow your DGS position in USD and INR, and use Paasa's capital-gains and dividend statements when you file your Indian return.
Trading and taxes when buying DGS from India
Trading and limits
- Trading hours
- 9:30 am – 4:00 pm ET
- LRS limit
- $250,000Per financial year, under the RBI's Liberalised Remittance Scheme.
Tax for Indian residents
- TCS on remittance
- 20%Collected by your bank on LRS remittances above ₹10 lakh in a financial year. The TCS is adjustable against your income-tax liability.Adjusting TCS against your tax
- Capital gains in India
- 12.5% or slab rateGains on foreign ETF units held for more than 24 months are long-term and taxed at 12.5% without indexation. Gains on units held for 24 months or less are short-term and taxed at your income-tax slab rate.Capital gains explained
- Dividends
- Slab rateIt pays the dividends from its holdings out to you in cash, and dividends are taxed at your slab rate in India. The US withholds tax on dividends paid to Indian residents at the treaty rate; Paasa files Form W-8BEN for you, and the tax withheld can generally be claimed as a credit in India.Dividend tax explained
- US estate tax
- May applyUS-situs assets such as US-listed shares can be exposed to US estate tax for non-US persons.US estate tax calculator
FAQs
What is the DGS price today?
WisdomTree Emerging Markets SmallCap Dividend Fund (DGS) last traded at $58.63 on NYSE Arca, as of 10 Nov 2026, 9:50 AM ET. That is ₹5,507 a unit at the 9 Nov 2026 USD/INR rate.
When does DGS trade, in Indian time?
NYSE Arca trades 8:00 pm – 2:30 am IST, so the close lands after midnight. The window shifts to 7:00 pm – 1:30 am IST when the US is on daylight time. Orders can only execute during that window.
How big is DGS, and what does it cost to hold?
WisdomTree Emerging Markets SmallCap Dividend Fund manages about $1.6B. Its expense ratio is 0.58% a year, deducted inside the fund. It launched in 2007.
What are DGS's largest holdings?
The top three are Growthpoint Properties Ltd (1.3%), Old Mutual Ltd (1.1%) and Grupo Aeroportuario del Centro (0.8%). DGS's 10 largest positions make up 7.9% of the fund.
Does DGS pay dividends?
Yes. DGS is a distributing fund and pays the dividends from its holdings out in cash. In India they are taxed at your slab rate. The US withholds 25% tax on dividends before they reach you; Paasa files Form W-8BEN for you, and the tax withheld can generally be claimed as a credit when you file in India.
How are gains on DGS taxed in India?
Units held for more than 24 months are long-term and taxed at 12.5% without indexation; units held for 24 months or less are taxed at your income-tax slab rate. The gain is worked out in rupees, so the currency move counts.
Can I buy fractional units of DGS?
Yes. You can buy DGS by amount rather than by whole unit, and there is no minimum trade size.
How has DGS performed?
DGS' price is up 3.5% over the past year and up 11.6% over five years. These figures are price change only and exclude dividends; past performance does not guarantee future returns.