Growth of $10,000 in DES
WisdomTree U.S. SmallCap Dividend Fund · WisdomTree
A $10,000 investment compounding at DES’s trailing 10-year annualized total return of 8.2% would reach $48,456 in 20 years. The table shows every combination of averaging period and horizon; returns include dividends and are net of the fund's 0.38% expense ratio. Past performance does not predict future results.
Projection table
| Horizon | At 3-year avg (13.6%) | At 5-year avg (8.4%) | At 10-year avg (8.2%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 years | $18,952 | $14,967 | $14,837 |
| 10 years | $35,918 | $22,402 | $22,013 |
| 15 years | $68,072 | $33,530 | $32,660 |
| 20 years | $129,010 | $50,186 | $48,456 |
| 25 years | $244,501 | $75,116 | $71,893 |
| 30 years | $463,379 | $112,429 | $106,665 |
Annualized total returns as of Aug 7, 2026, dividends reinvested. A constant rate is an illustration of compounding — real markets are far bumpier.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What would $10,000 in DES be worth in 10 years?
Compounding at its trailing 10-year annualized return of 8.2%, $10,000 in DES would grow to about $22,013 in 10 years and $48,456 in 20 years. Real returns arrive unevenly, so treat this as an illustration of compounding, not a forecast.
What is DES's average annual return?
As of Aug 7, 2026, DES's annualized total returns were 13.6% over 3 years, 8.4% over 5 years, 8.2% over 10 years — dividends reinvested, net of its 0.38% expense ratio.