NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--WisdomTree (Pink Sheets: WSDT), an exchange-traded fund (“ETF”) sponsor and asset manager, announced today that previously declared changes to seven equity ETFs became effective as of the close of business on June 17, 2011. Four of the seven funds trade under new ticker symbols as indicated in the summary table below.
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Equity ETF Changes: |
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| FORMER WISDOMTREE FUND NAME/TICKER | NEW WISDOMTREE FUND NAME/TICKER | PRIMARY CHANGE | ||||||||||||
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International Real Estate Fund |
DRW |
DRW |
Broader, global real estate exposure with addition of emerging markets. | |||||||||||
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International Utilities Sector Fund |
DBU |
DBU |
Broader, global utilities exposure with addition of emerging markets. | |||||||||||
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International Basic Materials Sector Fund |
DBN |
CCXE |
More diversified commodity-focused equity strategy; adds emerging markets. | |||||||||||
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International Energy Sector Fund |
DKA |
GNAT |
More diversified energy/natural resources-focused equity strategy; adds emerging markets. | |||||||||||
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Pacific ex-Japan Total Dividend Fund |
DND |
AXJL |
Expand portfolio to become a broader Asia-Pacific regional strategy; adds emerging markets. | |||||||||||
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Pacific ex-Japan Equity Income Fund |
DNH |
AUSE |
Expand majority Australia portfolio weight to pure Australia dividend strategy. | |||||||||||
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World ex-U.S. Growth Fund |
DNL |
DNL |
Name change only. | |||||||||||
Please Click Here to view the original April 14, 2011 announcement or visit the Fund Update section of our website for additional information.
There are risks associated with investing, including possible loss of principal. Foreign investing involves special risks, such as risk of loss from currency fluctuation or political or economic uncertainty. Investments in real estate involve additional special risks, such as credit risk, interest rate fluctuations and the effect of varied economic conditions. Funds that focus their investments in one country increase the impact of events and developments associated with the region which can adversely affect performance. Funds focusing on a single sector and/or smaller companies generally experience greater price volatility. Investments in emerging, offshore or frontier markets are generally less liquid and less efficient than investments in developed markets and are subject to additional risks, such as risks of adverse governmental regulation, intervention and political developments. Please read the Fund’s prospectus for specific details regarding the Fund’s risk profile.
Investors should carefully consider the investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses of the Funds before investing. To obtain a prospectus containing this and other important information, call 866-909-9473 or visit wisdomtree.com. Read the prospectus carefully before investing.
WisdomTree Funds are distributed by ALPS Distributors, Inc.
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About WisdomTree
WisdomTree® is a New York-based exchange-traded fund (“ETF”) sponsor and asset manager. WisdomTree currently offers 46 ETFs across Equities, Currency Income, Fixed Income and Alternatives asset classes. WisdomTree also licenses its indexes to third parties for proprietary products and offers a platform to promote the use of WisdomTree ETFs in 401(k) plans. WisdomTree currently has approximately $12.4 billion in ETF assets under management. For more information, please visit www.wisdomtree.com.
WisdomTree is the marketing name for WisdomTree Investments, Inc. and its wholly owned subsidiaries WisdomTree Asset Management, Inc. and WisdomTree Retirement Services, Inc. WisdomTree Asset Management, Inc. is a registered investment advisor and is the investment advisor to the WisdomTree Trust and the WisdomTree ETFs. The WisdomTree Trust is a registered open-end investment company. Each WisdomTree ETF is a series of the WisdomTree Trust. WisdomTree Retirement Services, Inc. supports the use of the WisdomTree ETFs in retirement plans by financial professionals.