IHDG Profile
The WisdomTree International Hedged Quality Dividend Growth Fund aims to provide investors with exposure to high-quality, dividend-paying companies located in developed markets outside the United States and Canada. The fund is managed by WisdomTree Asset Management, Inc., and it is designed to track an index that highlights firms with strong dividend growth potential and robust financial health. To achieve this, the fund invests at least 80% of its total assets in securities that are constituents of the index or have similar economic characteristics.
The underlying index includes common stocks of companies from industrialized nations, excluding Canada and the U.S., that exhibit desirable growth traits and a history of paying dividends. This selection process focuses on firms that not only provide reliable income through dividends but also demonstrate a capacity for earnings growth. By excluding U.S. and Canadian companies, the fund offers a broad international perspective while concentrating on stable, growth-oriented investments.
In addition to its investment in international equities, the fund incorporates a currency hedge to mitigate exposure to fluctuations in foreign exchange rates relative to the U.S. dollar. This hedging strategy aims to protect investors from adverse currency movements, thereby isolating the performance of the underlying stocks from exchange rate volatility and enhancing the stability of returns.
As a non-diversified fund, the WisdomTree International Hedged Quality Dividend Growth Fund maintains a concentrated focus on high-quality dividend growth stocks. This approach enables investors to gain targeted exposure to international equities with strong growth prospects and dividend-paying capabilities, while simultaneously managing currency risk. The fund’s design reflects a strategic effort to deliver both income and capital appreciation from well-established global companies, leveraging their growth potential and financial stability.
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