What is the WDTE ETF?

DEFIANCE S&P 500 WEEKLY DIST (WDTE) offers investors exposure to the S&P 500 with a focus on weekly distributions, aiming to provide enhanced income potential.

Will the WDTE ETF go up?

According to Danelfin AI, the WDTE ETF has today an AI Score of 3/10 (Sell rating), because its probability of beating the ETF universe in 3 months (60.13%) is -2.54% vs. the average probability (62.67%) of all US-listed ETFs.

Is it a good time to buy, sell, or hold the WDTE ETF right now?

The WDTE ETF has today a Sell rating (AI Score 3/10), according to Danelfin AI. Its probability of beating the ETF universe in 3 months (60.13%) is -2.54% vs. the average probability (62.67%) of all US-listed ETFs, based on our AI-powered analysis.

Is the WDTE ETF overbought?

The Danelfin AI Technical Score for WDTE ETF is 5/10, which is a Hold based solely on technical indicators.

What was the price range of the WDTE ETF over the past 12 months?

The WDTE ETF price range over the past 12 months has been $27.75 - $34.61.

What is going on with the WDTE ETF in the last 3 months?

The WDTE ETF performance in the last quarter has been +5.50%.

Does the WDTE ETF offer dividend payments?

Yes, the WDTE ETF dividend yield is 32.56%.

What is the AUM of the WDTE ETF?

The WDTE ETF has 66.27M in total assets under management (AUM).

How much does it cost to invest in the WDTE ETF?

The WDTE ETF total expense ratio is 1.03%.

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According to Danelfin’s proprietary AI model, Defiance S&P 500 Weekly Distribution ETF today receives an AI Score of 3/10, which translates to a Sell rating. The ETF has a 60% probability of outperforming the ETF universe in the next 3 months, which is 3% lower than the average probability of any US-listed ETF (63%). The top positive contributors include Flows to AUM YTD (bottom 40%, impact +0.57%), ETF Investment Segment (Large Cap, impact +0.48%), and Deca-Chart Pattern (60d) (impact +0.22%), which boost the probability. The top detractors are ETF Brand (Defiance, impact -1.09%), Dividend Yield (TTM) (top 10%, impact -0.83%), and Chart Pattern (120d) (impact -0.39%), which weigh down the probability. Notable data points include a Dividend Yield (TTM) of 32.56% (top 10%), which is extremely high but negatively impacts the probability, suggesting that such a high yield may be unsustainable or signal risk. The ETF Expense Ratio of 1.03% (top 10%) is also a detractor, as higher fees reduce net returns. On the positive side, Flows to AUM 1M of 4.77% (top 30%) indicates strong recent inflows, and the Large Cap investment segment adds a slight boost. However, the overall net effect of signals is negative, with a -3% net effect, aligning with the Sell rating. Investors should be cautious given the high yield and expense ratio, despite some positive flow momentum.

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DEFIANCE S&P 500 WEEKLY (WDTE) has a AI Score of 3/10 (Sell) because, according to an overall analysis, it has a probability advantage of -2.54% of beating the ETF universe (an equal-weight index of all US-listed ETFs) in the next 3 months. This advantage is calculated as the difference between the average probability of any US-listed ETF (62.67%) and the probability of WDTE (60.13%) of outperforming the ETF universe in the next 3 months, as determined by Danelfin AI's comprehensive analysis.

Average probability of any US-listed ETF of beating the ETF universe (3M)62.67%
WDTE probability advantage of beating the ETF universe (3M)-2.54%
WDTE probability of beating the ETF universe (3M)60.13%

WDTE probability advantage of beating the ETF universe (3M): -2.54%

The AI-powered overall analysis of DEFIANCE S&P 500 WEEKLY (WDTE) is based on the 31 fundamental, technical, and sentiment features that had the greatest impact on ETF performance during the last 12 months (alpha signals). These alpha signals explain the probability advantage of WDTE:

Type	Alpha Signal	Current Value	Value Decile Position	Probability Advantage Impact (3M)
Sentiment	ETF Brand	-	N/A	-1.09%
Fundamental	Dividend Yield (TTM) (%)	32.56%		-0.83%
Fundamental	Flows to AUM YTD	0.20%		+0.57%
Sentiment	ETF Investment Segment	-	N/A	+0.48%
Technical	Chart Pattern (120d)	figure_199	N/A	-0.39%
Fundamental	Fundamentals Impact (Long Tail)	-	N/A	-0.28%
Technical	Technicals Impact (Long Tail)	-	N/A	-0.27%
Fundamental	ETF Expense Ratio	1.03		-0.25%
Sentiment	Sell Success Rate (Past 12 Months)	0.79%	N/A	-0.24%
Technical	Deca-Chart Pattern (60d)	figure_1	N/A	+0.22%
Technical	Upgrade to unlock			-0.22%
Sentiment	Upgrade to unlock			-0.17%
Technical	Upgrade to unlock			-0.14%
Technical	Upgrade to unlock			-0.13%
Fundamental	Upgrade to unlock			+0.12%

Rest of Alpha Signals: +0.05%

WDTE probability advantage of beating the ETF universe (3M)Total:-2.54%
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WDTE Short Trading Parameters

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WDTE Proven Sell Signal & Price Forecast

This is the price chart for WDTE from January 1, 2026 until today. The chart indicates, in red, the 63 days when the stock received a Sell/Strong Sell rating (sell signals, AI Score 1 to 3).

Forecast: In the section below, the central dotted line represents the most expected path, while the shaded area indicates the anticipated price range. This is based on previous Sell signals with a 90% confidence level.

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WDTE Average Past Performance & Loss Rate

Three months after its 379 Sell signals since July 2026, WDTE had an average performance of xxxxxx and a xxxxxx Loss rate (negative performance).

379 Past WDTE Sell Signals	1 Month Later	3 Months Later	6 Months Later	1 Year Later
Average Performance				-23.32%
Average Alpha				-38.06%
Loss Rate (% Negative Perf.)				100.00%
% Negative Alpha				100.00%

WDTE Frequently Asked Questions

What is the WDTE ETF?
DEFIANCE S&P 500 WEEKLY DIST (WDTE) offers investors exposure to the S&P 500 with a focus on weekly distributions, aiming to provide enhanced income potential.
Will the WDTE ETF go up?
Is it a good time to buy, sell, or hold the WDTE ETF right now?
Is the WDTE ETF overbought?
What was the price range of the WDTE ETF over the past 12 months?
What is going on with the WDTE ETF in the last 3 months?
Does the WDTE ETF offer dividend payments?
What is the AUM of the WDTE ETF?
How much does it cost to invest in the WDTE ETF?

WDTE ETF Profile

DEFIANCE S&P 500 WEEKLY DIST (WDTE) is an actively managed exchange-traded fund (ETF) that seeks to provide investors with a combination of capital appreciation and regular income. The fund invests in a diversified portfolio of U.S. equity securities, primarily those included in the S&P 500 Index, with a strategic overlay designed to generate weekly distributions. WDTE employs a proprietary options strategy to enhance yield while aiming to maintain exposure to the growth potential of large-cap U.S. companies. The fund's investment objective is to offer investors a way to participate in the performance of the S&P 500 while also receiving consistent weekly income. This dual objective makes WDTE an attractive option for investors seeking both growth and income generation from their equity holdings. The active management approach allows the portfolio managers to adapt to changing market conditions and optimize the options strategy to potentially improve risk-adjusted returns and distribution levels.

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Asset Class StyleBlend
FocusLarge Cap
General RegionNorth America
Specific RegionUnited States

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