WTAI ETF — WisdomTree Artificial Intelligence and Innovation Fund
WisdomTree Artificial Intelligence and Innovation Fund (WTAI)
WTAI is an ETF that tracks the Global AI & Innovation Equities. As of August 19, 2026, its trailing-12-month yield is 1.27%, its expense ratio is 0.45%. Dividend Vision Distribution Safety Score™ is 44/100 (Caution). Fund total return is 71.5% over the past 4.7 years, 4.0 points behind SPY at 75.5%.
WisdomTree Artificial Intelligence and Innovation Fund is an ETF that tracks an index of global companies engaged in developing and adopting artificial intelligence and innovation, spanning developed and emerging markets with potential concentration in particular industries. The fund carries a modest expense ratio of 0.45% and distributes annually at a minimal rate. It appeals to investors seeking equity exposure to the artificial intelligence and innovation theme rather than those prioritizing current income.
WTAI dividend yield and income
Data as of August 19, 2026.
Trailing-12-month yield (1.27%) is the last year of payments divided by the current price. The last ex-dividend date was 12/26/2025. It was paid on 12/30/2025.
| Ex-date | Amount | vs year-ago payment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-26 | $0.526 | 1152.4% |
| 2024-12-26 | $0.042 | 1300.0% |
| 2023-12-28 | $0.003 | -90.3% |
| 2023-12-22 | $0.025 | -19.4% |
| 2023-12-07 | $0.021 | -32.3% |
| 2022-12-23 | $0.031 | — |
| 2022 total | $0.031 | — |
| 2023 total | $0.049 | 58.1% |
| 2024 total | $0.042 | -14.3% |
| 2025 total | $0.526 | 1152.4% |
WTAI dividend growth
Trailing-12-month distributions versus the preceding 12 months changed -91.40%. That is the seasonality-immune income comparison, not a single quarterly check versus the prior quarter.
| Window | Change |
|---|---|
| 1Y | 18833.3% |
| 3Y | 1890.3% |
WTAI performance versus SPY
Data as of August 19, 2026.
Fund total return is 71.5% over the past 4.7 years, 4.0 points behind SPY at 75.5%. Its deepest 1-year drawdown was 27.6%.
| Window | Total return | CAGR |
|---|---|---|
| Since inception (4.7 years) | 71.5% | 12.20% |
| 3Y CAGR | — | 34.50% |
WTAI key facts
Data as of August 19, 2026.
- Distribution Safety Score™
- 44 · Caution
- Issuer
- WisdomTree
- Asset type
- ETF
- Asset class
- Equity
- Inception date
- 12/07/2021
- Expense ratio
- 0.45%
- Distribution frequency
- Annual
- Trailing yield
- 1.27%
- Last close
- $41.52
- AUM
- $717,725,329
- Average volume
- 201119.0
- Ex-dividend date
- 12/26/2025
- Payment date
- 12/30/2025
- Beta
- 2.1
- P/E ratio
- 29.5856
How Dividend Vision calculates yield and returns
Distribution rate (the posted rate) is the latest regular payout annualized by the fund's stated frequency, divided by the last close. Issuers often publish this as “Distribution Rate” on the fact sheet. Trailing-12-month yield (1.27%) is the sum of distributions paid in the last 12 months, split-adjusted, divided by the last close. It lags a recent raise or cut. We show a 30-day SEC yield when the fund publishes one. Schwab and other issuers may report a TTM distribution yield or SEC yield on a different date — all can be valid; they are not interchangeable. Fund total return uses split-adjusted close with distributions reinvested from the first stored bar on or after inception through the latest bar, compared with the same window on the benchmark. That is what the fund did, not your personal gain/loss. Figures below use Dividend Vision data as of August 19, 2026.
Distribution rate methodology · Distribution Safety Score methodology · SEC yield
Sources and review
Data as of August 19, 2026.
Primary sources: WisdomTree; Index: Global AI & Innovation Equities; prices and distributions from Dividend Vision, derived from vendor EOD data.
Reviewed by Bert Sweet, CEO and Co-owner of Dividend Vision. Methodology: Distribution Safety Score.
WTAI risks and drawbacks
Payments are annual, so cash flow is lumpy versus a monthly fund. Total return has trailed SPY over the available window. The deepest 1-year drawdown on record here is 27.6%.
Who may consider WTAI — and who may not
It is a weaker fit for investors who need monthly cash flow (WTAI pays annual); investors hunting double-digit covered-call yields; investors whose main goal is matching SPY total return. This is educational context, not a recommendation to buy or sell.
Frequently asked questions
Does WTAI pay monthly?
No. WTAI currently pays annual, not monthly.
What index does WTAI track?
WTAI tracks the Global AI & Innovation Equities.
What is WTAI's expense ratio?
WTAI's expense ratio is 0.45%.
How has WTAI's dividend grown?
Trailing-12-month distributions versus the preceding 12 months changed -91.40%. That is not a single quarter versus the prior quarter.
When does WTAI pay a dividend?
WTAI pays annual. The last ex-dividend date was 12/26/2025. It was paid on 12/30/2025.
How has WTAI performed?
Fund total return is 71.5% over the past 4.7 years, 4.0 points behind SPY at 75.5%. Its deepest 1-year drawdown was 27.6%.
Is WTAI a good investment?
WTAI's Dividend Vision Distribution Safety Score is 44 (Caution). That is a risk signal, not investment advice. Compare peers below rather than treating any single figure as a buy or sell.
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