About WisdomTree New Economy Real Estate ETF (DRW) — Dividend Analysis 2026
Under normal circumstances, at least 80% of the fund's total assets will be invested in component securities of the index and investments that have economic characteristics that are substantially identical to the economic characteristics of such component securities. The index selects constituents from a parent universe of global equity securities, including ADRs, of listed real estate investment trusts (“REITs”) and companies identified as being significantly real estate related. The fund is non-diversified.
Is DRW a good dividend investment in 2026?
DRW offers a 2.17% forward yield with a 50% payout ratio. Strand Safety Score: N/A. The 5-year dividend CAGR of 0% is modest — investors should weigh current income against growth alternatives.
DRW DRIP calculator — what's the difference?
With DRIP on a $10,000 investment over 10 years, your DRW portfolio grows to $12.4K vs $12.2K without reinvestment. This is the compound interest effect in action.
DRW dividend growth history & forecast
DRW has grown its dividend by 0% over the last year and 0% annually over 5 years. At this pace, an investor who holds for 10+ years will see their yield on cost grow substantially above the current 2.17%.
ETFs do not file income statements or cash flow statements. Their dividend safety depends on the underlying index quality, fund methodology, and holdings composition. Use the Holdings page to analyze individual stocks in this fund.
🌍 DRW Yield by Country & Account Type
Real after-tax yield depends on where you live and how you hold DRW.
Gross yield
2.17%
Tax rate
15.00%
After-tax yield
1.84%
Real yield (−CPI)
-0.96%
Account/Country
Tax Rate
After-tax Yield
Real Yield
$10K Annual Income
🇺🇸 Roth IRA / 401k
0%
2.17%
-0.63%
$217 / yr
🇺🇸 US Taxable (15%) ✓
15%
1.84%
-0.96%
$184 / yr
🇺🇸 US Taxable (20%)
20%
1.74%
-1.06%
$174 / yr
🇬🇧 UK ISA
0%
2.17%
-0.63%
$217 / yr
🇬🇧 UK Taxable
8.75%
1.98%
-0.82%
$198 / yr
🇨🇦 TFSA
0%
2.17%
-0.63%
$217 / yr
🇨🇦 CA Taxable
25%
1.63%
-1.17%
$163 / yr
🇦🇺 Super (pension)
15%
1.84%
-0.96%
$184 / yr
🇦🇺 AU Taxable
30%
1.52%
-1.28%
$152 / yr
🇩🇪 DE Taxable
26.375%
1.60%
-1.20%
$160 / yr
🇫🇷 FR Taxable
30%
1.52%
-1.28%
$152 / yr
Real yield = after-tax yield minus US CPI of 2.8%. 12-month CPI (US BLS via FMP economic-indicators). Click any row to select. US withholding tax (30%, reducible by treaty) applies to non-US residents holding US stocks in taxable accounts.
🎯 DRW Income Goal & Break-Even
Dividend Break-Even
50yr+
Years for dividends to fully repay your DRW investment of $22.88/share (🇺🇸 US Taxable (15%) · 15.00% tax)
$10K invested · 10 Years
Dividends earned (DRIP)
$2.0K
Lost to inflation (2.8% CPI)
−$2.5K
Real purchasing power gain
$-464.89
12-month CPI (US BLS via FMP economic-indicators).
How much do I need to invest in DRW for:
Shares needed
56,811
Capital required
$1,299,972
Monthly income
$2,000
Based on current dividend of $0.50/share/yr · 🇺🇸 US Taxable (15%) · static projection (no growth assumed).
📅 DRW Dividend Payment Schedule
DRW pays quarterly — 4 times per year. Next ex-div: TBD.
Jan
Feb
Mar
💰
Apr
May
Jun
💰
Jul
Aug
Sep
💰
Oct
Nov
Dec
💰
10 shares
$1.06 / payment
$4.22 / year after tax
100 shares
$10.56 / payment
$42.25 / year after tax
1,000 shares
$105.61 / payment
$422.46 / year after tax
📊 DRW vs Financial Services Benchmarks
How DRW compares to typical Financial Services averages.
Benchmark: Financial Services
Dividend Yield▼-0.73% vs sectorBelow avg
DRW
2.17%
avg
2.90%
5Y Dividend CAGR▼-7.10% vs sectorBelow avg
DRW
0.00%
avg
7.10%
Payout Ratio▼+12.00% vs sectorBelow avg
DRW
50.00%
avg
38.00%
Benchmarks: S&P 500 sector averages (2024–2026). Sources: Morningstar, Bloomberg, NAREIT. 5Y CAGR for DRW sourced from FMP /financial-growth endpoint — real data, not estimates.
🏛️ DRW Insider Activity
When executives buy their own stock, it's a signal they believe in the dividend's sustainability.
Insider
Title
Type
Date
Shares
Price
Total Value
WP Windstar Investments Ltd
other: See Remarks
J-Other
2021-07-01
230,400
$35.00
$8.06M
Scherer Alexandre
officer: CEO (WSIC; WIC)
D-Return
2021-07-01
18,530
$35.00
$648.5K
Scherer Alexandre
officer: CEO (WSIC; WIC)
D-Return
2021-07-01
4,711
—
—
Scherer Alexandre
officer: CEO (WSIC; WIC)
D-Return
2021-07-01
4,529
—
—
Richardson Laurence B. II
officer: Chief Operating Officer
D-Return
2021-07-01
6,340
—
—
Richardson Laurence B. II
officer: Chief Operating Officer
D-Return
2021-07-01
20,731
$35.00
$725.6K
Rajeh Maamoun
director
D-Return
2021-07-01
60,000
$35.00
$2.10M
Papadopoulo Nicolas
director
D-Return
2021-07-01
109,700
$35.00
$3.84M
Miller Thomas
director
D-Return
2021-07-01
8,059
$35.00
$282.1K
Turner Garth Lorimer
director
D-Return
2021-07-01
4,059
$35.00
$142.1K
Insider transactions sourced from SEC Form 4 filings via Financial Modeling Prep. See disclaimer.
📊 About This Data
Dividend yields, payout ratios, and financial metrics are sourced from Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) and cross-referenced with SEC EDGAR filings. Data is cached and updated every 24 hours via our nightly refresh. DRIP projections are forward-looking estimates, not guarantees.
Educational purposes only. Not financial advice. DividendFlow is not a registered investment advisor. Projections generated by the DRW dividend calculator are estimates based on historical data and user inputs. Actual future returns, stock prices, and dividend payments will vary. Dividends can be cut or suspended at any time. All investments carry risk, including the loss of principal. Please consult a qualified financial professional before making any investment decisions. Full disclaimer →