Shares of asset management firm WisdomTree (NYSE:WT) fell 3.9% in the afternoon session after a broader market downturn as investors assessed the state of the U.S. job market. The decline was not unique to WisdomTree, as U.S. stocks broadly fell while Wall Street debated whether the labor market has slowed too much. The negative sentiment impacted major stocks across the market, including AI-related chip company Nvidia, which dropped 4%. This widespread sell-off suggests that WisdomTree's stock was caught in the larger market currents driven by economic uncertainty rather than company-specific news.
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A number of stocks jumped in the afternoon session after the major indices rebounded, as Fed Chair Jerome Powell delivered dovish remarks at the much-awaited Jackson Hole symposium. Powell suggested that with inflation risks moderating and unemployment remaining low, the Federal Reserve might consider a shift in its monetary policy stance, including potential interest rate cuts. This outlook eased market concerns about prolonged high interest rates and their impact on economic growth. The prospect of lower borrowing costs bolstered investor confidence, particularly in sectors that have lagged, leading to a broad rally across the market.
WisdomTree, Inc. (NYSE: WT) (“WisdomTree”), a global financial innovator, today announced the pricing of its upsized offering of $415 million aggregate principal amount of convertible senior notes due 2030 (the “notes”) in a private offering (the “offering”) to qualified institutional buyers pursuant to Rule 144A under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”). The size of the offering was increased from $400 million announced on August 11, 2025 due to strong investor demand. WisdomTree also has granted the initial purchasers of the notes an option to purchase up to an additional $60 million aggregate principal amount of the notes, which the initial purchasers exercised in full. The sale of the full $475 million aggregate principal amount of notes to the initial purchasers is expected to settle on August 14, 2025, subject to customary closing conditions, and to result in approximately $464 million in net proceeds to WisdomTree after deducting the initial purchasers’ discount and estimated offering expenses payable by WisdomTree.
WisdomTree, Inc. (NYSE: WT) (“WisdomTree”), a global financial innovator, today announced its intention to offer, subject to market conditions and other factors, $400 million aggregate principal amount of convertible senior notes due 2030 (the “notes”) in a private offering (the “offering”) to qualified institutional buyers pursuant to Rule 144A under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”). WisdomTree also expects to grant the initial purchasers of the notes an option to purchase up to an additional $60 million aggregate principal amount of the notes to be settled during a period of 13 days from, and including, the date the notes are first issued.
WisdomTree, Inc. (NYSE: WT), a global financial innovator, today released monthly metrics for July 2025, including assets under management (AUM) and flow data by asset class.
WisdomTree, Inc. (NYSE: WT), a global financial innovator, announced today that it entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Ceres Partners, LLC, a leading U.S.-based alternative asset manager specializing in farmland investments. This transaction marks WisdomTree’s entry into the private asset markets—starting with real estate and specifically farmland—and positions WisdomTree as a category leader. Additionally, the Ceres farmland platform benefits from opportunities in strategic adjacencies in demand for solar, AI data infrastructure and water that are expected to drive faster growth.
WisdomTree, Inc. (NYSE: WT), a global financial innovator, announced today that it plans to host a conference call to discuss second quarter results on August 1, 2025 at 12:00 p.m. ET.
WisdomTree, Inc. (NYSE: WT), a global financial innovator, today announced the name change of the WisdomTree Alternative Income Fund to the WisdomTree Private Credit and Alternative Income Fund (HYIN or “the Fund”). The Fund remains listed on the CBOE and has a total expense ratio of 4.32%. HYIN seeks to track the price and yield performance, before fees and expenses, of the Gapstow Private Credit and Alternative Income Index (GLACI)1.
WisdomTree, Inc. (NYSE: WT), a global financial innovator, today announced the launch of the WisdomTree Europe Defense Fund (WDEF or “the Fund”) on the New York Stock Exchange (or “NYSE”), with an expense ratio of 0.45%. WDEF is passively managed and seeks to track the price and yield performance, before fees and expenses, of the WisdomTree Europe Defense Index (or “the Index”). The Index is constructed to provide targeted exposure to European companies involved in the defense industry.
WisdomTree, Inc. (NYSE: WT), a global financial innovator, today released monthly metrics for June 2025, including assets under management (AUM) and flow data by asset class.
WisdomTree, Inc. (NYSE: WT), a global financial innovator, today celebrates the 10th anniversary of the launch of the Yield Enhanced US Aggregate Bond Fund (AGGY). Launched on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) on July 9, 2015, with a 0.12% expense ratio, AGGY has established itself as a cornerstone fixed income solution for investors.
WisdomTree, Inc. (NYSE: WT), a global financial innovator, today announced the launch of the WisdomTree GeoAlpha Opportunities Fund (GEOA or “the Fund”) on the New York Stock Exchange (or “NYSE”), with an expense ratio of 0.58%. GEOA is passively managed and seeks to track the price and yield performance, before fees and expenses, of the WisdomTree GeoAlpha Opportunities Index, which is designed to provide exposure to global companies benefitting from shifts in geopolitical policy.
WisdomTree, Inc. (NYSE: WT), a global financial innovator, announced today that is has made a strategic minority investment in, and entered into a multi-year collaboration with, Quorus Inc., a technology-driven asset manager with platform capabilities for delivering customizable, tax efficient investment solutions for asset managers and financial advisors. Investment strategies provided by WisdomTree Asset Management, Inc. (“WTAM”) can now be implemented in a tax-efficient separately managed account (“SMA”) format via the Quorus platform. In addition, advisors seeking to implement WisdomTree model portfolios will be able to do so with integrated trading and rebalancing at no additional platform, trading or rebalancing cost. RIAs initially will be able to access these strategies via the Schwab Managed Account Marketplace® later this summer, enabling seamless integration into their existing workflows with streamlined account setup and automated execution. WisdomTree’s minority equity investment, completed in June 2025, illustrates the firm’s commitment to the rapidly-growing custom SMA and Direct Indexing market and strengthens its position in this space.
WisdomTree, Inc. (NYSE: WT), a global financial innovator, today announced the launch of the WisdomTree Inflation Plus Fund (WTIP or “the Fund”) on the Nasdaq, with an expense ratio of 0.65%. WTIP seeks to provide consistent returns with low volatility and drawdowns.
WisdomTree, Inc. (NYSE: WT), a global financial innovator, today released monthly metrics for May 2025, including assets under management (AUM) and flow data by asset class.
