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## Series and Classes Contracts Data

### WisdomTree Global ex-U.S. Quality Dividend Growth Fund (Series ID: S000012381)

| Class ID   | Class Name                                             | Ticker Symbol   |
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| C000033619 | WisdomTree Global ex-U.S. Quality Dividend Growth Fund | DNL             |

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**As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on October 20, 2025**

**Securities Act File No. 333-132380**

**Investment Company Act File No. 811-21864**

**SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION**

**Washington, D.C. 20549**

**FORM N-1A**

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**WISDOMTREE TRUST**

**(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)**

**250 West 34<sup>th</sup> Street, 3<sup>rd</sup> Floor** 

**New York, NY 10119** 

**(Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)**

**1-866-909-9473**

**(Registrant's Telephone Number, including Area Code)** 

**JONATHAN STEINBERG**

**WISDOMTREE TRUST**

**250 West 34<sup>th</sup> Street, 3<sup>rd</sup> Floor** 

**New York, NY 10119** 

**(Name and Address of Agent for Service)**

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**International Equity ETFs**

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| **Prospectus** |
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![](wtt_logo.jpg)

WisdomTree Trust

WisdomTree International Equity ETFs

Global ex-U.S. Quality Growth Fund (DNL)\*<br> (formerly, Global ex-U.S. Quality Dividend Growth Fund)<br>\* Principal U.S. Listing Exchange: NYSE Arca, Inc.<br>

**THE U.S. SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION ("SEC") HAS NOT APPROVED OR DISAPPROVED THESE SECURITIES OR PASSED UPON THE ADEQUACY OF THIS PROSPECTUS. ANY REPRESENTATION TO THE CONTRARY IS A CRIMINAL OFFENSE.**

WisdomTree Trust

**Table of Contents** 

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| **Fund Summary** |  |
| [WisdomTree Global ex-U.S. Quality Growth Fund (formerly, WisdomTree Global ex-U.S. Quality Dividend Growth Fund)](#wtglobal) | 2 |
| **[Additional Information About the Fund](#aiaf)** | **9** |
| [Additional Information About the Fund's Investment Objective](#aiafio) | 9 |
| [Additional Information About the Fund's Investment Strategies](#aiafis) | 9 |
| [Non-Principal Information About the Fund's Investment Strategies](#npiafis) | 9 |
| [Additional Principal Risk Information About the Fund](#apriaf) | 10 |
| [Additional Non-Principal Risk Information](#prosp2_01) | 16 |
| [Portfolio Holdings Information](#prosp2_02) | 17 |
| **[Management](#prosp2_03)** | **18** |
| [Investment Adviser](#prosp2_04) | 18 |
| [Sub-Adviser](#prosp2_05) | 18 |
| [Portfolio Managers](#prosp2_06) | 19 |
| **[Additional Information on Buying and Selling Fund Shares](#prosp2_07)** | **20** |
| [Share Trading Prices](#prosp2_08) | 20 |
| [Determination of Net Asset Value](#prosp2_09) | 20 |

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| [Dividends and Distributions](#prosp2_10) | 21 |
| [Book Entry](#prosp2_11) | 21 |
| [Delivery of Shareholder Documents – Householding](#prosp2_12) | 21 |
| [Frequent Purchases and Redemptions of Fund Shares](#prosp2_13) | 21 |
| [Investments by Investment Companies](#prosp2_14) | 22 |
| **[Additional Tax Information](#prosp2_15)** | **23** |
| [Taxes on Distributions](#prosp2_16) | 23 |
| [Taxes When You Sell Fund Shares](#prosp2_17) | 24 |
| [Taxes on Creation and Redemption of Creation Units](#prosp2_18) | 24 |
| [Foreign Investments by the Fund](#prosp2_19) | 25 |
| **[Distribution](#prosp2_20)** | **25** |
| **[Premium/Discount and NAV Information](#prosp2_21)** | **25** |
| **[Additional Notices](#prosp2_22)** | **25** |
| **[Financial Highlights](#prosp2_23)** | **26** |

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[**Table of Contents**](#toc)

**WisdomTree Global ex-U.S. Quality Growth Fund (formerly, WisdomTree Global ex-U.S. Quality Dividend Growth Fund)**

**Investment Objective**

The WisdomTree Global ex-U.S. Quality Growth Fund (the "Fund") seeks to track the price and yield performance, before fees and expenses, of the WisdomTree Global ex-U.S. Quality Growth Index (formerly, WisdomTree Global ex-U.S. Quality Dividend Growth Index) (the "Index").

**Fees and Expenses of the Fund**

The following table describes the fees and expenses you may pay if you buy, hold and sell shares of the Fund. **You may pay other fees, such as brokerage commissions and other fees to financial intermediaries, which are not reflected in the table and example below.** The fees are expressed as a percentage of the Fund's average net assets.

**Shareholder Fees** (fees paid directly from your investment)

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| **Annual Fund Operating Expenses** (expenses that you pay each year as a percentage of the value of your investment) | |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Management Fees | 0.42% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Distribution and/or Service (12b-1) Fees |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Other Expenses | 0.00%<sup>1</sup> |
| **Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses** | 0.42%<sup>1</sup> |

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<sup>1</sup> Excludes non-recurring expenses associated with the collection of additional European Union tax reclaims resulting from European Court of Justice rulings in several court cases in certain countries across the European Union. If these expenses were included, "Other Expenses" would be 0.02% and "Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses" would be 0.44%.

**Example**

This example is intended to help you compare the cost of investing in the Fund with the cost of investing in other funds. The example assumes you invest $10,000 in the Fund for the time periods indicated and then redeem or hold all of your shares at the end of those periods. The example also assumes that your investment has a 5% return each year and that the Fund's operating expenses remain the same. Although your actual costs may be higher or lower, based on these assumptions, your costs would be:

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| **1 Year** | **3 Years** | **5 Years** | **10 Years** |
| $43 | $135 | $235 | $530 |

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**Portfolio Turnover**

The Fund pays transaction costs, such as commissions, when it buys and sells securities (or "turns over" its portfolio). A higher portfolio turnover rate may indicate higher transaction costs and may result in higher taxes when Fund shares are held in a taxable account. These costs, which are not reflected in the Fund's Annual Fund Operating Expenses or in the example, affect the Fund's performance. During the most recent fiscal year, the Fund's portfolio turnover rate was 62% of the average value of its portfolio, excluding the value of portfolio securities received or delivered as a result of in-kind creations or redemptions of the Fund's capital shares.

**Principal Investment Strategies of the Fund**

The Fund employs a "passive management" – or indexing – investment approach designed to track the performance of the Index. The Fund generally uses a representative sampling strategy to achieve its investment objective, meaning it generally will invest in a sample of the securities in the Index whose risk, return, and other characteristics resemble the risk, return, and other characteristics of the Index as a whole. The Fund invests, under normal circumstances, at least 80% of its net assets, plus any borrowings for investment purposes, in constituents of the Index and/or investments that have economic characteristics that are substantially similar to the economic characteristics of such constituents.

The Index is a modified market-capitalization weighted index that is composed of approximately 200 global ex-U.S. large-capitalization and mid-capitalization companies with the highest composite scores based on two fundamental factors, growth and quality, which are equally weighted. The Index is based on a rules-based methodology overseen and implemented by the WisdomTree Quality Growth Index Committee.

**2**&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; WisdomTree Trust Prospectus<br>

[**Table of Contents**](#toc)

To be eligible for inclusion in the Index, a company must conduct their Primary Business Activities and list their shares on a securities exchange operating in one or more of the following countries: Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan (Tokyo Stock Exchange only), Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Singapore, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, or the United Kingdom (collectively, the "Developed Countries Criteria"), or Brazil, Chile, China, Czech Republic, Hungary, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Mexico, Philippines, Poland, Russia, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, South Korea, Taiwan, Thailand, or Turkey (collectively, the "Emerging Markets Countries Criteria"). Companies that meet the Developed Countries Criteria must also meet the following key criteria as of the Index screening date: (i) have a market capitalization of at least $100 million; (ii) have a median daily dollar trading volume of at least $100,000 for each of the preceding three months; and (iii) have traded at least 250,000 shares per month for each of the preceding six months. Similarly, companies that meet the Emerging Markets Countries Criteria must meet the following key criteria as of the Index screening date: (i) have positive earnings over the past year; (ii) have a market capitalization of at least $200 million; (iii) have a median daily dollar trading volume of at least $200,000 for each of the preceding six months; and (iv) have traded at least 250,000 shares per month for each of the preceding six months. In the case of China, a constituent company must be incorporated or domiciled in China and trade on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange to be eligible for inclusion. In the case of India, only securities whose foreign ownership restriction limits have yet to be breached are eligible for inclusion in the Index. The country in which a company conducts its Primary Business Activities is determined based on one or more of the following factors: country of organization or incorporation, country in which a company's headquarters is located, the country to which a company has the greatest risk exposure, and the country from which a company generates the most significant portion of its revenue or to which it allocates the greatest resources.

The Index is reconstituted and/or rebalanced semi-annually. After the initial weighting is determined, the Index adjusts each company's weighting based on two fundamental factors, growth and quality, which are equally weighted. The growth factor is determined by a company's ranking based on a 50% weight in its median analyst earnings growth forecast, a 25% weight in its trailing five-year EBITDA (*i.e.*, earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization) growth, and a 25% weight in its trailing five-year sales growth. The quality factor is determined by a company's ranking based on a 50% weight to each of its trailing three-year average return on equity and trailing three-year return on assets. At the time of each semi-annual rebalance, the maximum weight of any individual security is capped at 7.5% and the weight of all other components will be adjusted proportionally.

WisdomTree, Inc. ("WisdomTree"), the Index Provider and parent company of WisdomTree Asset Management, Inc. ("WisdomTree Asset Management" or the "Adviser"), currently uses the Global Industry Classification Standard (GICS<sup>®</sup>), a widely recognized industry classification methodology developed by MSCI, Inc. and Standard & Poor's Financial Services LLC, to identify the extent of the Index's exposure to a particular sector or industry. A GICS sector typically is comprised of multiple industries. Because the Fund seeks to track the Index, it is expected to have the same sector and industry exposure as the Index. While the Index's and the Fund's sector exposure may vary from time to time, as of September 30, 2025, the Index, and, therefore, the Fund, had significant exposure (*e.g.*, approximately 15% or more of the Index's total weight) to the Industrials and Information Technology Sectors.

To the extent the Index is concentrated in the securities of companies assigned to a particular industry or group of industries, the Fund will seek to concentrate its investments (*i.e.*, invest more than 25% of its assets) in such industry or group of industries to approximately the same extent as the Index.

As of September 30, 2025, the equity securities of companies that conduct their Primary Business Activities in Taiwan and Europe comprised a significant portion of the Fund's holdings (*e.g.*, approximately 15% or more), although the Fund's geographic exposure may change from time to time.

**Principal Risks of Investing in the Fund**

You can lose money on your investment in the Fund. While certain of the risks are prioritized in terms of their relevance to the Fund's investment strategies, most risks are presented in alphabetical order. This ordering approach is designed to both facilitate an investor's understanding of the Fund's risks and enable an investor to easily locate and compare risks among funds. Each risk summarized below is considered a "principal risk" of investing in the Fund, regardless of the order in which it appears. Some or all of these risks may adversely affect the Fund's net asset value per share ("NAV"), trading price, yield, total return and/or ability to meet its investment objective. For more information about the risks of investing in the Fund, see the sections in the Fund's Prospectus titled "Additional Principal Risk Information About the Fund" and "Additional Non-Principal Risk Information."

■ **Foreign Securities Risk .** Investments in non-U.S. securities involve political, regulatory, and economic risks that may not be present in investments in U.S. securities. For example, investments in non-U.S. securities may be subject to risk of loss due to currency fluctuations, political or economic instability, or geographic events that adversely impact issuers of foreign securities. Investments in non-U.S. securities also may be subject to withholding or other taxes and may be subject to additional trading, settlement, custodial, and operational risks. These additional risks may make investments in the Fund more volatile and potentially less liquid than other types of investments. These risks may be heightened to the extent the Fund invests in companies domiciled in or otherwise tied to developing or emerging market countries.

WisdomTree Trust Prospectus&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **3**<br>

[**Table of Contents**](#toc)

■ **Growth Investing Risk .** Growth stocks, as a group, may be out of favor with the market and underperform value stocks or the overall equity market. Growth stocks are generally more sensitive to market movements than other types of stocks primarily because their prices are based heavily on the future expectations of the economy and the stock's issuing company.

**■** **Investment Risk .** As with
 all investments, an investment in the Fund is subject to loss, including the possible loss of the entire principal amount of an investment,
 over short or long periods of time.

■ **Market Risk .** The trading prices of securities
 and other instruments fluctuate in response to a variety of factors, such as economic, financial or political events that impact
 the entire market, market segments, or specific issuers. The Fund's NAV and market price may fluctuate significantly in response
 to these and other factors. As a result, an investor could lose money over short or long periods of time.

■ **Shares of the Fund May Trade at Prices Other Than NAV .** As with all exchange-traded funds ("ETFs"), Fund shares may be bought and sold in the secondary market at market
 prices. The market prices of the Fund's shares in the secondary market generally differ from the Fund's daily NAV, and
 there may be times when the market price of the shares is more than the NAV (premium) or less than the NAV (discount). This risk
 is heightened in times of market volatility or periods of steep market declines. Because securities held by the Fund trade on, or
 have exposure to, foreign exchanges that are closed when the Fund's principal listing exchange is open, the Fund is likely
 to experience premiums and discounts greater than those of domestic ETFs. Additionally, in stressed market conditions, the market
 for the Fund's shares may become less liquid in response to deteriorating liquidity in the markets for the Fund's underlying
 portfolio holdings.

■ **Capital Controls and Sanctions Risk .** Economic
 conditions, such as volatile currency exchange rates and interest rates, political events, military action and other conditions may,
 without prior warning, lead to foreign government intervention (including intervention by the U.S. government with respect to foreign
 governments, economic sectors, foreign companies and related securities and interests) and the imposition of capital controls and/or
 sanctions, which may also include retaliatory actions of one government against another government, such as seizure of assets. Capital
 controls and/or sanctions include the prohibition of, or restrictions on, the ability to own or transfer currency, securities or
 other assets, which may potentially include derivative instruments related thereto. Capital controls and/or sanctions may also impact
 the ability of the Fund to buy, sell, transfer, receive, deliver or otherwise obtain exposure to, foreign securities or currency,
 negatively impact the value and/or liquidity of such instruments, adversely affect the trading market and price for shares of the
 Fund, and cause the Fund to decline in value.

■ **Cash Redemption Risk .** The Fund generally redeems
 shares for cash or otherwise includes cash as part of its redemption proceeds. The Fund may be required to sell or unwind its portfolio
 investments to obtain the cash needed to pay out redemption proceeds. This may cause the Fund to recognize capital gains that it
 might not have recognized if it had satisfied such redemption requests with securities held by the Fund (*i.e.*, redeemed its
 shares in kind). As a result, the Fund may pay out higher annual capital gains distributions than a fund that redeems its shares
 in kind.

■ **Currency Exchange Rate Risk .** Changes in currency
 exchange rates and the relative value of non-U.S. currencies will affect the value of the Fund's investment and the value of
 your Fund shares. Currency exchange rates can be very volatile and can change quickly and unpredictably. As a result, the value of
 an investment in the Fund may also change quickly, unpredictably, and without warning, and you may lose money.

■ **Cybersecurity Risk .** The Fund and its service
 providers may be susceptible to operational and information security risks resulting from a breach in cybersecurity, including cyber-attacks.
 A breach in cybersecurity, intentional or unintentional, may adversely impact the Fund in many ways, including, but not limited to,
 disruption of the Fund's operational capacity, loss of proprietary information, theft or corruption of data, denial-of-service
 attacks on websites or network resources, and the unauthorized release of confidential information. Cyber-attacks affecting the Fund's
 third-party service providers, market makers, institutional investors authorized to purchase and redeem shares directly from the
 Fund (*i.e.*, Authorized Participants), or the issuers of securities in which the Fund invests may subject the Fund to many
 of the same risks associated with direct cybersecurity breaches.

**4**&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; WisdomTree Trust Prospectus<br>

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■ **Geographic Investment Risk .** To the extent the Fund invests a significant portion of its assets in securities of companies of a single country or region, it is
 more likely to be impacted by events or conditions affecting that country or region.

**Investments in Europe** Investments in Europe are subject to the risks associated with the political, social and economic conditions in the various countries in Europe in which the Fund invests and in Europe more generally. Many countries within Europe are closely connected and their economies and markets largely interdependent. As such, economic and political events in one European country, including monetary exchange rates between European countries and armed conflicts among two or more European countries, may have adverse effects across Europe. European countries that are members of the European Union ("EU") and the European Economic and Monetary Union ("EMU") are subject to certain economic and monetary policies and controls and the risks associated with such coordinated economic and fiscal policies, including the ongoing risks associated with the United Kingdom's decision to withdraw from the EU and the stability of the remaining EU membership. The manifestation of any of these risks could have a negative effect on the Fund's investments in Europe.

**Investments in Taiwan** The economy of Taiwan is heavily dependent on exports and key trading partners, including Japan, China, and the United States. Currency fluctuations, increasing competition from Asia's other emerging economies, spending reductions by key trading partners, and conditions that weaken demand for Taiwan's export products worldwide could have a negative impact on the Taiwanese economy as a whole. In addition, Taiwan lacks many natural resources, and, as such, price increases, shortages, or volatility in the commodities market could have an adverse effect on Taiwan's economy. Concerns over Taiwan's history of political contention and its current relationship with China also may have a significant impact on the economy of Taiwan.

■ **Geopolitical Risk .** Some
 countries and regions in which the Fund invests have and may continue to experience security concerns, war, threats of war, aggression
 and/or conflict, terrorism, economic uncertainty, sanctions or the threat of sanctions, natural and environmental disasters, the
 spread of infectious illness, widespread disease or other public health issues and/or systemic market dislocations that lead to increased
 short-term market volatility, have adverse long-term effects on the U.S. and world economies, and disrupt the orderly functioning
 of securities markets generally, which may negatively impact the Fund's investments.

■ **Index and Data Risk .** The Fund seeks to track
 the price and yield performance, before fees and expenses, of the Index. The Index may not perform as intended. The Index Provider
 has the right to make adjustments to the composition and/or operation of the Index or to cease making the Index available without
 regard to the particular interests of the Fund or its shareholders. If the computers or other facilities of the Index Provider, Index
 calculation agent, data providers and/or relevant stock exchange malfunction for any reason, calculation and dissemination of Index
 values may be delayed and trading in Fund shares may be suspended for a period of time. Errors in Index data, Index calculations
 and/or the construction of the Index may occur from time to time and may not be identified and/or corrected by the Index Provider,
 Index calculation agent, or any other party for a period of time or at all, which may have an adverse impact on the Index as well
 as the Fund and its shareholders. The potential risk of a continuing error may be particularly heightened in the case of the Index,
 which is generally not used as a benchmark by other funds or managers.

■ **Industrials Sector Risk .** The Fund currently invests a significant portion of its assets in the Industrials Sector,
 and therefore, the Fund's performance could be negatively impacted by events affecting this sector. The Industrials Sector
 includes, for example, aerospace and defense, non-residential construction, engineering, machinery, transportation, and commercial
 and professional services companies. This sector can be significantly affected by, among other things, business cycle fluctuations,
 worldwide economy growth, rapid technological developments, international political and economic developments, exchange rates, commodity
 prices, environmental issues, government and corporate spending, supply and demand for specific products and manufacturing, and government
 regulation.

■ **Information Technology Sector Risk .** The Fund
 currently invests a significant portion of its assets in the Information Technology Sector, and therefore, the Fund's performance
 could be negatively impacted by events affecting this sector. The Information Technology Sector includes, for example, companies
 that offer software and information technology services, manufacturers and distributors of technology hardware and equipment such
 as communications equipment, cellular phones, computers and peripherals, electronic equipment and related instruments, and semiconductors
 and related equipment and materials. This sector can be significantly affected by, among other things, the supply and demand for
 specific products and services, the pace of technological development, and government regulation.

WisdomTree Trust Prospectus&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **5**<br>

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■ **Investment Style Risk .** The Fund invests in
 the securities included in, or representative of, the Index regardless of their investment merit. The Fund does not attempt to outperform
 the Index or take defensive positions in declining markets. As a result, the Fund's performance may be adversely affected by
 a general decline in the market segments represented in the Index.

■ **Issuer-Specific Risk .** Issuer-specific events,
 including changes in the actual or perceived financial condition of an issuer, can have a negative impact on the value of the Fund.

■ **Large-Capitalization Investing Risk .** The Fund
 may invest in the securities of large-capitalization companies. As a result, the Fund's performance may be adversely affected
 if securities of these companies underperform securities of smaller capitalization companies or the market as a whole. Large-capitalization
 companies may adapt more slowly to new competitive challenges and be subject to slower growth during times of economic expansion.

■ **Mid-Capitalization Investing Risk .** The Fund may invest in the securities of mid-capitalization companies. As a result, the Fund's performance may be
 adversely affected if securities of these companies underperform securities of other capitalization ranges or the market as a whole.
 Securities of mid-capitalization companies are often less stable and more vulnerable to market volatility and adverse economic developments
 than securities of larger companies, but mid-capitalization companies may also underperform the securities of small-capitalization
 companies because mid-capitalization companies are more mature and are subject to slower growth during economic expansion.

■ **Non-Correlation Risk .** As
 with all index funds, the performance of the Fund and that of the Index may differ from each other for a variety of reasons. For
 example, the Fund incurs operating expenses and portfolio transaction costs, while also managing cash flows and potential operational
 inefficiencies, not incurred by the Index. In addition, when markets are volatile, the ability to sell securities at fair market
 prices may be adversely affected and may result in additional trading costs and/or increase the non-correlation risk. The Fund's
 use of sampling techniques also may affect its ability to achieve close correlation with the Index.

■ **Non-Diversification Risk .** The Fund is considered
 to be non-diversified, which means that it may invest more of its assets in the securities of a single issuer or a smaller number
 of issuers than if it were a diversified fund. To the extent the Fund invests a significant percentage of its assets in a limited
 number of issuers, the Fund is subject to the risks of investing in those few issuers, and may be more susceptible to a single adverse
 economic or regulatory occurrence. As a result, changes in the market value of a single security could cause greater fluctuations
 in the value of Fund shares than would occur in a diversified fund.

**Fund Performance**

Historical Fund performance, which varies over time, can provide an indication of the risks of investing in the Fund. The bar chart below shows the annual total returns of the Fund for each full calendar year for the past 10 years. The table that follows the bar chart shows the Fund's average annual total returns, both before and after taxes. This table also shows how the Fund's performance compares to that of the Index and the MSCI AC World ex-USA Index, a broad-based securities market index intended to represent the overall global ex-U.S. equity market. Performance is also shown for the MSCI AC World ex-USA Growth Index, which more closely represents the investment exposure sought by the Fund. Index returns do not reflect deductions for fees, expenses, or taxes. All returns assume reinvestment of dividends and distributions. The Fund's past performance (before and after taxes) is not necessarily an indication of how the Fund will perform in the future. Updated performance information for the Fund is available online on the Fund's website at www.wisdomtree.com/investments.

Effective October 22, 2025, the Index changed its name to the WisdomTree Global ex-U.S. Quality Growth Index and revised its methodology. Index performance shown below for periods prior to October 22, 2025 reflects the performance of the Index as constructed and maintained in accordance with its prior methodology. Similarly, Fund performance shown below for periods prior to October 22, 2025 reflects the performance of the Fund when it sought to track the Index as constructed and maintained in accordance with its prior methodology.

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![](dnl_chart.jpg)

The Fund's year-to-date total return as of September 30, 2025 was 13.38%.

**Best and Worst Quarter Returns (for the periods reflected in the bar chart above)**

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| | **Return** | **Quarter/Year** |
| Highest Return | 18.44% | 2Q/2020 |
| Lowest Return | (19.74)% | 2Q/2022 |

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After-tax returns are calculated using the highest historical individual federal marginal income tax rates and do not reflect the impact of state and local taxes. Actual after-tax returns depend on your tax situation and may differ from those shown and are not relevant if you hold your shares through tax-deferred arrangements, such as 401(k) plans or individual retirement accounts. In some cases, the return after taxes may exceed the return before taxes due to an assumed tax benefit from any losses on a sale of Fund shares at the end of the measurement period.

**Average Annual Total Returns for the periods ending December 31, 2024**

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| **WisdomTree Global ex-U.S. Quality Growth Fund\*** | **1 Year** | **5 Years** | **10 Years** |
| Return Before Taxes Based on NAV<sup>\*</sup> | (0.19)% | 4.59% | 6.29% |
| Return After Taxes on Distributions<sup>\*</sup> | (0.63)% | 4.15% | 5.85% |
| Return After Taxes on Distributions and Sale of Fund Shares<sup>\*</sup> | 0.35% | 3.70% | 5.11% |
| WisdomTree Global ex-U.S. Quality Growth Index\*\* (Reflects no deduction for fees, expenses or taxes)<sup>\*\* \*</sup> | 0.12% | 5.10% | 6.91% |
| MSCI AC World ex-USA Growth Index (Reflects no deduction for fees, expenses or taxes)<sup>\*</sup> | 5.07% | 3.44% | 5.35% |
| MSCI AC World ex-USA Index (Reflects no deduction for fees, expenses or taxes)<sup>\*</sup> | 5.53% | 4.10% | 4.80% |

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\* Fund performance shown for periods prior to October 22, 2025 reflects the performance of the Fund when it sought to track the Index as constructed and maintained in accordance with its prior methodology.

\*\* Index performance shown for periods prior to October 22, 2025 reflects the performance of the Index prior to the change in its methodology and name.

**Management**

**Investment Adviser and Sub-Adviser**

WisdomTree Asset Management serves as investment adviser to the Fund. Mellon Investments Corporation ("Mellon" or the "Sub-Adviser") serves as the investment sub-adviser to the Fund.

**Portfolio Managers**

The Fund is managed by the Sub-Adviser's Equity Index Strategies portfolio management team. The individual members of the team jointly and primarily responsible for the day-to-day management of the Fund's portfolio are identified below.

Marlene Walker-Smith, a Senior Director and Chief Investment Officer, has been a portfolio manager of the Fund since October 2020.

David France, CFA, a Senior Vice President, Senior Portfolio Manager and Team Manager, has been a portfolio manager of the Fund since June 2021.

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Todd Frysinger, CFA, a Senior Vice President, Senior Portfolio Manager and Team Manager, has been a portfolio manager of the Fund since June 2021.

Vlasta Sheremeta, CFA, a Senior Vice President, Senior Portfolio Manager and Team Manager, has been a portfolio manager of the Fund since June 2021.

Michael Stoll, a Senior Vice President, Senior Portfolio Manager and Team Manager, has been a portfolio manager of the Fund since June 2021.

**Buying and Selling Fund Shares**

The Fund is an ETF. This means that individual shares of the Fund are listed for trading on a national securities exchange, currently NYSE Arca, Inc. (the "Listing Exchange"), and may only be purchased and sold in the secondary market through a broker-dealer at market prices. Because Fund shares trade at market prices rather than NAV, shares may trade at a price greater than NAV (premium) or less than NAV (discount). In addition, an investor may incur costs attributable to the difference between the highest price a buyer is willing to pay to purchase shares (bid) and the lowest price a seller is willing to accept for shares (ask) when buying and selling shares in the secondary market (the "bid/ask spread"). Recent information regarding the Fund, including its NAV, market price, premiums and discounts, and bid/ask spreads, is available on the Fund's website at www.wisdomtree.com/investments.

The Fund issues and redeems shares at NAV only in large blocks of shares ("Creation Units"), which only certain institutions or large investors (typically market makers or other broker-dealers) may purchase or redeem. The Fund issues and redeems Creation Units in exchange for a portfolio of securities and/or U.S. cash.

**Tax Information**

The Fund intends to make distributions that may be taxed as ordinary income, qualified dividend income, or capital gains.

**Payments to Broker-Dealers and Other Financial Intermediaries**

If you purchase shares of the Fund through a broker-dealer or other financial intermediary (such as a bank) (an "Intermediary"), WisdomTree Asset Management or its affiliates may pay Intermediaries for certain activities related to the Fund, including participation in activities that are designed to make Intermediaries more knowledgeable about exchange-traded products, including the Fund, or for other activities, such as marketing, educational training or other initiatives related to the sale or promotion of Fund shares. These payments may create a conflict of interest by influencing the Intermediary and your salesperson to recommend the Fund over another investment. Any such arrangements do not result in increased Fund expenses. Ask your salesperson or visit the Intermediary's website for more information.

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**Additional Information About the Fund**

**Additional Information About the Fund's Investment Objective**

The Fund seeks to track the price and yield performance, before fees and expenses, of the Index. The Index was developed and is maintained by WisdomTree, which may give rise to potential conflicts of interest. For example, a potential conflict could arise between an affiliated person of WisdomTree Asset Management and the Fund if that entity attempted to use information regarding changes to, and the composition of, the Index to the detriment of the Fund. Additionally, potential conflicts could arise with respect to the personal trading activity of personnel of the affiliated person who may have access to, or knowledge of, pending changes to the Index's composition methodology or the constituent securities in the Index prior to the time that information is made publicly available. If shared, such knowledge could facilitate "front-running" (which describes an instance in which other persons trade ahead of the Fund). Although the Adviser and WisdomTree have taken steps designed to ensure that these potential conflicts are mitigated (*e.g.*, via the adoption of policies and procedures that are designed to minimize potential conflicts of interest and the implementation of informational barriers designed to minimize the potential for the misuse of information about the Index), there can be no assurance that such measures will be successful.

The Fund's investment objective may be changed without a vote of shareholders upon 60 days' written notice to shareholders.

**Additional Information About the Fund's Investment Strategies**

If subsequent to an investment, the Fund's 80% investment policy is no longer met, the Fund's future investments will be made in a manner that will bring the Fund into compliance with its policy. The Fund will provide shareholders with sixty (60) days' prior written notice of any change to its 80% investment policy. The Fund generally uses a representative sampling strategy to achieve its investment objective, meaning it will invest in a sample of the securities in the Index whose risk, return, and other characteristics resemble the risk, return, and other characteristics of the Index as a whole.

The quantity of holdings in the Fund will be based on a number of factors, including asset size of the Fund. In addition, from time to time, securities are added to or removed from the Index and consequently the attributes of the Index, such as sectors, industries, or countries represented in the Index and weightings, may change. The Fund may sell securities that are represented in the Index, or purchase securities that are not yet represented in the Index, in anticipation of their removal from or addition to the Index or to reflect various corporate actions or other changes to the Index. Between rebalances, the Index (and the Fund) may temporarily include constituents that no longer meet the Index's eligibility criteria. Further, the Fund may overweight or underweight securities in the Index, purchase or sell securities not in the Index, or utilize various combinations of other available techniques, in seeking to track the Index.

*WisdomTree Global ex-U.S. Quality Growth Index*. The Index is a modified market capitalization weighted index and, therefore, blends features of traditional market capitalization weighted indexes and fundamentally weighted indexes, which typically weight companies based on a combination of fundamental and technical factors. The Index is composed of approximately 200 global ex-U.S. large-capitalization and mid-capitalization companies selected from a universe of the 300 largest European, 200 largest Developed ex Europe, 450 largest Emerging Markets ex-China A, and 50 largest China A shares companies as measured by market capitalization as of the Index screening date (*i.e.*, after the close of trading on the last trading date in March and September) in accordance with the selection criteria described in the "Principal Investment Strategies of the Fund" section of the Prospectus.

The Index's constituent weighting also is subject at each rebalance to individual and collective weights caps and liquidity adjustments described in the index methodology.

**Non-Principal Information About the Fund's Investment Strategies**

In addition to the investments described in the "Principal Investment Strategies of the Fund" section of the Prospectus, the Fund may invest in other investments that the Adviser and/or the Sub-Adviser believe will help the Fund achieve its investment objective, including cash and cash equivalents and shares of other investment companies, including other WisdomTree Funds.

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**Securities Lending.** The Fund participates in a securities lending program administered by a third-party securities lending agent, The Bank of New York, pursuant to which it may lend its portfolio securities in an amount not to exceed one-third (33 1/3%) of the value of its total assets to brokers, dealers and other financial institutions desiring to borrow those securities for a variety of reasons, including to facilitate the pursuit of certain investment strategies or to complete transactions to which the borrower may be committed. To protect the Fund, in part, from the risk of borrower default, the borrowing party provides collateral in an amount at least equal to the market value (plus accrued interest) of the borrowed securities. The collateral will be maintained and marked to market daily by the Fund's securities lending agent, who will request any shortfall from the borrower. The Fund has permitted the securities lending agent to invest any collateral received in short-term, highly liquid investments, such as U.S. government securities, repurchase agreements collateralized by U.S. government securities, and government money market funds, including affiliated government money market funds. The terms of the securities lending program provide that the Fund will receive a portion of the income generated from the loan of its securities and the investment of the collateral received in connection with such loan. In exchange for its services, the securities lending agent also receives a portion of the revenue generated by the securities lending program. While the Fund's portfolio securities are on loan, the borrower has the right to exercise any voting rights associated with those securities and the right to receive dividends and other distributions on those securities. However, the Fund has the right to recall loaned securities in time to vote on any matter of importance to it, and a borrower is obligated to repay to the Fund the amount of any dividends or distributions received on the loaned securities. Generally, the Fund would recall a loaned security to vote a proxy only if the Adviser believes the matter to be voted on could have a material effect on the Fund or its investment in the loaned securities.

**Additional Principal Risk Information About the Fund**

This section provides additional information regarding the principal risks described under "Principal Risks of Investing in the Fund" in the Fund Summary. Each of the factors below could have a negative impact on Fund performance and trading prices.

**Capital Controls and Sanctions Risk**

Economic conditions, such as volatile currency exchange rates and interest rates, political events, military action, such as Russia's invasion of Ukraine, and other conditions, may, without prior warning, lead to government intervention (including intervention by the U.S. government with respect to foreign governments, economic sectors, foreign companies and related securities and interests) and the imposition of capital controls and/or sanctions, which may also include retaliatory actions of one government against another government, such as seizure of assets. Capital controls and/or sanctions include the prohibition of, or restrictions on, the ability to own or transfer currency, securities or other assets, which may potentially include derivative instruments related thereto. Levies may be placed on profits repatriated by foreign entities (such as the Fund). Capital controls and/or sanctions may also impact the ability of the Fund to buy, sell, transfer, receive, deliver or otherwise obtain exposure to, foreign securities or currency, negatively impact the value and/or liquidity of such instruments, adversely affect the trading market and price for shares of the Fund, and cause the Fund to decline in value. The Fund may also be forced to sell or otherwise dispose of foreign investments at inopportune times or prices due to sanctions. The type and severity of sanctions and other similar measures, including counter sanctions and other retaliatory actions, that have been imposed against Russia and other countries and that may further be imposed could vary broadly in scope, and their impact is impossible to predict. Sanctions and other similar measures may be in place for a substantial period of time and enacted with limited advanced notice.

**Cash Redemption Risk**

When the Fund redeems shares for cash or otherwise includes cash as part of its redemption proceeds, it may be required to sell or unwind its portfolio investments to obtain the cash needed to pay out redemption proceeds. This may cause the Fund to recognize capital gains that it might not have recognized if it had made an in-kind redemption (*i.e.*, distribute securities as payment of redemption proceeds). The Fund generally redeems shares for cash or otherwise includes cash as part of its redemption proceeds. As a result, the Fund may pay out higher annual capital gains distributions than if it redeemed shares in kind. Additionally, the Fund's sale of non-U.S. denominated securities to satisfy a redemption request may generate realized foreign exchange losses that could impact the income distributions paid by the Fund.

**Currency Exchange Rate Risk**

Changes in currency exchange rates and the relative value of non-U.S. currencies will affect the value of the Fund's investments and the value of the Fund's shares. Because the Fund's NAV is determined on the basis of U.S. dollars, the U.S. dollar value of your investment in the Fund may go down if the value of the local currency of the non-U.S. markets in which the Fund invests depreciates against the U.S. dollar. This is true even if the local currency value of securities in the Fund's holdings goes up. Conversely, the dollar value of your investment in the Fund may go up if the value of the local currency appreciates against the U.S. dollar.

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The value of the U.S. dollar measured against other currencies is influenced by a variety of factors. These factors include interest rates, national debt levels and trade deficits, changes in balances of payments and trade, domestic and foreign interest and inflation rates, global or regional political, economic or financial events, monetary policies of governments, actual or potential government intervention, and global energy prices. Political instability, the possibility of government intervention, and restrictive or opaque business and investment policies may also reduce the value of a country's currency. Government monetary policies and the buying or selling of currency by a country's government may also influence exchange rates. Currency exchange rates can be very volatile and can change quickly and unpredictably. As a result, the value of an investment in the Fund may change quickly, unpredictably, and without warning, and you may lose money.

**Cybersecurity Risk**

The Fund and its service providers may be susceptible to operational and information security risks resulting from a breach in cybersecurity, including cyber-attacks. A breach in cybersecurity, intentional or unintentional, may adversely impact the Fund in many ways, including, but not limited to, disruption of the Fund's operational capacity, loss of proprietary information, theft or corruption of data maintained online or digitally, denial-of-service attacks on websites or network resources, and the unauthorized release of confidential information. Cyber-attacks affecting the Fund's third-party service providers, including the Adviser, Sub-Adviser, administrator, custodian, and transfer agent, may subject the Fund to many of the same risks associated with direct cybersecurity breaches and adversely impact the Fund. For instance, cyber-attacks may impact the Fund's ability to calculate its NAV, cause the release of confidential business information, impede trading, cause the Fund to incur additional compliance costs associated with corrective measures, subject the Fund to regulatory fines or other financial losses, and/or cause reputational damage to the Fund. Cybersecurity breaches of market makers, Authorized Participants, or the issuers of securities in which the Fund invests also could have material adverse consequences on the Fund's business operations and cause financial losses for the Fund and its shareholders. While the Fund and its service providers have established business continuity plans and risk management systems designed to address cybersecurity risks, prevent cyber-attacks, and mitigate the impact of cybersecurity breaches, there are inherent limitations on such plans and systems. In addition, the Fund has no control over the cybersecurity protections put in place by its service providers or any other third parties whose operations may affect the Fund or its shareholders.

**Foreign Securities Risk**

Investments in non-U.S. securities and instruments involve political, regulatory, and economic risks that may not be present in U.S. securities. For example, investments in non-U.S. securities may be subject to risk of loss due to foreign currency fluctuations, political or economic instability, or geographic events that adversely impact issuers of foreign securities. There may be less information publicly available about a non-U.S. issuer than a U.S. issuer. Non-U.S. issuers may be subject to different accounting, auditing, financial reporting, and investor protection standards than U.S. issuers. Investments in non-U.S. securities may be subject to withholding or other taxes and may be subject to additional trading, settlement, custodial, and operational risks. With respect to certain countries, there is the possibility of government intervention and expropriation or nationalization of assets. Because legal systems differ, there is also the possibility that it will be difficult to obtain or enforce legal judgments in certain countries. Since foreign exchanges may be open on days when the Fund does not price its shares, the value of the securities in the Fund's portfolio may change on days when shareholders will not be able to purchase or sell the Fund's shares. Conversely, Fund shares may trade on days when foreign exchanges are closed. Each of these factors can make investments in the Fund more volatile and potentially less liquid than other types of investments and may be heightened in connection with investments in developing or emerging market countries.

**Geographic Investment Risk**

To the extent that the Fund invests a significant portion of its assets in the securities of companies of a single country or region, it is more likely to be impacted by events or conditions affecting that country or region. For example, political and economic conditions and changes in regulatory, tax, or economic policy in a country could significantly affect the market in that country and in surrounding or related countries and have a negative impact on the Fund's performance. Currency developments or restrictions, political and social instability, and changing economic conditions have resulted in significant market volatility.

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**Investments in Emerging Markets**

Investments in securities and instruments traded in developing or emerging markets, or that provide exposure to such securities or markets, can involve additional risks relating to political, economic, or regulatory conditions not associated with investments in U.S. securities and instruments or investments in more developed international markets. For example, emerging markets may be subject to (i) greater market volatility, (ii) lower trading volume and liquidity, (iii) greater social, political, and economic uncertainty, (iv) governmental controls on foreign investments, market manipulation concerns, and limitations on repatriation of invested capital, (v) lower disclosure, corporate governance, accounting, auditing, financial reporting, and recordkeeping standards, (vi) fewer protections of property rights, (vii) limited investor rights and legal or practical remedies available to the Fund against portfolio companies, (viii) restrictions on the transfer of securities or currency or payment of dividends, and (ix) settlement and trading practices that differ from U.S. markets. Each of these factors may impact the Fund's ability to buy, sell, transfer, receive, deliver, or otherwise obtain exposure to, emerging market securities or currency, negatively impact the value and/or liquidity of such instruments, adversely affect the trading market and price for shares of the Fund and cause the Fund to decline in value. The volatility of emerging markets may be heightened by the actions (such as significant buying and selling) of a few major investors. For example, substantial increases or decreases in cash flows of funds investing in these markets could significantly affect local securities' prices and cause Fund share prices to decline. For these and other reasons, investments in emerging markets are often considered speculative. Risks to foreign investors, such as the Fund, from the restrictive actions of emerging market governments may impact the ability of the Fund to track its Index, which is not subject to such restrictions. If the Fund is no longer able to seek to track the yield and price performance of its Index, the Fund will consider all options available to it, including possibly changing its Index, the performance of which it seeks to track, or its investment objective.

**Investments in Europe**

Many countries within Europe are closely connected and their economies and markets largely interdependent. As such, economic and political events in one European country, including monetary exchange rates between European countries and armed conflicts among two or more European countries, may have adverse effects across Europe. European countries that are members of the European Union ("EU") and the European Economic and Monetary Union ("EMU") are subject to certain economic and monetary policies and controls and the risks associated with such coordinated economic and fiscal policies. Members of the EMU must comply with restrictions on inflation rates, deficits, debt levels, and fiscal and monetary controls. The implementation of any of these EMU restrictions or controls, as well as any of the following events in Europe, may have a significant impact on the economies of some or all European countries: (i) the default or threat of default by an EU member country on its sovereign debt, (ii) economic recession in an EU member country, (iii) changes in EU or governmental regulations on trade, (iv) substantial changes in currency exchange rates of the euro, the British pound, and other European currencies, (v) significant changes in the supply and demand for European imports or exports, and (vi) high unemployment rates.

Effective January 1, 2021, the United Kingdom left the EU single market and customs union ("Brexit") under the terms of a new trade agreement. The trade agreement governs the relationship between the United Kingdom and EU with respect to trading goods and services, but critical aspects of the relationship remain unresolved and subject to further negotiation and agreement. Brexit may also impact markets of the United Kingdom and the EU, as well as global markets, should it lead to the creation of divergent national laws and regulations that produce new legal regimes and unpredictable tax consequences. As a result of the uncertain consequences of Brexit, the economies of the United Kingdom and Europe as well as the broader global economy could be significantly impacted, which may result in increased volatility and illiquidity, and potentially lower economic growth on markets in the United Kingdom, Europe and globally. Any or all of these consequences could potentially have an adverse effect on the value of the Fund's investments.

In addition, the extent and duration of Russia's military invasion of Ukraine, initiated in February 2022, and the broad-ranging economic sanctions levied against Russia by the United States, the EU, the United Kingdom, and other countries, including counter sanctions and other retaliatory actions levied by Russia, are impossible to predict, but these events could have a significant adverse impact on Europe's overall economy. Further, an escalation of the military conflict beyond Ukraine's borders could result in significant, long-lasting damage to the economies of Eastern and Western Europe as well as the global economy. These and any related events could significantly and adversely affect the Fund's performance and the value of an investment in the Fund, even in the absence of direct exposure to Russian issuers or issuers in other countries affected by the invasion.

**Investments in Taiwan**

Investments in Taiwan are subject to legal, regulatory, political, currency, and economic risks that are unique to Taiwan, including risks associated with its ongoing tensions with China. The economy of Taiwan is heavily dependent on exports and key trading partners, including Japan, China, and the United States. Currency fluctuations, increasing competition from Asia's other emerging economies, spending reductions by key trading partners, and conditions that weaken demand for Taiwan's export products worldwide could have a negative impact on the Taiwanese economy as a whole. In addition, Taiwan lacks many natural resources. As such, any significant increase in commodity prices, worldwide shortages, or volatility in the commodities market could have an adverse effect on Taiwan's economy. The Chinese government is engaged in a longstanding dispute with Taiwan, and continually threatens invasion. Continued deterioration of the political and economic relations between the United States and China could exacerbate the tensions between China and Taiwan and cause China to act upon its threat of invasion. Such escalation could adversely affect Taiwan's economy, as well as the value of the Fund.

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**Geopolitical Risk**

Some countries and regions in which the Fund invests have and may continue to experience security concerns, war, threats of war, aggression and/or conflict, terrorism, economic uncertainty, sanctions or the threat of sanctions, natural and environmental disasters, the spread of infectious illness, widespread disease or other public health issues, and/or systemic market dislocations (including due to events outside of such countries or regions) that have led, and in the future may lead, to increased short-term market volatility and have adverse long-term effects on the U.S. and world economies and markets generally. Such geopolitical events also may disrupt the orderly functioning of the securities markets globally. Each of the foregoing may negatively impact the Fund's investments.

**Index and Data Risk**

The Fund, which employs a "passive management" – or indexing – investment approach, seeks to track the price and yield performance, before fees and expenses, of the Index. The Index Provider has developed an index methodology that describes both the objective of the Index and the rules pursuant to which the Index is constructed and maintained to seek to achieve its objective. The Index, however, may not achieve its objective or perform as intended for a variety of reasons, even when constructed and maintained consistently with its rules-based index methodology. As a result, none of the Index Provider, its affiliates or agents, or any contributor of data considered in determining the composition or price of the Index, including the independent Index calculation agent, provide any warranty or accept any liability with regard to the quality, accuracy or completeness of the Index, its calculation, its valuation, or any related data, nor does any such entity guarantee that the Index will achieve its objective. The Index Provider is not obligated to consider the Fund's interests or those of its shareholders when administering the Index. In addition, the Index Provider may make adjustments to the Index or cease making the Index available without regard to the particular interests of the Fund or its shareholders. Any such decision by the Index Provider may be disruptive to the management of the Fund and adversely affect its performance. The structure and composition of the Index will affect the performance, volatility, and risk of the Index, but also the Fund. Errors in Index data, Index computations, or the construction or adjustment of the Index in accordance with its index methodology may occur from time to time and may not be identified and/or corrected by the Index Provider, Index calculation agent, or other appropriate party for a period of time or at all, which may have an adverse impact on the Fund and its shareholders. The Index may be particularly vulnerable to the risk of an ongoing or sustained error because it generally is not used as a benchmark by other funds or managers. An Index error may result in the inclusion or exclusion of constituent securities in the Index or the weighting of constituent securities in the Index that would have been different had data or other information been correct or complete, which may lead to a different investment outcome than would have been the case had such error not occurred. Index errors, as well as the length of time between the Index's and the Fund's regular rebalance and/or reconstitution events, may result in the Fund holding for a period of time, securities or other investments that have become inconsistent with its investment strategies and/or investment criteria. The Adviser and Sub-Adviser seek to manage the Fund to track the performance of the Index even in circumstances where it may be determined that the Index composition was not accurate. Consequently, losses or costs associated with the Index error and other related risks may be borne by the Fund and its shareholders, and neither the Adviser, Sub-Adviser, nor their affiliates or agents make any representations or warranties regarding the performance or administration of the Index. The management of the Fund is dependent on the operation of the Index. If the computers or other facilities of the Index Provider, Index calculation agent, Index data providers, if any, and/or other Index-related service provider malfunction for any reason, calculation and dissemination of Index values and any scheduled adjustments to the composition of the Index may be delayed. Depending on the duration of the delay, such event may necessitate suspending trading in the Fund's shares until normal operation of the Index resumes.

**Investment Risk**

As with all investments, an investment in the Fund is subject to loss. Investors in the Fund could lose money, including the possible loss of the entire principal amount of an investment, over short or long periods of time. An investment in the Fund is not a bank deposit and it is not insured or guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or any other government agency.

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**Investment Style Risk**

The Fund invests in the securities included in, or representative of, the Index regardless of their investment merit. The Fund does not attempt to outperform the Index or take defensive positions in declining markets unless the Index is taking similar positions. As a result, the Fund's performance may be adversely affected by a general decline in the market segments represented in the Index. The returns from the types of securities in which the Fund invests may underperform returns from the various general securities markets or different asset classes. This may cause the Fund to underperform other investment vehicles that invest in different asset classes. Different types of securities (*e.g.*, large-, mid-, and small-capitalization stocks) tend to go through cycles of doing better – or worse – than the general securities markets. In the past, these periods have lasted for as long as several years.

**Growth Investing Risk**

Growth stocks, as a group, may be out of favor with the market and underperform value stocks or the overall equity market. Growth stocks generally are priced higher than non-growth stocks, in relation to the issuer's earnings and other measures, because investors believe they have greater growth potential, but there is no guarantee that their growth potential will be realized. Growth stocks are generally more sensitive to market movements than other types of stocks primarily because their prices are based heavily on future expectations. If investors believe an issuing company's future earnings expectations will not be met, growth stock prices can decline rapidly and significantly. An investment in growth stocks may also be susceptible to rapid price swings during periods of economic uncertainty.

**Issuer-Specific Risk**

Changes in the actual or perceived financial condition of an issuer or counterparty, changes in specific economic or political conditions that affect a particular type of security or issuer, and changes in general economic or political conditions can affect a security's or instrument's value. The value of securities of smaller, less well-known issuers can be more volatile than that of larger issuers. Issuer-specific events can have a negative impact on the value of the Fund.

**Market Capitalization Risk**

**Large-Capitalization Investing**

The securities of large-capitalization companies may underperform securities of smaller companies or the market as a whole. The securities of large-capitalization companies may be relatively mature compared to smaller companies and, therefore, subject to slower growth during times of economic expansion. Large-capitalization companies may also be unable to respond quickly to new competitive challenges, such as changes in technology and consumer tastes.

**Mid-Capitalization Investing**

The securities of mid-capitalization companies may be more vulnerable to adverse issuer, market, political, or economic developments than securities of large-capitalization companies, but mid-capitalization companies may also underperform the securities of small-capitalization companies because mid-capitalization companies are more mature and are subject to slower growth during economic expansion. The securities of mid-capitalization companies generally trade in lower volumes and are subject to greater and more unpredictable price changes than large-capitalization stocks or the stock market as a whole. Some mid-capitalization companies have limited product lines, markets, financial resources, and management personnel and tend to concentrate on fewer geographical markets relative to large-capitalization companies.

**Market Risk**

The trading prices of securities, including shares of the Fund, and other instruments may fluctuate, at times significantly, in response to a variety of factors. These factors include events impacting the entire market or specific market segments, such as political, market, and economic developments, including, but not limited to, changes in interest rates, government regulation, and the outlook for economic growth or recession, as well as events that impact specific issuers, such as changes to an issuer's actual or perceived creditworthiness. As a result of these and other factors, investors could lose money on their investment in the Fund.

**Recent Events**

The value of the Fund's investments may be adversely affected by recent and current events occurring outside of the United States, including those affecting foreign markets (including extreme volatility, depressed valuations, and decreased liquidity), significant geopolitical events (including armed conflicts, terror attacks, and disruptions to foreign economic and trade relationships), and public health emergencies (including pandemics such as the COVID-19 pandemic), among other events. For example, ongoing armed conflicts between Russia and Ukraine in Europe and among Israel, Hamas, and other militant groups in the Middle East, and related sanctions and trading restrictions have caused significant market disruptions and volatility within the markets in Russia, Europe, the Middle East, and the United States. Similarly, changes in U.S. policy may also introduce heightened risks, including economic policy and market risks, such as with the imposition of tariffs and other trade-related initiatives that could disrupt the market globally. Trade disputes and retaliatory actions, such as embargoes and other trade limitations, may reduce the profitability of companies in which the Fund invests, lead to a significant reduction in international trade, and adversely affect the growth of the global economy. The extent and duration of these and similar conflicts, policy initiatives, and tensions are impossible to predict, and they could result in significant market disruptions, including with respect to certain industries or sectors, such as the oil and the natural gas markets, and may negatively affect global supply chains, inflation, and global growth. These conflicts, policy initiatives, and tensions could adversely affect the value of certain Fund investments, as well as the Fund's performance and liquidity, even if the Fund does not have direct investment exposure to a country involved in a particular conflict or industry directly affected by trade restrictions.

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**Non-Correlation Risk**

As with all index funds, the performance of the Fund and the Index may vary somewhat for a variety of reasons. For example, the Fund incurs operating expenses and portfolio transaction costs, while also managing cash flows and potential operational inefficiencies, not incurred by the Index. In addition, the Fund may not be fully invested in the securities of the Index at all times or may hold securities not included in the Index or may be subject to pricing differences, differences in the timing of dividend accruals, tax gains or losses, currency convertibility and repatriation, operational inefficiencies, and the need to meet various new or existing regulatory requirements. For example, it may take several business days for additions and deletions to the Index to be reflected in the portfolio composition of the Fund. The use of sampling techniques may affect the Fund's ability to achieve close correlation with the Index. By using a representative sampling strategy, the Fund generally can be expected to have a greater non-correlation risk and this risk may be heightened during times of market volatility or other unusual market conditions. In addition, when markets are volatile, the ability to sell securities at fair value prices may be adversely impacted and may result in additional trading costs and/or increase the Index tracking risk.

**Non-Diversification Risk**

The Fund is considered to be non-diversified. This means that the Fund may invest more of its assets in the securities of a single issuer or a smaller number of issuers than if it was a diversified fund. As a result, the Fund may be more exposed to the risks associated with and developments affecting an individual issuer or a smaller number of issuers than a fund that invests more widely. This may increase the Fund's volatility and cause the performance of a relatively smaller number of issuers to have a greater impact on the Fund's performance. However, the Fund intends to satisfy the asset diversification requirements under Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the "Code"), for qualification as a regulated investment company ("RIC"). See the "Taxes – Qualification as a Regulated Investment Company" section of the Statement of Additional Information (the "SAI") for detail regarding the asset diversification requirements.

**Sector Risks**

**Industrials Sector Risk**

The Industrials Sector includes, for example, aerospace and defense, non-residential construction, engineering, machinery, transportation, and commercial and professional services companies. This sector can be significantly affected by, among other things, business cycle fluctuations, worldwide economic growth, exchange rates, commodity prices, government and corporate spending, supply and demand for specific products and manufacturing, rapid technological developments, international political and economic developments, environmental issues, and tax and governmental regulatory policies. As the demand for, or prices of, industrials increase, the value of the Fund's investments generally would be expected to also increase. Conversely, declines in the demand for, or prices of, industrials generally would be expected to contribute to declines in the value of such securities. Such declines may occur quickly and without warning and may negatively impact the value of the Fund and your investment.

**Information Technology Sector Risk**

The Information Technology Sector includes, for example, companies that offer software and information technology services, manufacturers and distributors of technology hardware and equipment such as communications equipment, cellular phones, computers and peripherals, electronic equipment and related instruments, and semiconductors and related equipment and materials. This sector can be significantly affected by, among other things, the supply and demand for specific products and services, the pace of technological development, and government regulation. Challenges facing companies in the Information Technology Sector include distressed cash flows due to the need to commit substantial capital to meet increasing competition, particularly in formulating new products and services using new technology, technological innovations that make existing products and services obsolete, and satisfying consumer demand.

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**Shares of the Fund May Trade at Prices Other Than NAV**

As with all ETFs, Fund shares may be bought and sold in the secondary market at market prices. Although it is expected that the market price of the shares of the Fund will not materially differ from the Fund's NAV, there may be times when the market price and the NAV vary significantly, including due to timing reasons, perceptions about the NAV, supply and demand of the Fund's shares (including disruptions in the creation/redemption process), during periods of market volatility and/or other factors. Because securities held by the Fund may trade on foreign exchanges that are closed when the Listing Exchange is open, there are likely to be deviations between the current price of an underlying security and the security's last quoted price from the closed foreign market. This may result in premiums and discounts that are greater than those experienced by domestic ETFs. Thus, you may pay more (or less) than NAV when you buy shares of the Fund in the secondary market, and you may receive more (or less) than NAV when you sell those shares in the secondary market. If an investor purchases Fund shares at a time when the market price is at a premium to the NAV of the Fund's shares or sells at a time when the market price is at a discount to the NAV of the Fund's shares, an investor may sustain losses. Additionally, in stressed market conditions, the market for the Fund's shares may become less liquid in response to deteriorating liquidity in the markets for the Fund's underlying portfolio holdings.

**Additional Non-Principal Risk Information**

**Trading.** Although the Fund's shares are listed for trading on the Listing Exchange and may be listed or traded on U.S. and non-U.S. stock exchanges other than the Listing Exchange, there can be no assurance that an active trading market for such shares will develop or be maintained. The trading market in the Fund's shares may become less liquid in response to deteriorating liquidity in the markets for the Fund's holdings or due to irregular trading activity in the markets. Trading in shares may be halted due to market conditions or for reasons that, in the view of the Listing Exchange, make trading in shares inadvisable. In addition, trading in shares on the Listing Exchange is subject to trading halts caused by extraordinary market volatility pursuant to Listing Exchange "circuit breaker" rules. There can be no assurance that the requirements of the Listing Exchange necessary to maintain the listing of the Fund will continue to be met or will remain unchanged or that Fund shares will trade with any volume, or at all, on any stock exchange.

**Costs of Buying or Selling Shares.** Investors buying or selling the Fund's shares in the secondary market will pay brokerage commissions or other charges imposed by brokers, as determined by that broker. Brokerage commissions are often a fixed amount and may be a significant proportional cost for investors seeking to buy or sell relatively small amounts of the Fund's shares. In addition, secondary market investors also will incur the cost of the difference between the price that an investor is willing to buy shares (the "bid" price) and the price at which an investor is willing to sell shares (the "ask" price). This difference in bid and ask prices is often referred to as the "spread" or "bid/ask spread." The bid/ask spread for the Fund's shares varies over time based on the trading volume and market liquidity of the Fund's shares and in some cases, the trading volume and market liquidity of the Fund's holdings. Increased trading volume and market liquidity generally have the effect of reducing a fund's bid/ask spread. Further, a relatively small investor base, asset swings, and/or increased market volatility may increase a fund's bid/ask spread. Shares of the Fund, similar to shares of other issuers listed on a securities exchange, may be sold short and are, therefore, subject to the risk of increased volatility associated with short selling. Due to the costs of buying or selling the Fund's shares, including bid/ask spreads, frequent trading of the Fund's shares may significantly reduce investment results and an investment in shares may not be advisable for investors who anticipate regularly trading small investments.

**Securities Lending.** Securities lending subjects the Fund to the risk that the borrower of its securities may fail to return the loaned securities or deliver the proper amount of collateral, which may result in a loss to the Fund. In addition, in the event of the bankruptcy of or other default by the borrower, the Fund could experience losses or delays in recovering the loaned securities or foreclosing on collateral. In some cases, these risks may be mitigated by the indemnification provided by the Fund's securities lending agent. It also is possible that the Fund's securities lending agent could experience financial difficulties or bankruptcy. Should such circumstances arise, the Fund may not receive the fees it has earned and is owed under the securities lending program, and may have difficulty and confront delays in retrieving its loaned securities and/or collateral. In addition, although the Fund receives and invests cash collateral in a conservative manner, it is possible that it could lose money from such an investment or fail to earn sufficient income from its investment to cover the fee or rebate that it has agreed to pay the borrower.

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**Authorized Participants, Market Makers, and Liquidity Providers Concentration Risk.** The Fund may have a limited number of financial institutions that may serve as Authorized Participants. Only Authorized Participants who have entered into agreements with the Distributor (as defined below) may engage in creation or redemption transactions directly with the Fund. In addition, there may be a limited number of market makers and/or liquidity providers in the marketplace. The Fund's shares may trade at a prolonged and material premium or discount to NAV (or not trade at all) and possibly face trading halts and/or delisting if either of the following events occur: (i) Authorized Participants exit the business, experience a significant business disruption (including through the types of disruptions described under "Cybersecurity Risk" and "Operational Risk"), or otherwise become unable or unwilling to process creation and/or redemption orders and no other Authorized Participants step forward to perform these services, or (ii) market makers and/or liquidity providers exit the business, experience a significant business disruption (including through the types of disruptions described under "Cybersecurity Risk" and "Operational Risk"), or significantly reduce their business activities and no other entities step forward to make and support markets in the Fund's shares or otherwise facilitate liquidity in the markets.

This risk may be heightened to the extent that the Fund invests in securities that trade on foreign exchanges or in markets that require foreign securities settlement and/or because Authorized Participants may be required to post collateral in relation to securities settlement, which only certain Authorized Participants may be able to do or are interested in doing.

**Operational Risk.** The Fund and its service providers, including the Adviser, Sub-Adviser, administrator, custodian, and transfer agent, may experience disruptions that arise from human error, processing and communications errors, counterparty or third-party errors, and technology or systems failures, any of which may have an adverse effect on the management or operations of the Fund, including its ability to create and redeem shares. Although the Fund and its service providers seek to mitigate these operational risks through their internal controls and operational risk management processes, these measures may not identify or may be inadequate to address all such risks.

**Portfolio Holdings Information**

Information about the Fund's daily portfolio holdings, including their identities and quantities, is available at www.wisdomtree.com/investments. The Fund also discloses its complete portfolio holdings as of the end of its fiscal year (March 31) and its second fiscal quarter (September 30) in its reports to shareholders. The Fund files its complete portfolio holdings as of the end of its first and third fiscal quarters (June 30 and December 31, respectively) with the SEC in Part F of Form N-PORT no later than 60 days after the relevant fiscal period. You can find the SEC filings on the SEC's website, www.sec.gov, or by calling WisdomTree Trust at 1-866-909-WISE (9473). A summary of the Fund's portfolio holdings disclosure policies and procedures is included in the SAI.

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**Management**

**Investment Adviser**

As the Adviser, WisdomTree Asset Management has overall responsibility for the general management and administration of the WisdomTree Trust (the "Trust"), including the Fund. WisdomTree Asset Management is a registered investment adviser with offices located at 250 West 34<sup>th</sup> Street, 3<sup>rd</sup> Floor, New York, New York 10119, and is a leader in ETF management. As of September 30, 2025, WisdomTree Asset Management had assets under management totaling approximately $88.3 billion. WisdomTree<sup>\*</sup> is the parent company of WisdomTree Asset Management.

WisdomTree Asset Management provides and oversees the implementation of an investment program for the Fund. WisdomTree Asset Management also provides proactive oversight of the Sub-Adviser, including daily monitoring of the Sub-Adviser's purchase and sale of Fund holdings, and regular review of the Sub-Adviser's investment performance. In addition, WisdomTree Asset Management arranges for sub-advisory, transfer agency, custody, fund administration, securities lending, and all other non-distribution-related services necessary for the Fund to operate.

\* "WisdomTree" is a registered mark of WisdomTree and has been licensed for use by the Trust.

For the fiscal year ended March 31, 2025, the Fund paid management fees to the Adviser, as a percentage of average daily net assets, in the amount listed below.

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| **Name of Fund** | **Management Fee** |
| WisdomTree Global ex-U.S. Quality Growth Fund | 0.42% |

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Pursuant to the terms of the Investment Advisory Agreement between the Trust, on behalf of the Fund, and the Adviser (the "Investment Advisory Agreement"), WisdomTree Asset Management has agreed to pay generally all expenses of the Fund, subject to certain exceptions. For a detailed description of the Investment Advisory Agreement, please see the "Management of the Trust" section of the SAI. Pursuant to a separate contractual arrangement, WisdomTree Asset Management arranges for the provision of chief compliance officer ("CCO") services with respect to the Fund, and is liable and responsible for, and administers payments to, the CCO, the Independent Trustees and counsel to the Independent Trustees. WisdomTree Asset Management receives a fee of up to 0.0044% of the Fund's average daily net assets for providing such services and paying such expenses. WisdomTree Asset Management provides CCO services to the Trust.

The basis for the Board of Trustees' (the "Board") approval of the Investment Advisory Agreement for the Fund is available in the Trust's Semi-Annual Financial Statements and Other Information for the period ended September 30, 2024, which is included as part of the Fund's Form N-CSR.

**Sub-Adviser**

Pursuant to the terms of the Investment Sub-Advisory Agreement between the Adviser and the Sub-Adviser, Mellon serves as Sub-Adviser and is responsible for the day-to-day management of the Fund. Mellon, a registered investment adviser, is a leading innovator in the investment industry and manages global quantitative-based investment strategies for institutional and private investors. Its principal office is located at 500 Ross Street, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15258. As of June 30, 2025, Mellon had assets under management totaling approximately $929.5 billion. Mellon is an independently operated indirect subsidiary of The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation, a publicly traded financial holding company. Mellon chooses the Fund's portfolio investments and places orders to buy and sell the portfolio investments. WisdomTree Asset Management pays Mellon for providing sub-advisory services to the Fund.

The basis for the Board's approval of the Investment Sub-Advisory Agreement for the Fund is available in the Trust's Semi-Annual Financial Statements and Other Information for the period ended September 30, 2024, which is included as part of the Fund's Form N-CSR.

WisdomTree Asset Management may hire one or more sub-advisers to perform the day-to-day portfolio management activities for the Fund, subject to its oversight. WisdomTree Asset Management and the Trust have received an exemptive order from the SEC that permits, among other things, WisdomTree Asset Management, with the approval of the Independent Trustees of the Trust, to hire unaffiliated investment sub-advisers for the Fund, without submitting the sub-advisory agreement to a vote of the Fund's shareholders. The Trust, however, would notify shareholders in the event a new sub-adviser is hired or an existing sub-adviser is terminated and/or replaced. WisdomTree Asset Management has ultimate responsibility for the investment performance of the Fund due to its responsibility to oversee any sub-adviser and recommend its hiring, termination, and replacement.

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**Portfolio Managers**

The Fund is managed by Mellon's Equity Index Strategies portfolio management team. The individual members of the team jointly and primarily responsible for the day-to-day management of the Fund's portfolio are identified below.

Marlene Walker-Smith, a Senior Director and Chief Investment Officer, has been with Mellon since 1995. Ms. Walker-Smith oversees both the Equity Index and Fixed Income Index Portfolio Management Teams. Previously, she served as a Senior Director, Head of Equity Index Portfolio Management and equity trader for Mellon. Prior to joining the firm, Ms. Walker-Smith was a trader for Banc One Investment Advisors Corporation and a brokerage services manager for Mid Atlantic Capital Corporation. She has been in the investment industry since 1990. Ms. Walker-Smith earned an MBA in finance from the University of Pittsburgh and a BA in history and Russian from Washington & Jefferson College.

David France, CFA, a Senior Vice President, has been with Mellon since 2009. Mr. France is a senior portfolio manager and team manager in the equity index portfolio management group. He manages and leads a team of portfolio managers responsible for U.S. and non-U.S. equity index portfolios. Prior to joining the firm, he was an investment advisor with PNC Wealth Management. Previously, he worked as an investment analyst with Greycourt, an independent advisory firm serving wealthy families and foundations, and before that he held various fixed income and equity support positions at T. Rowe Price. He has been in the investment industry since 1995. Mr. France earned an MS in finance from Loyola University Maryland and a BSBA in accounting from Duquesne University. He holds the CFA<sup>®</sup> designation and is a member of CFA Institute and CFA Society Pittsburgh.

Todd Frysinger, CFA, a Senior Vice President, has been with Mellon since 2007. Mr. Frysinger is a senior portfolio manager and team manager in the equity index portfolio management group. He manages and leads a team of portfolio managers responsible for U.S. and non-U.S. equity index portfolios. Prior to joining the firm, Mr. Frysinger served as assistant portfolio manager for Mellon Financial Corporation's Corporate Treasury group, managing fixed income investment portfolios. He has been in the investment industry since 1996. Mr. Frysinger earned an MS in finance from Boston College and a BS in finance and management from Elizabethtown College. He holds the CFA<sup>®</sup> designation and is a member of CFA Institute and CFA Society Pittsburgh.

Vlasta Sheremeta, CFA, a Senior Vice President, has been with Mellon since 2011. Ms. Sheremeta is a senior portfolio manager and team manager in the equity index portfolio management group. She manages and leads a team of portfolio managers responsible for U.S. and non-U.S. equity index portfolios. Prior to joining the firm, she provided trade execution support to the FX trading desk at BNY Mellon. She has been in the investment industry since 2010. Ms. Sheremeta earned an MBA from Carnegie Mellon University and a BS in business administration from the University of Pittsburgh. She holds the CFA<sup>®</sup> designation and is a member of the CFA Institute and the CFA Society of Pittsburgh.

Michael Stoll, a Senior Vice President, has been with Mellon since 2005. Mr. Stoll is a senior portfolio manager and team manager in equity index portfolio management group. He manages and leads a team of portfolio managers responsible for U.S. and non-U.S. equity index portfolios. Prior to joining the firm, he was a senior manager in consulting engineering at Northgate Environmental Management. He has been in the investment industry since 2005. Mr. Stoll earned an MBA and an MS in geotechnical engineering from the University of California at Berkeley and a BS in civil engineering from the University of California at Irvine.

The Fund's SAI provides additional information about the Portfolio Managers' compensation, other accounts managed by the Portfolio Managers, and the Portfolio Managers' ownership of shares in the Fund.

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**Additional Information on Buying and Selling Fund Shares**

Most investors will buy and sell shares of the Fund in secondary market transactions through broker-dealers at market prices, which may be greater than (premium) or less than (discount) the NAV of the Fund's shares. Shares of the Fund trade on the Listing Exchange and elsewhere during the trading day and can be bought and sold throughout the trading day like other shares of publicly traded securities. When buying or selling shares through a broker, most investors will incur customary brokerage commissions and charges, and you may pay some or all of the spread between the bid and the offered prices in the secondary market for shares. Shares of the Fund trade under the trading symbol listed on the cover of this Prospectus. Recent information regarding the Fund's NAV, market price, premiums and discounts, and bid/ask spreads is available on the Fund's website at www.wisdomtree.com/investments.

**Share Trading Prices**

Transactions in Fund shares will be priced at NAV only if you are an institutional investor (*e.g.*, broker-dealer) that has signed an agreement with the Distributor (as defined below) and you thereafter purchase or redeem shares directly from the Fund in Creation Units. As with other types of securities, the trading prices of shares in the secondary market can be affected by market forces such as supply and demand, economic conditions and other factors. The price you pay or receive when you buy or sell your shares in the secondary market may be more or less than the NAV of such shares.

**Determination of Net Asset Value**

The NAV of the Fund's shares is calculated each day the national securities exchanges are open for trading as of the close of regular trading on the Listing Exchange, generally 4:00 p.m., New York Time (the "NAV Calculation Time"). NAV per share is calculated by dividing the Fund's net assets by the number of Fund shares outstanding.

The Fund's net assets are comprised of its portfolio securities and other investments and assets, including cash and net investment income and realized and unrealized capital gains that have previously been earned but not yet distributed. As a result, when a shareholder purchases shares of the Fund, part of the NAV is often comprised of such income and gains prior to the purchase, which are included in the purchase price paid by the shareholder. Further, any payment of an income dividend or distribution of capital gains will result in a decrease in the Fund's NAV.

In calculating its NAV, the Fund generally values: (i) equity securities (including common stocks and preferred stock) traded on any recognized U.S. exchange at the last sale price or official closing price on the exchange or system on which they are principally traded; (ii) fixed income securities at current market quotations or mean prices obtained from broker-dealers or independent pricing service providers; (iii) foreign equity securities at the last sale price or official closing price on the exchange or system on which they are principally traded or, as determined necessary, at fair value (*i.e.*, a good faith approximation of the value of a security determined based on limited inputs and the consideration of a number of subjective factors) under the circumstances described below; and (iv) money market funds at their NAV per share.

The values of foreign securities generally are determined at the close of such foreign markets or the NAV Calculation Time, if earlier. Investments quoted in foreign currencies are valued in U.S. dollars at the prevailing currency exchange rates. If the Fund holds securities primarily listed on foreign exchanges that trade on weekends or days when the Fund does not price its shares, the Fund's NAV will reflect the foreign market changes at the next NAV Calculation Time. Similarly, if the Fund holds securities primarily listed on foreign exchanges that are closed while U.S. markets are open, the Fund's NAV will reflect the fair value of those securities as determined by the Valuation Designee (as defined below).

Pursuant to Board-approved valuation procedures established by the Trust and the Adviser, the Board has appointed the Adviser as the Fund's valuation designee (the "Valuation Designee") to perform all fair valuations of the Fund's portfolio investments, subject to the Board's oversight. As the Valuation Designee, the Adviser has established procedures for its fair valuation of the Fund's portfolio investments. These procedures address, among other things, determining when market quotations are not readily available or reliable and the methodologies to be used for determining the fair value of investments, as well as the use and oversight of third-party pricing services for fair valuation.

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Fair value pricing is used by the Valuation Designee when reliable market quotations are not readily available or are not deemed to reflect current market values and when the instrument to be priced is not a security. Securities that may be valued using fair value pricing may include, but are not limited to, foreign securities due to the time difference between the close of the relevant foreign exchanges and the NAV Calculation Time, securities for which there are no current market quotations or whose issuer is in default or bankruptcy, securities subject to corporate actions (such as mergers or reorganizations), securities subject to non-U.S. investment limits or currency controls, and securities affected by "significant events." An example of a significant event is an event occurring after the close of the market in which a security trades but before the Fund's next NAV Calculation Time that may materially affect the value of the Fund's investment (*e.g.*, government action, natural disaster, or significant market fluctuation).

When fair value pricing is employed by the Valuation Designee, the prices of securities used by the Fund to calculate its NAV may differ from quoted or published prices for the same securities.

**Dividends and Distributions**

The Fund intends to pay dividends, if any, on a quarterly basis, but in any event no less than annually. Nonetheless, the Fund may not make a dividend payment every quarter.

The Fund intends to distribute its net realized capital gains, if any, to investors annually. On occasion, the Fund may be required or determine to make one or more supplemental distributions of its net realized capital gains during the year. Distributions in cash may be reinvested automatically in additional whole shares of the Fund only if the broker through whom you purchased shares makes such option available. Your broker is responsible for distributing any income and capital gains distributions to you.

**Book Entry**

Shares of the Fund are held in book-entry form, which means that no stock certificates are issued. The Depository Trust Company ("DTC") or its nominee is the record owner of all outstanding shares of the Fund.

Investors owning shares of the Fund are beneficial owners as shown on the records of DTC or its participants. DTC serves as the securities depository for all shares of the Fund. Participants include DTC, securities brokers and dealers, banks, trust companies, clearing corporations, and other institutions that directly or indirectly maintain a custodial relationship with DTC. As a beneficial owner of shares, you are not entitled to receive physical delivery of stock certificates or to have shares registered in your name, and you are not considered a registered owner of shares. Therefore, to exercise any right as an owner of shares, you must rely upon the procedures of DTC and its participants. These procedures are the same as those that apply to any securities that you hold in book-entry or "street name" form. Your broker will provide you with account statements, confirmations of your purchases and sales, and tax information.

**Delivery of Shareholder Documents – Householding**

Householding is an option available to certain investors of the Fund. Householding is a method of delivery, based on the preference of the individual investor, in which a single copy of certain shareholder documents can be delivered to investors who share the same address, even if their accounts are registered under different names. Householding for the Fund is available through certain broker-dealers. If you are interested in enrolling in householding and receiving a single copy of prospectuses and other shareholder documents, please contact your broker-dealer. If you are currently enrolled in householding and wish to change your householding status, please contact your broker-dealer.

**Frequent Purchases and Redemptions of Fund Shares**

The Fund has adopted policies and procedures with respect to frequent purchases and redemptions of Creation Units of Fund shares. Only Authorized Participants are authorized to purchase and redeem shares directly from the Fund, and their purchase and redemption transactions are essential to the operation of the Fund. In addition to helping to ensure there is an adequate supply of Fund shares to meet secondary market trading demand, Authorized Participants' purchase and redemption transactions also generally help to keep the trading prices of the Fund shares in line with their NAV per share. The Fund may engage in in-kind transactions with Authorized Participants. In-kind purchase and redemption transactions generally do not give rise to the adverse consequences commonly associated with frequent purchases and redemptions of fund shares because they do not require a fund to sell portfolio holdings to raise cash to meet redemptions, which may increase portfolio transaction costs and potentially result in adverse tax consequences, such as the realization of capital gains, or to hold a significant amount of cash to meet redemptions or while awaiting investment opportunities to invest share purchase proceeds, which can lead to increased tracking error or reduced returns. Accordingly, it is the policy of the Fund to accommodate frequent purchases and redemptions of Fund shares by Authorized Participants. To mitigate any adverse consequences of frequent purchases and redemptions, particularly if the Fund transacts with Authorized Participants on a cash-basis, the Fund employs fair value pricing and imposes transaction fees on purchases and redemptions of Creation Units to cover the costs incurred by the Fund in executing such trades. In addition, the Fund reserves the right to impose restrictions on disruptive, excessive, or short-term trading as well as to reject any purchase order at any time.

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**Investments by Investment Companies**

Section 12(d)(1) of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (the "1940 Act") restricts investments by investment companies in the securities of other registered investment companies, including shares of the Fund. Registered investment companies are permitted to invest in the Fund beyond the limits set forth in Section 12(d)(1) of the 1940 Act subject to certain terms and conditions set forth in Rule 12d1-4 under the 1940 Act, including that such investment companies enter into an agreement with the Fund. However, the Fund may not be permitted to accept such an investment by another investment company if the Fund is currently invested in the securities of other investment companies beyond the limits set forth in Section 12(d)(1)(A). Any investment company interested in purchasing shares of the Fund in amounts that would cause it to exceed the restrictions of Section 12(d)(1) should first contact the Trust to determine if the Fund may accept such investment.

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**Additional Tax Information**

The following discussion is a summary of certain important U.S. federal income tax considerations generally applicable to investments in the Fund. Your investment in the Fund may have other tax implications. Please consult your tax advisor about the tax consequences of an investment in Fund shares, including the possible application of foreign, state, and local tax laws.

The Fund has elected or intends to elect and to qualify each year for treatment as a RIC. If it meets certain minimum distribution requirements, a RIC is not subject to tax at the Fund level on income and gains from investments that are timely distributed to shareholders. However, the Fund's failure to qualify as a RIC or to meet minimum distribution requirements would result (if certain relief provisions were not available) in Fund-level taxation and consequently a reduction in income available for distribution to shareholders.

Unless you are a tax-exempt entity or your investment in Fund shares is made through a tax-deferred retirement account, such as an individual retirement account, you need to be aware of the possible tax consequences when:

■ The Fund makes distributions;

■ You sell Fund shares; and

■ You purchase or redeem Creation Units (Authorized Participants only).

**Taxes on Distributions**

For federal income tax purposes, distributions of investment income are generally taxable as ordinary income or qualified dividend income. Taxes on distributions of capital gains (if any) are determined by how long the Fund owned the assets that generated them, rather than how long a shareholder has owned Fund shares. Sales of assets held by the Fund for more than one year generally result in long-term capital gains and losses, and sales of assets held by the Fund for one year or less generally result in short-term capital gains and losses. Distributions of the Fund's net capital gain (the excess of net long-term capital gains over net short-term capital losses) that are properly reported by the Fund as capital gain dividends ("Capital Gain Dividends") will be taxable as long-term capital gains. For non-corporate shareholders, long-term capital gains are generally subject to tax at reduced rates. Distributions of short-term capital gains will generally be taxable as ordinary income. Distributions reported by the Fund as "qualified dividend income" are generally taxed to non-corporate shareholders at rates applicable to long-term capital gains, provided holding period and other requirements are met. "Qualified dividend income" generally is income derived from dividends paid by U.S. corporations or certain foreign corporations that are either incorporated in a U.S. possession or eligible for tax benefits under certain U.S. income tax treaties. In addition, dividends that the Fund received in respect of stock of certain foreign corporations may be qualified dividend income if that stock is readily tradable on an established U.S. securities market. However, to the extent the Fund lends its securities and receives substitute dividend payments, such payments are not expected to generate qualified dividend income when distributed to shareholders. The trading strategies of the Fund may limit its ability to make distributions eligible for the reduced tax rates applicable to qualified dividend income. Additionally, since the Fund's income is derived primarily from investments other than stock of U.S. corporations, it is not expected that dividends paid by the Fund will qualify for the dividends received deduction for corporate shareholders.

A RIC that receives business interest income may pass through its net business interest income for purposes of the tax rules applicable to the interest expense limitations under Section 163(j) of the Code. A RIC's total "Section 163(j) Interest Dividend" for a tax year is limited to the excess of the RIC's business interest income over the sum of its business interest expense and its other deductions properly allocable to its business interest income. A RIC may, in its discretion, designate all or a portion of ordinary dividends as Section 163(j) Interest Dividends, which would allow the recipient shareholder to treat the designated portion of such dividends as interest income for purposes of determining such shareholder's interest expense deduction limitation under Section 163(j). This can potentially increase the amount of a shareholder's interest expense deductible under Section 163(j). In general, to be eligible to treat a Section 163(j) Interest Dividend as interest income, you must have held your shares in the Fund for more than 180 days during the 361-day period beginning on the date that is 180 days before the date on which the share becomes ex-dividend with respect to such dividend. Section 163(j) Interest Dividends, if so designated by the Fund, will be reported to your financial intermediary or otherwise in accordance with the requirements specified by the Internal Revenue Service ("IRS").

In general, your distributions are subject to federal income tax for the year in which they are paid. Certain distributions paid in January, but declared by the Fund in October, November or December of the previous year, may be treated as paid on December 31 of the prior year. Distributions are generally taxable even if they are paid from income or gains earned by the Fund before your investment (and thus were included in the price you paid for your shares).

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Dividends and distributions from the Fund and capital gains on the sale of Fund shares are generally taken into account in determining a shareholder's "net investment income" for purposes of the 3.8% tax on net investment income applicable to certain individuals, estates and trusts.

Distributions (other than Capital Gain Dividends) paid to shareholders that are neither citizens nor residents of the U.S. or to foreign entities will generally be subject to a U.S. withholding tax at the rate of 30%, unless a lower treaty rate applies, but Capital Gain Dividends generally are not subject to U.S. taxation, unless you are a nonresident alien individual who is physically present in the United States for 183 days or more per year. The Fund may, under certain circumstances, report all or a portion of a dividend as an "interest related dividend" or a "short term capital gain dividend," which would generally be exempt from this 30% U.S. withholding tax, provided certain other requirements are met. Different tax consequences may result if you are a non-U.S. shareholder engaged in a trade or business within the United States.

You should note that if you purchase shares just before a distribution, the purchase price would reflect the amount of the upcoming distribution. In this case, you would be taxed on the entire amount of the distribution received, even though, as an economic matter, the distribution simply constitutes a return of your investment. This is known as "buying a dividend" and generally should be avoided by taxable investors.

The Fund (or financial intermediaries, such as brokers, through which shareholders own Fund shares) generally is required to withhold and to remit to the U.S. Treasury a percentage of the taxable distributions and the sale or redemption proceeds paid to any shareholder who fails to properly furnish a correct taxpayer identification number, who has under-reported dividend or interest income, or who fails to certify that he, she or it is not subject to such withholding.

**Taxes When You Sell Fund Shares**

Assuming you hold Fund shares as capital assets, any capital gain or loss realized upon a sale of Fund shares is generally treated as a long-term gain or loss if you held the shares you sold for more than one year. Any capital gain or loss realized upon a sale of Fund shares held for one year or less is generally treated as a short-term gain or loss, except that any capital loss on a sale of shares held for six months or less is treated as a long-term capital loss to the extent of Capital Gain Dividends paid with respect to such shares. The ability to deduct capital losses may be limited depending on your circumstances.

**Taxes on Creation and Redemption of Creation Units**

An Authorized Participant having the U.S. dollar as its functional currency for U.S. federal income tax purposes that exchanges securities for Creation Units generally will recognize a gain or loss equal to the difference between (i) the sum of the market value of the Creation Units at the time of the exchange and any amount of cash received by the Authorized Participant in the exchange and (ii) the sum of the exchanger's aggregate basis in the securities surrendered and any amount of cash paid for such Creation Units. A person who redeems Creation Units will generally recognize a gain or loss equal to the difference between the exchanger's basis in the Creation Units and the sum of the aggregate U.S. dollar market value of the securities plus the amount of any cash received for such Creation Units. The IRS, however, may assert that a loss that is realized upon an exchange of securities for Creation Units may not be permitted to be currently deducted under the rules governing "wash sales" (for a person who does not mark-to-market their holdings), or on the basis that there has been no significant change in economic position.

Gain or loss recognized by an Authorized Participant upon an issuance of Creation Units in exchange for non-U.S. currency will generally be treated as ordinary income or loss. Gain or loss recognized by an Authorized Participant upon an issuance of Creation Units in exchange for securities, or upon a redemption of Creation Units, may be capital or ordinary gain or loss depending on the circumstances. Any capital gain or loss realized upon an issuance of Creation Units in exchange for securities will generally be treated as long-term capital gain or loss if the securities have been held for more than one year. Any capital gain or loss realized upon the redemption of a Creation Unit will generally be treated as long-term capital gain or loss if the Fund shares comprising the Creation Unit have been held for more than one year. Otherwise, such capital gains or losses are treated as short-term capital gains or losses.

The Fund may include cash when paying the redemption price for Creation Units in addition to, or in place of, the delivery of a basket of securities. The Fund may be required to sell portfolio securities in order to obtain the cash needed to distribute redemption proceeds. This may cause the Fund to recognize investment income and/or capital gains or losses that it might not have recognized if it had completely satisfied the redemption in-kind. As a result, the Fund may be less tax efficient if it includes such a cash payment than if the in-kind redemption process was used.

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Persons exchanging securities or non-U.S. currency for Creation Units should consult their own tax advisors with respect to the tax treatment of any creation or redemption transaction and whether the wash sales rules apply and when a loss might be deductible. If you purchase or redeem Creation Units, you will be sent a confirmation statement showing how many Fund shares you purchased or redeemed and at what price.

**Foreign Investments by the Fund**

Dividends, interest and other income received by the Fund with respect to foreign securities may give rise to withholding and other taxes imposed by foreign countries. Tax conventions between certain countries and the United States may reduce or eliminate such taxes. The Fund may need to file special claims for refunds to secure the benefits of a reduced rate. If as of the close of a taxable year more than 50% of the total assets of the Fund consist of stock or securities of foreign corporations, the Fund intends to elect to "pass through" to investors the amount of foreign income and similar taxes (including withholding taxes) paid by the Fund during that taxable year. If the Fund elects to "pass through" such foreign taxes, then investors will be considered to have received as additional income their respective shares of such foreign taxes, but may be entitled to either a corresponding tax deduction in calculating taxable income, or, subject to certain limitations, a credit in calculating federal income tax.

More information about taxes related to the Fund and its investments is included in the SAI.

The foregoing discussion summarizes some of the consequences under current U.S. federal income tax law of an investment in the Fund. It is not a substitute for personal tax advice. Consult your personal tax advisor about the potential tax consequences of an investment in the Fund under all applicable tax laws.

**Distribution**

Foreside Fund Services, LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Foreside Financial Group (d/b/a ACA Group) (the "Distributor"), serves as the distributor of Creation Units for the Fund on an agency basis. The Distributor does not maintain a secondary market in shares of the Fund. The Distributor's principal address is 190 Middle Street, Suite 301, Portland, Maine 04101. The Distributor has no role in determining the policies of the Fund or the securities that are purchased or sold by the Fund.

**Premium/Discount and NAV Information**

Information regarding the Fund's NAV and how often shares of the Fund traded on the Listing Exchange at a price above (*i.e.*, at a premium) or below (*i.e.*, at a discount) the NAV of the Fund during the past calendar year and most recent calendar quarter is available at www.wisdomtree.com/investments.

**Additional Notices**

**Listing Exchange**

Shares of the Fund are not sponsored, endorsed, or promoted by the Listing Exchange. The Listing Exchange makes no representation or warranty, express or implied, to the owners of the shares of the Fund or any member of the public regarding the ability of the Fund to track the total return performance of the Index or the ability of the Index identified herein to track stock market performance. The Listing Exchange is not responsible for, nor has it participated in, the determination of the compilation or the calculation of the Index, nor in the determination of the timing of, prices of, or quantities of the shares of the Fund to be issued, nor in the determination or calculation of the equation by which the shares are redeemable. The Listing Exchange has no obligation or liability to owners of the shares of the Fund in connection with the administration, marketing, or trading of the shares of the Fund.

The Listing Exchange does not guarantee the accuracy and/or the completeness of the Index or any data included therein. The Listing Exchange makes no warranty, express or implied, as to results to be obtained by the Trust on behalf of the Fund, owners of the shares, or any other person or entity from the use of the Index or any data included therein. The Listing Exchange makes no express or implied warranties, and hereby expressly disclaims all warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose with respect to the Index or any data included therein. Without limiting any of the foregoing, in no event shall the Listing Exchange have any liability for any lost profits or indirect, punitive, special, or consequential damages even if notified of the possibility thereof.

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**WisdomTree and the Fund**

WisdomTree and WisdomTree Asset Management (together, "WT") and the Fund make no representation or warranty, express or implied, to the owners of shares of the Fund or any member of the public regarding the advisability of investing in securities generally or in shares of the Fund particularly or the ability of the Index to track general stock market performance. WisdomTree is the licensor of the Index, trademarks, service marks, and trade names of the Fund. WisdomTree has no obligation to take the needs of the Fund or the owners of shares of the Fund into consideration in determining, composing, or calculating the Index. WisdomTree is not responsible for, and has not participated in, the determination of the timing, prices, or quantities of shares of the Fund to be issued, or the determination or calculation of the equation by which shares of the Fund are redeemable. Neither WT nor the Fund guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or performance of the Index or the data included therein or related thereto and neither shall have any liability in connection with the Index, including its calculation. Without limiting any of the foregoing, in no event shall WT have any liability for any special, punitive, indirect, or consequential damages (including but not limited to, lost profits), even if notified of the possibility of such damages. WisdomTree has contracted with an independent calculation agent to calculate the Index.

**Financial Highlights**

The financial highlights table is intended to help you understand the financial performance of the Fund for the past five fiscal years. The total return in the table represents the rate that an investor would have earned (or lost) on an investment in the Fund (assuming reinvestment of all dividends and distributions). This information has been derived from the financial statements audited by Ernst & Young LLP, an independent registered public accounting firm, whose report, along with the Fund's financial statements, are included in the Fund's Annual Financial Statements and Other Information, which is available on the Fund's website and as part of the Fund's most recent Form N-CSR, which can be located on the SEC's website.

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| **WisdomTree Global ex-U.S. Quality Growth Fund <br> (formerly, WisdomTree Global ex-U.S. Quality <br> Dividend Growth Fund)** | **For the<br> Year Ended<br> March 31, 2025** | **For the<br> Year Ended<br> March 31, 2024** | **For the<br> Year Ended<br> March 31, 2023** | **For the<br> Year Ended<br> March 31, 2022<sup>1</sup>** | **For the<br> Year Ended<br> March 31, 2021<sup>1</sup>** |
| Net asset value, beginning of year | $38.94 | $35.37 | $39.95 | $38.60 | $26.57 |
| Investment Operations: |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Net investment income<sup>2</sup> | 0.74 | 0.66 | 1.38 | 1.01 | 0.80 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | (3.40) | 3.59 | (4.62) | 1.15 | 11.94 |
| Total from investment operations | (2.66) | 4.25 | (3.24) | 2.16 | 12.74 |
| Dividends to shareholders: |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Net investment income | (0.78) | (0.68) | (1.34) | (0.81) | (0.71) |
| Net asset value, end of year | $35.50 | $38.94 | $35.37 | $39.95 | $38.60 |
| **TOTAL RETURN<sup>3</sup>** | (6.96)% | 12.18% | (7.53)% | 5.57% | 48.25% |
| **RATIOS/SUPPLEMENTAL DATA:** |  |  |  |  |  |
| Net assets, end of year (000's omitted) | $475741 | $642511 | $526997 | $567239 | $355130 |
| Ratio to average net assets of: |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Expenses<sup>4</sup> | 0.44%<sup>6</sup> | 0.43%<sup>5,6</sup> | 0.43%<sup>5,6</sup> | 0.54%<sup>5,7,8</sup> | 0.58% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Net investment income | 1.94% | 1.85% | 4.16% | 2.44% | 2.29% |
| Portfolio turnover rate<sup>9</sup> | 62% | 66% | 67% | 59% | 56% |

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<sup>1</sup> Per share amounts were adjusted to reflect a 2:1 share split effective June 9, 2021.

<sup>2</sup> Based on average shares outstanding.

<sup>3</sup> Total return is calculated assuming an initial investment made at the net asset value at the beginning of the period, reinvestment of all dividends and distributions at net asset value during the period and redemption on the last day of the period. For the periods in which the investment advisor waived advisory fees, the total return would have been lower if certain expenses had not been waived.

<sup>4</sup> Does not include expenses of the underlying investment companies in which the Fund invests.

<sup>5</sup> The expense ratio includes investment advisory fee waivers. Without these investment advisory fee waivers, the expense ratio would have been unchanged.

<sup>6</sup> Included in the expense ratio are "Other fees". Without these expenses, the expense ratio would have been 0.42%.

<sup>7</sup> Prior to January 1, 2022, the Fund's annual advisory fee rate was 0.58% and, thereafter, was reduced to 0.42% per annum.

<sup>8</sup> Included in the expense ratio are "Other fees". Without these expenses, the expense ratio would have been unchanged.

<sup>9</sup> Portfolio turnover rate excludes the value of the portfolio securities received or delivered as a result of in-kind creations or redemptions of the Fund's capital shares. Short-term securities with maturities less than or equal to 365 days are excluded from the portfolio turnover calculation.

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WisdomTree Trust

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| The Fund's current SAI provides additional detailed information about the Fund. The Trust has electronically filed the SAI with the SEC. It is incorporated by reference in this Prospectus.<br>Additional information about the Fund's investments is or will be available in the Fund's annual and semi-annual reports to shareholders and the Fund's Financial Statements and Other Information, each of which is included as part of the Fund's Form N-CSR. In the annual report you will find a discussion of the market conditions and investment strategies that significantly affected the Fund's performance during the last fiscal year. In the Fund's Financial Statements and Other Information, you will find the Fund's annual and semi-annual financial statements.<br>To make shareholder inquiries, for more detailed information on the Fund, or to request the SAI, annual or semi-annual shareholder reports, or financial statements, as applicable, free of charge, please: | The Fund's current SAI provides additional detailed information about the Fund. The Trust has electronically filed the SAI with the SEC. It is incorporated by reference in this Prospectus.<br>Additional information about the Fund's investments is or will be available in the Fund's annual and semi-annual reports to shareholders and the Fund's Financial Statements and Other Information, each of which is included as part of the Fund's Form N-CSR. In the annual report you will find a discussion of the market conditions and investment strategies that significantly affected the Fund's performance during the last fiscal year. In the Fund's Financial Statements and Other Information, you will find the Fund's annual and semi-annual financial statements.<br>To make shareholder inquiries, for more detailed information on the Fund, or to request the SAI, annual or semi-annual shareholder reports, or financial statements, as applicable, free of charge, please: | The Fund's current SAI provides additional detailed information about the Fund. The Trust has electronically filed the SAI with the SEC. It is incorporated by reference in this Prospectus.<br>Additional information about the Fund's investments is or will be available in the Fund's annual and semi-annual reports to shareholders and the Fund's Financial Statements and Other Information, each of which is included as part of the Fund's Form N-CSR. In the annual report you will find a discussion of the market conditions and investment strategies that significantly affected the Fund's performance during the last fiscal year. In the Fund's Financial Statements and Other Information, you will find the Fund's annual and semi-annual financial statements.<br>To make shareholder inquiries, for more detailed information on the Fund, or to request the SAI, annual or semi-annual shareholder reports, or financial statements, as applicable, free of charge, please: | The Fund's current SAI provides additional detailed information about the Fund. The Trust has electronically filed the SAI with the SEC. It is incorporated by reference in this Prospectus.<br>Additional information about the Fund's investments is or will be available in the Fund's annual and semi-annual reports to shareholders and the Fund's Financial Statements and Other Information, each of which is included as part of the Fund's Form N-CSR. In the annual report you will find a discussion of the market conditions and investment strategies that significantly affected the Fund's performance during the last fiscal year. In the Fund's Financial Statements and Other Information, you will find the Fund's annual and semi-annual financial statements.<br>To make shareholder inquiries, for more detailed information on the Fund, or to request the SAI, annual or semi-annual shareholder reports, or financial statements, as applicable, free of charge, please: |
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**WISDOMTREE<sup>®</sup> TRUST**

**WisdomTree Global ex-U.S. Quality Growth Fund (DNL)**

**(formerly, Global ex-U.S. Quality Dividend Growth Fund)**

**Principal U.S. Listing Exchange: NYSE Arca, Inc.**

**STATEMENT OF ADDITIONAL INFORMATION** 

**Dated October 22, 2025**

This Statement of Additional Information (the "SAI") is not a prospectus. It should be read in conjunction with the current prospectus (the "Prospectus") for the Global ex-U.S. Quality Growth Fund (the "Fund"), a separate investment portfolio of WisdomTree Trust (the "Trust"), as such Prospectus may be revised from time to time.

The current Prospectus for the Fund is dated October 22, 2025. Capitalized terms used herein that are not defined have the same meaning as in the Prospectus, unless otherwise noted. The Fund's audited financial statements for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2025 are incorporated in this SAI by reference to the Fund's [Annual Financial Statements and Other Information](https://www.sec.gov/ix?doc=/Archives/edgar/data/1350487/000121465925009003/wtt530241ncsr33125_glo.htm) dated March 31, 2025, which is available on the Fund's website and as part of the Fund's filing on Form N-CSR for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2025, which can be located on the SEC's website. You may obtain a copy of the Fund's Prospectus, Financial Statements and Other Information, and Annual and Semi-Annual Reports to Shareholders, at no charge by calling 1-866-909-9473, visiting www.wisdomtree.com/investments, or writing to WisdomTree Trust, c/o Foreside Fund Services, LLC, 190 Middle Street, Suite 301, Portland, Maine 04101.

THE U.S. SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION (THE "SEC") HAS NOT APPROVED OR DISAPPROVED THESE SECURITIES OR PASSED UPON THE ADEQUACY OF THIS SAI. ANY REPRESENTATION TO THE CONTRARY IS A CRIMINAL OFFENSE.

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| [General Description of the Trust and the Fund](#generaldescr) | 1 |
| [General Information about Strategies and Risks](#geninfo) | 1 |
| [Specific Investment Strategies and Risks](#specificinv) | 2 |
| [Proxy Voting Policy](#proxyvotingpolicy) | 27 |
| [Portfolio Holdings Disclosure Policies and Procedures](#portfolioholdingsdisclosure) | 29 |
| [Index Description](#indexdescripotion) | 29 |
| [Investment Limitations](#invlimitations) | 30 |
| [Continuous Offering](#continuousoffering) | 32 |
| [Management of the Trust](#sai_ManagementotheTrust) | 33 |
| [Investment Advisory and Other Services](#sai_InvestmentAdvisory) | 41 |
| [Brokerage Transactions](#sai_BrokerageTransactions) | 51 |
| [Additional Information Concerning the Trust](#sai_AdditionalInformation) | 52 |
| [Creation and Redemption of Creation Unit Aggregations](#sai_CreationandRedemption) | 54 |
| [Regular Holidays and Other Settlement Matters](#sai_RegularHolidays) | 59 |
| [Taxes](#sai_taxes) | 60 |
| [Determination of NAV](#sai_DeterminationofNAV) | 68 |
| [Dividends and Distributions](#sai_DividendsandDistributions) | 69 |
| [Financial Statements](#sai_FinancialStatements) | 69 |
| [Appendix A](#sai_appendixa) | 70 |

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**GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF THE TRUST AND THE FUND**

The Trust was organized as a Delaware statutory trust on December 15, 2005, and is authorized to issue multiple series or portfolios. The Trust is an open-end management investment company, registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the "1940 Act"). The offering of the Trust's shares is registered under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "Securities Act"). The Fund seeks to track the price and yield performance, before fees and expenses, of the WisdomTree Global ex-U.S. Quality Growth Index (the "Index"). The Index was created using a proprietary methodology developed by WisdomTree, Inc. ("WisdomTree") and is governed and maintained in accordance with the Index's rules-based index methodology. WisdomTree maintains the Index and has engaged a third-party index calculation agent to calculate the Index's performance.

WisdomTree Asset Management, Inc. ("WisdomTree Asset Management" or the "Adviser") is the investment adviser to the Fund. WisdomTree is the Index Provider and the parent company of WisdomTree Asset Management. Mellon Investments Corporation ("Mellon" or the "Sub-Adviser") is the investment sub-adviser to the Fund. The Adviser and the Sub-Adviser may be referred to together as the "Advisers." Foreside Fund Services, LLC serves as the distributor (the "Distributor") of the shares of the Fund.

The Fund is an exchange-traded fund ("ETF"). The Fund issues and redeems shares at net asset value per share ("NAV") only in large blocks of shares ("Creation Unit Aggregations"). These transactions are usually in exchange for a basket of securities and/or an amount of cash. As a practical matter, only institutions or large investors (typically market makers or other broker-dealers) purchase or redeem Creation Unit Aggregations. Except when aggregated in Creation Unit Aggregations, shares of the Fund are not redeemable securities.

Shares of the Fund are listed on a national securities exchange, the NYSE Arca, Inc. (the "Listing Exchange"), and trade throughout the day on the Listing Exchange and other secondary markets at market prices that may be greater than (premium) or less than (discount) their NAV. As is the case of other publicly traded securities, brokers' commissions on transactions will be based on commission rates charged by the applicable broker.

The Trust reserves the right to adjust the prices of shares in the future to maintain convenient trading ranges for investors. Any adjustments would be accomplished through stock splits or reverse stock splits, which would have no effect on the net assets of the Fund.

"WisdomTree" is a registered mark of WisdomTree and has been licensed for use by the Trust.

**GENERAL INFORMATION ABOUT STRATEGIES AND RISKS** 

The Fund's investment objective, principal investment strategies, and associated risks are described in the Fund's Prospectus. The sections below supplement the Fund's principal investment strategies and risks and describe the Fund's additional investment policies and the different types of investments that may be made by the Fund as a part of its non-principal investment strategies. With respect to the Fund's investments, unless otherwise noted, if a percentage limitation on investment is adhered to at the time of investment or contract, a subsequent increase or decrease as a result of market movement or redemption will not result in a violation of such investment limitation.

An investment in the Fund should be made with an understanding that the value of the Fund's portfolio securities may fluctuate (including significant decreases) in accordance with changes in the financial condition of an issuer or counterparty, changes in specific economic or political conditions that affect a particular security or issuer, changes in general economic or political conditions, local, regional or global events such as war, threats of war, acts of terrorism, the spread of infectious illness or other public health issue, recessions, natural and environmental disasters, systemic market dislocations, supply disruptions, or other events. Such events may disparately impact a particular issuer or issuers, exchange, country, group of countries, region, market, industry, group of industries, sector, or asset class. In addition, the Fund may not outperform other investment strategies over short- or long-term market cycles and the Fund may decline in value. Fund shares may trade above or below their NAV. An investor in the Fund could lose money over short or long periods of time. The price of the securities and other investments held by the Fund, and thus the value of the Fund's portfolio, is expected to fluctuate in accordance with general economic conditions, interest rates, political events, and other factors. For more information about these and other risks, please see "Specific Investment Strategies and Risks" below and the Fund's Prospectus.

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The Fund intends to qualify each year for treatment as a regulated investment company (a "RIC") under Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the "Code"), so that it will not be subject to federal income tax on income and gains that are timely distributed to Fund shareholders. The Fund will invest its assets, and otherwise conduct its operations, in a manner that is intended to satisfy the qualifying income, diversification, and distribution requirements necessary to establish and maintain eligibility for such treatment.

The Fund is considered "non-diversified," as such term is used in the 1940 Act. The Fund may become diversified for periods of time solely as a result of tracking the Index (*e.g.*, changes in weightings of one or more constituent securities).

The Fund may be included in model portfolios developed by WisdomTree Asset Management for use by financial advisors and/or investors. The market price of shares of the Fund, costs of purchasing or selling shares of the Fund, including the bid/ask spread, and liquidity of the Fund may be impacted by purchases and sales of the Fund by one or more model-driven investment portfolios.

The Trust's Board of Trustees (the "Board") may, in the future, authorize the Fund to invest in securities and investments other than those listed in this SAI and in the Fund's Prospectus, provided they are consistent with the Fund's investment objective and do not violate any investment restrictions or policies.

**SPECIFIC INVESTMENT STRATEGIES AND RISKS**

A description of certain investment strategies and types of investments used by the Fund, and various related risks, is set forth below. A discussion of the principal strategies and risks associated with an investment in the Fund is contained in the Fund's Prospectus.

**BORROWING.** Although the Fund does not intend to borrow money as part of its principal investment strategies, the Fund may do so to the extent permitted by the 1940 Act. Under the 1940 Act, the Fund may borrow up to 33% of its net assets, but under normal market conditions, the Fund does not expect to borrow greater than 10% of its net assets. The Fund will borrow only for short-term or emergency purposes. Borrowing will tend to exaggerate the effect on NAV of any increase or decrease in the market value of the Fund's portfolio. Money borrowed will be subject to interest costs that may or may not be recovered by earnings on the securities purchased. The Fund may also be required to maintain minimum average balances in connection with a borrowing or to pay a commitment or other fee to maintain a line of credit; either of these requirements would increase the cost of borrowing over the stated interest rate.

**Capital Controls and Sanctions Risk.** Economic conditions, such as volatile currency exchange rates and interest rates, political events, military action, such as Russia's invasion of Ukraine in 2022, and other conditions may, without prior warning, lead to government intervention (including intervention by the U.S. government with respect to foreign governments, economic sectors, foreign companies and related securities and interests) and the imposition of capital controls and/or sanctions, which may also include retaliatory actions of one government against another government, such as seizure of assets. Capital controls and/or sanctions include the prohibition of, or restrictions on, the ability to own or transfer currency, securities, or other assets, which may potentially include derivative instruments related thereto. Countries use these controls to, among other reasons, restrict movements of capital entering (inflows) and exiting (outflows) their country to respond to certain economic or political conditions. By way of example, such controls may be applied to short-term capital transactions to counter speculative flows that threaten to undermine the stability of the exchange trade and deplete foreign exchange reserves. Levies may be placed on profits repatriated by foreign entities (such as the Fund). Capital controls and/or sanctions may also impact the ability of the Fund to buy, sell, transfer, receive, deliver (*i.e.*, create and redeem Creation Unit Aggregations) or otherwise obtain exposure to, foreign securities or currency, negatively impact the value and/or liquidity of such instruments, adversely affect the trading market and price for shares of the Fund (*e.g.*, cause the Fund to trade at prices materially different from its NAV), and cause the Fund to decline in value. The Fund may also be forced to sell or otherwise dispose of foreign investments at inopportune times or prices due to sanctions. The type and severity of sanctions and other similar measures, including counter sanctions and other retaliatory actions, that have been imposed against Russia and other countries and that may further be imposed could vary broadly in scope, and their impact is impossible to predict. For example, the imposition of sanctions and other similar measures would likely cause a decline in the value and/or liquidity of securities issued by the sanctioned country, or companies located in or economically tied to the sanctioned country, which in turn may increase market volatility and disruption in the sanctioned country and throughout the world. Sanctions and other similar measures could significantly delay or prevent the settlement of securities transactions or their valuation and, as a result, significantly impact the Fund's liquidity and performance. The Fund may change its creation and or redemption procedures without notice in response to the imposition of capital controls or sanctions. There can be no assurance a country in which the Fund invests, whether it is the U.S. or a foreign country, will not impose a form of capital control or sanction to the possible detriment of the Fund and its shareholders. Sanctions and other similar measures may be in place for a substantial period of time and enacted with limited advanced notice.

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*Risks Related to Russia's Invasion of Ukraine*. Russia's military invasion of Ukraine initiated in February 2022 and the economic and diplomatic responses by the United States and other countries have led to increased volatility and uncertainty in the financial markets and could continue to adversely affect regional and global economies for the foreseeable future. In response to Russia's actions, the governments of the United States, Canada, Japan, the European Union, the United Kingdom, and many other countries collectively imposed heavy and broad-ranging economic sanctions on certain Russian individuals, corporate and banking entities, and other industries and businesses. The sanctions restrict companies from doing business with Russia and Russian companies, prohibit transactions with the Russian central bank and other key Russian financial institutions and entities, ban Russian airlines and ships from using many other countries' airspace and ports, respectively, and place a freeze on certain Russian assets. The sanctions also removed some Russian banks from the Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunications (SWIFT), the electronic network that connects banks globally to facilitate cross-border payments. In addition, the United States has banned oil and other energy imports from Russia, as well as other popular Russian exports, such as diamonds, seafood, and vodka. The European Union, the United Kingdom and other countries have also placed restrictions on certain oil, energy, and luxury good imports from Russia.

These sanctions, as well as other economic consequences related to the invasion, such as additional sanctions, boycotts, changes in consumer or purchaser preferences, or cyberattacks on governments, companies or individuals, may further decrease the value and liquidity of certain Russian securities as well as securities of issuers in other countries that are subject to or otherwise adversely affected by economic sanctions related to Russia's invasion of Ukraine, including Russian counter measures. To the extent the Fund has exposure to Russian investments or investments in countries affected by the invasion or the sanctions, its ability to price, buy, sell, receive, deliver, or receive dividends and interest payments on such investments may be impaired. In certain circumstances, such as when there is no market for a security or other means of valuing or disposing of a security, the Fund may determine to value the affected security at zero. In addition, any exposure the Fund may have to counterparties in Russia or in countries affected by the invasion could negatively affect the Fund's portfolio. The extent and duration of Russia's military actions and the repercussions of such actions are impossible to predict, but could result in continued significant market disruptions, including in the oil and natural gas markets, and may negatively affect global supply chains, inflation, and global growth. Further, an escalation of the military conflict beyond Ukraine's borders could result in significant, long-lasting damage to the economies of Eastern and Western Europe as well as the global economy. These and any related events could significantly and adversely affect the Fund's performance and the value of an investment in the Fund, even in the absence of direct exposure to Russian issuers or issuers in other countries affected by the invasion.

**CURRENCY EXCHANGE RATE RISK.** Investments denominated in non-U.S. currencies and investments in securities that provide exposure to such currencies, currency exchange rates or interest rates are subject to non-U.S. currency risk. Changes in currency exchange rates and the relative value of non-U.S. currencies will affect the value of the Fund's investment and the value of your Fund shares. Because the Fund's NAV is determined on the basis of U.S. dollars, the U.S. dollar value of your investment in the Fund may go down if the value of the local currency of the non-U.S. markets in which the Fund invests depreciates against the U.S. dollar. This is true even if the local currency value of securities in the Fund's holdings goes up. Conversely, the U.S. dollar value of your investment in the Fund may go up if the value of the local currency appreciates against the U.S. dollar.

The value of the U.S. dollar measured against other currencies is influenced by a variety of factors. These factors include interest rates, national debt levels and trade deficits, changes in balances of payments and trade, domestic and foreign interest and inflation rates, global or regional political, economic, or financial events, monetary policies of governments, actual or potential government intervention, and global energy prices. Political instability, the possibility of government intervention and restrictive or opaque business and investment policies may also reduce the value of a country's currency. Government monetary policies and the buying or selling of currency by a country's government may also influence exchange rates.

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Currencies of emerging or developing market countries may be subject to significantly greater risks than currencies of developed countries. Many developing market countries have experienced steady declines or even sudden devaluations of their currencies relative to the U.S. dollar. Some non-U.S. market currencies may not be traded internationally, may be subject to strict limitations on foreign investment and may be subject to frequent and unannounced government intervention. Government intervention and currency controls can decrease the value and significantly increase the volatility of an investment in non-U.S. currency. Although the currencies of some developing market countries may be convertible into U.S. dollars, the achievable rates may differ from those experienced by domestic investors because of foreign investment restrictions, withholding taxes, lack of liquidity or other reasons.

**CYBERSECURITY RISK.** Investment companies, such as the Fund, and its service providers may be prone to operational and information security risks resulting from cyber-attacks. Cyber-attacks include, among other behaviors, stealing or corrupting data maintained online or digitally, denial of service attacks on websites, the unauthorized release of confidential information, or various other forms of cybersecurity breaches. Cyber-attacks affecting the Fund or the Adviser, Sub-Adviser, accountant, custodian, transfer agent, index providers, market makers, Authorized Participants and other third-party service providers may adversely impact the Fund. For instance, cyber-attacks may interfere with the processing of Authorized Participant transactions, impact the Fund's ability to calculate its NAV, cause the release of private shareholder information or confidential company information, impede trading, subject the Fund to regulatory fines or financial losses, and cause reputational damage. The Fund could incur extraordinary expenses for cybersecurity risk management purposes, prevention and/or resolution. Similar types of cybersecurity risks also are present for issuers of securities in which the Fund invests, which could result in material adverse consequences for such issuers, and may cause the Fund's investment in such portfolio companies to lose value.

**DEPOSITARY RECEIPTS.** To the extent the Fund invests in stocks of foreign corporations, the Fund's investment in such stocks may be in the form of depositary receipts or other similar securities convertible into securities of foreign issuers. Depositary receipts may not necessarily be denominated in the same currency as the underlying securities into which they may be converted. American Depositary Receipts ("ADRs") are receipts typically issued by an American bank or trust company that evidence ownership of underlying securities issued by a foreign corporation. Global Depositary Receipts ("GDRs") are receipts issued throughout the world that evidence a similar arrangement. Generally, ADRs, in registered form, are designed for use in the U.S. securities markets. GDRs are tradable both in the United States and in Europe and are designed for use throughout the world. See "Non-U.S. Securities" below for information about the risks associated with depositary receipts.

The Fund will not generally invest in any unlisted depositary receipts or any depositary receipt that WisdomTree Asset Management or the Sub-Adviser deems to be illiquid or for which pricing information is not readily available. In addition, all depositary receipts generally must be sponsored; however, the Fund may invest in unsponsored depositary receipts under certain limited circumstances. The issuers of unsponsored depositary receipts are not obligated to disclose material information in the United States, and, therefore, there may be less information available regarding such issuers and there may not be a correlation between such information and the market value of the depositary receipts. The use of depositary receipts may increase tracking error relative to the Index.

**EQUITY SECURITIES.** The Fund invests in equity securities. Equity securities, such as the common stocks of an issuer, are subject to stock market fluctuations and, therefore, may experience volatile changes in value as market conditions, consumer sentiment or the financial condition of the issuers change. A decrease in value of the equity securities in the Fund's portfolio may also cause the value of the Fund's shares to decline.

Holders of common stocks incur more risk than holders of preferred stocks and debt obligations because common stockholders, as owners of the issuer, generally have inferior rights to receive payments from the issuer in comparison with the rights of creditors or holders of debt obligations or preferred stocks. Further, unlike debt securities, which typically have a stated principal amount payable at maturity (whose value, however, is subject to market fluctuations prior thereto), or preferred stocks, which typically have a liquidation preference and which may have stated optional or mandatory redemption provisions, common stocks have neither a fixed principal amount nor a maturity. Common stock values are subject to market fluctuations as long as the common stock remains outstanding.

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**EXCHANGE-TRADED PRODUCTS.** The Fund may invest in one or more types of exchange-traded products ("ETPs"), which may include exchange-traded commodity trusts regulated by the CFTC, exchange-traded notes ("ETNs"), ETPs registered under the Securities Act only, as well as instruments that provide exposure to ETPs. Certain of the ETPs in which the Fund may invest may be managed, sponsored, or serviced by the Adviser or an affiliate ("Affiliated ETPs"), and in such capacity, the Adviser or affiliate may receive management or other fees from the ETPs in which the Fund invests. Any such fees would be in addition to the management fee earned by the Adviser for its management of an investing Fund. These fees may create a conflict of interest by influencing the Adviser to invest in the shares of Affiliated ETPs. While the Adviser takes steps to address such conflicts of interest, including subjecting Affiliated ETPs to the same investment criteria or conditions as unaffiliated ETPs, it is possible that such conflicts of interest could impact the Fund.

Generally, the Fund's investment in an ETP will subject the Fund to all of the risks associated with the assets or holdings of such ETP, as well as the general risks of investing in an ETP. For example, the Fund may invest in new ETPs or ETPs that have not yet established a deep trading market at the time of investment. Shares of such ETPs may experience limited trading volume and less liquidity, which may increase the spread (the difference between bid price and ask price) associated with the ETP's share price. In addition, the market price of ETP shares may be more (*i.e.*, a premium) or less (*i.e.*, a discount) than the NAV of the ETP shares and may not correlate to the market price of the ETP's reference asset.

*Exchange-Traded Commodity Trusts.* The Fund may invest, directly or indirectly, in exchange-traded commodity trusts. An exchange-traded commodity trust is a pooled trust that invests in physical commodities or commodity futures, and issues shares that trade on a securities exchange at a discount or premium to the value of the trust's holdings. Investments in exchange-traded commodity trusts also are subject to brokerage and other trading costs, which could result in greater expenses to the Fund. Exchange-traded commodity trusts are not investment companies registered under the 1940 Act. As a result, in connection with any such investments, the Fund will not have the protections associated with ownership of shares in an investment company registered under the 1940 Act. Investments in exchange-traded commodity trusts, like investments in other commodities, may increase the risk that the Fund may not qualify as RIC under the Code. If the Fund fails to qualify as a RIC, the Fund will be subject to tax, which will reduce returns to shareholders. Such a failure will also alter the treatment of distributions to its shareholders.

 

*Exchange-Traded Notes.* ETNs generally are senior, unsecured, unsubordinated debt securities issued by a sponsor, such as an investment bank. ETNs are traded on exchanges and the returns are linked to the performance of market indexes. In addition to trading ETNs on exchanges, investors may redeem ETNs directly with the issuer on a periodic basis, typically in a minimum amount of 50,000 units, or hold the ETNs until maturity. The value of an ETN may be influenced by time to maturity, level of supply and demand for the ETN, volatility and lack of liquidity in the underlying market, changes in the applicable interest rates, and economic, legal, political, or geographic events that affect the referenced market. Because ETNs are debt securities, they are subject to credit risk. If the issuer has financial difficulties or goes bankrupt, the Fund may not receive the return it was promised. If a rating agency lowers an issuer's credit rating, the value of the ETN may decline and a lower credit rating reflects a greater risk that the issuer will default on its obligation. There may be restrictions on the Fund's right to redeem its investment in an ETN. There are no periodic interest payments for ETNs, and principal is not protected. The Fund's decision to sell its ETN holdings may be limited by the availability of a secondary market.

**FINANCIAL SECTOR INVESTMENTS.** The Fund may engage in transactions with or invest in companies that are considered to be in the financial sector, including commercial banks, brokerage firms, diversified financial services, a variety of firms in all segments of the insurance industry (such as multi-line, property and casualty, and life insurance) and real estate-related companies. There can be no guarantee that these strategies may be successful. The Fund may lose money as a result of defaults or downgrades within the financial sector.

Events in the financial sector have resulted in increased concerns about credit risk and exposure. Well-known financial institutions have experienced significant liquidity and other problems and have defaulted on their debt obligations. Issuers that have exposure to real estate, mortgage and credit markets have been particularly affected. It is uncertain whether or how long these conditions will continue. These events and possible continuing market turbulence may have an adverse effect on Fund performance.

Rule 12d3-1 under the 1940 Act limits the extent to which a fund may invest in the securities of any one company that derives more than 15% of its revenues from brokerage, underwriting or investment management activities. The Fund may purchase securities of an issuer that derived more than 15% of its gross revenues in its most recent fiscal year from securities-related activities, subject to the following conditions: (1) the purchase cannot cause more than 5% of the Fund's total assets to be invested in securities of that issuer; (2) for any equity security, the purchase cannot result in the Fund owning more than 5% of the issuer's outstanding securities in that class; and (3) for a debt security, the purchase cannot result in the Fund owning more than 10% of the outstanding principal amount of the issuer's debt securities. The Fund, in seeking to comply with this rule, may experience greater index tracking error because the Index is not subject to the rule.

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In applying the gross revenue test, an issuer's own securities-related activities must be combined with its ratable share of securities-related revenues from enterprises in which it owns a 20% or greater voting or equity interest. All of the above percentage limitations, as well as the issuer's gross revenue test, are applicable at the time of purchase. With respect to warrants, rights, and convertible securities, a determination of compliance with the above limitations shall be made as though such warrant, right, or conversion privilege had been exercised. The Fund will not be required to divest its holdings of a particular issuer when circumstances subsequent to the purchase cause one of the above conditions to not be met. The purchase of a general partnership interest in a securities-related business is prohibited.

**FIXED INCOME SECURITIES.** The Fund may invest in fixed income securities, such as corporate debt, notes, bonds, and/or instruments related to fixed income securities. Fixed income securities change in value in response to interest rate changes and other factors, such as the perception of the issuer's creditworthiness. For example, the value of fixed income securities will generally decrease when interest rates rise, which may cause the value of the Fund to decrease. Fixed income securities with short-term maturities are generally less sensitive to such changes than are fixed-income securities with longer-term maturities, which will generally fluctuate more in response to interest rate changes. The capacity of traditional dealers to engage in fixed income trading has not kept pace with the bond market's growth and dealer inventories of bonds are at or near historic lows relative to market size. Because market makers provide stability to fixed income markets, the significant reduction in dealer inventories could lead to decreased liquidity and increased volatility, which may become exacerbated during periods of economic or political stress. In addition, liquidity risk may be magnified in a rising interest rate environment in which investor redemptions (or selling of fund shares in the secondary market) from fixed income funds may be higher than normal.

**ILLIQUID INVESTMENTS.** Although the Fund does not intend to do so, as a matter of policy, the Fund may invest up to an aggregate amount of 15% of its net assets in illiquid investments. Illiquid investments include securities subject to contractual or other restrictions on resale and other instruments that lack readily available markets to the extent the Adviser or Sub-Adviser has not deemed such securities to be liquid. An illiquid investment is any investment that the Fund reasonably expects cannot be sold or disposed of in current market conditions in seven calendar days or less without significantly changing the market value of the investment. The liquidity of a security will be determined based on the relevant market, trading, and investment specific conditions. Illiquid investments include securities subject to contractual or other restrictions on resale and other instruments that lack readily available markets to the extent the Adviser or Sub-Adviser has not deemed such securities to be liquid. The inability of the Fund to dispose of illiquid or not readily marketable investments readily or at a reasonable price could impair the Fund's ability to raise cash for redemptions or other purposes. The liquidity of securities purchased by the Fund which are eligible for resale pursuant to Rule 144A, except for certain 144A bonds, will be monitored by the Fund on an ongoing basis. In the event that more than 15% of the Fund's net assets are invested in illiquid investments, the Fund, in accordance with Rule 22e-4(b)(1)(iv) of the 1940 Act, will report the occurrence to both the Board and the SEC and seek to reduce its holdings of illiquid investments within a reasonable period of time.

**INVESTMENT COMPANY SECURITIES.** The Fund may invest in the securities of other investment companies (including money market funds) and certain ETPs as well as instruments that provide exposure to other investment companies. The 1940 Act generally prohibits a fund from acquiring more than 3% of the outstanding voting shares of an investment company and limits such investments to no more than 5% of the fund's total assets in any single investment company and no more than 10% in any combination of two or more investment companies. The Fund may invest in other investment companies beyond these statutory limits in pursuit of its investment objective to the extent it enters into agreements and abides by certain conditions of Rule 12d1-4 under the 1940 Act. The Fund may purchase or otherwise invest in shares of affiliated money market funds.

**ISSUER SPECIFIC CONDITIONS.** Issuer-specific conditions may affect the value of the Fund's investments. The financial condition of an issuer of a security or counterparty to a contract may cause it to default or become unable to pay interest or principal due on the security or contract. The Fund cannot collect interest and principal payments if the issuer or counterparty defaults. Accordingly, the value of an investment in the Fund may change in response to issuer or counterparty defaults and changes in the credit ratings of the Fund's portfolio securities. In addition, although all of the securities held by the Fund are generally listed on one or more U.S. or non-U.S. stock exchanges, there can be no guarantee that a liquid market for such securities will be made or maintained. The existence of a liquid trading market for certain securities may depend on whether dealers will make a market in such securities. The price at which securities may be sold and, therefore, the value of the Fund's shares will be adversely affected if trading markets for the Fund's portfolio securities are limited or absent, or if bid/ask spreads are wide.

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**LACK OF DIVERSIFICATION.** The Fund is considered to be "non-diversified." A "non-diversified" classification means that the Fund is not limited by the 1940 Act with regard to the percentage of its total assets that may be invested in the securities of a single issuer. As a result, the Fund may invest more of its total assets in the securities of a single issuer or a smaller number of issuers than if it were classified as a diversified fund. Therefore, the Fund may be more exposed to the risks associated with and developments affecting an individual issuer or a small number of issuers than a fund that invests more widely, which may have a greater impact on the Fund's volatility and performance. However, the Fund intends to satisfy the diversification requirements necessary to qualify as a RIC under the Code. For more information, see "Taxes" below.

**MARKET RISK.** Various factors and events can impact the entire market or specific market segments including political and economic developments such as changes in interest rates, government regulation, and the outlook for economic growth or recession, as well as events that impact specific issuers such as changes to an issuer's actual or perceived creditworthiness. While changes in market conditions and interest rates generally do not have the same impact on all types of securities and instruments, during a general market downturn, multiple asset classes may be negatively affected. Investor perceptions, confidence (or lack thereof) and/or uncertainty may also impact the value of the Fund's investments and the value of an investment in the Fund's shares. These investor perceptions, confidence (or lack thereof), and/or uncertainty are based on various and unpredictable factors, including expectations regarding government, economic, monetary, and fiscal policies; inflation and interest rates; economic expansion or contraction; and global or regional political, economic, health, or banking crises.

Markets around the world are increasingly connected. Changing economic, political, or financial market conditions in one country or geographic region could adversely affect the market value of the securities held by the Fund in a different country or geographic region due to increasingly interconnected global economies and financial markets. In addition, certain geopolitical and other events, including environmental events and public health events such as epidemics and pandemics, may have a global impact and add to instability in world economies and markets generally. As a result, whether or not the Fund invests in securities of issuers located in or with significant exposure to countries experiencing economic, political, financial, and/or social difficulties, the value and liquidity of the Fund's investments may be negatively affected by such events. Such market conditions may also lead to increased regulation of the Fund and the instruments in which the Fund may invest, which may, in turn, increase the expenses incurred by the Fund and/or affect the Fund's ability to pursue its investment objective and the Fund's performance.A widespread health crisis such as a global pandemic could cause overall market volatility as well as major disruptions to global markets and economies, including exchange trading suspensions and closures. In addition, a global pandemic may result in severe losses across certain sectors and industries, including decreased employee availability and significant disruptions to business operations and supply chains. Government efforts to contain the spread of a pandemic and mitigate its economic impact may lead to a large expansion of government deficits and debt, which in turn may result in higher inflation. A global pandemic similar to COVID-19 that may arise in the future could adversely affect the economies of many nations, the global economy, individual companies, and capital markets in ways that cannot be foreseen at the present time. A health crisis may exacerbate other pre-existing political, social, and economic risks.

Changes in U.S. policy may also introduce heightened risks, including economic policy and market risks, such as with the imposition of tariffs and other trade-related initiatives that could disrupt markets globally. Trade disputes and retaliatory actions, such as embargoes and other trade limitations, may reduce the profitability of companies in which the Fund invests, lead to a significant reduction in international trade, and adversely affect the growth of the global economy. Trade disputes may also increase currency exchange rate volatility, which can adversely affect the prices of certain Fund investments and the ability of the Fund to hedge its currency risk, and negatively affect investor confidence in the markets generally and investment growth and could contribute to volatility or overall declines in the U.S. and global investment markets. Domestic policy initiatives and related tensions could result in market disruptions, including with respect to certain industries or sectors, such as the oil and natural gas markets, and may negatively affect global supply chains, inflation, and global growth. These conflicts, policy initiatives, and tensions could adversely affect the value of certain Fund investments, as well as the Fund's performance and liquidity, even if the Fund does not have direct investment exposure to a country involved in a particular conflict or industry directly affected by trade restrictions. Ongoing armed conflicts between Russia and Ukraine in Europe, and among Israel, Iran, and Hamas and other militant groups in the Middle East, and related sanctions and trading restrictions, have caused significant market disruptions and volatility within the markets globally.

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It is impossible to predict the effects on the Fund of these or similar events and market conditions in the future; however, it is possible that these or similar events and market conditions could have a significant and adverse effect on the NAV and/or risk profile of the Fund.

**MONEY MARKET INSTRUMENTS.** The Fund may invest a portion of its assets in high-quality money market instruments on an ongoing basis to provide liquidity or for other reasons. The instruments in which the Fund may invest include: (i) short-term obligations issued by the U.S. government; (ii) negotiable certificates of deposit ("CDs"), fixed time deposits and bankers' acceptances of U.S. and foreign banks and similar institutions; (iii) commercial paper rated at the date of purchase "Prime-1" by Moody's or "A-1+" or "A-1" by S&P Global Ratings ("S&P") or, if unrated, of comparable quality as determined by the Fund; and (iv) repurchase agreements. CDs are short-term negotiable obligations of commercial banks. Time deposits are non-negotiable deposits maintained in banking institutions for specified periods of time at stated interest rates. Banker's acceptances are time drafts drawn on commercial banks by borrowers, usually in connection with international transactions.

**NON-U.S. SECURITIES.** The Fund invests in non-U.S. equity securities and other instruments that provide exposure to such securities. Investments in non-U.S. equity securities involve certain risks that may not be present in investments in U.S. securities. For example, non-U.S. securities may be subject to currency risks or to foreign government taxes. There may be less information publicly available about a non-U.S. issuer than about a U.S. issuer, and a foreign issuer may or may not be subject to uniform accounting, auditing, and financial reporting standards and practices comparable to those in the U.S. Other risks of investing in such securities include political or economic instability in the country involved, the difficulty of predicting international trade patterns and the possibility of imposition of exchange controls. The prices of such securities may be more volatile than those of domestic securities. With respect to certain foreign countries, there is a possibility of expropriation of assets or nationalization, imposition of withholding taxes on dividend or interest payments, difficulty in obtaining and enforcing judgments against foreign entities or diplomatic developments which could affect investment in these countries. Investor protection regimes in foreign countries may also not be comparable to that in the U.S. For example, it may be more difficult to bring claims common in the U.S., including securities class action and fraud claims, or for U.S. regulators to bring enforcement actions against issuers in foreign countries. As a result, the Fund and its shareholders may encounter substantial difficulties in obtaining and enforcing judgments against individuals residing outside of the U.S. and companies domiciled outside of the U.S. This risk may be heightened in emerging market countries where legal regimes are generally less developed and legal protections governing private and foreign investments may not yet exist or be in the early stages of development. Losses and other expenses may be incurred in converting between various currencies in connection with purchases and sales of foreign securities.

Non-U.S. stock markets may not be as developed or efficient as, and may be more volatile than, those in the U.S. While the volume of shares traded on non-U.S. stock markets generally has been growing, such markets usually have substantially less volume than U.S. markets. Therefore, the Fund's investment in non-U.S. equity securities may be less liquid and subject to more rapid and erratic price movements than comparable securities listed for trading on U.S. exchanges. Non-U.S. equity securities may trade at price/earnings multiples higher than comparable U.S. securities and such levels may not be sustainable. There may be less government supervision and regulation of foreign stock exchanges, brokers, banks, and listed companies abroad than in the U.S. Moreover, settlement practices for transactions in foreign markets may differ from those in U.S. markets. Such differences may include delays beyond periods customary in the U.S. and practices, such as delivery of securities prior to receipt of payment, that increase the likelihood of a failed settlement, which can result in losses to the Fund. The value of non-U.S. investments and the investment income derived from them may also be affected unfavorably by changes in currency exchange control regulations. Foreign brokerage commissions, custodial expenses and other fees also are generally higher than for securities traded in the U.S. This may cause the Fund to incur higher portfolio transaction costs than domestic equity funds. Fluctuations in exchange rates may also affect the earning power and asset value of the foreign entity issuing a security, even one denominated in U.S. dollars. Dividend and interest payments may be repatriated based on the exchange rate at the time of disbursement, and restrictions on capital flows may be imposed.

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Foreign securities include ADRs, which are U.S. dollar-denominated receipts representing shares of foreign-based corporations. ADRs are issued by U.S. banks or trust companies and entitle the holder to all dividends and capital gains that are paid out on the underlying foreign shares. GDRs are similar to ADRs and represent shares of foreign-based corporations and are generally issued by international banks in one or more markets around the world. Investments in ADRs and GDRs may be less liquid and more volatile than underlying shares in their primary trading markets.

Since foreign exchanges may be open on days when the Fund does not price its shares, the value of the securities in the Fund's portfolio may change on days when shareholders will not be able to purchase or sell the Fund's shares. Conversely, Fund shares may trade on days when foreign exchanges are closed. Each of these factors can make investments in the Fund more volatile and potentially less liquid than other types of investments and may be heightened in connection with investments in developing or emerging market countries.

Investments in non-U.S. securities may be subject to additional trading, settlement, custodial, and operational risks including restrictions on the transfers of securities. The Fund may change its creation or redemption procedures without notice in connection with restrictions on the transfer of securities. For more information on creation and redemption procedures, see "Creation and Redemption of Creation Unit Aggregations" herein.

Set forth below for certain markets in which the Fund may invest, consistent with its principal investment strategies, are brief descriptions of some of the conditions and risks in each such market.

**Investments in Emerging Markets Securities.** Investments in securities listed and traded in emerging markets are subject to additional risks that may not be present for U.S. investments or investments in more developed non-U.S. markets. Such risks may include: (i) greater market volatility; (ii) lower trading volume; (iii) greater social, political and economic uncertainty; (iv) governmental controls on foreign investments and limitations on repatriation of invested capital; (v) the risk that companies may be held to lower disclosure, corporate governance, auditing and financial reporting standards than companies in more developed markets; (vi) the risk that there may be less protection of property rights than in other countries; and (vii) limited investor rights and legal or practical remedies. Emerging markets are generally less liquid and less efficient than developed securities markets. Some emerging markets have experienced and may continue to experience high inflation rates, currency devaluations and economic recessions. Each of these factors may cause the Fund to decline in value. Unanticipated political or social developments may result in sudden and significant investment losses, and may affect the ability of governments and government agencies in these markets to meet their debt obligations. These and other factors could have a negative impact on the Fund's performance and increase the volatility of an investment in the Fund.

**Investments in Australia.** The economy of Australia is heavily dependent on the economies of Asian countries and the price and demand for natural resources and commodities as well as its exports from the agricultural and mining sectors. Conditions that weaken demand for such products worldwide could have a negative impact on the Australian economy as a whole. Australia also is increasingly dependent on the economies of its key trading partners, including China, the United States, and Japan. These and other factors could have a negative impact on the Fund's performance.

**Investments in Austria.** Investments in Austrian issuers may subject the Fund to legal, regulatory, political, currency, security, and economic risk specific to Austria. Austria, as a member of the European Economic and Monetary Union ("EMU"), must comply with certain restrictions on inflation rates, deficits, debt levels, and fiscal and monetary controls. The Austrian economy, along with certain other economies of the European Union ("EU"), has from time to time experienced significant financial market volatility and economic adversity, and certain Austrian banks required government support in order to avoid potential insolvency and wider regional contagion. In addition, the Austrian banking sector has significant exposure to Central and Eastern Europe. Eastern European markets remain relatively undeveloped and can be particularly sensitive to political and economic developments, and adverse events in these Eastern European countries may greatly impact the Austrian economy. These and other factors could have a negative impact on the Fund's performance.

**Investments in Belgium.** Investments in Belgian issuers may subject the Fund to legal, regulatory, political, currency, security, and economic risk specific to Belgium. Belgium, as a member of the EMU, must comply with certain restrictions on inflation rates, deficits, debt levels, and fiscal and monetary controls. The implementation of any such restrictions or controls, the default of an EU member country on its sovereign debt, significant fluctuations in the euro's exchange rate, or a change in EU or governmental trade regulations could each have a significant impact on the Belgian economy as well as the economies of some or all European countries. Belgium also lacks many natural resources and, thus, is dependent on trade partners and vulnerable to fluctuations or shortages in commodity markets. These and other factors could have a negative impact on the Fund's performance.

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**Investments in Brazil.** Investing in securities of Brazilian companies involves certain considerations not typically associated with investing in securities of U.S. companies or the U.S. Government. These risks include: (i) investment and repatriation controls, which could make it harder for the Fund to track its underlying Index and decrease the Fund's tax efficiency; (ii) fluctuations in the rate of exchange between the Brazilian Real and the U.S. dollar; (iii) the generally greater price volatility and lesser liquidity that characterize Brazilian securities markets, as compared with U.S. markets; (iv) the effect that a trade deficit could have on economic stability and the Brazilian government's economic policy; (v) high rates of inflation and unemployment; (vi) governmental involvement in and influence on the private sector; (vii) Brazilian accounting, auditing and financial standards and requirements, which differ from those in the United States; and (viii) political and other considerations, including changes in applicable Brazilian tax laws. The Brazilian economy may also be significantly affected by the economies of other Latin American countries. These and other factors could have a negative impact on the Fund's performance.

**Investments in Canada.** The U.S. is Canada's largest trading partner and foreign investor. As a result, changes to the U.S. economy may significantly affect the Canadian economy. The economy of Canada also is heavily dependent on the demand for natural resources and agricultural products. Canada is a major producer of commodities such as forest products, metals, agricultural products, and energy related products like oil, gas, and hydroelectricity. Accordingly, a change in the supply and demand of these resources, both domestically and internationally, can have a significant effect on Canadian market performance. Canada is a top producer of zinc and uranium and a global source of many other natural resources, such as gold, nickel, aluminum, and lead. Conditions that weaken demand for such products worldwide could have a negative impact on the Canadian economy as a whole. These and other factors could have a negative impact on the Fund's performance.

**Investments in Chile.** Investing in Chile involves certain considerations not typically associated with investing in securities of U.S. companies or the U.S. government. The Chilean economy is subject to risks of social unrest, high unemployment, governmental control and heavy regulation of the labor industry. Historically, Chile has experienced periods of political instability, and certain sectors and regions of Chile have experienced high unemployment. Any recurrence of these events may cause downturns in the Chilean market and adversely impact investments in the Fund. Heavy regulation of labor and product markets is pervasive in Chile and may stifle Chilean economic growth or contribute to prolonged periods of recession. Chile is located in a part of the world that has historically been prone to natural disasters such as earthquakes and volcanoes and is economically sensitive to environmental events. Any such event could result in a significant adverse impact on the Chilean economy. The Chilean economy is affected by the economies of other Central and South American countries, some of which have experienced high interest rates, economic volatility, inflation, currency devaluations and high unemployment rates. Any adverse economic event in one country can have a significant effect on other countries of this region. In addition, commodities (such as oil, gas and minerals) represent a significant percentage of the region's exports, and many economies in this region, including Chile's, are particularly sensitive to fluctuations in commodity prices. These and other factors could have a negative impact on the Fund's performance.

**Investments in China and Hong Kong.** In addition to the aforementioned risks of investing in non-U.S. securities, investing in securities listed and traded in Hong Kong involves special considerations not typically associated with investing in countries with more democratic governments or more established economies or securities markets. Such risks may include: (i) the risk of nationalization or expropriation of assets or confiscatory taxation; (ii) greater social, economic and political uncertainty (including the risk of war); (iii) dependency on exports and the corresponding importance of international trade; (iv) increasing competition from Asia's other low-cost emerging economies; (v) currency exchange rate fluctuations and the lack of available currency hedging instruments; (vi) higher rates of inflation; (vii) controls on foreign investment and limitations on repatriation of invested capital and on the Fund's ability to exchange local currencies for U.S. dollars; (viii) greater governmental involvement in and control over the economy; (ix) the risk that the Chinese government may decide not to continue to support the economic reform programs implemented since 1978 and could return to the prior, completely centrally planned, economy; (x) the fact that Chinese companies, particularly those located in China, may be smaller, less seasoned and newly organized; (xi) the differences in, or lack of, auditing and financial reporting standards which may result in unavailability of material information about issuers, particularly in China; (xii) the fact that statistical information regarding the economy of China may be inaccurate or not comparable to statistical information regarding the U.S. or other economies; (xiii) the less extensive, and still developing, regulation of the securities markets, business entities and commercial transactions; (xiv) the fact that the settlement period of securities transactions in foreign markets may be longer; (xv) the fact that the willingness and ability of the Chinese government to support the Chinese and Hong Kong economies and markets is uncertain; (xvi) the risk that it may be more difficult, or impossible, to obtain and/or enforce a judgment than in other countries; (xvii) the rapid and erratic nature of growth, particularly in China, resulting in inefficiencies and dislocations; (xviii) the risk that, because of the degree of interconnectivity between the economies and financial markets of China and Hong Kong, any sizable reduction in the demand for goods from China, or an economic downturn in China, could negatively affect the economy and financial market of Hong Kong as well; and (xix) the risk that certain companies in the Fund's Index may have dealings with countries subject to sanctions or embargoes imposed by the U.S. Government or identified as state sponsors of terrorism.

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While China's economy has experienced past periods of rapid growth, there are no assurances that such growth rates will be repeated in the future. In particular, the growth rate of China's economy had slowed over the years leading up to the global economic recession in 2020. Although China's economy rebounded in 2021 as China recovered from the COVID-19 pandemic, China's economy grew at a slower rate in both 2022 and 2023 than any year in the decade leading up to 2020. It remains unclear though whether these trends will continue in the future. In addition, China's economic slowdown has negatively impacted the once rapidly growing Chinese real estate market, leading to the financial collapse of China's largest real estate company. The slowdown in China's real estate market has also left local Chinese governments with fewer viable means to raise revenue, especially with the fall in demand for housing.

Despite its attempts to restructure its economy towards consumption, China remains heavily dependent on exports. Accordingly, China is susceptible to economic downturns abroad, including any weakness in demand from its major trading partners, including the United States, Japan, and Europe. In addition, China's aging infrastructure, worsening environmental conditions, rapid and inequitable urbanization, quickly widening urban and rural income gap, domestic unrest, and provincial separatism all present major challenges to the country. Further, China's territorial claims, including its land reclamation projects and the establishment of an Air Defense Identification Zone over islands claimed and occupied by Japan, are another source of tension and present risks to diplomatic and trade relations with certain of China's regional trade partners.

Investments in Hong Kong also are subject to certain political risks not associated with other investments. Following the establishment of the People's Republic of China by the Communist Party in 1949, the Chinese government renounced various debt obligations incurred by China's predecessor governments, which obligations remain in default, and expropriated assets without compensation. There can be no assurance that the Chinese government will not take similar action in the future. Investments in China and Hong Kong involve risk of a total loss due to government action or inaction. China has committed by treaty to preserve Hong Kong's autonomy and its economic, political, and social freedoms for 50 years from the July 1, 1997 transfer of sovereignty from the United Kingdom to China. However, if China would exert its authority so as to alter the economic, political or legal structures or the existing social policy of Hong Kong, investor and business confidence in Hong Kong could be negatively affected, which in turn could negatively affect markets and business performance. In addition, the Hong Kong dollar trades at a fixed exchange rate in relation to (or, is "pegged" to) the U.S. dollar, which has contributed to the growth and stability of the Hong Kong economy. However, it is uncertain how long the currency peg will continue or what effect the establishment of an alternative exchange rate system would have on the Hong Kong economy. Because the Fund's NAV is denominated in U.S. dollars, the establishment of an alternative exchange rate system could result in a decline in the Fund's NAV. These and other factors could have a negative impact on the Fund's performance.

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*Investments in Variable Interest Entities ("VIEs").* In seeking exposure to Chinese companies, the Fund may invest in VIE structures. VIE structures can vary, but generally consist of a U.S.-listed company with contractual arrangements, through one or more wholly-owned special purpose vehicles, with a Chinese company that ultimately provides the U.S.-listed company with contractual rights to exercise control over and obtain economic benefits from the Chinese company. Although the U.S.-listed company in a VIE structure has no equity ownership in the underlying Chinese company, the VIE contractual arrangements permit the VIE structure to consolidate its financial statements with those of the underlying Chinese company. The VIE structure enables foreign investors, such as the Fund, to obtain investment exposure similar to that of an equity owner in a Chinese company in situations in which the Chinese government has restricted the non-Chinese ownership of such company. As a result, an investment in a VIE structure subjects the Fund to the risks associated with the underlying Chinese company. In its efforts to monitor, regulate and/or control foreign investment and participation in the ownership and operation of Chinese companies, including in particular those within the technology, telecommunications and education industries, the Chinese government may intervene or seek to control the operations, structure, or ownership of Chinese companies, including VIEs, to the disadvantage of foreign investors, such as the Fund. Intervention by the Chinese government with respect to a VIE could significantly and adversely affect the Chinese company's performance or the enforceability of the company's contractual arrangements with the VIE and thus, the value of the Fund's investment in the VIE. In addition to the risk of government intervention, the Fund's investment in a VIE structure is subject to the risk that the underlying Chinese company (or its officers, directors, or Chinese equity owners) may breach the contractual arrangements with the other entities in the VIE structure, or that Chinese law changes in a way that affects the enforceability of these arrangements, or those contracts are otherwise not enforceable under Chinese law, in which case the Fund may suffer significant losses on its VIE investments with little or no recourse available.

*Investments in China A-Shares.* Hong Kong and overseas investors may trade eligible China A-Shares ("A-Shares") issued by companies that are incorporated in mainland China, and listed and traded on the Shanghai Stock Exchange ("SSE") or Shenzhen Stock Exchange ("SZSE") through Northbound trading via the Shanghai-Hong Kong or Shenzhen-Hong Kong Stock Connect ("Stock Connect") programs in Chinese renminbi. In addition to shares of listed companies, ETFs are included as eligible securities to be traded under Stock Connect. Stock Connect is a securities trading and clearing linked program between either SSE or SZSE, and the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited ("SEHK"), Hong Kong Securities Clearing Company Limited ("HKSCC"), and China Securities Depository and Clearing Corporation Limited ("ChinaClear"), with an aim to achieve mutual stock market access between the PRC and Hong Kong. The Fund's ability to invest in China A-Shares and ETFs through Stock Connect, or on such other stock exchanges in China that participate in Stock Connect from time to time or in the future, is subject to trading limits, rules and regulations by the applicable regulatory authority. These restrictions and regulations may adversely affect the Fund's ability to achieve its investment objective.

*Quota limitations risk.* Trading under Stock Connect is subject to daily quota limitations on investments, which may restrict the Fund's ability to invest in China A-Shares and ETFs through Stock Connect on a timely basis, and the Fund may not be able to effectively pursue its investment policies. In addition, an investor cannot purchase and sell the same security on the same trading day, which may restrict the Fund's ability to invest in A-Shares and ETFs through Stock Connect and to enter into or exit trades on a timely basis.

*Suspension risk.* SEHK, SSE, and SZSE reserve the right to suspend trading of a specific security or all securities of the relevant market(s) if necessary to ensure an orderly and fair market and manage risks prudently which could adversely affect the Fund's ability to access the PRC market.

*Differences in trading day.* Stock Connect only operates on days when both the PRC and Hong Kong markets are open for trading and when banks in both markets are open on the corresponding settlement days. So it is possible that there are occasions when it is a normal trading day for the PRC market, but Hong Kong investors (such as the Fund) cannot carry out any China A-Shares trading. The Fund may be subject to a risk of price fluctuations in China A-Shares during the time when Stock Connect is not trading as a result.

*Restrictions on selling imposed by front-end monitoring.* PRC regulations require that before an investor sells any share, there should be sufficient shares in the account; otherwise, SSE or SZSE will reject the sell order concerned. SEHK will carry out pre-trade checking on China A-Shares sell orders of its participants (*i.e.*, the stock brokers) to ensure there is no over-selling.

*Clearing settlement and custody risks.* HKSCC and ChinaClear establish the clearing links and each is a participant of the other to facilitate clearing and settlement of cross-boundary trades. As the national central counterparty of the PRC's securities market, ChinaClear operates a comprehensive network of clearing, settlement and stock holding infrastructure. ChinaClear has established a risk management framework and measures that are approved and supervised by the CSRC. The chances of a ChinaClear default are considered to be remote.

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Should the remote event of a ChinaClear default occur and ChinaClear be declared as a defaulter, HKSCC will, in good faith, seek recovery of the outstanding stocks and monies from ChinaClear through available legal channels or through ChinaClear's liquidation. In that event, the Fund may suffer a delay in the recovery process or may not be able to fully recover its losses from ChinaClear.

The China A-Shares traded through Stock Connect are issued in scriptless form, so investors, such as the Fund, will not hold any physical China A-Shares. Hong Kong and overseas investors, such as the Fund, who have acquired China A-Shares and/or ETFs ("Mainland Securities") through Northbound trading under Stock Connect maintain the Mainland Securities with their brokers' or custodians' stock accounts with the Central Clearing and Settlement System operated by HKSCC for the clearing securities listed or traded on SEHK.

*Nominee arrangements in holding China A-Shares.* HKSCC is the "nominee holder" of the Mainland Securities acquired by overseas investors (including the Fund) through Stock Connect. The CSRC Stock Connect rules expressly provide that investors enjoy the rights and benefits of the Mainland Securities acquired through Stock Connect in accordance with applicable laws. The CSRC has clarified that (i) the concept of nominee shareholding is recognized in China, (ii) overseas investors shall hold Mainland Securities through HKSCC and are entitled to proprietary interests in such securities as shareholders, (iii) China law does not expressly provide for a beneficial owner under the nominee holding structure to bring legal proceedings, nor does it prohibit a beneficial owner from doing so, (iv) as long as certification issued by HKSCC is treated as lawful proof of a beneficial owner's holding of Mainland Securities under the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region law, it would be fully respected by CSRC, and (v) as long as an overseas investor can provide evidential proof of direct interest as a beneficial owner, the investor may take legal actions in its own name in PRC courts. However, the courts in the PRC may consider that any nominee or custodian as registered holder of the Mainland Securities would have full ownership thereof, and even if the concept of beneficial owner is recognized under PRC law, those Mainland Securities would form part of the pool of assets of such entity available for distribution to creditors of such entities and/or that a beneficial owner may have no rights whatsoever in respect thereof. Consequently, neither the Fund nor its custodian can ensure that the Fund's ownership of these securities or title thereto is assured.

Under the rules of the Central Clearing and Settlement System operated by HKSCC for the clearing of securities listed or traded on SEHK, HKSCC as nominee holder shall have no obligation to take any legal action or court proceeding to enforce any rights on behalf of the investors in respect of the Mainland Securities in the PRC or elsewhere. Therefore, although the Fund's ownership may be ultimately recognized and the HKSCC confirmed that it is prepared to provide assistance to the beneficial owners of Mainland Securities where necessary, the Fund may suffer difficulties or delays in enforcing its rights in Mainland Securities. Moreover, whether PRC courts will accept the legal action independently initiated by the overseas investor with the certification of holding Mainland Securities issued by HKSCC has yet to be tested. To the extent that HKSCC is deemed to be performing safekeeping functions with respect to assets held through it, it should be noted that the Fund and its custodian will have no legal relationship with HKSCC and no direct legal recourse against HKSCC in the event that the Fund suffers losses resulting from the performance or insolvency of HKSCC.

*China A-Share market suspension risks.* Only certain A-Shares are eligible to be accessed through Stock Connect. Such securities may lose their eligibility at any time, in which case they could be sold but could no longer be purchased through Stock Connect. China A-Shares may only be bought or sold where the relevant A-Shares are traded on the SSE or the SZSE, as appropriate. Given that the A-Share market is considered volatile and unstable (with the risk of suspension of a particular stock, and/or the whole market, and/or government intervention), the subscription and redemption of shares may also be disrupted. An Authorized Participant is unlikely to redeem or subscribe shares if it considers that A-Shares may not be available.

*Investor compensation.* The Fund will not benefit from the China Securities Investor Protection Fund in mainland China. The China Securities Investor Protection Fund is established to pay compensation to investors in the event that a securities company in mainland China is subject to compulsory regulatory measures (such as dissolution, closure, bankruptcy, and administrative takeover by the China Securities Regulatory Commission). Since the Fund is carrying out trading of China A-Shares and ETFs through securities brokers in Hong Kong, but not mainland China brokers, it is not protected by the China Securities Investor Protection Fund. That said, if the Fund suffers losses due to default matters of its securities brokers in Hong Kong in relation to the investment of Mainland Securities through Stock Connect, it would be compensated by Hong Kong's Investor Compensation Fund.

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*Trading costs.* In addition to paying trading fees and stamp duties in connection with trading of Mainland Securities, the Fund may be subject to new portfolio fees, dividend tax and tax concerned with income arising from stock transfers which are yet to be determined by the relevant authorities.

*Operational risk.* Stock Connect provides a channel for investors from Hong Kong and overseas, such as the Fund, to access the China stock market directly. Stock Connect is premised on the functioning of the operational systems of the relevant market participants. Market participants are able to participate in this program subject to meeting certain information technology capability, risk management and other requirements as may be specified by the relevant exchange and/or clearing house.

The securities regimes and legal systems of the two markets differ significantly and in order for the trial program to operate, market participants may need to address issues arising from the differences on an ongoing basis. Further, the "connectivity" in Stock Connect program requires routing of orders across the border. This has and will continue to require the development of new information technology systems on the part of the SEHK and exchange participants. There is no assurance that the systems of the SEHK and market participants will function properly or will continue to be adapted to changes and developments in both markets. In the event that the relevant systems failed to function properly, trading in both markets through the program could be disrupted. The Fund's ability to access the China A-Share market (and hence to pursue their investment strategy) will be adversely affected.

*Regulatory risk.* The CSRC Stock Connect rules are departmental regulations having legal effect in the PRC. However, the application of such rules is untested, and there is no assurance that PRC courts will recognize such rules, *e.g.*, in liquidation proceedings of PRC companies.

Stock Connect is novel in nature and is subject to regulations promulgated by regulatory authorities and implementation rules made by the stock exchanges in the PRC and Hong Kong. Further, new regulations may be promulgated from time to time by the regulators in connection with operations and cross-border legal enforcement in connection with cross-border trades through Stock Connect.

The regulations are untested so far and there is no certainty as to how they will be applied. Moreover, the current regulations are subject to change. There can be no assurance that Stock Connect will not be abolished. The Fund that may invest in the PRC markets through Stock Connect may be adversely affected as a result of such changes.

*Tax risk.* Uncertainties in PRC tax rules governing taxation of income and gains from investments in A-Shares could result in unexpected tax liabilities for the Fund. The Fund's investments in securities, including A-Shares, issued by PRC companies may cause the Fund to become subject to withholding and other taxes imposed by the PRC. If the Fund were considered to be a tax resident of the PRC, it would be subject to PRC corporate income tax at the rate of 25% on its worldwide taxable income. If the Fund were considered to be a non-resident enterprise with a "permanent establishment" in the PRC, it would be subject to PRC corporate income tax of 25% on the profits attributable to the permanent establishment. The Adviser and Sub-Adviser intend to operate the Fund in a manner that will prevent it from being treated as a tax resident of the PRC and from having a permanent establishment in the PRC. It is possible, however, that the PRC could disagree with that conclusion or that changes in PRC tax law could affect the PRC corporate income tax status of the Fund.

The PRC generally imposes withholding income tax at a rate of 10% on dividends, premiums, interest, and capital gains originating in the PRC and paid to a company that is not a resident of the PRC for tax purposes and that has no permanent establishment in China. The withholding is in general made by the relevant PRC tax resident company making such payments. In the event the relevant PRC tax resident company fails to withhold the relevant PRC withholding income tax or otherwise fails to pay the relevant withholding income tax to the PRC tax authorities, the competent PRC tax authorities may, at their sole discretion, impose tax obligations on the Fund.

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The Ministry of Finance of the PRC, the State Administration of Taxation of the PRC and the CSRC (collectively, the "PRC Tax Authorities") issued the "Notice on the Pilot Program of Shanghai-Hong Kong Stock Connect" Caishui [2014] No.81 (Notice 81), on October 31, 2014, which states that the capital gain from disposal of A-Shares by foreign investors enterprises via the Shanghai-Hong Kong Stock Connect program will be temporarily exempt from withholding income tax. Notice 81 also states that the dividends derived from A-Shares by foreign investor enterprises is subject to 10% withholding income tax.

The PRC Tax Authorities issued the "Notice on the Pilot Program of Shenzhen-Hong Kong Stock Connect" Caishui [2016] No.127 (Notice 127)" on November 5, 2016, which states that the capital gain from disposal of A-Shares by foreign investors enterprises via the Shenzhen-Hong Kong Stock Connect program will be temporarily exempt from withholding income tax. Notice 127 also states that the dividends derived from A-Shares by foreign investor enterprises is subject to 10% withholding income tax.

There is no indication of how long the temporary exemption will remain in effect and the Fund may be subject to such withholding income tax in the future. If, in the future, China begins applying tax rules regarding the taxation of income from investments through Stock Connect and/or begins collecting capital gains taxes on such investments, the Fund could be subject to withholding income tax liability if the Fund determines that such liability cannot be reduced or eliminated by applicable tax treaties. The PRC Tax Authorities may, in the future, issue further guidance in this regard and with potential retrospective effect. The negative impact of any such tax liability on the Fund's return could be substantial.

In light of the uncertainty as to how gains or income that may be derived from the Fund's investments in the PRC will be taxed, the Fund reserves the right to provide for withholding tax on such gains or income and withhold tax for the account of the Fund. Withholding tax may already be withheld at a broker/custodian level. If the Fund expects such withholding tax on trading in A-Shares to be imposed, it reserves the right to establish a reserve for such tax. If the Fund establishes such a reserve but is not ultimately subject to the tax, shareholders who redeemed or sold their shares while the reserve was in place will effectively bear the tax and may not benefit from the later release, if any, of the reserve. Conversely, if the Fund does not establish such a reserve but ultimately is subject to the tax, shareholders who redeemed or sold their shares prior to the tax being withheld, reserved, or paid will have effectively avoided the tax, even if they benefited from the trading that precipitated the Fund's payment of it. Investors should note that such provision may be excessive or inadequate to meet actual withholding tax liabilities (which could include interest and penalties) on the Fund's investments. As a result, investors may be advantaged or disadvantaged depending on the final rules of the relevant PRC tax authorities.

Any tax provision, if made, will be reflected in the NAV of the Fund at the time of debit or release of such provision and thus will impact shares which remain in the Fund at the time of debit or release of such provision. If the actual applicable tax levied by PRC tax authorities is greater than that provided for by the Fund so that there is a shortfall in the tax provision amount, investors should note that the NAV of the Fund may suffer more than the tax provision amount as the Fund will ultimately have to bear the additional tax liabilities. In this case, the then-existing and subsequent investors will be disadvantaged. On the other hand, if the actual applicable tax levied by PRC tax authorities is less than that provided for by the Fund so that there is an excess in the tax provision amount, investors who have redeemed Fund shares before the PRC tax authorities' ruling, decision or guidance in this respect will be disadvantaged as they would have borne the loss from the Fund's overprovision. In this case, the then-existing and subsequent investors may benefit if the difference between the tax provision and the actual taxation liability can be returned to the account of the Fund as assets thereof. In case of having excess in the tax provision amount (for example, the actual applicable tax levied by PRC tax authorities is less than the tax provision amount or due to a change in provisioning by the Fund), such excess shall be treated as property of the Fund and investors who have already transferred or redeemed their shares in the Fund will not be entitled or have any right to claim any part of the amount representing the excess.

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Stamp duty under the PRC laws generally applies to the execution and receipt of taxable documents, which include contracts for the sale of A-Shares traded on PRC stock exchanges. In the case of such contracts, the stamp duty is currently imposed on the seller but not on the purchaser, at the rate of 0.1%. According to the announcement jointly issued by the Ministry of Finance and the State Administration of Taxation of the PRC, starting from August 28, 2023, the stamp duty on securities transactions is reduced by half. While overseas investors currently are exempt from value added taxes (currently at the rate of 6%) on capital gains derived from trading of A-Shares through Stock Connect, the PRC tax rules could be changed which could result in unexpected tax liabilities for the Fund. In addition, urban maintenance and construction tax (currently at rates ranging from 1% to 7%), educational surcharge (currently at the rate of 3%) and local educational surcharge (currently at the rate of 2%) (collectively, the "surtaxes") are imposed based on value added tax liabilities, so if the Fund were liable for value added tax it would also be required to pay the applicable surtaxes. The PRC rules for taxation of Stock Connect are evolving and certain of the tax regulations to be issued by the PRC State Administration of Taxation and/or PRC SAFE to clarify the subject matter may apply retrospectively, even if such rules are adverse to the Fund and its investors. The imposition of such taxes, particularly on a retrospective basis, could have a material adverse effect on the Fund's returns. Before further guidance is issued and is well established in the administrative practice of the PRC tax authorities, the practices of the PRC tax authorities that collect PRC taxes relevant to the Fund may differ from, or be applied in a manner inconsistent with, the practices with respect to the analogous investments described herein or any further guidance that may be issued. The value of the Fund's investment in the PRC and the amount of its income and gains could be adversely affected by an increase in tax rates or change in the taxation basis.

The above information is only a general summary of the potential PRC tax consequences that may be imposed on the Fund and its investors either directly or indirectly and should not be taken as a definitive, authoritative or comprehensive statement of the relevant matter. Investors should seek their own tax advice on their tax position with regard to their investment in the Fund.

The PRC government has implemented a number of tax reform policies in recent years. The current tax laws and regulations may be revised or amended in the future. Any revision or amendment in tax laws and regulations may affect the after-taxation profit of PRC companies and foreign investors in such companies, such as the Fund.

**Investments in the Czech Republic.** The Czech Republic may experience effects of declining exports, especially to EU countries, inflation and increasing taxes. A significant portion of the workforce in Eastern Europe is unionized and certain regions and sectors of these countries have experienced very high unemployment rates and periods of labor and social unrest. Despite significant recent reform and privatization, Eastern European governments continue to control a large share of economic activity in the region. Government spending in these countries remains high compared to that of other European countries. These and other factors, including the potential consequences of sanctions related to the Russian invasion of Ukraine and the withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the EU as described under "Investments in Europe," could have a negative impact on the Fund's performance.

**Investments in Denmark.** Investments in Danish issuers may subject the Fund to legal, regulatory, political, currency, security, and economic risk specific to Denmark. Denmark's economy, among other things, depends on service industries, trade, and manufacturing. As a result, Denmark is dependent on trading relationships with certain key trading partners, including Germany, Sweden and other European countries, and the United States. In addition, Denmark's economy is facing demographic challenges, including an aging population, that could lead to labor supply shortages in the near future. Denmark also lacks many natural resources and, thus, is dependent on trade partners and vulnerable to fluctuations or shortages in commodity markets. These and other factors could have a negative impact on the Fund's performance.

**Investments in Europe.** Most developed countries in Western Europe are members of the EU, many also are members of the EMU, and most EMU members are part of the euro zone, a group of EMU countries that share the euro as their common currency. Members of the EMU must comply with restrictions on inflation rates, deficits, debt levels, and fiscal and monetary controls. The implementation of any of these EMU restrictions or controls, as well as any of the following events in Europe, may have a significant impact on the economies of some or all European countries: (i) the default or threat of default by an EU member country on its sovereign debt, (ii) economic recession in an EU member country, (iii) changes in EU or governmental regulations on trade, (iv) changes in currency exchange rates of the euro, the British pound, and other European currencies, (v) changes in the supply and demand for European imports or exports, and (vi) high unemployment rates. In the recent past, European financial markets have experienced volatility and adverse trends due to concerns about economic downturns and/or rising government debt levels in certain European countries, which in turn negatively affected the euro's exchange rate. A significant decline in the value of the euro may produce unpredictable effects on trade and commerce generally and could lead to increased volatility in financial markets worldwide. In the event that an EMU member defaults on its sovereign debt or exits from the EMU, especially if either such event occurs in a disorderly manner, the default or exit may adversely affect the value of the euro as well as the performance of other European economies and issuers.

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Adverse economic and political events in one European country, including war, may have adverse effects across Europe. For example, the extent and duration of Russia's military invasion of Ukraine, initiated in February 2022, and the broad-ranging economic sanctions levied against Russia by the United States, the European Union, the United Kingdom, and other countries, remain unknown, but these events could have a significant adverse impact on Europe's overall economy. For more information on the war in Ukraine and its impact on Europe, see "Capital Controls and Sanctions Risk" herein.

On January 31, 2020, the United Kingdom formally withdrew from the EU (commonly referred to as "Brexit") and entered an 11-month transition period. The transition period concluded on December 31, 2020, and the United Kingdom left the EU single market and customs union under the terms of a new trade agreement. The agreement governs the new relationship between the United Kingdom and the EU with respect to trading goods and services, but critical aspects of the relationship remain unresolved and subject to further negotiation and agreement. Certain aspects of Brexit have had an adverse impact on the region, leading to increased inflation, labor shortages and business closures, among others. The full scope and nature of the consequences of the exit are not at this time known and are unlikely to be known for a significant period of time. It is also unknown whether the United Kingdom's exit will increase the likelihood of other countries also departing the EU. Any additional exits from the EU, or the possibility of such exits, may have a significant impact on the United Kingdom, Europe, and global economies, which may result in increased volatility and illiquidity, new legal and regulatory uncertainties, and potentially lower economic growth for such economies that could potentially have an adverse effect on the value of the Fund's investments.

**Investments in Finland.** Investments in Finnish issuers may subject the Fund to legal, regulatory, political, currency, security, and economic risk specific to Finland. Finland, as a member of the EMU, must comply with certain restrictions on inflation rates, deficits, debt levels, and fiscal and monetary controls. Finland's economy, among other things, depends on imported raw materials, energy, and components for its manufactured products. As a result, Finland is dependent on trading relationships with certain key trading partners, including Germany, Sweden and other European countries, and the United States. Finland's economy is facing demographic challenges, including an aging population, that could lead to labor supply shortages in the near future. These and other factors could have a negative impact on the Fund's performance.

**Investments in France.** Investments in French issuers may subject the Fund to legal, regulatory, political, currency, security, and economic risk specific to France. France, as a member of the EMU, must comply with certain restrictions on inflation rates, deficits, debt levels, and fiscal and monetary controls. The implementation of any such restrictions or controls, the default of an EU member country on its sovereign debt, significant fluctuations in the euro's exchange rate, or a change in EU or governmental trade regulations could each have a significant impact on the French economy as well as the economies of some or all European countries. France also depends on the strength of its agricultural exports and, thus, is vulnerable to fluctuations in demand for agricultural products. These and other factors could have a negative impact on the Fund's performance.

**Investments in Germany.** Investments in German issuers may subject the Fund to legal, regulatory, political, currency, security, and economic risk specific to Germany. Germany, as a member of the EMU, must comply with certain restrictions on inflation rates, deficits, debt levels, and fiscal and monetary controls. The implementation of any such restrictions or controls, the default of an EU member country on its sovereign debt, significant fluctuations in the euro's exchange rate, or a change in EU or governmental trade regulations could each have a significant impact on the German economy as well as the economies of some or all European countries. Furthermore, the German economy has become dependent on the economies of certain key trading partners, including the U.S. and other European countries, due to its large manufacturing and industrials sectors. These and other factors could have a negative impact on the Fund's performance.

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**Investments in Hungary.** Investments in Hungarian issuers may subject the Fund to legal, regulatory, political, currency, security, and economic risk specific to Hungary. Hungary has suffered significantly from recent economic recessions due to a high dependence on foreign capital to finance its economy and some of the highest public debt levels in Europe. Key structural weaknesses such as a high and persistent unemployment rate are also hindering the growth of the economy, and labor reforms may be needed to resolve issues that exist in the labor market. Hungary is dependent on Russian energy imports, which may introduce additional risks to the Hungarian economy. Hungary currently has high levels of debt and public spending. High levels of debt and public spending may stifle economic growth, contribute to prolonged periods of recession or lower a country's sovereign debt rating. Hungary is a member of the EU and the default of an EU member country on its sovereign debt, significant fluctuations in the euro's exchange rate, or a change in EU or governmental trade regulations could each have a significant impact on the Hungarian economy as well as the economies of some or all European countries. These and other factors could have a negative impact on the Fund's performance.

**Investments in India.** Investments in India involve special considerations not typically associated with investing in countries with more established economies or currency markets. Political and economic conditions and changes in regulatory, tax, or economic policy in India could significantly affect the market in that country and in surrounding or related countries and have a negative impact on the Fund's performance.

Investments in India may be more volatile and less liquid and may offer higher potential for gains and losses than investments in more developed markets. Economic and political structures in India may lack the stability of those of more developed nations. Unanticipated political, social, or economic developments in India and surrounding regions may affect the value of the Fund's investments and the value of Fund shares. Monsoons and other natural disasters in India and surrounding regions also can affect the value of Fund investments.

The laws relating to limited liability of corporate shareholders, fiduciary duties of officers and directors, protection of investor interest and the bankruptcy of enterprises are generally less well developed than or different from such laws in the United States. In the recent past, there have been several significant proposals to tax regulations that could significantly increase the level of taxes on investment. Additional risks include imposition or modification of foreign exchange controls on foreign investment. It may be more difficult to obtain a judgment or undertake enforcement in Indian courts than it is in the United States.

The market for securities in India may be less liquid and transparent than the markets in more developed countries. In addition, strict restrictions on foreign investment may decrease the liquidity of the Fund's portfolio or inhibit the Fund's ability to achieve its investment objective. The Fund may be unable to buy or sell securities or receive full value for such securities. Settlement of securities transactions in the Indian subcontinent are subject to risk of loss, may be delayed and are generally less efficient than in the United States. In addition, disruptions due to work stoppages and trading improprieties in these securities markets have caused such markets to close. If extended closings were to occur in stock markets where the Fund was heavily invested, the Fund's ability to redeem Fund shares could become correspondingly impaired. Each of these events could have a negative impact on the liquidity and value of the Fund's investments. To mitigate these risks, the Fund may maintain a higher cash position than it otherwise would, or the Fund may have to sell more liquid securities that it would not otherwise choose to sell, possibly diluting its return and inhibiting its ability to track the Index.

In recent years, exchange-listed companies in the technology sector and related sectors (such as software) have grown so as to represent a significant portion of the total capitalization of the Indian market. The value of these companies will generally fluctuate in response to technological and regulatory developments. The stock markets in the region are undergoing a period of growth and change, which may result in trading or price volatility and difficulties in the settlement and recording of transactions, and in interpreting and applying the relevant laws and regulations. The securities industry in India is comparatively underdeveloped, and stockbrokers and other intermediaries may not perform as well as their counterparts in the United States and other more developed securities markets. In some cases, physical delivery of securities in small lots has been required in India and a shortage of vault capacity and trained personnel has existed among qualified custodial Indian banks. These and other factors could have a negative impact on the Fund's performance.

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Recently, India and Mauritius have signed a protocol with the intent to further amend the tax treaty (the "2024 Protocol") whereby minimum standards of anti-abuse provisions, (*i.e.*, the Preamble and the Principal Purpose Test ("PPT")) have been introduced in line with Multilateral Instrument ("MLI") provisions. The 2024 Protocol provides that a benefit under the tax treaty will not be granted where it is proven that obtaining a tax treaty benefit was one of the principal purposes of the arrangement, unless the benefit is in accordance with the objective and purpose of the tax treaty. The 2024 Protocol is scheduled to take effect upon the completion of the requisite notification process in each of Mauritius and India. Currently, the notification process has not yet been undertaken in either jurisdiction.

Furthermore, the Central Board of Direct Taxes ("CBDT"), vide Circular No. 1 of 2025 ("PPT Circular"), inter alia, clarified that (i) the application of PPT is a fact-specific exercise which should be carried out on a case-by-case basis and (ii) the PPT provisions under India's tax treaties will be applied prospectively. The CBDT has additionally clarified that grandfathering benefits of capital gains arising from transfer of shares of an Indian company (acquired prior to April 1, 2017) by residents of Mauritius will be outside the purview of PPT of the tax treaty.

**Investments in Indonesia.** Southeast Asia is heavily dependent on exports and is thus particularly vulnerable to any weakening in global demand for these products. As the current global economic crisis intensifies, the economies of Southeast Asian countries could be severely impacted once the effects of this crisis fully unfold. Indonesia has restored financial stability and pursued sober fiscal policies since the 1997-1998 Asian financial crisis, but many economic development problems remain, including high unemployment, a fragile banking sector, endemic corruption, inadequate infrastructure, a poor investment climate, and unequal resource distribution among regions. These problems may limit the country's ability to contain the increasingly severe and negative impact of the current global economic crisis on its economy. Economic growth of Indonesia has slowed as a result of the current global economic crisis and could be more severely impacted once the full effects of the crisis fully unfold. Keys to future growth remain internal reform, peaceful resolution of internal conflicts, building up the confidence of international and domestic investors, and strong global economic growth. These and other factors could have a negative impact on the Fund's performance.

**Investments in Ireland.** Investments in Irish issuers may subject the Fund to legal, regulatory, political, currency, security, and economic risk specific to Ireland. While the Irish government has retained the authority to set tax and spending policies and public debt levels, Ireland, as a member of the EMU, must comply with certain restrictions on inflation rates, deficits, debt levels, and fiscal and monetary controls. The implementation of any such restrictions or controls, the default of an EU member country on its sovereign debt, significant fluctuations in the euro's exchange rate, or a change in EU or governmental trade regulations could each have a significant impact on the Irish economy as well as the economies of some or all European countries. Ireland relies heavily on exports to its key trading partners that include other members of the EU and the U.S. Reduction in spending by these economies on Irish products and services or negative changes in any of these economies may cause an adverse impact on the Irish economy. These and other factors could have a negative impact on the Fund's performance.

**Investments in Israel.** Investments in Israeli issuers subject the Fund to risks that are specific to Israel, including regulatory, legal, political, security, and economic risks. Israel's economy is particularly dependent on imports of key resources, such as crude oil, natural gas, grains, and military equipment. Israel's economy is also dependent upon external trade with other economies, notably the United States, China, Japan, Canada, and the European Union countries. A reduction in Israel's trading with these and other countries could adversely affect the health of Israel's economy and, in turn, have an adverse effect on the Fund's investments. It is also possible that the government of Israel may change its corporate taxation practices or regulations in a manner that negatively affects companies domiciled or operating in Israel, or may impose taxes on foreign investment, each of which could adversely affect the Fund's performance.

Israel's history and present is marked by strained relations with the Palestinian Authority and certain neighboring countries, including Lebanon, Syria and Iran, due to territorial disputes, historical animosities or security concerns. Periods of heightened tensions or conflict may cause uncertainty in or disrupt the Israeli markets and adversely affect the overall economy. In addition, Israel and its citizens have been the target of periodic acts of terrorism, including from U.S.-designated terrorist groups, such as Hezbollah, the "Islamic State," and Hamas, each of which operate in close proximity to Israel's borders and frequently threaten Israel with attack. Most recently, Hamas militants launched a brutal terror attack against southern Israel on October 7, 2023. In response, Israel declared war on Hamas and Israeli Defense Forces invaded the Gaza Strip. Events in Israel, Gaza, and the greater Middle East region are rapidly evolving, and the extent and duration of the Israel-Hamas war are impossible to predict.

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Both actual hostilities, including the Israel-Hamas war described above, and the threat of future hostilities may have a significant adverse effect on Israel's economy, including increased volatility in the share price of companies based in or with operations in Israel, local securities trading suspensions, local securities market closures, including for extended periods, a lack of transparency concerning Israeli issuers or other local market information, and increased restrictions on foreign investment or repatriation of capital. Such hostilities or an attack may also escalate into a more wide-scale conflict with the potential for greater and far-reaching adverse effects in the region and globally. While it is not possible to predict the extent and duration of any such conflict, the resulting market disruptions could be significant, including in certain industries or sectors, such as the oil and natural gas markets, and may negatively affect global supply chains, inflation, and global growth. These and any related events could significantly impact the Fund's performance and the value of an investment in the Fund, even if the Fund does not have direct exposure to Israeli issuers or issuers in other countries affected by the war.

**Investments in Italy.** Investments in Italian issuers may subject the Fund to legal, regulatory, political, currency, security, and economic risk specific to Italy. Italy, as a member of the EMU, must comply with certain restrictions on inflation rates, deficits, debt levels, and fiscal and monetary controls. The implementation of any such restrictions or controls, the default of an EU member country on its sovereign debt, significant fluctuations in the euro's exchange rate, or a change in EU or governmental trade regulations could each have a significant impact on the Italian economy as well as the economies of some or all European countries. These and other factors could have a negative impact on the Fund's performance.

**Investments in Japan.** Japan's economic growth rate has remained relatively low and it may remain low in the future and/or continue to lag the growth rates of other developed nations and its Asian neighbors. Economic growth in Japan is heavily dependent on international trade, government support of the financial services sector and other troubled sectors, and consistent government policy supporting its export market. In the past, Japanese exports have been adversely affected by trade tariffs and other protectionist measures as well as increased competition from developing nations. Japan has few natural resources and is heavily dependent on oil imports. Higher commodity prices could therefore have a negative impact on the Japanese economy. Slowdowns in the economies of key trading partners such as the United States, China and/or countries in Southeast Asia, including economic, political, or social instability in such countries, could also have a negative impact on the Japanese economy as a whole. Despite the emergence of China as an important trading partner of Japan, strained relationships between Japan and its neighboring countries, including China, Russia, South Korea, and North Korea, based on historical grievances, territorial disputes, and defense concerns, may also inject uncertainty into Japanese markets. Increased political tension between countries in the region could adversely affect the Japanese economy and, in the event of a crisis, destabilize the region. The Japanese economy also is vulnerable to concerns of economic slowdown from within the Japanese financial system, including high levels of nonperforming loans, over-leveraged corporate balance sheets, extensive cross-ownership by major corporations, a changing corporate governance structure, and large government deficits. Japanese currency fluctuations may also adversely impact the Japanese economy and its export market. In the past, the Japanese government has intervened in its currency market to maintain or reduce the value of the yen. Any such intervention in the currency markets could cause the value of the yen to fluctuate sharply and unpredictably and could cause losses to investors. In addition, Japan's labor market is adapting to an aging workforce, declining population, and demand for increased labor mobility. These demographic shifts and fundamental structural changes to the labor market may negatively impact Japan's economic competitiveness.

**Investments in Malaysia.** The Malaysian economy is dependent on the economies of Southeast Asia and the United States as key trading partners. Reduction in spending by these countries on Malaysian products and services or negative changes in any of these economies may cause an adverse impact in the Malaysian economy. Certain Asian economies experience over-extension of credit, currency devaluations and restrictions, rising unemployment, high inflation, decreased exports and economic recessions. Economic events in any one country can have a significant effect on the entire Asian region as well as on major trading partners outside of Asia and any adverse event in the Asian markets may have a significant adverse effect on the Malaysian economy. The United States is a significant trading and investment partner of Malaysia. A decrease in U.S. imports, new trade regulations, changes in the U.S. dollar exchange rates or a recession in the U.S. may have an adverse impact on the Malaysian economy. These and other factors could have a negative impact on the Fund's performance.

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**Investments in Mexico.** Investing in Mexico involves risks that are specific to the Mexican market. The Mexican economy is dependent upon trade with other economies, specifically with the United States and certain Latin American countries. As a result, Mexico is dependent on, among other things, the United States economy, and any change in the price or demand for Mexican exports may have an adverse impact on the Mexican economy. Mexico has experienced adverse economic impacts as a result of earthquakes and hurricanes, as well as outbreaks of violence. Incidents involving Mexico's security may have an adverse effect on the Mexican economy and cause uncertainty in its financial markets. In the past, Mexico has experienced high interest rates, economic volatility, and high unemployment rates.

**Investments in the Netherlands.** Investments in Dutch issuers may subject the Fund to legal, regulatory, political, currency, security, and economic risk specific to the Netherlands. The Netherlands, as a member of the EMU, must comply with certain restrictions on inflation rates, deficits, debt levels, and fiscal and monetary controls. The implementation of any such restrictions or controls, the default of an EU member country on its sovereign debt, significant fluctuations in the euro's exchange rate, or a change in EU or governmental trade regulations could each have a significant impact on the Dutch economy as well as the economies of some or all European countries. The Netherlands lacks many natural resources and, thus, is dependent on trade partners and vulnerable to fluctuations or shortages in commodity markets. These and other factors could have a negative impact on the Fund's performance.

**Investments in Norway.** Investing in Norway involves risks specific to the Norwegian market. Norway is a major producer of oil and gas, and Norway's economy is subject to the risk of fluctuations in oil and gas prices. The high value of the Norwegian krone as compared to other currencies could have a damaging effect on Norwegian exports and investments. The influx of oil and gas revenue has permitted Norway to expand its social welfare system. In recent years, labor costs in Norway have increased faster than those of its major trading partners, eroding industrial competitiveness.

**Investments in Philippines.** The Philippines' economy is heavily dependent on exports and subject to high interest rates, economic volatility, inflation, currency devaluations, high unemployment rates, and high level of debt and public spending. As an emerging country, the Philippines' economy is susceptible to economic, political and social instability; unanticipated economic, political or social developments could impact economic growth. The Philippines is also subject to natural disasters. These and other factors could have a negative impact on the Fund's performance.

**Investments in Poland.** Poland, a rapidly growing EU economy, has successfully transitioned from a centrally planned to a market economy, avoiding GDP decline during the late 2000s recession. However, investing in Polish securities carries heightened risks typical of emerging markets including, among others, a relatively short history of democracy, expropriation and/or nationalization of assets, confiscatory taxation, less publicly available financial and other information, and potential difficulties in enforcing contractual obligations. In addition, Poland faces many economic development problems, including high unemployment, inadequate infrastructure, endemic corruption, poverty, and intensifying global competition from neighboring countries. The securities market of Poland is considered an emerging market characterized by a small number of listed companies and a relatively illiquid secondary trading market, particularly for corporate bonds. These factors, coupled with restrictions on foreign investment and other factors, limit the supply of securities available for investment by the Fund. The government of Poland may also withdraw or decline to renew a license that enables the Fund to invest in Poland, and international developments, including sanctions and Brexit, could negatively affect investments in Poland. These and other factors could have a negative impact on the Fund's performance.

**Investments in Portugal.** Investments in Portuguese issuers may subject the Fund to legal, regulatory, political, currency, security, and economic risk specific to Portugal. Portugal, as a member of the EMU, must comply with certain restrictions on inflation rates, deficits, debt levels, and fiscal and monetary controls. The implementation of any such restrictions or controls, the default of an EU member country on its sovereign debt, significant fluctuations in the euro's exchange rate, or a change in EU or governmental trade regulations could each have a significant impact on the Portuguese economy as well as the economies of some or all European countries. Portugal is a mixed economy but is heavily dependent on the services sector. Decreasing demand for Portuguese products and services or changes in governmental regulations on trade may have a significantly adverse effect on Portugal's economy. These and other factors could have a negative impact on the Fund's performance.

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**Investments in Russia.** This section discusses the risks of investing in Russian securities. Generally, Russian securities are currently subject to a number of sanctions that prevent or prohibit the Fund from transacting in such securities. To the extent the Fund held such securities prior to the imposition of such sanctions, the Fund may continue to hold, but may not be able to transact in, such securities. The risks described below may affect existing holdings and any future investments once sanctions are eased or lifted. Investing in securities of Russian companies involves a high degree of risk and special considerations not typically associated with investing in securities of U.S. companies or the U.S. Government. These risks include: (i) investment and repatriation controls, which could make it harder for the Fund to track the Index, and decrease the Fund's tax efficiency; (ii) unfavorable action by the Russian government, such as expropriation, dilution, devaluation, or default from excessive taxation; (iii) fluctuations in the currency rate exchange between the Russian ruble and the U.S. dollar; (iv) smaller securities markets with greater price volatility, less liquidity, and fewer issuers with a larger percentage of market capitalization or trading volume than in U.S. markets; (v) continued governmental involvement in and influence over the private sector as Russia undergoes a transition from central control to market-oriented democracy; (vi) less reliable financial information available concerning Russian issuers that may not be prepared and audited in accordance with U.S. or Western European generally accepted accounting principles and auditing standards; (vii) unfavorable political and economic developments, social instability, and changes in government policies; and (viii) the continued imposition of economic sanctions on Russian individuals and business sectors, or the threat of further sanctions, from Western countries in response to Russia's recent political and military actions. In addition, investing in Russian securities involves risks of delayed settlement of portfolio transactions and the loss of the Fund's ownership rights in its securities due to the Russian system of custody and share registration. Investments in Russia also are subject to the risk that a natural disaster, such as an earthquake, drought, flood, fire, or tsunami, could cause a significant adverse impact on the Russian economy. These and other factors could have a negative impact on the Fund's performance. Economic sanctions imposed on Russia by the United States, EU, the United Kingdom, Canada, Japan, and other countries in response to Russia's military invasion of Ukraine (see "Capital Controls and Sanctions Risk" herein for more details) and in response to other events (*e.g.*, cyber activities) may also negatively affect the performance of Russian companies and the overall Russian economy. The Ukraine sanctions target Russian individuals and the Russian financial, energy, and defense sectors, while other sanctions impact other sectors and popular Russian exports, such as diamonds, seafood, and vodka, but the sanctions also have caused capital flight, a loss of confidence in Russian sovereign debt, and a retaliatory import ban by Russia that has led to ruble inflation. Sanctions have had the effect of slowing the entire Russian economy, contributing to a recession. In addition, other sanctions may be imposed in the future based on negative actions perpetrated (or believed to have been perpetrated) by Russia.

The sanctions imposed on Russia have had and may continue to have significant impacts on the Fund's ability to transact in certain securities. Certain transactions have or may become prohibited and existing investments have or may become illiquid (*e.g.*, because transacting in certain existing investments may be prohibited), which could cause the Fund to sell other portfolio holdings at a disadvantageous time or price in order to meet redemptions to the extent that such redemptions are made in cash. These sanctions could impair or eliminate the Fund's ability to invest in accordance with its investment strategy and/or to meet its investment objective. Further, due to closures of certain markets and restrictions on trading, certain Russian securities held by the Fund have been difficult to value or are valued at zero. It is unknown when, or if, sanctions will be lifted in the future.

**Investments in Saudi Arabia.** Saudi Arabia opened its markets to foreign investors relatively recently compared to other foreign countries. The ability of the Fund to invest in Saudi Arabian issuers could be restricted by the Saudi Arabian government at any time, and unforeseen risks could materialize with respect to foreign ownership in such securities. The economy of Saudi Arabia is dominated by petroleum exports. A sustained decrease in petroleum prices could have a negative impact on all aspects of the economy. Investments in the securities of Saudi Arabian issuers involve risks not typically associated with investments in securities of issuers in more developed countries that may negatively affect the value of the Fund's investments. Such heightened risks may include, among others, expropriation and/or nationalization of assets, restrictions on and government intervention in international trade, confiscatory taxation, political instability, including authoritarian and/or military involvement in governmental decision making, armed conflict, crime, and instability as a result of religious, ethnic and/or socioeconomic unrest. There remains the possibility that instability in the larger Middle East region could adversely impact the economy of Saudi Arabia, and there is no assurance of political stability in Saudi Arabia.

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**Investments in Singapore.** The economy of Singapore is heavily dependent on international trade and export. Conditions that weaken demand for such products worldwide or in the Asian region could have a negative and significant impact on the Singaporean economy as a whole. In addition, the economy of Singapore may be particularly vulnerable to external market changes because of its smaller size. These and other factors could have a negative impact on the Fund's performance.

**Investments in South Africa.** Investing in South Africa involves special considerations not typically associated with investing in countries with more established economies or currency markets. Although South Africa is a developing country with a solid economic infrastructure (in some regards rivaling other developed countries), certain issues, such as unemployment, access to health care, limited economic opportunity, and other financial constraints, continue to present obstacles to full economic development. Disparities of wealth, the pace and success of democratization and capital market development and religious and racial disaffection also have led to social and political unrest. South Africa's currency has recently fluctuated significantly and may be vulnerable to significant devaluation. There can be no assurance that initiatives by the government to address these issues will achieve the desired results. South Africa's economy is heavily dependent on natural resources and commodity prices. South Africa's currency may be vulnerable to devaluation. These and other factors could have a negative impact on the Fund's performance and increase the volatility of an investment in the Fund.

**Investments in South Korea.** Investments in South Korean issuers involve risks that are specific to South Korea, including legal, regulatory, political, currency, security, and economic risks. The economy of South Korea is heavily dependent on exports and the demand for certain finished goods. South Korea's main industries include electronics, automobile production, chemicals, shipbuilding, steel, textiles, clothing, footwear, and food processing. Conditions that weaken demand for such products worldwide or in other Asian countries could have a negative impact on the South Korean economy as a whole. The South Korean economy's reliance on international trade makes it highly sensitive to fluctuations in international commodity prices, currency exchange rates and government regulation, and vulnerable to downturns of the world economy, particularly with respect to its four largest export markets (the EU, Japan, United States, and China). South Korea has experienced modest economic growth during recent years, but such continued growth may slow down due, in part, to the slower economic growth in China and the increased competition from Japanese exports. In addition, South Korea's economic growth potential has recently been on a decline, mainly because of a rapidly aging population and structural problems. Relations with North Korea could also have a significant impact on the economy of South Korea. Relations between South Korea and North Korea remain tense, as exemplified by periodic acts or threats of hostility, and the possibility of serious military engagement still exists. These and other factors could have a negative impact on the Fund's performance.

**Investments in Spain.** Investments in Spanish issuers may subject the Fund to legal, regulatory, political, currency, security, and economic risk specific to Spain. Spain, as a member of the EMU, must comply with certain restrictions on inflation rates, deficits, debt levels, and fiscal and monetary controls. The implementation of any such restrictions or controls, the default of an EU member country on its sovereign debt, significant fluctuations in the euro's exchange rate, or a change in EU or governmental trade regulations could each have a significant impact on the Spanish economy as well as the economies of some or all European countries. The Spanish economy has been characterized by slow growth in recent years due to factors such as low housing sales, construction declines, and the international credit crisis. Moreover, the Spanish government is involved in a long-running campaign against terrorism. Therefore, acts of terrorism on Spanish soil or against Spanish interests abroad may cause uncertainty in the Spanish financial markets. These and other factors could have a negative impact on the Fund's performance.

**Investments in Sweden.** Sweden's largest trading partners include the United States, Germany, and certain other Western European nations. As a result, the economy of Sweden may be significantly affected by changes in the economies, trade regulations, currency exchange rates, and monetary policies of these trading partners. In addition, Sweden maintains a robust social welfare system, and Sweden's workforce is highly unionized. As a result, Sweden's economy may experience, among other things, increased government spending, higher production costs, and lower productivity. These and other factors could have a negative impact on the Fund's performance.

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**Investments in Switzerland.** Although Switzerland is not a member of the EU, the Swiss economy is heavily dependent on the economies of the United States and other European nations as key trading partners. In particular, Switzerland depends on international trade and exports to generate economic growth. As a result, future changes in the price or the demand for Swiss products or services by these trading partners, or changes in these countries' economies, trade regulations or currency exchange rates could adversely impact the Swiss economy. In addition, due to Switzerland's limited natural resources, the economy of Switzerland may be impacted by extreme price fluctuations in the price of certain raw materials. Moreover, the Swiss economy relies heavily on the banking sector. Recent allegations that certain Swiss banking institutions marketed and sold offshore tax evasion services to U.S. citizens may adversely impact the Swiss economy. These and other factors could have a negative impact on the Fund's performance.

**Investments in Taiwan.** The economy of Taiwan is heavily dependent on exports and key trading partners, including Japan, China, and the United States. Currency fluctuations, increasing competition from Asia's other emerging economies, spending reductions by key trading partners, and conditions that weaken demand for Taiwan's export products worldwide could have a negative impact on the Taiwanese economy as a whole. In addition, Taiwan lacks many natural resources, and, as such, price increases, shortages, or volatility in the commodities market could have an adverse effect on Taiwan's economy. The Chinese government is engaged in a longstanding dispute with Taiwan, and continually threatens invasion. Continued deterioration of the political and economic relations between the United States and China could exacerbate the tensions between China and Taiwan and cause China to act upon its threat of invasion. Such escalation could adversely affect Taiwan's economy, as well as the value of the Fund. These and other factors could have a negative impact on the Fund's performance.

**Investments in Thailand.** The Thai economy is dependent on commodity prices and trade with the economies of Asia, Europe, and the United States. Reduction in spending by these economies on Thai products and services or negative changes in any of these economies, may cause an adverse impact on the Thai economy. Certain Asian economies have experienced over-extension of credit, currency devaluations and restrictions, high unemployment, high inflation, decreased exports and economic recessions. Thailand has historically experienced acts of terrorism and strained international relations related to border disputes, historical animosities, and other defense concerns. These situations may cause uncertainty in the Thai market and adversely affect the Thai economy. The Thai economy has experienced periods of substantial inflation, currency devaluations and economic recessions, any of which may have a negative effect on the Thai economy and securities markets. Thailand has at times been destabilized by frequent government turnover and significant political changes, including military coups. Economic and political instability have contributed to high price volatility in the Thai equity and currency markets, which could affect investments in the Fund. Recurrence of these conditions may result in sudden and significant investment losses potentially having a negative impact on the Fund's performance.

**Investments in Turkey.** The Turkish economy relies heavily on trade with key partners, making it vulnerable to changes in these economies. Privatization efforts have sometimes led to losses due to companies struggling to adapt or facing re-nationalization. The U.S. is a major trading partner, and changes in U.S. trade policies or economic conditions can adversely affect Turkey. Turkey has historically experienced acts of terrorism and strained international relations related to border disputes, historical animosities, and other defense concerns. These situations may cause uncertainty in the Turkish market and adversely affect the performance of the Turkish economy. Historically, Turkey's national politics have been unpredictable and subject to influence by the military, and its government may be subject to sudden change. Turkey has faced inflation, currency devaluations, and economic recessions, which can negatively impact its economy and securities market. High debt levels and public spending may hinder growth and affect Turkey's sovereign debt rating. These and other factors could have a negative impact on the Fund's performance.

**Investments in the United Kingdom.** Investments in issuers from the United Kingdom may subject the Fund to legal, regulatory, political, currency, security, and economic risk specific to the United Kingdom. The United Kingdom has one of the largest economies in Europe and trades heavily with other European countries and the United States. The economy of the United Kingdom, as well as the strength of its currency, the British pound, may be impacted by changes to the economic health of its primary trade partners, which include other European countries as well as the United States. The United Kingdom also relies heavily on the export of financial services. Accordingly, a slowdown in the financial services sector may have an adverse impact on the United Kingdom's economy. On January 31, 2020, the United Kingdom formally exited the EU. For more information about Brexit and the associated risks, see the above description of "Investments in Europe." These and other factors could have a negative impact on the Fund's performance.

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**Withholding Tax Reclaims Risk.** To the extent the Fund receives investment income from a source in a foreign country, such income may be subject to foreign income tax withheld at the source. The amount of tax withheld is generally treated as a Fund expense. The Fund may be entitled to a reduced tax rate, or an exemption from tax on such income, if the United States has entered into a tax treaty with the applicable foreign country. To receive this benefit, the Fund may be required by the applicable country to file a tax reclaim. Whether or when the Fund will receive a withholding tax refund is within the control of the tax authorities in the individual country. Information required on these forms may not be available, such as shareholder information, and some countries have restrictive timing requirements for these forms and/or conflicting or changing form instructions. Accordingly, the Fund may not receive reduced tax rates or potential reclaims to which it is entitled under a tax treaty.

The Fund may file claims to recover foreign withholding taxes on dividend and interest income (if any) received from issuers in certain countries and capital gains on the disposition of stocks or securities where such withholding tax reclaim is possible. The Fund regularly evaluates the probability of recovery. If the Fund expects to recover withholding taxes, the NAV of the Fund generally includes accruals for such tax refunds. If the Fund does not expect to recover withholding taxes, or the likelihood of recovery materially decreases, due to, for example, a change in tax regulation or approach in the applicable country, accruals in the Fund's NAV for such refunds may be written down partially or in full, which will negatively impact the Fund's NAV. Shareholders in the Fund at the time an accrual is written down will bear the impact of the resulting reduction in NAV regardless of whether they were shareholders during the accrual period. Conversely, if the Fund receives a tax refund that has not been previously accrued, shareholders in the Fund at the time of the successful recovery will benefit from the resulting increase in the Fund's NAV. Shareholders who sold their shares prior to such time will not benefit from such increase in the Fund's NAV.

**REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT TRUSTS.** The Fund may invest in the securities of real estate investment trusts ("REITs"). REITs are classified as equity REITs, mortgage REITs, or hybrid REITs. Investments in REITs may be adversely affected by general and local economic conditions, overbuilding and increased competition, increases in property taxes and operating expenses, changes in zoning laws, casualty or condemnation losses, variations in rental income, changes in neighborhood values, the appeal of properties to tenants, and increases in interest rates. In addition, equity REITs may be affected by changes in the values of the underlying property owned by the trusts, while mortgage REITs may be affected by the quality of credit extended. REITs are dependent upon management skills, may not be diversified and are subject to the risks of financing projects. REITs also are subject to heavy cash-flow dependency, defaults by borrowers, self-liquidation and the possibility of failing to maintain exemption from the 1940 Act, and, for U.S. REITs, the possibility of failing to qualify for the favorable U.S. federal income tax treatment available to U.S. REITs under the Code. If an issuer of debt securities collateralized by real estate defaults, it is conceivable that the REITs could end up holding the underlying real estate.

**REPURCHASE AGREEMENTS.** The Fund may enter into repurchase agreements with counterparties that are deemed to present acceptable credit risks. A repurchase agreement is a transaction in which the Fund purchases securities or other obligations from a bank or securities dealer (or its affiliate) and simultaneously commits to resell them to a counterparty at an agreed-upon date or upon demand and at a price reflecting a market rate of interest unrelated to the coupon rate or maturity of the purchased obligations. This is designed to result in a fixed rate of return for the Fund insulated from market fluctuations during the holding period. Because they are collateralized by securities, including mortgage-backed securities, repurchase agreements are subject to market and credit risk. A repurchase agreement maturing in more than seven days may be considered an illiquid investment. The Fund maintains custody of the underlying obligations prior to their repurchase, either through its regular custodian or through a special "tri-party" custodian or sub-custodian that maintains separate accounts for both the Fund and its counterparty. Thus, the obligation of the counterparty to pay the repurchase price on the date agreed to or upon demand is, in effect, secured by such obligations.

Repurchase agreements carry certain risks not associated with direct investments in securities, including a possible decline in the market value of the underlying obligations. If their value becomes less than the repurchase price, plus any agreed-upon additional amount, the counterparty must provide additional collateral so that at all times the collateral is at least equal to the repurchase price plus any agreed-upon additional amount. The difference between the total amount to be received upon repurchase of the obligations and the price that was paid by the Fund upon acquisition is accrued as interest and included in its net investment income. Repurchase agreements involving obligations other than U.S. government securities (such as commercial paper and corporate bonds) may be subject to special risks and may not have the benefit of certain protections in the event of the counterparty's insolvency. If the seller or guarantor becomes insolvent, the Fund may suffer delays, costs, and possible losses in connection with the disposition of collateral.

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**REVERSE REPURCHASE AGREEMENTS.** The Fund may enter into reverse repurchase agreements, which involve the sale of securities held by the Fund subject to its agreement to repurchase the securities at an agreed-upon date or upon demand and at a price reflecting a market rate of interest. Reverse repurchase agreements are subject to the Fund's limitation on borrowings and may be entered into only with banks or securities dealers or their affiliates. While a reverse repurchase agreement is outstanding, the Fund will, for all of its reverse repurchase agreements, either (i) consistent with Section 18 of the 1940 Act, maintain asset coverage of at least 300% of the value of the repurchase agreement or (ii) treat the reverse repurchase agreement as a derivatives transaction for purposes of Rule 18f-4, including, as applicable, the VaR-based limit on leverage risk.

Reverse repurchase agreements involve the risk that the buyer of the securities sold by the Fund might be unable to deliver them when the Fund seeks to repurchase. If the buyer of securities under a reverse repurchase agreement files for bankruptcy or becomes insolvent, the buyer or trustee or receiver may receive an extension of time to determine whether to enforce the Fund's obligation to repurchase the securities, and the Fund's use of the proceeds of the reverse repurchase agreement may effectively be restricted pending such decision.

**SECURITIES LENDING.** The Fund participates in a securities lending program administered by The Bank of New York ("BNY"), in its capacity as a third-party securities lending agent, pursuant to which it may lend its portfolio securities in an amount not to exceed one-third (33 1/3%) of the value of its total assets to certain creditworthy borrowers, including brokers, dealers, and other financial institutions. Loans of portfolio securities provide the Fund with the opportunity to earn additional income on the Fund's portfolio securities. All securities loans will be made pursuant to agreements requiring the loans to be continuously secured by collateral in an amount at least equal to the market value (plus accrued interest) of the loaned securities. The collateral will be maintained and marked to market daily by the Fund's securities lending agent, who will request any shortfall from the borrower. The Fund has permitted the securities lending agent to invest any collateral received in short-term, highly liquid investments, such as U.S. government securities, repurchase agreements collateralized by U.S. government securities, and government money market funds, including affiliated government money market funds. The terms of the securities lending program provide that the Fund will receive a portion of the income generated from the loan of its securities and the investment of the collateral received in connection with such loan. In exchange for its services, the securities lending agent also receives a portion of the revenue generated by the securities lending program. Lending portfolio securities involves risks of delay in recovery of the loaned securities or in some cases loss of rights in the collateral should the borrower fail financially. Furthermore, because of the risks of delay in recovery, the Fund may lose the opportunity to sell the securities at a desirable price. While the Fund's portfolio securities are on loan, the borrower has the right to exercise any voting rights associated with those securities and the right to receive dividends and other distributions on those securities. However, the Fund has the right to recall loaned securities in time to vote on any matter of importance to it, and a borrower is obligated to repay to the Fund the amount of any dividends or distributions received on the loaned securities. Generally, the Fund would recall a loaned security to vote a proxy only if the matter to be voted on could have a material effect on the Fund or its investment in the loaned securities.

**TRACKING STOCKS.** The Fund may invest in tracking stocks. A tracking stock is a separate class of common stock whose value is linked to a specific business unit or operating division within a larger company and which is designed to "track" the performance of such business unit or division. The Fund may also purchase intermediate and long-term obligations issued or guaranteed by the U.S. Treasury or the agencies or instrumentalities of the U.S. government. The tracking stock may pay dividends to shareholders independent of the parent company. The parent company, rather than the business unit or division, generally is the issuer of tracking stock. However, holders of the tracking stock may not have the same rights as holders of the company's common stock.

**U.S. GOVERNMENT SECURITIES.** The Fund may invest in obligations issued or guaranteed by the U.S. Treasury or the agencies or instrumentalities of the U.S. government. Such obligations may be short-, intermediate- or long-term. The Fund may also purchase intermediate and long-term obligations issued or guaranteed by the U.S. Treasury or the agencies or instrumentalities of the U.S. government. U.S. government securities are obligations of, or guaranteed by, the U.S. government, its agencies, or government-sponsored enterprises. U.S. government securities are subject to market and interest rate risk, and may be subject to varying degrees of credit risk. U.S. government securities include inflation-indexed fixed income securities, such as U.S. Treasury Inflation Protected Securities (TIPS). U.S. government securities include zero coupon securities, which tend to be subject to greater market risk than interest-paying securities of similar maturities.

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**PROXY VOTING POLICY**

The Trust has adopted as its proxy voting policy for the Fund the proxy voting policy and guidelines of the Sub-Adviser. The Trust has delegated to the Sub-Adviser the authority and responsibility for voting proxies related to the portfolio securities held by the Fund. The remainder of this section discusses the Fund's proxy voting policy and guidelines that the Sub-Adviser complies with when voting proxies related to the Fund's portfolio holdings.

As a registered investment adviser, Mellon is often entrusted with the fiduciary responsibility to vote proxies for shares of corporate stock held on behalf of its clients, including the Fund. Proxy voting is an integral part of the management of the investment in those shares. In voting proxies, Mellon takes into account long-term economic value as it evaluates issues relating to corporate governance, including structures and practices, the nature of long-term business plans, including sustainability policies and practices to address environmental and social factors that are likely to have an impact on shareholder value, and other financial and nonfinancial measures of corporate performance.

Mellon, through its Proxy Voting Committee (the "Proxy Voting Committee"), applies detailed, pre-determined, written proxy voting guidelines for specific types of proposals and matters commonly submitted to shareholders of U.S. companies and those other companies established in non-U.S. jurisdictions that have significant operations occurring within the U.S. (the "Mellon Voting Guidelines"). For non-U.S. companies without significant U.S. operations, Mellon seeks to vote proxies through application of the ISS Global Voting Principles and Regional Policies/Principles (the "ISS Voting Guidelines" and, collectively with the Mellon Voting Guidelines, each as in effect from time-to-time, the "Voting Guidelines"). Mellon, in voting proxies, will seek to act solely in the best financial and economic interests of its clients, including the Fund.

Mellon takes seriously its responsibility to vote proxies on behalf of its clients as a prudent fiduciary. In general, we employ proxy voting to:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;· align the interests of a company's management
 and board of directors with those of the company's shareholders;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;· promote the accountability of a company's management to its board of directors,
 as well as the accountability of the board of directors to the company's shareholders and stakeholders regarding matters that could
 affect the long-term value of the company;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;· uphold the rights of a company's shareholders to affect change by voting on
 those matters submitted to shareholders for approval; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;· promote adequate disclosure about a company's business operations and financial
 activity

***Securities of Non-U.S. Companies.*** With regard to voting proxies with respect to shares of non-U.S. companies, Mellon weighs the cost of voting, and potential inability to sell, the shares against the benefit of voting the shares to determine whether or not to vote. However, corporate governance practices, disclosure requirements and voting operations vary significantly among the markets in which the Fund may invest. In these markets, Mellon generally seeks to submit proxy votes in a manner consistent with the ISS Voting Guidelines, while taking into account the different legal and regulatory requirements. For example, proxy voting in certain countries requires "share blocking" pursuant to which the Fund must deposit before the meeting date its holdings of securities with a designated depositary in order to vote proxies with respect to such securities. During this time, the shares cannot be sold until the meeting has taken place and the shares are returned to the fund's custodian bank. Mellon generally believes that the benefit of exercising the vote in these countries is outweighed by the cost of voting (*i.e.*, the Funds' portfolio managers not being able to sell the Funds' shares of such securities while the shares are blocked). Therefore, if share blocking is required, Mellon typically elects not to vote the shares. Voting proxies of issuers in non-U.S. markets also raises administrative issues that may prevent voting such proxies. For example, meeting notices may be received with insufficient time to fully consider the proposal(s) or after the deadline for voting has passed. Other markets require the provision of local agents with a power of attorney before acting on the voting instructions. In some cases the power of attorney may be unavailable prior to the meeting date or rejected by the local agent on a technical basis. Additionally, the costs of voting in certain non-U.S. markets may be substantially higher than in the United States.

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***Securities Out on Loan.*** For securities that the Fund has loaned to another party, any voting rights that accompany the loaned securities generally pass to the borrower of the securities, but the Fund retains the right to recall a security and may then exercise the security's voting rights. In order to vote the proxies of securities out on loan, the securities must be recalled prior to the established record date. The Fund may recall the loan to vote proxies if a material issue affecting the Fund's investment is to be voted upon. Generally, the Fund would recall a loaned security to vote a proxy only if the Adviser believes the matter to be voted on could have a material effect on the Fund or its investment in the loaned securities.

***Material Conflicts of Interest.*** Mellon seeks to avoid material conflicts of interest between the Fund and the Fund's shareholders, on the one hand, and BNYM Investment Adviser, Mellon, the Distributor, or any affiliated person of the fund, BNYM Investment Adviser, Mellon or the Distributor, on the other, through several layers of controls, including its participation in the Proxy Voting Committee. The Proxy Voting Committee seeks to avoid material conflicts of interest through the establishment of the committee structure, the members of which are senior officers and investment professionals, and do not include individuals whose primary duties relate to sales, marketing or client services. The Proxy Committee applies detailed, pre-determined proxy voting guidelines (the applicable Voting Guidelines) in an objective and consistent manner across client accounts, based on, as applicable, internal and external research and recommendations provided by third party proxy advisory services (including ISS and Glass Lewis, together the "Proxy Advisors") and without consideration of any client relationship factors. When proxies are voted in accordance with these pre-determined Voting Guidelines, it is Mellon's view that these votes do not present the potential for a material conflict of interest and no additional safeguards are needed. In addition, Mellon engages a third party as an independent fiduciary to vote all proxies for securities of BNY and may engage an independent fiduciary to vote proxies as a further safeguard to avoid potential conflicts of interest or as otherwise required by applicable law. These instances typically arise due to relationships between proxy issuers or companies and BNY, a BNY affiliate, a BNY executive, or a member of BNY's Board of Directors, but material conflicts of interests may also arise due to relationships involving Mellon and/or Mellon employees, officers and directors. When an independent fiduciary is engaged, the fiduciary either will vote the involved proxy, or provide Mellon with instructions as to how to vote such proxy. In the latter case, Mellon will vote the proxy in accordance with the independent fiduciary's determination. Other possible conflict resolutions may include: (1) voting in proportion to other shareholders ("mirror voting"); (2) erecting informational barriers around, or recusal from the vote decision making process by, the person or persons making voting decisions; and (3) voting in other ways that are consistent with our obligation to vote in our clients' best interest.

***Operations of the Proxy Voting Committee.*** The Proxy Voting Committee also has engaged ISS as its proxy voting agent to administer the ministerial, non-discretionary elements of proxy voting and reporting. In that role, ISS is required to follow the Voting Guidelines and apply them to the corresponding proxy proposals or matters on which a shareholder vote is sought. Accordingly, proxies that can be appropriately categorized and matched will be voted in accordance with the applicable Voting Guideline, or a proxy proposal will be referred to the Proxy Voting Committee if the Voting Guidelines so require, and generally for those proxy proposals or shareholder voting matters that are contested or similarly controversial and require a case-by-case analysis, as determined by the Committee in its discretion (*e.g.*, proxy contests, potentially excessive executive compensation issues, or certain shareholder proposals). In addition, the Proxy Voting Committee has directed ISS to refer to it for discussion and vote all proxy proposals of those issuers: (1) where the percentage of their outstanding voting securities held in the aggregate in accounts managed Mellon is deemed significant or (2) that are at or above a certain specified market capitalization size (each, as determined by the Proxy Voting Committee in its discretion). For items referred to it, the Proxy Voting Committee may determine to accept or reject any recommendation based on the Voting Guidelines, research and analysis provided by its Proxy Advisors, or on any independent research and analysis obtained or generated by Mellon.

A complete copy of the Sub-Adviser's proxy voting policy may be obtained by calling 1-866-909-9473 or by writing to: WisdomTree Trust, c/o Foreside Fund Services, LLC, 190 Middle Street, Suite 301, Portland, Maine 04101.

The Trust is required to disclose annually the Fund's complete proxy voting record on Form N-PX covering the period from July 1 of one year through June 30 of the next year and to file Form N-PX with the SEC no later than August 31 of each year. The current Form N-PX for the Fund may be obtained at no charge upon request by calling 1-866-909-9473 or by visiting the Fund's website at www.wisdomtree.com/investments or the SEC's website at www.sec.gov.

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**PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS DISCLOSURE POLICIES AND PROCEDURES**

The Trust has adopted a Portfolio Holdings Policy (the "Policy") designed to govern the disclosure of Fund portfolio holdings and the use of material non-public information about Fund holdings. The Policy applies to all officers, employees, and agents of the Fund, including the Advisers. The Policy is designed to ensure that the disclosure of information about the Fund's portfolio holdings is consistent with applicable legal requirements and otherwise in the best interest of the Fund.

As an ETF, information about the Fund's portfolio holdings is made available each Business Day in accordance with the provisions of any regulations of the Listing Exchange and other applicable SEC regulations, orders, and no-action relief. A "Business Day" with respect to the Fund is any day on which the Listing Exchange is open for business. As of the date of this SAI, the Listing Exchange observes the following holidays: New Year's Day, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Presidents' Day, Good Friday, Memorial Day, Juneteenth National Independence Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day.

This information is used in connection with the creation and redemption process and is disseminated on a daily basis through the facilities of the Listing Exchange, the National Securities Clearing Corporation ("NSCC") and/or third-party service providers.

Daily access to the Fund's portfolio holdings with no lag time is permitted to personnel of the Advisers, the Distributor and the Fund's administrator (the "Administrator"), custodian and accountant and other agents or service providers of the Trust who have need of such information in connection with the ordinary course of their respective duties to the Fund. The Fund's Chief Compliance Officer ("CCO") may authorize disclosure of portfolio holdings.

The Fund will disclose its complete portfolio holdings online at www.wisdomtree.com/investments/etfs. Online disclosure of such holdings is publicly available at no charge.

The Fund also will disclose its complete portfolio holdings schedule in public filings with the SEC on a quarterly basis, based on the Fund's fiscal year end, within sixty (60) days of the end of the quarter, and will provide that information to shareholders, as required by federal securities laws and regulations thereunder.

No person is authorized to disclose the Fund's portfolio holdings or other investment positions except in accordance with the Policy. The Board reviews the implementation of the Policy on a periodic basis.

**INDEX DESCRIPTION**

A description of the Index on which the Fund's investment strategy is based is provided in the Fund's Prospectus under "Principal Investment Strategies of the Fund" with certain additional details provided below. Additional information about the Index, including the constituents and weightings of the Index and the Index's methodology, which contains the rules that govern, among other things, the security selection criteria for the Index and the weighting of selected securities in the Index, is available at wisdomtree.com/investments/index.

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*Constituent Selection Criteria.* Common stocks, REITs, tracking stocks, and holding companies are eligible for inclusion in the Index. ADRs and GDRs (except in the case of Russian companies), European Depositary Receipts, limited partnerships, royalty trusts, passive foreign investment companies, preferred stocks, closed-end funds, ETFs, and derivative securities, such as warrants and rights, are not eligible for inclusion in the Index.

As of September 30, 2025, the Index consisted of 288 constituents.

*Index Screening/Rebalance and/or Reconstitution Dates of the Index.* The Index is rebalanced and/or reconstituted on a semi-annual basis. New securities may be added to the Index only during the semi-annual rebalance and/or reconstitution of the Index. Between reconstitution and/or rebalance dates, a constituent can be removed from the Index due to corporate events such as acquisitions, bankruptcies, delistings, or no longer meeting the Index's eligibility criteria. Index rebalance and reconstitution schedules and screening dates (described below) change from time to time. The latest Index calendar is available at www.wisdomtree.com/investments/index.

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During the screening date (*i.e.*, after the close of trading on the last trading day in March and September), securities are screened to determine whether they comply with WisdomTree's proprietary Index methodology and are eligible to be included in the Index. Based on this screening, securities that meet Index requirements are added to the Index, and securities that do not meet such requirements are dropped from the Index.

*Index Maintenance.* Index maintenance occurs throughout the year and includes monitoring and implementing the adjustments for company additions and deletions, stock splits, stock dividends, spin-offs, corporate restructurings, and other corporate actions. Any corporate action will be implemented after the close of trading on the day prior to the ex-date of such corporate action. Whenever possible, changes to the Index's constituents, such as deletions, as a result of corporate actions, will be announced at least two business days prior to their implementation date.

Should any company achieve a weighting equal to or greater than 24% of the Index, its weighting will be reduced to 20% at the close of the current calendar quarter, and the weights of all other constituents in the Index will be rebalanced proportionally. Moreover, should the collective weight of Index constituent securities whose individual current weights equal or exceed 5% of the Index, when added together, equal or exceed 50% of the Index, the weightings in those constituent securities will be reduced proportionally, so that their collective weight equals 40% of the Index as of the close of the current calendar quarter, and other constituents in the Index will be rebalanced in proportion to their Index weighings before the adjustment.

*Applying the Calculated Volume Factor Adjustment.* After applying the initial Index eligibility criteria screens and weighting scheme, the Index constituent's "calculated volume factor" is determined. The calculated volume factor is the security's average daily dollar trading volume for the three months preceding the Index screening date divided by the security's weight in the Index. If a constituent security's calculated volume factor is:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(i) greater than $400 million, it is included in the Index and its weight
 in the Index is not reduced.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(ii) less than $400 million, its weight will be reduced such that the
 weight after the volume adjustment equals the weight before the adjustment multiplied by the calculated volume factor divided by $400
 million.

In response to market conditions and volume factor adjustments, security, country, and sector weights may fluctuate above or below a specified cap intra rebalance. The weights will be reset at each semi-annual rebalance date.

*Changes to the Index Methodology*. The Index is governed by a published, rules-based methodology. Changes to the methodology will be publicly disclosed at www.wisdomtree.com/investments/wisdomtree-etfs/index-notices.

*Index Calculation Agent*. To minimize any potential for conflicts caused by the fact that WisdomTree and its affiliates act as Index Provider and investment adviser to the Fund, WisdomTree has retained an unaffiliated third party to calculate the Index (the "Calculation Agent"). The Calculation Agent, using the Index's rules-based methodology, will calculate and disseminate the Index on a daily basis. WisdomTree will monitor the results produced by the Calculation Agent to help ensure that the Index is being calculated in accordance with its rules-based methodology. In addition, WisdomTree and WisdomTree Asset Management have established policies and procedures designed to prevent non-public information about pending changes to the Index from being used or disseminated in an improper manner. Furthermore, WisdomTree and WisdomTree Asset Management have established policies and procedures designed to prevent improper use and dissemination of non-public information about the Fund's portfolio strategies.

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**INVESTMENT LIMITATIONS**

The following fundamental and non-fundamental investment policies and limitations supplement those set forth in the Fund's Prospectus. Unless otherwise noted, whenever a fundamental or non-fundamental investment policy or limitation states a maximum percentage of the Fund's assets that may be invested in any security or other asset, or sets forth a policy regarding quality standards, such standard or percentage limitation will be determined immediately after and as a result of the Fund's acquisition of such security or other asset. Accordingly, other than with respect to the Fund's limitations on borrowings, any subsequent change in values, net assets, or other circumstances will not be considered when determining whether the investment complies with the Fund's investment policies and limitations.

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The Fund's fundamental investment policies cannot be changed without the approval of the holders of a majority of the Fund's outstanding voting securities as defined under the 1940 Act. The Fund, however, may change the non-fundamental investment policies described below, its investment objective, and the Index without a shareholder vote provided that it obtains Board approval and where required, provides its shareholders with at least sixty (60) days' prior written notice of any such change.

**Fundamental Policies.** The investment policies and limitations set forth below are fundamental and may not be changed without shareholder approval. As a general matter, the Fund may not engage in the activities described in the policies below except to the extent permitted by the 1940 Act.

The Fund, as a fundamental investment policy, may not:

***Senior Securities***

Issue senior securities, except as permitted under the 1940 Act.

***Borrowing***

Borrow money, except as permitted under the 1940 Act.

***Underwriting***

Act as an underwriter of another issuer's securities, except to the extent that the Fund may be considered an underwriter within the meaning of the Securities Act in the disposition of portfolio securities.

***Concentration***

Purchase the securities of any issuer (other than securities issued or guaranteed by the U.S. Government or any of its agencies or instrumentalities) if, as a result, more than 25% of the Fund's total assets would be invested in the securities of companies whose principal business activities are in the same industry, except that the Fund will invest more than 25% of its total assets in securities of the same industry to approximately the same extent that the Index concentrates in the securities of a particular industry or group of industries.

***Real Estate***

Purchase or sell real estate unless acquired as a result of ownership of securities or other instruments (but this shall not prevent the Fund from investing in securities or other instruments backed by real estate, real estate investment trusts or securities of companies engaged in the real estate business).

***Commodities***

Purchase or sell physical commodities unless acquired as a result of ownership of securities or other instruments (but this shall not prevent the Fund from purchasing or selling options and futures contracts or from investing in securities or other instruments backed by physical commodities).

***Loans***

Lend any security or make any other loan except as permitted under the 1940 Act. This means that no more than 33 1/3% of the Fund's total assets would be lent to other parties. This limitation does not apply to purchases of debt securities or to repurchase agreements, or to acquisitions of loans, loan participations or other forms of debt instruments, permissible under the Fund's investment policies.

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**Non-Fundamental Policy.** The investment policy set forth below has been adopted as a non-fundamental investment policy in accordance with Rule 35d-1 under the 1940 Act and may be changed without shareholder approval. Prior to any change to the policy, the Fund will provide shareholders with 60 days' notice.

Under normal circumstances, the Fund invests at least 80% of its net assets, plus any borrowings for investment purposes, in constituents of the Index and/or investments that have economic characteristics that are substantially similar to the economic characteristics of such constituents.

**CONTINUOUS OFFERING**

The method by which Creation Unit Aggregations of shares are created and traded may raise certain issues under applicable securities laws. Because new Creation Unit Aggregations of shares are issued and sold by the Fund on an ongoing basis, at any point a "distribution," as such term is used in the Securities Act, may occur. Broker-dealers and other persons are cautioned that some activities on their part may, depending on the circumstances, result in their being deemed participants in a distribution in a manner which could render them statutory underwriters and subject them to the prospectus delivery requirement and liability provisions of the Securities Act.

For example, a broker-dealer firm or its client may be deemed a statutory underwriter if it takes Creation Unit Aggregations after placing an order with the Distributor, breaks them down into constituent shares, and sells such shares directly to customers, or if it chooses to couple the creation of a supply of new shares with an active selling effort involving solicitation of secondary market demand for shares. A determination of whether one is an underwriter for purposes of the Securities Act must take into account all the facts and circumstances pertaining to the activities of the broker-dealer or its client in the particular case, and the examples mentioned above should not be considered a complete description of all the activities that could lead to a categorization as an underwriter.

Broker-dealer firms should also note that dealers who are not "underwriters" but are effecting transactions in shares, whether or not participating in the distribution of shares, generally are required to deliver a prospectus. This is because the prospectus delivery exemption in Section 4(3) of the Securities Act is not available in respect of such transactions as a result of Section 24(d) of the 1940 Act. Firms that incur a prospectus delivery obligation with respect to shares of the Fund are reminded that, pursuant to Rule 153 under the Securities Act, a prospectus delivery obligation under Section 5(b)(2) of the Securities Act owed to an exchange member in connection with the sale on the Listing Exchange is satisfied by the fact that the prospectus is available at the Listing Exchange upon request. The prospectus delivery mechanism provided in Rule 153 is only available with respect to transactions on an exchange.

WisdomTree or its affiliates (the "Selling Shareholder") may purchase Creation Unit Aggregations through a broker-dealer to "seed" (in whole or in part) funds, including the Fund, as they are launched or thereafter, may purchase shares from other broker-dealers or other investors that have previously provided "seed" for funds, including the Fund, when they were launched or otherwise in secondary market transactions, and because the Selling Shareholder may be deemed an affiliate of such funds, the shares are being registered to permit the resale of these shares from time to time after purchase. The Fund will not receive any of the proceeds from the resale by the Selling Shareholders of such shares.

The Selling Shareholder intends to sell all or a portion of the shares owned by it and offered hereby from time to time directly or through one or more broker-dealers, and may also hedge such positions. The shares may be sold on any national securities exchange on which the shares may be listed or quoted at the time of sale, in the OTC market or in transactions other than on these exchanges or systems at fixed prices, at prevailing market prices at the time of the sale, at varying prices determined at the time of sale, or at negotiated prices. These sales may be effected in transactions, which may involve crosses or block transactions. The Selling Shareholder may use any one or more of the following methods when selling shares:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• ordinary brokerage transactions through brokers or dealers (who may act as agents or principals) or directly
 to one or more purchasers;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• privately negotiated transactions;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• through the writing or settlement of options or other hedging transactions, whether such options are listed
 on an options exchange or otherwise; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• any other method permitted pursuant to applicable law.

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The Selling Shareholder may also loan or pledge shares to broker-dealers that in turn may sell such shares, to the extent permitted by applicable law. The Selling Shareholder may also enter into options or other transactions with broker-dealers or other financial institutions, or create one or more derivative securities which require delivering shares to a broker-dealer or other financial institution (these shares may then be sold by such broker-dealer or other financial institution).

The Selling Shareholder and any broker-dealer or agents participating in the distribution of shares may be deemed to be "underwriters" within the meaning of Section 2(11) of the Securities Act in connection with such sales. In such event, any commissions paid to any such broker-dealer or agent and any profit on the resale of the shares purchased by them may be deemed to be underwriting commissions or discounts under the Securities Act. The Selling Shareholder who may be deemed an "underwriter" within the meaning of Section 2(11) of the Securities Act will be subject to the applicable prospectus delivery requirements of the Securities Act.

The Selling Shareholder has informed the Fund that it is not a registered broker-dealer and does not have any written or oral agreement or understanding, directly or indirectly, with any person to distribute the shares. Upon the Fund being notified in writing by the Selling Shareholder that any material arrangement has been entered into with a broker-dealer for the sale of shares through a block trade, special offering, exchange distribution or secondary distribution, or a purchase by a broker or dealer, a supplement to this SAI will be filed, if required, pursuant to Rule 497 under the Securities Act, disclosing (i) the name of each Selling Shareholder and of the participating broker-dealer(s), (ii) the number of shares involved, (iii) the price at which such shares were sold, (iv) the commissions paid or discounts or concessions allowed to such broker-dealer(s), where applicable, (v) that such broker-dealer(s) did not conduct any investigation to verify the information set out or incorporated by reference in the Fund's Prospectus and SAI, and (vi) other facts material to the transaction.

The Selling Shareholder and any other person participating in such distribution will be subject to applicable provisions of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Exchange Act") and the rules and regulations thereunder, including, without limitation, to the extent applicable, Regulation M of the Exchange Act, which may limit the timing of purchases and sales of any of the shares by the Selling Shareholder and any other participating person. To the extent applicable, Regulation M may also restrict the ability of any person engaged in the distribution of the shares to engage in market-making activities with respect to the shares. All of the foregoing may affect the marketability of the shares and the ability of any person or entity to engage in market-making activities with respect to the shares. There is a risk that the Selling Shareholder may redeem its investments in the Fund or otherwise sell its shares to a third party that may redeem. As with redemptions by other large shareholders, such redemptions could have a significant negative impact on the Fund and its shares.

**MANAGEMENT OF THE TRUST**

**Board Responsibilities.** The Board is responsible for overseeing the management and affairs of the Fund and the Trust. The Board has considered and approved contracts, as described herein, under which certain companies provide essential management and administrative services to the Trust. Like most ETFs, the day-to-day business of the Trust, including the day-to-day management of risk, is performed by third-party service providers, such as the Advisers, Distributor, and Administrator. The Board is responsible for overseeing the Trust's service providers and, thus, has oversight responsibility with respect to the risk management performed by those service providers. Risk management seeks to identify and eliminate or mitigate the potential effects of risks, *i.e.*, events or circumstances that could have material adverse effects on the business, operations, shareholder services, investment performance, or reputation of the Trust or the Fund. Under the overall supervision of the Board and the Audit Committee (discussed in more detail below), the service providers to the Fund employ a variety of processes, procedures, and controls to identify risks relevant to the operations of the Trust and the Fund to lessen the probability of their occurrence and/or to mitigate the effects of such events or circumstances if they do occur. Each service provider is responsible for one or more discrete aspects of the Trust's business (*e.g.*, the Advisers are responsible for the day-to-day management of the Fund's portfolio investments) and, consequently, for managing the risks associated with that activity.

The Board's role in risk management oversight begins before the inception of a fund, at which time the Adviser presents the Board with information concerning the investment objectives, strategies, and risks of the fund. Additionally, the Fund's Adviser and Sub-Adviser, as applicable, provide the Board periodically with an overview of, among other things, its investment philosophy, brokerage practices, and compliance infrastructure. Thereafter, the Board oversees the risk management of the Fund's operations, in part, by requesting periodic reports from and otherwise communicating with various personnel of the Fund and its service providers, including the Trust's CCO and the Fund's independent accountants. The Board and, with respect to identified risks that relate to its scope of expertise, the Audit Committee, oversee efforts by management and service providers to manage risks to which the fund may be exposed.

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The Board is responsible for overseeing the nature, extent and quality of the services provided to the Fund by the Adviser and receives information about those services at its regular meetings. In addition, on at least an annual basis, in connection with its consideration of whether to renew the Investment Advisory Agreement and Sub-Advisory Agreement with the Adviser and Sub-Adviser, respectively, the Board meets with the Adviser and Sub-Adviser to review such services. Among other things, the Board regularly considers the Adviser's and Sub-Adviser's adherence to the Fund's investment restrictions and compliance with various Fund policies and procedures and with applicable securities regulations. The Board also reviews information about the Fund's performance and investments.

The Trust's CCO meets regularly with the Board to review and discuss compliance and other issues. At least annually, the Trust's CCO provides the Board with a report reviewing the adequacy and effectiveness of the Trust's policies and procedures and those of its service providers, including the Adviser and Sub-Adviser. The report addresses the operation of the policies and procedures of the Trust and each service provider since the date of the last report; material changes to the policies and procedures since the date of the last report; any recommendations for material changes to the policies and procedures; and material compliance matters since the date of the last report.

The Board receives reports from the Trust's service providers regarding operational risks, portfolio valuation, and other matters. Annually, an independent registered public accounting firm reviews with the Audit Committee its audit of the Fund's financial statements, focusing on major areas of risk encountered by the Fund and noting any significant deficiencies or material weaknesses in the Fund's internal controls.

The Board recognizes that not all risks that may affect the Fund can be identified, that it may not be practical or cost-effective to eliminate or mitigate certain risks, that it may be necessary to bear certain risks (such as investment-related risks) to achieve the Fund's goals, and that the processes, procedures, and controls employed to address certain risks may be limited in their effectiveness. Moreover, despite the periodic reports the Board receives and the Board's discussions with the service providers to the Fund, it may not be made aware of all of the relevant information related to a particular risk. Most of the Trust's investment management and business affairs are carried out by or through the Fund's Adviser, Sub-Adviser, and other service providers, each of which has an independent interest in risk management but whose policies and methods by which one or more risk management functions are carried out may differ from the Trust's and each other's in the setting of priorities, the resources available or the effectiveness of relevant controls. As a result of the foregoing and other factors, the Board's risk management oversight is subject to substantial limitations.

**Members of the Board and Officers of the Trust.** Set forth below are the names, birth years, positions held and length of time served with the Trust, number of portfolios overseen, and principal occupations and other directorships held during the last five years of each of the persons currently serving as members of the Board and as Executive Officers of the Trust. Each Executive Officer of the Trust was appointed by and serves at the pleasure of the Board. The members of the Board serve as Trustees for the life of the Trust or until retirement, removal, or their office is terminated pursuant to the Trust's Declaration of Trust. The address of each Trustee and Officer is c/o WisdomTree Asset Management, Inc., 250 West 34<sup>th</sup> Street, 3<sup>rd</sup> Floor, New York, New York 10119.

The Chairman of the Board, Victor Ugolyn, is not an interested person of the Fund as that term is defined in the 1940 Act. The Board is composed of a super-majority (more than 80%) of Trustees who are not interested persons of the Fund (*i.e.*, "Independent Trustees"). There is an Audit Committee, Governance, Nominating, and Compliance Committee, Contracts Review Committee, and Investment Committee of the Board, each of which is chaired by an Independent Trustee and comprised solely of Independent Trustees. The Committee chair for each is responsible for running the Committee meetings, formulating agendas for those meetings, and coordinating with management to serve as a liaison between the Committee members and management on matters within the scope of the responsibilities of the Committee as set forth in its Board-approved charter. The Fund has determined that this leadership structure is appropriate given the specific characteristics and circumstances of the Fund. The Fund made this determination in consideration of, among other things, the fact that the Independent Trustees of the Fund constitute a super-majority of the Board, the assets under management of the Fund, the number of funds overseen by the Board, the total number of Trustees on the Board, and the fact that an Independent Trustee serves as Chairman of the Board.

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| **Name and Year of <br> Birth of <br> Trustee/Officer** | **Position(s) Held <br> with the Trust, <br> Term of Office <br> and Length of <br> Time Served** | **Principal Occupation(s) <br> During Past 5 Years** | **Number of <br> Portfolios in <br> Fund Complex <br> Overseen by <br> Trustee/Officer<sup>+</sup>** | **Other <br> Directorships Held <br> by Trustee** |
| **Trustees Who Are Interested Persons of the Trust** | **Trustees Who Are Interested Persons of the Trust** | **Trustees Who Are Interested Persons of the Trust** | **Trustees Who Are Interested Persons of the Trust** | **Trustees Who Are Interested Persons of the Trust** |
| Jonathan L. Steinberg <br> (1964) | Trustee, 2005-present; President, 2005-present | Chief Executive Officer of WisdomTree and WisdomTree Asset Management since 2005; President of WisdomTree and WisdomTree Asset Management from 2012 to 2019. | 85 | Director, WisdomTree and WisdomTree Asset Management |
| **Trustees Who Are Not Interested Persons of the Trust** | **Trustees Who Are Not Interested Persons of the Trust** | **Trustees Who Are Not Interested Persons of the Trust** | **Trustees Who Are Not Interested Persons of the Trust** | **Trustees Who Are Not Interested Persons of the Trust** |
| David G. Chrencik<sup>1</sup><br> (1948) | Trustee, 2014-present | Chief Financial Officer of Sarus Indochina Select LP (a hedge fund) from 2012 to 2022. | 85 |  |
| Phillip Goff<br> (1963) | Trustee, 2024-present | Private Investor since 2017; Trustee of RBC Funds Trust from 2020 to 2024; Senior Vice President/Corporate Controller and Funds Treasurer at TIAA from 2006 to 2017. | 85 |  |
| Joel H. Goldberg<sup>2,3</sup><br> (1945) | Trustee, 2012-present | Attorney, Partner at Stroock & Stroock & Lavan LLP from 2010 to 2018; U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, Division of Investment Management from 1973 to 1983 (Director from 1981 to 1983). | 85 | Director, Better Business Bureau (Metropolitan New York, Long Island, and the Mid-Hudson Region) |
| Toni M. Massaro<sup>3</sup><br> (1955) | Trustee, 2006-present | Regents Professor of Law Emerita since 2024; Executive Director of the Agnese Nelms Haury Program since 2021; Dean Emerita at the University of Arizona James E. Rogers College of Law ("Rogers College of Law") from 2009 to 2024 (distinguished Emerita in July 2009); Dean of the Rogers College of Law from 1999 to 2009; Regents Professor since 2006; Milton O. Riepe Chair in Constitutional Law from 1997 to 2022; Professor at the Rogers College of Law from 1990 to 2024. | 85 |  |

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| **Name and Year of <br> Birth of <br> Trustee/Officer** | **Position(s) Held <br> with the Trust, <br> Term of Office <br> and Length of <br> Time Served** | **Principal Occupation(s) <br> During Past 5 Years** | **Number of <br> Portfolios in <br> Fund Complex <br> Overseen by <br> Trustee/Officer<sup>+</sup>** | **Other <br> Directorships Held <br> by Trustee** |
| Melinda A. Raso Kirstein<sup>4</sup><br> (1955)<br>| Trustee, 2014-present | Retired since 2004; Vice President, Senior Portfolio Manager, Fixed Income Management, and Director of Tax Exempt Fund Management at Merrill Lynch Investment Management from 1982 to 2004. | 85 | Associate Alumnae of Douglass College, Chair of Investment Committee |
| Victor Ugolyn<br> (1947) | Trustee, 2006-present; Chairman of the Board, 2006-present | Private Investor since 2005; Retired Chairman of MONY Securities Corporation, Enterprise Capital Management from 1991 to 2004. | 85 |  |
| **Officers of the Trust** | **Officers of the Trust** | **Officers of the Trust** | **Officers of the Trust** | **Officers of the Trust** |
| Jonathan L. Steinberg<br> (1964) | President, 2005-present; Trustee, 2005-present | Chief Executive Officer of WisdomTree and WisdomTree Asset Management since 2005; President of WisdomTree and WisdomTree Asset Management from 2012 to 2019. | 85 | See Interested Trustees Table Above |
| David Castano<br> (1971) | Treasurer, 2013-present | Head of Fund Accounting & Administration at WisdomTree Asset Management since 2020; Director of Fund Accounting & Administration at WisdomTree Asset Management from 2011 to 2020. | 85 |  |
| Terry Jane Feld<br> (1960) | Chief Compliance Officer, 2012-present | Head of U.S. Compliance at WisdomTree Asset Management since 2022; Chief Compliance Officer at WisdomTree Asset Management since 2012. | 85 |  |
| Joanne Antico<br> (1975)<br>| Chief Legal Officer and Secretary, 2021-present | General Counsel at WisdomTree Asset Management since 2021; Assistant General Counsel at WisdomTree Asset Management from 2016 to 2021. | 85 |  |

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| **Name and Year of <br> Birth of <br> Trustee/Officer** | **Position(s) Held <br> with the Trust, <br> Term of Office <br> and Length of <br> Time Served** | **Principal Occupation(s) <br> During Past 5 Years** | **Number of <br> Portfolios in <br> Fund Complex <br> Overseen by <br> Trustee/Officer<sup>+</sup>** | **Other <br> Directorships Held <br> by Trustee** |
| Clint Martin<br> (1977)<br>| Assistant Treasurer, 2015-present | Director of Fund Accounting & Administration at WisdomTree Asset Management since 2020; Fund Manager, Fund Accounting & Administration at WisdomTree Asset Management from 2012 to 2020. | 85 |  |
| Angela Borreggine<br> (1964) | Assistant Secretary, 2022-present | Assistant General Counsel at WisdomTree Asset Management since 2022; Vice President and Senior Counsel at Virtus Investment Partners from 2021 to 2022; Secretary and Chief Legal Officer at Allianz Global Investors family of funds from 2016 to 2021 and of The Korea Fund, Inc. from 2016 to 2020; Director, Senior Counsel at Allianz Global Investors from 2007 to 2021. | 85 |  |
| Sherry Scarvey<br> (1967) | Assistant Secretary, 2023-present | Senior Investment Management Paralegal at WisdomTree Asset Management since 2023; Senior Legal Analyst at Eagle Point Credit Management, LLC from 2021 to 2023; Senior Legal Analyst at Jennison & Associates LLC from 2019 to 2021; Senior Legal Specialist at Legg Mason & Co. LLC from 2005 to 2019. | 85 |  |
| Heidi Loeffert<br> (1973) | Assistant Secretary, 2024-present | Senior Investment Management Paralegal at WisdomTree Asset Management since 2024; Senior Paralegal at Perkins Coie LLP from 2022 to 2024; Paralegal, Corporate and Securities at GitLab Inc., from 2021 to 2022; Legal Department Manager, Senior Paralegal and Assistant Secretary at L.B. Foster Company from 2019 to 2021. | 85 |  |

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<sup>1</sup> Chair of the Audit Committee.

<sup>2</sup> Chair of the Contracts Review Committee.

<sup>3</sup> Co-Chair of the Governance, Nominating, and Compliance Committee.

<sup>4</sup> Chair of the Investment Committee.

<sup>+</sup> As of the date of this SAI.

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**Audit Committee.** Ms. Raso Kirstein and Messrs. Chrencik, Goff, and Ugolyn, each an Independent Trustee, are members of the Board's Audit Committee. The principal responsibilities of the Audit Committee are the appointment, compensation, and oversight of the Trust's independent registered public accounting firm, including the resolution of disagreements regarding financial reporting between Trust management and such independent registered public accounting firm. The Audit Committee's responsibilities include, without limitation, to (i) oversee the accounting and financial reporting processes of the Trust and to receive reports regarding the Trust's internal control over financial reporting; (ii) oversee the quality and integrity of the Fund's financial statements and the independent audits thereof; (iii) oversee, or, as appropriate, assist Board oversight of, the Trust's compliance with legal and regulatory requirements that relate to the Trust's accounting and financial reporting, and independent audits; (iv) approve prior to appointment the engagement of the Trust's independent registered public accounting firm and, in connection therewith, to review and evaluate the qualifications, independence and performance of the Trust's independent registered public accounting firm; and (v) act as a liaison between the Trust's independent auditors and the full Board. The Independent Trustees' independent legal counsel assists the Audit Committee in connection with these duties. The Board has adopted a written charter for the Audit Committee. During the fiscal year ended March 31, 2025, the Audit Committee held six meetings.

**Governance, Nominating, and Compliance Committee.** Ms. Massaro and Messrs. Goldberg and Ugolyn, each an Independent Trustee, are members of the Board's Governance, Nominating, and Compliance Committee. The principal responsibilities of the Governance, Nominating, and Compliance Committee are to (i) provide assistance to the Board in fulfilling its responsibility with respect to the oversight of appropriate and effective governance of the Trust; (ii) identify individuals qualified to serve as Independent Trustees of the Trust and to recommend its nominees for consideration by the full Board; and (iii) provide assistance to the Board in fulfilling its responsibility with respect to overseeing the CCO and overseeing compliance matters involving the Fund and its service providers as reported to the Board. While the Governance, Nominating, and Compliance Committee is solely responsible for the selection and nomination of the Trust's Independent Trustees, the Governance, Nominating, and Compliance Committee may consider nominations for the office of Trustee made by Trust shareholders as it deems appropriate. The Governance, Nominating, and Compliance Committee considers nominees recommended by shareholders if such nominees are submitted in accordance with Rule 14a-8 of the Exchange Act, in conjunction with a shareholder meeting to consider the election of Trustees. Trust shareholders who wish to recommend a nominee should send nominations to the Secretary of the Trust that include biographical information and set forth the qualifications of the proposed nominee. The Board has adopted a written charter for the Governance, Nominating, and Compliance Committee. During the fiscal year ended March 31, 2025, the Governance, Nominating, and Compliance Committee held four meetings.

**Contracts Review Committee.** Ms. Massaro and Messrs. Goldberg and Ugolyn, each an Independent Trustee, are members of the Board's Contracts Review Committee. The principal responsibilities of the Contracts Review Committee are to provide assistance to the Board in fulfilling its responsibilities under Section 15 of the 1940 Act, and other applicable Sections, rules and interpretative guidance related thereto, with respect to reviewing the performance of, and reasonableness of fees paid to, the Adviser, Sub-Adviser, and core service providers for each series of the Trust, and to make recommendations to the Board regarding the contractual arrangements for such services. The Board has adopted a written charter for the Contracts Review Committee. During the fiscal year ended March 31, 2025, the Contracts Review Committee held four meetings.

**Investment Committee**. Ms. Raso Kirstein and Messrs. Goff, Goldberg, and Ugolyn, each an Independent Trustee, are members of the Board's Investment Committee. The principal responsibilities of the Investment Committee are to support, oversee, and organize on behalf of the Board the process for overseeing Fund performance and related matters (it being the intention of the Board that the ultimate oversight of Fund performance shall remain with the full Board), address such other matters that the Board shall determine, and provide recommendations to the Board as needed in respect of the foregoing matters. The Board has adopted a written charter for the Investment Committee. During the fiscal year ended March 31, 2025, the Investment Committee held six meetings.

**Individual Trustee Qualifications.** The Board has concluded that each of the Trustees is qualified to serve on the Board because of his or her ability to review and understand information about the Trust and the Fund provided by management, to identify and request other information he or she may deem relevant to the performance of the Trustees' duties, to question management and other service providers regarding material factors bearing on the management and administration of the Fund, and to exercise his or her business judgment in a manner that serves the best interests of the Fund's shareholders. The Trust has concluded that each of the Trustees is qualified to serve as a Trustee based on his or her own experience, qualifications, attributes, and skills as described below.

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The Board has concluded that Mr. Steinberg is qualified to serve as Trustee of the Fund because of the experience he has gained as President, Chief Executive Officer, and director of WisdomTree and the Adviser, his knowledge of and experience in the financial services industry, and the experience he has gained serving as President and Trustee of the Trust since 2005.

The Board has concluded that Mr. Chrencik is qualified to serve as Trustee of the Fund because of the experience he gained as an audit partner of a public accounting firm as well as his experience in and knowledge of the financial services industry, including his service as the chief financial officer of a hedge fund and his prior service as a board member of several other investment funds, and the experience he has gained serving as an Independent Trustee of the Trust since 2014.

The Board has concluded that Mr. Goff is qualified to serve as a Trustee of the Fund because of the experience he gained as an independent trustee of the RBC Funds Trust, Senior Vice President and Funds Treasurer with TIAA, and senior audit manager in a major public accounting firm, as well as his experience in and knowledge of mutual fund administration and the financial services industry more generally.

The Board has concluded that Mr. Goldberg is qualified to serve as Trustee of the Fund because of the experience he has gained as a member of the staff of the SEC, including his service as Director of the SEC's Division of Investment Management, his experience as legal counsel for many mutual funds, ETFs, investment advisers, and independent directors as well as the experience he has gained serving as an Independent Trustee of the Trust since 2012.

The Board has concluded that Ms. Massaro is qualified to serve as Trustee of the Fund because of the experience she has gained as a law professor, dean and advisor at various universities, and the experience she has gained serving as Independent Trustee of the Trust since 2006.

The Board has concluded that Ms. Raso Kirstein is qualified to serve as Trustee of the Fund because of her experience in and knowledge of the financial services industry, including her service as a vice president, senior portfolio manager of fixed income management and director of tax-exempt fund research of an investment advisory firm, as well as the experience she has gained serving as an Independent Trustee of the Trust since 2014.

The Board has concluded that Mr. Ugolyn is qualified to serve as Trustee of the Fund because of the experience he gained as chief executive officer of a firm specializing in financial services, his experience in and knowledge of the financial services industry, his experience as a member of the Board of Directors of The New York Society of Security Analysts, Inc., his service as chairman for another mutual fund family, and the experience he has gained serving as an Independent Trustee and Chairman of the Board of the Trust since 2006.

**Fund Shares Owned by Board Members.** The table below shows the dollar amount range of each Trustee's "beneficial ownership" of shares of the Fund and each other series of the Trust as of the end of the most recently completed calendar year. Dollar amount ranges disclosed are established by the SEC. "Beneficial ownership" is determined in accordance with Rule 16a-1(a)(2) under the Exchange Act. The Trustees and officers of the Trust collectively own less than 1% of the outstanding shares of the Trust.

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| **Trustee** | **Fund** | **Dollar Range of <br> Equity Securities in <br> the Fund\*** | **Aggregate Dollar <br> Range of Equity <br> Securities in All <br> Registered Investment <br> Companies Overseen <br> by Trustee in Family of <br> Investment <br> Companies\*** |
| **Interested Trustee** | **Interested Trustee** | **Interested Trustee** | **Interested Trustee** |
| Jonathan L. Steinberg | Global ex-U.S. Quality Growth Fund | Over $100,000 | Over $100,000 |
| **Independent Trustees** | **Independent Trustees** | **Independent Trustees** | **Independent Trustees** |
| David G. Chrencik | Global ex-U.S. Quality Growth Fund |  | Over $100,000 |
| Phillip Goff | Global ex-U.S. Quality Growth Fund |  | Over $100,000 |
| Joel H. Goldberg | Global ex-U.S. Quality Growth Fund |  | Over $100,000 |
| Toni M. Massaro | Global ex-U.S. Quality Growth Fund |  | Over $100,000 |
| Melinda A. Raso Kirstein | Global ex-U.S. Quality Growth Fund |  | Over $100,000 |
| Victor Ugolyn | Global ex-U.S. Quality Growth Fund |  | Over $100,000 |

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**Board Compensation.** The table below sets forth the compensation paid by the Trust to each Trustee for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2025.

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| **Trustee** | **Aggregate<br> Compensation**<br> **from the Trust** | **Pension or <br> Retirement Benefits <br> Accrued as Part of <br> Trust Expenses** | **Estimated Annual <br> Benefits Upon <br> Retirement** | **Total Compensation <br> from the Fund and <br> Fund Complex\*** |
| **Interested Trustee** | **Interested Trustee** | **Interested Trustee** | **Interested Trustee** | **Interested Trustee** |
| Jonathan L. Steinberg | $0 |  |  | $0 |
| **Independent Trustees** | **Independent Trustees** | **Independent Trustees** | **Independent Trustees** | **Independent Trustees** |
| David G. Chrencik | $406282 |  |  | $406282 |
| Phillip Goff | $369377 |  |  | $369377 |
| Joel H. Goldberg | $424750 |  |  | $424750 |
| Toni M. Massaro | $387815 |  |  | $387815 |
| Melinda A. Raso Kirstein | $406282 |  |  | $406282 |
| Victor Ugolyn | $554021 |  |  | $554021 |
| Robert E. Plaze<sup>†</sup> | $365840 |  |  | $365840 |

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<sup>\*</sup> The Trust is the only trust in the "Fund Complex."

<sup>†</sup> Robert E. Plaze resigned as an Independent Trustee of the Trust effective March 11, 2025. The information presented in the table reflects compensation earned for the period from April 5, 2024 to March 11, 2025.

**Control Persons and Principal Holders of Securities.** Although the Trust does not have information concerning the beneficial ownership of shares held in the names of Depository Trust Company participants ("DTC Participants"), please see Appendix A for the name and percentage ownership of each DTC Participant that owned of record 5% or more of the outstanding shares of the Fund as of September 30, 2025.

Certain officers, employees, accounts, or affiliates of WisdomTree Asset Management (such as WisdomTree, Inc., 250 West 34<sup>th</sup> Street, 3<sup>rd</sup> Floor, New York, New York 10119), including other funds advised by WisdomTree Asset Management or third parties, may from time to time own a substantial amount of the Fund's shares, including as an initial or seed investor. Such positions may be held for a limited period of time, including to facilitate commencement of the Fund, to facilitate the Fund's achieving size or scale or in seeking to track model portfolios of ETFs developed and maintained by the Adviser. Such shareholders, individually and/or collectively, could at times be considered to control the Fund (*i.e.*, own greater than 25% of the Fund's shares) and may purchase or sell shares, including large blocks of shares, at any given time. There can be no assurance that any such entity or person would not redeem or sell its investment, that the size of the Fund would be maintained at such levels, or that the Fund would continue to meet applicable listing requirements, which could negatively impact the Fund and its shares. In addition, such transactions may account for a large percentage of secondary market trading volume and may, therefore, not be sustainable and/or may have a material upward or downward effect on the market price of the shares.

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**INVESTMENT ADVISORY AND OTHER SERVICES**

***Investment Adviser.*** WisdomTree Asset Management serves as investment adviser to the Fund pursuant to an investment advisory agreement between the Trust and WisdomTree Asset Management (the "Investment Advisory Agreement"). WisdomTree Asset Management is a Delaware corporation registered as an investment adviser under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, as amended (the "Advisers Act"), and has offices located at 250 West 34<sup>th</sup> Street, 3<sup>rd</sup> Floor, New York, New York 10119.

Under the Investment Advisory Agreement, WisdomTree Asset Management is responsible for the overall management and administration of the Trust. WisdomTree Asset Management provides an investment program for the Fund. The Adviser also provides proactive oversight of the Sub-Adviser's daily monitoring of its purchases and sales of Fund securities, and regular review of the Sub-Adviser's performance. In addition, the Adviser arranges for, and oversees, sub-advisory, transfer agency, custody, fund administration, securities lending, and all other non-distribution-related services necessary for the Fund to operate. The Adviser furnishes to the Trust all office facilities, equipment, services, and executive and administrative personnel necessary for managing the investment program of the Trust for the Fund, including:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;■ Overseeing the Trust's insurance program;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;■ Overseeing and coordinating all governance matters for the Trust;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;■ Coordinating meetings of the Board;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;■ Devoting time and resources to maintaining an efficient market for the Fund's shares;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;■ Coordinating with outside counsel on all Trust related legal matters;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;■ Coordinating the preparation of the Trust's financial statements;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;■ Coordinating all regulatory filings and shareholder reporting;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;■ Overseeing the Fund's tax status and tax filings;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;■ Maintaining and updating a website for certain required disclosures; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;■ Providing shareholders with additional information about the Fund.

For its services, the Fund pays WisdomTree Asset Management a management fee, based on a percentage of the Fund's average daily net assets, indicated below.

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| **Fund** | **Management Fee** |
| Global ex-U.S. Quality Growth Fund | 0.42% |

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Pursuant to the terms of the Investment Advisory Agreement, WisdomTree Asset Management has agreed to pay all expenses of the Trust, except for: (i) brokerage expenses and other expenses (such as stamp taxes) connected with the execution of portfolio transactions or in connection with creation and redemption transactions; (ii) legal fees or expenses in connection with any arbitration, litigation or pending or threatened arbitration or litigation, including any settlements in connection therewith; (iii) compensation and expenses of each Independent Trustee; (iv) compensation and expenses of counsel to the Independent Trustees; (v) compensation and expenses of the Trust's CCO; (vi) extraordinary expenses; (vii) distribution fees and expenses paid by the Trust under any distribution plan adopted pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the 1940 Act; and (viii) the management fee payable to WisdomTree Asset Management. The internal expenses of pooled investment vehicles in which the Fund may invest (acquired fund fees and expenses) are not expenses of the Fund and are not paid by WisdomTree Asset Management.

Pursuant to a separate contractual arrangement, WisdomTree Asset Management arranges for the provision of CCO services with respect to the Fund and is liable and responsible for, and administers payments to, the CCO, the Independent Trustees, and counsel to the Independent Trustees. WisdomTree Asset Management receives a fee of up to 0.0044% of the Fund's average daily net assets for providing such services and paying such expenses. WisdomTree Asset Management provides CCO services to the Trust.

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For the following periods, the Adviser received the following management fees from the Fund:

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| <br>**Fund** | <br>**Commencement<br> of Operations** | **For the Fiscal Year Ended** <br> **March 31, 2023** | **For the Fiscal Year Ended** <br> **March 31, 2023** | **For the Fiscal Year Ended** <br> **March 31, 2023** | **For the Fiscal Year Ended**<br> **March 31, 2024** | **For the Fiscal Year Ended**<br> **March 31, 2024** | **For the Fiscal Year Ended**<br> **March 31, 2024** | **For the Fiscal Year Ended**<br> **March 31, 2025** | **For the Fiscal Year Ended**<br> **March 31, 2025** | **For the Fiscal Year Ended**<br> **March 31, 2025** |
| <br>**Fund** | <br>**Commencement<br> of Operations** | **Gross<br> Advisory<br> Fee** <br> **($)** | **Advisory <br> Fee <br> Waived <br> ($)** | **Net<br> Advisory<br> Fee** <br> **($)** | **Gross<br> Advisory<br> Fee** <br> **($)** | **Advisory <br> Fee <br> Waived <br> ($)** | **Net<br> Advisory<br> Fee** <br> **($)** | **Gross<br> Advisory<br> Fee** <br> **($)** | **Advisory <br> Fee Waived <br> ($)** | **Net<br> Advisory<br> Fee** <br> **($)** |
| Global ex-U.S. Quality Growth Fund | 6/16/06 | 1880835 | (3688) | 1877147 | 2483267 | (2291) | 2480976 | 2535644 | (1201) | 2534443 |

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The Adviser, from its own resources, including profits from management fees received from the Fund, provided such fees are legitimate and not excessive, may make payments to broker-dealers and other financial institutions for their expenses in connection with the distribution of Fund shares, and otherwise currently pays all distribution costs for Fund shares.

The Investment Advisory Agreement, with respect to the Fund, continues in effect for two years from its effective date, and thereafter is subject to annual approval by (i) the Board or (ii) the vote of a majority of the outstanding voting securities (as defined in the 1940 Act) of the Fund, provided that in either event such continuance also is approved by a vote of a majority of the Trustees of the Trust who are not interested persons (as defined in the 1940 Act) of the Fund, by a vote cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on such approval. If the shareholders of the Fund fail to approve the Investment Advisory Agreement, WisdomTree Asset Management may continue to serve in the manner and to the extent permitted by the 1940 Act and rules and regulations thereunder.

The Investment Advisory Agreement, with respect to the Fund, is terminable without penalty, by vote of the Board, including a majority of the Independent Trustees of the Trust, or by vote of a majority of the outstanding voting securities (as defined in the 1940 Act) of the Fund, or by WisdomTree Asset Management, in each case on not less than thirty (30) days' nor more than sixty (60) days' prior written notice to the other party; provided that a shorter notice period shall be permitted for the Fund in the event its shares are no longer listed on a national securities exchange. The Investment Advisory Agreement will terminate automatically and immediately in the event of its "assignment" (as defined in the 1940 Act).

***Sub-Adviser***. Mellon serves as sub-adviser to the Fund pursuant to an investment sub-advisory agreement between WisdomTree Asset Management and Mellon (the "Sub-Advisory Agreement") and is responsible for the day-to-day management of the Fund. Mellon, a registered investment adviser, manages global quantitative-based investment strategies for institutional and private investors. The Sub-Adviser's principal office is located at 500 Ross Street, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15258. MBC Investments Corporation owns between 80% and 100% of Mellon, with up to 20% owned by certain Mellon employees through authorized employee class restricted shares. MBC Investments Corporation is 100% owned by BNY Mellon IHC, LLC, which is 100% owned by The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation. Mellon manages the portfolio investments of the Fund and places orders to buy and sell the Fund's portfolio investments. WisdomTree Asset Management pays Mellon for providing sub-advisory services to the Fund.

Mellon believes that it may perform sub-advisory and related services for the Trust without violating applicable banking laws or regulations. However, the legal requirements and interpretations about the permissible activities of banks and their affiliates may change in the future. These changes could prevent Mellon from continuing to perform services for the Trust. If this happens, the Board would consider selecting other qualified firms.

The Sub-Advisory Agreement, with respect to the Fund, continues in effect for two years from its effective date, and thereafter is subject to annual approval by (i) the Board or (ii) the vote of a majority of the outstanding voting securities (as defined in the 1940 Act) of the Fund, provided that in either event such continuance also is approved by a vote of a majority of the Trustees of the Trust who are not interested persons (as defined in the 1940 Act) of the Fund, by a vote cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on such approval. If the shareholders of the Fund fail to approve the Sub-Advisory Agreement, WisdomTree Asset Management may continue to serve in the manner and to the extent permitted by the 1940 Act and rules and regulations thereunder. The Sub-Advisory Agreement is terminable without any penalty, by vote of the Board of or by vote of a majority of the outstanding voting securities (as defined in the 1940 Act) of the Fund, or by WisdomTree Asset Management, in each case on not less than thirty (30) days' nor more than sixty (60) days' prior written notice to the other party; provided that a shorter notice period shall be permitted for the Fund in the event its shares are no longer listed on a national securities exchange. The Sub-Advisory Agreement will terminate automatically and immediately in the event of its "assignment" (as defined in the 1940 Act).

*Portfolio Managers*. The Sub-Adviser utilizes a team of investment professionals acting together to manage the Fund's assets. The team meets regularly to review portfolio holdings and to discuss purchase and sale activity. The team adjusts holdings in the Fund's portfolio as it deems appropriate in the pursuit of the Fund's investment objective.

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The Fund is managed by Mellon's Equity Index Strategies portfolio management team. The individual members of the team jointly and primarily responsible for the day-to-day management of the Fund's portfolio are Marlene Walker-Smith, David France, Todd Frysinger, Vlasta Sheremeta, and Michael Stoll. As of March 31, 2025, the portfolio managers were primarily responsible for the day-to-day management of the following accounts, none of which have a performance-based fee:

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| **Portfolio Manager** | **Registered**<br> **Investment Companies** | **Registered**<br> **Investment Companies** | **Other Pooled**<br> **Investment Vehicles** | **Other Pooled**<br> **Investment Vehicles** | **Other Accounts** | **Other Accounts** |
| **Portfolio Manager** | **Number** | **Assets <br> Managed** | **Number** | **Assets <br> Managed** | **Number** | **Assets <br> Managed** |
| Marlene Walker-Smith | 132 | $141.5 billion | 114 | $109.7 billion | 132 | $132.8 billion |
| David France | 132 | $141.5 billion | 114 | $109.7 billion | 132 | $132.8 billion |
| Todd Frysinger | 132 | $141.5 billion | 114 | $109.7 billion | 132 | $132.8 billion |
| Vlasta Sheremeta | 132 | $141.5 billion | 114 | $109.7 billion | 132 | $132.8 billion |
| Michael Stoll | 132 | $141.5 billion | 114 | $109.7 billion | 132 | $132.8 billion |

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*Portfolio Manager Fund Ownership.* As of March 31, 2025, none of the portfolio managers owned shares of the Fund.

*Portfolio Manager Compensation.* The Sub-Adviser's rewards program is designed to be market-competitive and align its compensation with the goals of its clients. The Sub-Adviser's incentive model is designed to compensate for quantitative and qualitative objectives achieved during the performance year. An individual's final annual incentive award is tied to the firm's overall performance, the team's performance, as well as individual performance. Awards are paid in cash on an annual basis; however, some senior individuals may receive a portion of their annual incentive award in deferred vehicles. The following factors encompass the Sub-Adviser's investment professional rewards program:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• Base salary

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• Annual cash incentive

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• Long-Term Incentive Plan (applicable only to select senior individuals)

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• BNY restricted stock units

***Description of Material Conflicts of Interest***

It is the policy of Mellon to make business decisions free from conflicting outside influences. Mellon's objective is to recognize potential conflicts of interest and work to eliminate or control and disclose such conflicts as they are identified. Mellon's business decisions are based on its duty to its clients, and not driven by any personal interest or gain. As an asset manager operating in a number of different jurisdictions with a diverse client base in a variety of strategies, conflicts of interest are inherent. Furthermore, as an indirect subsidiary of BNY, potential conflicts may also arise between Mellon and other BNY companies.

Mellon will take steps to provide reasonable assurance that no client or group of clients is advantaged at the expense of any other client. As such, it has adopted a Code of Ethics and compliance policy manual to address such conflicts. These potential and inherent conflicts include but are not limited to: the allocation of investment opportunities, side by side management, execution of portfolio transactions, brokerage conflicts, compensation conflicts, related party arrangements, personal interests, and other investment and operational conflicts of interest. Mellon's compliance policies are designed to ensure that all client accounts are treated equitably over time. Additionally, it has structured compensation of investment personnel to reasonably safeguard client accounts from being adversely impacted by any potential or related conflicts.

All material conflicts of interest are presented in greater detail within Part 2A of Mellon's Form ADV.

Mellon manages numerous accounts with a variety of interests. This necessarily creates potential conflicts of interest for Mellon. For example, Mellon or an affiliate may cause multiple accounts to invest in the same investment. Such accounts may have conflicting interests and objectives in connection with such investment, including differing views on the operations or activities of the portfolio company, the targeted returns for the transaction, and the timeframe for and method of exiting the investment. Conflicts may also arise in cases where multiple Mellon and/or affiliate client accounts are invested in different parts of an issuer's capital structure. For example, one of Mellon's client accounts could acquire debt obligations of a company while an affiliate's client account acquires an equity investment. In negotiating the terms and conditions of any such investments, Mellon may find that the interests of the debt-holding client accounts and the equity-holding client accounts may conflict. If that issuer encounters financial problems, decisions over the terms of the workout could raise conflicts of interest (including, for example, conflicts over proposed waivers and amendments to debt covenants). For example, debt holding accounts may be better served by a liquidation of an issuer in which it could be paid in full, while equity holding accounts might prefer a reorganization of the issuer that would have the potential to retain value for the equity holders. As another example, holders of an issuer's senior securities may be able to act to direct cash flows away from junior security holders, and both the junior and senior security holders may be Mellon client accounts. Any of the foregoing conflicts of interest will be discussed and resolved on a case-by-case basis. Any such discussions will factor in the interests of the relevant parties and applicable laws.

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Mellon has a fiduciary duty to manage all client accounts in a fair and equitable manner. To accomplish this, Mellon has adopted various policies and procedures including, but not limited to, policies relating to trading operations, best execution, trade order aggregation and allocation, short sales, cross-trading, code of conduct, personal securities trading, and purchases of securities from affiliated underwriters. These procedures are intended to help employees identify and mitigate potential side-by-side conflicts of interest such as those described above. Mellon has also developed a conflicts matrix listing potential side-by-side conflicts, the compliance policies and procedures reasonably designed to mitigate such potential conflicts of interest, and the corresponding compliance testing program established with the goal of confirming Mellon's adherence to such policies and procedures.

***Performance Fees***. The Sub-Adviser may enter into performance-based fee arrangements for certain client accounts and funds. Most of these arrangements provide for an asset-based management fee, based on the market value of the account at month end, quarter end, or based on average market value, plus a performance fee based on the portfolio's net return in excess of a specified benchmark and/or hurdle rate during a designated period of time. The performance is based on both realized and unrealized gains and losses. Some performance fee calculations include a high-water mark, which keeps track of the highest level of performance on which a performance fee has been paid and which must be exceeded in order for an additional performance fee to be assessed. For more detailed information on how performance fees are calculated, please see the applicable private placement memorandum or investment management agreement.

***Side-by-Side Management***. "Side-by-side management" refers to a Portfolio Manager's simultaneous management of multiple types of client accounts/investment products. For example, the Portfolio Managers manage separate accounts, managed accounts/wrap-fee programs, and pooled investment vehicles for clients at the same time. The Portfolio Managers' clients have a variety of investment objectives, policies, strategies, limitations, and restrictions. Side-by-side management gives rise to a variety of potential and actual conflicts of interest for the Portfolio Managers. Below is a discussion of the conflicts that the Portfolio Managers face when engaging in side-by-side management and how they deal with them. Note that certain of the Sub-Adviser's employees may also serve as officers or employees of one or more of the Sub-Adviser's affiliates ("dual officers"). These dual officers undertake investment management duties for the affiliates of which they are officers*.* When the Portfolio Managers concurrently manage client accounts/ investment products, and in particular when dual officers or dual employees are involved, this presents the same conflicts as described below. Note that Portfolio Managers manage their accounts consistent with applicable laws, and they follow procedures that are reasonably designed to treat clients fairly and to prevent any client or group of clients from being materially favored or disadvantaged.

***Conflicts of Interest Relating to Side-by-Side Management of Discretionary and Non-Discretionary Accounts***. In limited circumstances, Portfolio Managers may provide to a third party for which they provide non-discretionary advisory services the same model portfolio used to manage certain of the Portfolio Managers' clients' accounts. In those cases where Portfolio Managers are implementing the model results for only a portion of the assets affected (for example, only the assets over which Portfolio Managers have discretionary management authority) and therefore, they cannot apply their internal trade allocation procedures, Portfolio Managers will (i) use reasonable efforts to agree on procedures with such non-discretionary clients designed to prevent one group of clients from receiving preferential trading treatment over another group, or (ii) determine that, due to the nature of the assets to be traded or the market on which they are traded, no client would likely be adversely affected if such procedures are not established.

***Conflicts of Interest Relating to Performance-Based Fees When Engaging in Side-by-Side Management***. Portfolio Managers manage accounts that are charged a performance-based fee and other accounts that are charged a different type of fee, such as a flat asset-based fee. Portfolio Managers have a financial incentive to favor accounts with performance-based fees because they (and the Sub-Adviser's employees and supervised persons) may have an opportunity to earn greater fees on such accounts as compared to client accounts without performance-based fees. Thus, Portfolio Managers have an incentive to direct their best investment ideas to client accounts that pay performance-based fees, and to allocate, aggregate, or sequence trades in favor of such accounts. Portfolio Managers also have an incentive to give accounts with performance-based fees better execution and better brokerage commissions*.*

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***Conflicts of Interest Relating to Accounts with Different Strategies***. Portfolio Managers manage numerous accounts with a variety of strategies, which may present conflicts of interest. For example, a long/short position in two client accounts simultaneously can result in a loss to one client based on a decision to take a gain in the other. Taking concurrent conflicting positions in certain derivative instruments can likewise cause a loss to one client and a gain to another. Portfolio Managers may also face conflicts of interest when they have uncovered option strategies and significant positions in illiquid investments in side-by-side accounts.

***Conflicts of Interest Relating to the Management of Multiple Client Accounts***. Portfolio Managers perform investment advisory services for various clients. Portfolio Managers may give advice and take action in the performance of their duties with respect to any of their other clients which may differ from the advice given, or the timing or nature of action taken, with respect to another client. Portfolio Managers have no obligation to purchase or sell for a client any security or other property which they purchase or sell for their own account or for the account of any other client if they believe it is undesirable or impractical to take such action. Portfolio Managers may give advice or take action in the performance of their duties with respect to any of their clients which may differ from the advice given, or the timing or nature of action taken, by their affiliates on behalf of their clients.

***Conflicts of Interest Relating to Investment in Affiliated Accounts***. To the extent permissible under applicable law, the Portfolio Managers may decide to invest some or all of their temporary investments in money market or similar accounts advised or managed by a Sub-Adviser affiliate. In addition, the Portfolio Managers may invest client accounts in affiliated pooled vehicles. The Portfolio Managers have an incentive to allocate investments to these types of affiliated accounts in order to generate additional fees for themselves or their affiliates. In certain instances, Portfolio Managers may enter into revenue sharing arrangements with affiliates where they may receive a portion of the fee, or bill the full fee to the client and reimburse the affiliate. Portfolio Managers may also enter into wholesale arrangements with affiliates where they receive only a portion of the client fee. For certain accounts with affiliates, some of the fees, such as custody fees, may be waived or rebated.

***Conflicts of Interest Relating to the Discretion to Redeem from and Invest in Pooled Investment Vehicles***. The Portfolio Managers' clients may give them discretion to allocate client assets to, and/or redeem client assets from, certain pooled investment vehicles they manage or sub-advise. Sometimes, such discretionary authority is restricted by asset allocation parameters which may limit a Portfolio Manager's discretion to allocate to a percentage range of the value of a client's account. When a client grants a Portfolio Manager that discretion, a conflict could arise with respect to such client, and also with respect to other investors in such pooled investment vehicle. The Portfolio Managers may, for example, have an incentive to maintain a larger percentage of a client's assets in a fund in order for such assets to act as seed capital, to increase the fund's assets under management and thus, to make investment by other investors more attractive, or to maintain the continuity of a performance record if the client is the sole remaining investor. Likewise, as the manager or sub-adviser, they will have information that investors will not have about the investments held by a fund and about other investors' intentions to invest or redeem. Such information could potentially be used to favor one investor over another.

***Conflicts of Interest Relating to "Proprietary Accounts."*** The Portfolio Managers and the Sub-Adviser's existing and future employees may from time to time invest in products managed by the Sub-Adviser and they or related persons may establish "seeded" funds or accounts for the purpose of developing new investment strategies and products (collectively, "Proprietary Accounts"). Investments by the Sub-Adviser or its employees in Proprietary Accounts that invest in the same securities as other client accounts may create conflicts of interest. Portfolio Managers have an incentive to favor these Proprietary Accounts by directing their best investment ideas to these accounts or allocating, aggregating, or sequencing trades in favor of such accounts, to the disadvantage of other accounts. Portfolio Managers also have an incentive to dedicate more time and attention to their Proprietary Accounts and to give them better execution and brokerage commissions than their other client accounts. The Portfolio Managers may also waive fees for Proprietary Accounts or for certain affiliated persons who invest in such Proprietary Accounts.

***Valuations***. A majority of the Sub-Adviser's fees are based on the valuations provided by clients' custodians or pooled accounts' administrators. However, a conflict of interest may arise in overseeing the valuation of investments in the limited situations where the Sub-Adviser is involved in the determination of the valuation of an investment. In such circumstances, the Sub-Adviser requires, to the extent possible, pricing from an independent third-party pricing vendor. If vendor pricing is unavailable, the Sub-Adviser then looks to other observable inputs for the valuations. In the event that a vendor price or other observable inputs are unavailable or deemed unreliable, the Sub-Adviser has established a Securities Pricing Committee to make a reasonable determination of a security's fair value.

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***Other Conflicts of Interest***. As noted previously, Portfolio Managers manage numerous accounts with a variety of interests. This necessarily creates potential conflicts of interest for the Portfolio Managers. For example, Portfolio Managers may cause multiple accounts to invest in the same investment. Such accounts may have conflicting interests and objectives in connection with such investment, including differing views on the operations or activities of the portfolio company, the targeted returns for the transaction, and the timeframe for and method of exiting the investment. Conflicts may also arise in cases where multiple Sub-Adviser and/or affiliate client accounts are invested in different parts of an issuer's capital structure. For example, one of the Portfolio Manager's client accounts could acquire debt obligations of a company while an affiliate's client account acquires an equity investment. In negotiating the terms and conditions of any such investments, Portfolio Managers may find that the interests of the debt-holding client accounts and the equity-holding client accounts may conflict. If that issuer encounters financial problems, decisions over the terms of the workout could raise conflicts of interest (including, for example, conflicts over proposed waivers and amendments to debt covenants). For example, debt holding accounts may be better served by a liquidation of an issuer in which it could be paid in full, while equity holding accounts might prefer a reorganization of the issuer that would have the potential to retain value for the equity holders. As another example, holders of an issuer's senior securities may be able to act to direct cash flows away from junior security holders, and both the junior and senior security holders may be the Sub-Adviser's client accounts. Any of the foregoing conflicts of interest will be discussed and resolved on a case-by-case basis. Any such discussions will factor in the interests of the relevant parties and applicable laws.

***Addressing Conflicts of Interest***. Portfolio Managers have a fiduciary duty to manage all client accounts in a fair and equitable manner. To accomplish this, the Sub-Adviser has adopted various policies and procedures (including some or all of the following policies: trading operations, best execution, trade order aggregation and allocation, short sales, cross-trading, code of conduct, personal securities trading, and purchases of securities from affiliated underwriters). These procedures are intended to help employees identify and mitigate potential side-by-side conflicts of interest such as those described above. The Sub-Adviser has also developed a conflicts matrix listing potential side-by-side conflicts, the compliance policies and procedures reasonably designed to mitigate such potential conflicts of interest and the corresponding compliance testing program established with the goal of confirming the Sub-Adviser's adherence to such policies and procedures.

***Codes of Ethics***. The Trust and the Advisers have each adopted a Code of Ethics pursuant to Rule 17j-1 under the 1940 Act and Rule 204A-1 under the Advisers Act, where applicable. Each Code of Ethics permits personnel subject to that Code of Ethics to invest in securities for their personal investment accounts, subject to certain limitations, including securities that may be purchased or held by the Fund. Each Code of Ethics is on public file with, and is available from, the EDGAR Database on the SEC's internet site at http://www.sec.gov, and copies of these codes of ethics may be obtained, after paying a duplicating fee, by electronic request at the following email address: publicinfo@sec.gov. The Distributor relies on the principal underwriters exception under Rule 17j-1(c)(3), specifically where the Distributor is not affiliated with the Trust or the Advisers, and no officer, director, or general partner of the Distributor serves as an officer, director, or general partner of the Trust or the Advisers.

***Administrator, Custodian, Transfer Agent, and Securities Lending Agent***. BNY serves as administrator, custodian, transfer agent, and securities lending agent for the Fund. BNY's principal address is 240 Greenwich Street, New York, New York 10286. Pursuant to the Fund Administration and Accounting Agreement between the Trust and BNY, BNY provides certain administrative, valuation, tax, financial reporting, and other related services for the maintenance and operations of the Trust and the Fund. Pursuant to the Custody Agreement between the Trust and BNY, BNY serves as the primary custodian for the Fund's assets, including assets held outside the United States, and provides certain other fund accounting and related services. BNY is required, upon the instruction of the Fund, to deliver securities held by BNY and to make payments for securities purchased by the Fund. Pursuant to a Foreign Custody Manager Agreement, BNY is authorized to appoint certain foreign custodians and foreign custody managers for Fund investments held outside the United States. Prior to November 25, 2024, State Street Bank and Trust Company ("State Street") served as the custodian of the Fund's assets and continues to maintain custody of certain assets for certain WisdomTree Funds in Russia that are subject to U.S. and international sanctions and related restrictions following the February 2022 invasion of Ukraine by the Russian Federation.

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Pursuant to the Transfer Agency and Service Agreement with the Trust, BNY serves as transfer agent for the authorized and issued shares of beneficial interest for the Fund, and as dividend disbursing agent of the Trust. As compensation for the foregoing services, BNY receives certain out-of-pocket costs, transaction fees, and asset-based fees which are accrued daily and paid monthly.

BNY also serves as the Fund's securities lending agent pursuant to the securities lending agreement described below. As compensation for providing securities lending services, BNY receives a portion of the revenue generated from the Fund's securities lending activities. With respect to the foregoing agreements, the Trust has agreed to a limitation of liability for BNY and/or to indemnify BNY for certain liabilities.

***Securities Lending Activities.*** BNY serves as securities lending agent to the Trust. As securities lending agent, BNY is responsible for the implementation and administration of the securities lending program pursuant to the Securities Lending Authorization Agreement (the "Securities Lending Agreement"). BNY acts as agent to the Trust to lend available securities with any person on its list of approved borrowers, including BNY and any affiliate thereof. BNY determines whether a loan shall be made and negotiates and establishes the terms and conditions of the loan with the borrower. BNY ensures that all substitute interest, dividends, and other distributions paid with respect to loan securities is credited to the Fund's account on the date such amounts are delivered by the borrower to BNY. BNY receives and holds, on the Fund's behalf, collateral from borrowers to secure obligations of borrowers with respect to any loan of available securities. BNY marks loaned securities and collateral to their market value each business day based upon the market value of the collateral and loaned securities at the close of business employing the most recently available pricing information and receives and delivers collateral to maintain the value of the collateral at no less than 100% of the market value (plus accrued interest) of the loaned securities. At the termination of the loan, BNY returns the collateral to the borrower upon the return of the loaned securities to BNY. BNY invests cash collateral in accordance with the Securities Lending Agreement. BNY maintains such records as are reasonably necessary to account for loans that are made and the income derived therefrom and makes available to the Fund a monthly statement describing the loans made, and the income derived from the loans, during the period. BNY performs compliance monitoring and testing of the securities lending program.

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For the fiscal year ended March 31, 2025, the dollar amounts of gross and net income from securities lending activities received and the related fees and/or compensation paid by the Fund to its securities lending agent were as follows:

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| | | **Fees and/or compensation for securities lending activities and related services** | **Fees and/or compensation for securities lending activities and related services** | **Fees and/or compensation for securities lending activities and related services** | **Fees and/or compensation for securities lending activities and related services** | **Fees and/or compensation for securities lending activities and related services** | **Fees and/or compensation for securities lending activities and related services** | **Fees and/or compensation for securities lending activities and related services** | |
| **Fund** | **Gross <br> income from <br> securities <br> lending <br> activities** | **Fees paid <br> to <br> securities <br> lending <br> agents <br> from a <br> revenue <br> split<sup>1</sup>** | **Fees paid for <br> any cash <br> collateral <br> management <br> service <br> (including <br> fees deducted <br> from a <br> pooled cash <br> collateral <br> reinvestment <br> vehicle) that <br> are not <br> included in <br> the revenue <br> split** | **Administrative <br> fees not <br> included in <br> revenue split** | **Indemnification <br> fee not included <br> in revenue split** | **Borrower <br> Rebates** | **Other <br> fees not <br> included <br> in <br> revenue <br> split <br> (specify)** | **Aggregate<br> fees/**<br> **compensation<br> for securities<br> lending<br> activities** | **Net income <br> from <br> securities <br> lending <br> activities** |
| Global ex-U.S. Quality Growth Fund | $855639 | $17838 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $738402 | n/a | $756240 | $99399 |

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<sup>1</sup> Prior to November 25, 2024, State Street served as the securities lending agent to the Trust pursuant to a Securities Lending Authorization Agreement between the Trust and State Street. For the period from April 1, 2024 to November 25, 2024, the Fund paid State Street $15,426 from a revenue split. For the period from November 25, 2024 to March 31, 2025, the Fund paid BNY $2,412 from a revenue split.

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***Distributor***. Foreside Fund Services, LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Foreside Financial Group, LLC (d/b/a ACA Group), serves as Distributor for the Trust and its principal address is 190 Middle Street, Suite 301, Portland, Maine 04101. The Distributor has entered into a Distribution Agreement with the Trust pursuant to which it distributes shares of the Fund.

Shares are continuously offered for sale by the Fund through the Distributor only in Creation Unit Aggregations, as described in the Prospectus and below in the Creation and Redemption of Creation Unit Aggregations section. Shares in less than Creation Unit Aggregations are not distributed by the Distributor. The Distributor will deliver the Prospectus and, upon request, this SAI to persons purchasing Creation Unit Aggregations and will maintain records of both orders placed with it and confirmations of acceptance furnished by it. The Distributor is a broker-dealer registered under the Exchange Act and a member of the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority ("FINRA"). The Distributor is not affiliated with WisdomTree, WisdomTree Asset Management, or any stock exchange.

The Distributor may also enter into agreements with securities dealers who will solicit purchases of Creation Unit Aggregations of shares. Such securities dealers may also be Authorized Participants (as defined below) or DTC Participants (as defined below).

The Distribution Agreement, with respect to the Fund, continues from year to year provided such continuance is approved annually (i) by vote of the Board or by the vote of a majority of the outstanding voting securities of the Fund and (ii) by vote of a majority of the Independent Trustees in accordance with the requirements of the 1940 Act. The Distribution Agreement may be terminated at any time, without penalty, as to the Fund (i) by vote of a majority of the Independent Trustees or (ii) by vote of a majority of the outstanding voting securities (as defined in the 1940 Act) of the Fund, or by the Distributor, on at least sixty (60) days prior notice. The Distribution Agreement will terminate automatically without the payment of any penalty in the event of its "assignment" (as defined in the 1940 Act).

***Counsel.*** Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP, with offices located at 1111 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20004, serves as legal counsel to the Trust.

***Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm.*** Ernst & Young LLP, with offices located at 1 Manhattan West, 395 9th Avenue, New York, New York 10001, serves as the independent registered public accounting firm to the Trust.

***Intermediary Compensation***. WisdomTree Asset Management or its affiliates, out of their own resources and not out of Fund assets (*i.e.*, without additional cost to the Fund or its shareholders), may pay or otherwise assist certain broker-dealers, registered investment advisers, banks, other financial intermediaries and platforms ("Intermediaries") for certain activities and/or services related to the Fund, other WisdomTree Funds and/or model portfolios that include WisdomTree Funds, including for making WisdomTree Funds available such as without a commission or transaction fee (or to otherwise offset such commissions or fees), for participation in activities that are designed to make Intermediaries and investors more knowledgeable about exchange-traded products, including the Fund, for other activities, such as marketing and educational training or support (such as through conferences, webinars, and printed communications), for data, for platform development and/or access, for technology support, for co-marketing and cross-promotional efforts, or to otherwise facilitate education, relationships and/or investment. Payments made pursuant to such arrangements are expected to vary in any year, can be different for different Intermediaries and third parties, and can be subject to certain minimum payment levels. Any such payments or other consideration are not reflected in the fees and expenses listed in the fees and expenses sections of the Fund's Prospectus and they do not change the price paid by investors for the purchase of the Fund's shares or the amount received by a shareholder as proceeds from the redemption of Fund shares. Information regarding certain Intermediaries receiving such payments can be found by visiting www.wisdomtree.com/investments.

WisdomTree Asset Management periodically assesses the advisability of continuing to make these payments. Payments to an Intermediary may be significant to the Intermediary, and amounts that Intermediaries pay to your adviser, broker, or other investment professional, if any, may also be significant to such adviser, broker, or investment professional. Because an Intermediary may make decisions about what investment options it will make available or recommend, and what services to provide in connection with various products, based on payments it receives or is eligible to receive, such payments create conflicts of interest between the Intermediary and its clients. For example, these financial incentives may cause the Intermediary to recommend the Fund over other investments. The same conflict of interest exists with respect to your financial adviser, broker, or investment professionals if he or she receives similar payments from his or her Intermediary firm.

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WisdomTree Asset Management or its affiliates intend to engage with, and make payments to, other Intermediaries and third parties in the future. Please contact your adviser, broker, other investment professional, or other type of Intermediary and ask whether they have any such arrangements with WisdomTree Asset Management or its affiliates and/or to receive more information regarding any payments such firm may receive. Any payments made by WisdomTree Asset Management or its affiliates to an Intermediary may create the incentive for an Intermediary to encourage customers to buy shares of WisdomTree Funds.

If you have any additional questions, please call 1-866-909-9473.

**BROKERAGE TRANSACTIONS**

The Sub-Adviser assumes general supervision over placing orders on behalf of the Fund for the purchase and sale of portfolio securities. In selecting the brokers or dealers for any transaction in portfolio securities, the Sub-Adviser's policy is to make such selection based on factors deemed relevant, including but not limited to, the breadth of the market in the security; the price of the security; the reasonableness of the commission or mark-up or mark-down, if any; execution capability; settlement capability; back office efficiency; and the financial condition of the broker or dealer, both for the specific transaction and on a continuing basis. The overall reasonableness of brokerage commissions paid is evaluated by the Sub-Adviser based upon its knowledge of available information as to the general level of commissions paid by other institutional investors for comparable services. Brokers may also be selected because of their ability to handle special or difficult executions, such as being involved in large block trades, less liquid or foreign securities, broad distributions, or other circumstances. The Sub-Adviser does not consider the provision or value of research, products, or services a broker or dealer may provide, if any, as a factor in the selection of a broker or dealer or the determination of the reasonableness of commissions paid in connection with portfolio transactions. The Trust has adopted policies and procedures that prohibit the consideration of sales of the Fund's shares as a factor in the selection of a broker or a dealer to execute its portfolio transactions. To the extent creation or redemption transactions are conducted on a cash or "cash in lieu" basis, the Fund may contemporaneously transact with broker-dealers for the purchase or sale of portfolio securities in connection with such transactions (see "Creation and Redemption of Creation Unit Aggregations" herein). Such orders may be placed with an Authorized Participant in its capacity as broker-dealer or with an affiliated broker-dealer of such Authorized Participant.

**Brokerage Commissions** 

The table below sets forth the brokerage commissions paid by the Fund for the fiscal years ended March 31, 2023, 2024, and 2025. Unless otherwise specified, increases or decreases in brokerage commissions are generally due to increases/decreases in transaction activity related to periodic portfolio rebalances or from increases/decreases in portfolio transaction volumes from creations/redemptions of Fund shares.

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| **Fund** | **Commissions Paid<br> for Fiscal Year Ended<br> March 31, 2023** | **Commissions Paid<br> for Fiscal Year Ended<br> March 31, 2024** | **Commissions Paid<br> for Fiscal Year Ended<br> March 31, 2025** |
| Global ex-U.S. Quality Growth Fund | 374756 | 318050 | 352762 |

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**Affiliated Brokers** 

During the fiscal year ended March 31, 2025, the Fund did not pay any commissions to any affiliated brokers.

**Regular Broker-Dealers** 

The table below lists the Fund's investments in the securities of its regular brokers or dealers (as defined in the 1940 Act) or of their parents during the fiscal year ended March 31, 2025, the name of each such broker or dealer and the value of the Fund's aggregate holdings of the securities of each issuer as of March 31, 2025.

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| **Fund** | **Broker or Dealer** | **Aggregate Value of Holdings** <br> **as of March 31, 2025** |
| Global ex-U.S. Quality Growth Fund |  | $0 |

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**Portfolio Turnover** 

Portfolio turnover rates for the Fund are disclosed in the Fund's Prospectus. Portfolio turnover may vary from year to year, as well as within a year. High turnover rates are likely to result in comparatively greater brokerage expenses and may result in a substantial amount of distributions from the Fund to be taxed as ordinary income which may limit the tax efficiency of the Fund. The overall reasonableness of brokerage commissions is evaluated by the Sub-Adviser based upon its knowledge of available information as to the general level of commissions paid by the other institutional investors for comparable services.

The table below sets forth the portfolio turnover rates of the Fund for the fiscal years ended March 31, 2024 and March 31, 2025.

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| <br>**Fund** | **Portfolio Turnover Rate<br> for Fiscal Year Ended<br> March 31, 2024** | **Portfolio Turnover Rate<br> for Fiscal Year Ended<br> March 31, 2025** |
| Global ex-U.S. Quality Growth Fund | 66 | 62 |

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**ADDITIONAL INFORMATION CONCERNING THE TRUST**

***Shares.*** The Trust was established as a Delaware statutory trust on December 15, 2005, and consists of multiple series or "funds." The Fund issues shares of beneficial interest, with $0.001 par value. The Board may establish additional funds. The Trust is registered with the SEC as an open-end management investment company.

Each share issued by the Fund has a pro rata interest in the assets of the Fund. Shares have no preemptive, exchange, subscription, or conversion rights, and are freely transferable. Each share is entitled to participate equally in dividends and distributions declared by the Board with respect to the Fund, and in the net distributable assets of the Fund on liquidation.

Each share has one vote with respect to matters upon which a shareholder vote is required consistent with the requirements of the 1940 Act and the rules promulgated thereunder. Shares of all funds within the Trust vote together as a single class except that if the matter being voted on affects only a particular fund or if a matter affects a particular fund differently from other funds, that fund will vote separately on such matter.

Under Delaware law, the Trust is not required to hold an annual meeting of shareholders unless required to do so under the 1940 Act. The policy of the Trust is not to hold an annual meeting of shareholders unless required to do so under the 1940 Act. All shares (regardless of the fund) have non-cumulative voting rights for the Board. Under Delaware law, Trustees of the Trust may be removed by vote of the shareholders.

Following the creation of the initial Creation Unit Aggregation(s) of shares of the Fund and immediately prior to the commencement of trading in the Fund's shares, a holder of shares may be a "control person" of the Fund, as defined in the 1940 Act. The Fund cannot accurately predict the length of time for which one or more shareholders may remain a control person or persons of the Fund.

Shareholders may make inquiries by writing to the Trust, c/o Foreside Fund Services, LLC, 190 Middle Street, Suite 301, Portland, Maine 04101.

Absent an applicable exemption or other relief from the SEC or its staff, beneficial owners of more than 5% of the shares of the Fund may be subject to the reporting provisions of Section 13 of the Exchange Act and the SEC's rules promulgated thereunder. In addition, absent an applicable exemption or other relief from the SEC staff, officers and Trustees of the Fund and beneficial owners of 10% of the shares of the Fund ("Insiders") may be subject to the insider reporting, short-swing profit, and short-sale provisions of Section 16 of the Exchange Act and the SEC's rules promulgated thereunder. Beneficial owners and Insiders should consult with their own legal counsel concerning their obligations under Sections 13 and 16 of the Exchange Act.

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***Termination of the Trust or the Fund.*** The Trust or the Fund may be terminated by a majority vote of the Board or the affirmative vote of a super-majority of the holders of the Trust or the Fund entitled to vote on termination. Although the shares are not automatically redeemable upon the occurrence of any specific event, the Trust's organizational documents provide that the Board will have the unrestricted power to alter the number of shares in a Creation Unit Aggregation. In the event of a termination of the Trust or the Fund, the Board, in its sole discretion, could determine to permit the shares to be redeemable in aggregations smaller than Creation Unit Aggregations or to be individually redeemable. In such circumstances, the Trust may make redemptions in-kind, for cash, or for a combination of cash and securities.

***Role of the Depositary Trust Company ("DTC").*** DTC acts as securities depository for the shares of the Trust. Shares of the Fund are represented by securities registered in the name of DTC or its nominee and deposited with, or on behalf of, DTC.

DTC, a limited-purpose trust company, was created to hold securities of its participants ("DTC Participants") and to facilitate the clearance and settlement of securities transactions among the DTC Participants in such securities through electronic book-entry changes in accounts of the DTC Participants, thereby eliminating the need for physical movement of securities' certificates. DTC Participants include securities brokers and dealers, banks, trust companies, clearing corporations and certain other organizations, some of which (and/or their representatives) own DTC. More specifically, DTC is owned by a number of DTC Participants and by the New York Stock Exchange ("NYSE") and FINRA. Access to the DTC system also is available to others such as banks, brokers, dealers, and trust companies that clear through or maintain a custodial relationship with a DTC Participant, either directly or indirectly ("Indirect Participants").

Beneficial ownership of shares is limited to DTC Participants, Indirect Participants, and persons holding interests through DTC Participants and Indirect Participants. Ownership of beneficial interests in shares (owners of such beneficial interests are referred to herein as "Beneficial Owners") is shown on, and the transfer of ownership is effected only through, records maintained by DTC (with respect to DTC Participants) and on the records of DTC Participants (with respect to Indirect Participants and Beneficial Owners that are not DTC Participants). Beneficial Owners will receive from or through the DTC Participant a written confirmation relating to their purchase of shares. No Beneficial Owner shall have the right to receive a certificate representing such shares.

Conveyance of all notices, statements and other communications to Beneficial Owners is effected as follows. Pursuant to the Depositary Agreement between the Trust and DTC, DTC is required to make available to the Trust upon request and for a fee to be charged to the Trust a listing of the shares of the Fund held by each DTC Participant. The Trust shall inquire of each such DTC Participant as to the number of Beneficial Owners holding shares, directly or indirectly, through such DTC Participant. The Trust shall provide each such DTC Participant with copies of such notice, statement, or other communication, in such form and number and at such place as such DTC Participant may reasonably request, in order that such notice, statement, or communication may be transmitted by such DTC Participant, directly or indirectly, to such Beneficial Owners. In addition, the Trust shall pay to each such DTC Participant a fair and reasonable amount as reimbursement for the expenses attendant to such transmittal, all subject to applicable statutory and regulatory requirements. The foregoing processes may be conducted by the Trust via a third party.

Share distributions shall be made to DTC or its nominee, Cede & Co., as the registered holder of all shares of the Trust. DTC or its nominee, upon receipt of any such distributions, shall immediately credit DTC Participants' accounts with payments in amounts proportionate to their respective beneficial interests in shares of the Fund as shown on the records of DTC or its nominee. Payments by DTC Participants to Indirect Participants and Beneficial Owners of shares held through such DTC Participants will be governed by standing instructions and customary practices, as is now the case with securities held for the accounts of customers in bearer form or registered in a "street name," and will be the responsibility of such DTC Participants.

The Trust has no responsibility or liability for any aspect of the records relating to or notices to Beneficial Owners, or payments made on account of beneficial ownership interests in such shares, or for maintaining, supervising, or reviewing any records relating to such beneficial ownership interests, or for any other aspect of the relationship between DTC and the DTC Participants or the relationship between such DTC Participants and the Indirect Participants and Beneficial Owners owning through such DTC Participants. DTC may decide to discontinue its service with respect to shares of the Trust at any time by giving reasonable notice to the Trust and discharging its responsibilities with respect thereto under applicable law. Under such circumstances, the Trust shall take action to find a replacement for DTC to perform its functions at a comparable cost.

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**CREATION AND REDEMPTION OF CREATION UNIT AGGREGATIONS**

***Creation****.* The Trust issues and sells shares of the Fund only in Creation Unit Aggregations on a continuous basis through the Distributor, without a sales load, at the NAV next determined after receipt, on any Business Day, of an order in proper form.

***Fund Deposit*.** The consideration for purchase of Creation Unit Aggregations of the Fund generally consists of the in-kind deposit of a portfolio of securities (the "Deposit Securities") and/or an amount of cash denominated in U.S. dollars (the "Cash Component") computed as described below. Together, the Deposit Securities and the Cash Component constitute the "Fund Deposit," which represents the minimum initial and subsequent investment amount for a Creation Unit Aggregation of the Fund.

The Fund or the Advisers may permit or require the submission of a basket of securities and other instruments, or cash denominated in U.S. dollars that differs from the composition of the published basket(s). The Fund or the Advisers may permit or require the consideration for Creation Unit Aggregations to consist solely of cash. The Fund or the Advisers reserve the right to permit or require the substitution of an amount of cash denominated in U.S. dollars (*i.e.*, a "cash in lieu" amount) to be added, at its discretion, to the Cash Component to replace any Deposit Security. For example, cash may be substituted to replace any Deposit Security that may not be available in sufficient quantity for delivery or that may not be eligible for transfer through the systems of DTC or the Clearing Process (discussed below). The Trust or the Advisers reserve the right to permit or require a "cash in lieu" amount where the delivery of the Deposit Security by the Authorized Participant (as described below) would be prohibited or restricted under applicable securities laws, or in certain other situations at the sole discretion of the Trust.

The portion of the Cash Component that does not serve to replace a Deposit Security is sometimes also referred to as the "Balancing Amount." The Balancing Amount is an amount equal to the difference between the NAV of the shares (per Creation Unit Aggregation) and the value of Deposit Securities. If the Balancing Amount is a positive number, the Authorized Participant will deliver the Balancing Amount. If the Balancing Amount is a negative number, the Authorized Participant will receive the Balancing Amount. The Balancing Amount does not include any stamp duty tax or other similar fees and expenses payable upon transfer of beneficial ownership of the Deposit Securities. These are the sole responsibility of the Authorized Participant.

The Fund, through the NSCC, makes available on each Business Day, immediately prior to the opening of business on the Listing Exchange (currently 9:30 a.m., Eastern time), the list of the names and the required number of shares of each Deposit Security and/or applicable Cash Component that may be included in the current Fund Deposit (based on information at the end of the previous Business Day) for the Fund.

Such Deposit Securities are applicable, subject to any adjustments as described herein, in order to effect creations of Creation Unit Aggregations of the Fund until such time as the next or otherwise announced composition of the Deposit Securities is made available.

The identity and number of shares of the Deposit Securities required for a Fund Deposit for the Fund changes from time to time based on changes to the Index and various factors.

***Procedures for Creation of Creation Unit Aggregations.*** To be eligible to place orders with the Distributor and to create a Creation Unit Aggregation of the Fund, an entity must be a (i) "Participating Party," *i.e.*, a broker-dealer or other participant in the clearing process through the Continuous Net Settlement System of the NSCC (the "Clearing Process"), a clearing agency that is registered with the SEC; or (ii) DTC Participant. In each case, such entity also must have executed an agreement with the Distributor with respect to creations and redemptions of Creation Unit Aggregations (a "Participant Agreement"). A Participating Party or DTC Participant that has entered a Participant Agreement is referred to as an "Authorized Participant." Investors should contact the Distributor for the names of Authorized Participants that have signed a Participant Agreement. All shares of the Fund, however created, will be entered on the records of DTC in the name of Cede & Co. for the account of a DTC Participant.

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All orders to create shares must be placed for one or more Creation Unit Aggregations. All orders to create Creation Unit Aggregations must be received by the Distributor by the designated closing time, which is no later than the closing time of the regular trading session on the Listing Exchange ("Closing Time") (ordinarily 4:00 p.m., Eastern time) on the date such orders are placed in order to receive that day's NAV. All orders must be received in proper form. The date on which an order to create Creation Unit Aggregations is placed is referred to as the "Transmittal Date." Orders must be transmitted by an Authorized Participant by telephone, online portal, or other transmission method acceptable to BNY and the Distributor pursuant to procedures set forth in the Participant Agreement, as described below, which procedures may change from time to time without notice at the discretion of the Trust. Economic or market disruptions or changes, or telephone or other communication failure, may impede the ability to reach BNY and the Distributor or an Authorized Participant. On days when the Listing Exchange or U.S. or non-U.S. markets close earlier than normal, the Fund may require purchase orders to be placed earlier in the day. All questions as to the number of Deposit Securities and/or Cash Component to be delivered, and the validity, form, and eligibility (including time of receipt) for the deposit of any tendered securities, will be determined by the Trust or Advisers, whose determination shall be final and binding.

All orders to create Creation Unit Aggregations through an Authorized Participant shall be placed with an Authorized Participant, in the form required by such Authorized Participant. In addition, the Authorized Participant may require an investor to make certain representations or enter into agreements with respect to the order, *e.g.*, to provide for payments of cash, when required. Investors should be aware that their particular broker may not have executed a Participant Agreement and, in that case, orders to create Creation Unit Aggregations of the Fund have to be placed by each investor's broker through an Authorized Participant that has executed a Participant Agreement. In such cases, there may be additional charges to such investor. At any given time, there may be only a limited number of broker-dealers that have executed a Participant Agreement and only a small number of such Authorized Participants may have international capabilities.

Those placing orders for Creation Unit Aggregations through the Clearing Process should afford sufficient time to permit proper submission of the order to the Distributor prior to the Closing Time on the Transmittal Date. Orders for Creation Unit Aggregations that are effected outside the Clearing Process are likely to require transmittal by the DTC Participant earlier on the Transmittal Date than orders effected using the Clearing Process. Those persons placing orders outside the Clearing Process should ascertain the deadlines applicable to DTC and the Federal Reserve Bank wire system by contacting the operations department of the broker or depository institution effectuating such transfer of Deposit Securities and the Cash Component.

***Placement of Creation Orders Using the Clearing Process.*** Fund Deposits made through the Clearing Process must be delivered through a Participating Party that has executed a Participant Agreement. The Participant Agreement authorizes the Distributor or BNY to transmit through BNY to NSCC, on behalf of the Participating Party, such trade instructions as are necessary to effect the Participating Party's creation order. Pursuant to such trade instructions to NSCC, the Participating Party agrees to deliver the requisite Deposit Securities and the Cash Component to the Trust, together with such additional information as may be required by the Distributor. An order to create Creation Unit Aggregations through the Clearing Process is deemed received by the Distributor on the Transmittal Date if: (i) such order is received by the Distributor not later than the Closing Time on such Transmittal Date; and (ii) all other procedures set forth in the Participant Agreement are properly followed.

***Placement of Creation Orders Outside the Clearing Process.*** Fund Deposits made outside the Clearing Process must be delivered through a DTC Participant that has executed a Participant Agreement. A DTC Participant who wishes to place an order creating Creation Unit Aggregations to be effected outside the Clearing Process does not need to be a Participating Party, but such orders must state that the DTC Participant is not using the Clearing Process and that the creation of Creation Unit Aggregations will instead be effected through a transfer of securities and cash directly through DTC. The Fund Deposit transfer must be ordered by the DTC Participant on the Transmittal Date in a timely fashion so as to ensure the delivery of the requisite number of Deposit Securities through DTC to the account of the Fund by no later than 2:00 p.m., Eastern time, on the "Settlement Date." The Settlement Date is typically the first Business Day following the Transmittal Date. The Fund reserves the right to settle transactions on a basis other than "T" plus one Business Day (*i.e.*, days on which the NYSE is open) ("T+1"). In certain cases, Authorized Participants will create and redeem Creation Unit Aggregations of the same Fund on the same trade date. In these instances, the Trust reserves the right to settle these transactions on a net basis.

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On days when the Listing Exchange or U.S. markets close earlier than normal, the Fund may require purchase orders to be placed earlier in the day. All questions as to the number of Deposit Securities and/or Cash Component to be delivered, and the validity, form, and eligibility (including time of receipt) for the deposit of any tendered securities, will be determined by the Trust or the Advisers, whose determination shall be final and binding. The amount of cash equal to the Cash Component must be transferred directly to BNY through the Federal Reserve Bank wire transfer system in a timely manner so as to be received by BNY no later than 2:00 p.m., Eastern time, on the Settlement Date. An order to create Creation Unit Aggregations outside the Clearing Process is deemed received by the Distributor on the Transmittal Date if: (i) such order is received by the Distributor not later than the Closing Time on such Transmittal Date; and (ii) all other procedures set forth in the Participant Agreement are properly followed. However, if BNY does not receive both the required Deposit Securities and the Cash Component by the specified time on the Settlement Date, the Trust may cancel or revoke acceptance of such order. Upon written notice to the Distributor, such canceled or revoked order may be resubmitted the following Business Day using a Fund Deposit as newly constituted to reflect the then-current NAV of the Fund. The delivery of Creation Unit Aggregations so created generally will occur no later than the Settlement Date.

Creation Unit Aggregations may be created in advance of receipt by the Trust of all or a portion of the applicable Deposit Securities as described below. In these circumstances, the initial deposit will have a value greater than the NAV of the shares on the date the order is placed in proper form since, in addition to available Deposit Securities, U.S. cash must be deposited in an amount equal to the sum of (i) the Cash Component, plus (ii) generally between 102%-110%, as directed by the Trust or Advisers, which the Trust or Advisers may change from time to time, of the market value of the undelivered Deposit Securities (the "Additional Cash Deposit") with the Fund pending delivery of any missing Deposit Securities.

If an Authorized Participant determines to post an Additional Cash Deposit as collateral for any undelivered Deposit Securities, the Authorized Participant must deposit with BNY the appropriate amount of federal funds by 2:00 p.m., Eastern time (or such other time as specified by the Trust), on the Settlement Date. If the Authorized Participant does not place its purchase order by the closing time or BNY does not receive federal funds in the appropriate amount by such time, then the order may be deemed to be rejected and the Authorized Participant shall be liable to the Fund for losses, if any, resulting therefrom. An additional amount of cash shall be required to be deposited with BNY, pending delivery of the missing Deposit Securities to the extent necessary to maintain the Additional Cash Deposit with the Trust in an amount generally between 102%-110%, as directed by the Trust or the Advisers, which the Trust or the Advisers may change from time to time, of the daily marked-to-market value of the missing Deposit Securities. To the extent that missing Deposit Securities are not received by the specified time on the Settlement Date, or in the event a marked-to-market payment is not made within one Business Day following notification by the Distributor that such a payment is required, the Trust may use the Additional Cash Deposit to purchase the missing Deposit Securities. The Trust also requires delivery of Deposit Securities and/or an Additional Cash Deposit prior to settlement date by the Authorized Participant in relation to certain international markets.

The Authorized Participant will be liable to the Trust for the costs incurred by the Trust in connection with any such purchases. These costs will be deemed to include the amount by which the actual purchase price of the Deposit Securities exceeds the market value of such Deposit Securities on the Transmittal Date plus the brokerage and related transaction costs associated with such purchases. The Trust will return any unused portion of the Additional Cash Deposit once all of the missing Deposit Securities have been properly received by BNY or purchased by the Trust and deposited into the Trust. In addition, a Transaction Fee, as listed below, will be charged in all cases. The delivery of Creation Unit Aggregations so created generally will occur no later than the Settlement Date. In no event will an Authorized Participant receive or be entitled to interest or other consideration associated with or in relation to the Additional Cash Deposit.

***Cash Purchases.*** When, in the sole discretion of the Trust or the Advisers, cash purchases of Creation Unit Aggregations of shares are available or specified for the Fund, such purchases shall be effected in essentially the same manner as in-kind purchases thereof. In the case of a cash purchase, the Authorized Participant must pay the cash equivalent of the Deposit Securities it would otherwise be required to provide through an in-kind purchase, plus the same Cash Component required to be paid by an in-kind purchaser. In addition, to offset brokerage and other costs associated with using cash to purchase the requisite Deposit Securities, the Authorized Participant must pay the Transaction Fees required by the Fund. If the Authorized Participant acts as a broker for the Fund in connection with the purchase of Deposit Securities, the Authorized Participant will also be required to pay certain brokerage commissions, taxes, and transaction and market impact costs as discussed under the heading "Brokerage Transactions" herein.

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***Acceptance of Orders for Creation Unit Aggregations.*** The Trust reserves the right to reject an order for Creation Unit Aggregations in respect of the Fund at its discretion, including, without limitation, if (a) the order is not in proper form or a Fund Deposit delivered does not consist of the securities that the Custodian specified; (b) the investor(s), upon obtaining the Shares ordered, would own 80% or more of the currently outstanding Shares of the Fund; (c) the Deposit Securities or Deposit Cash, as applicable delivered are not as disseminated through the facilities of the NSCC for that date by the Custodian, as described above; (d) the acceptance of a Fund Deposit would, in the opinion of counsel, be unlawful; (e) the acceptance or receipt of the order for a Creation Unit Aggregation would, in the opinion of counsel to the Trust, be unlawful; or (f) in the event that circumstances outside the control of the Trust, the Custodian, the Transfer Agent, the Distributor, and/or the Adviser make it for all practical purposes not feasible to process orders for Creation Unit Aggregations. Examples of such circumstances include acts of God or public service or utility problems such as fires, floods, extreme weather conditions, and power outages resulting in telephone, telecopy and computer failures; market conditions or activities causing trading halts; systems failures involving computer or other information systems affecting the Trust, the Custodian, the Transfer Agent, the Adviser, the Distributor, DTC, NSCC, Federal Reserve System, or any other participant in the creation process; and similar extraordinary events. The Distributor shall communicate to the Authorized Participant its rejection of the order. The Trust, the Transfer Agent, the Custodian, and the Distributor are under no duty, however, to give notification of any defects or irregularities in the delivery of Fund Deposits nor shall either of them incur any liability for the failure to give any such notification. The Trust, the Transfer Agent, the Custodian, and the Distributor shall not be liable for the rejection of any purchase order for Creation Unit Aggregations. Given the importance of the ongoing issuance of Creation Unit Aggregations to maintaining a market price that is at or close to the underlying NAV of the Fund, the Trust does not intend to suspend acceptance of orders for Creation Unit Aggregations.

All questions as to the number of shares of each security in the Deposit Securities and the validity, form, eligibility, and acceptance for deposit of any securities to be delivered shall be determined by the Trust, and the Trust's determination shall be final and binding.

***Creation/Redemption Transaction Fee.*** The Fund imposes a "Transaction Fee" or "CU Fee" on Authorized Participants purchasing or redeeming Creation Unit Aggregations. The purpose of the Transaction Fee is to protect the existing shareholders of the Fund from the dilutive costs associated with the purchase and redemption of Creation Unit Aggregations. Where the Fund permits cash creations (or redemptions) or cash in lieu of depositing one or more Deposit Securities, the purchaser (or redeemer) may be assessed a higher Transaction Fee to offset the transaction cost to the Fund of buying (or selling) those particular Deposit Securities. Transaction Fees for the Fund will differ from Transaction Fees for other WisdomTree Funds, depending on the transaction expenses related to the Fund's portfolio securities, and will be limited to amounts that have been determined by WisdomTree Asset Management to be appropriate. The maximum Transaction Fee, as set forth in the table below for the Fund, may be charged in cases where the Fund permits cash or cash in lieu of Deposit Securities. Authorized Participants purchasing or redeeming through the DTC process generally will pay a higher Transaction Fee than will Authorized Participants doing so through the NSCC process. Also, Authorized Participants who use the services of a broker or other such intermediary may be charged a fee for such services, in addition to the Transaction Fee imposed by the Fund.

The table below sets forth the standard and maximum creation and redemption Transaction Fees for the Fund. These fees may be changed by the Trust.

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| **Fund Ticker** | **Fund Name** | **CU Fee\*** | **Maximum<br> CU Fee\*** |
| DNL | Global ex-U.S. Quality Growth Fund | $2300 | $9200 |

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\* The Fund may charge, either in lieu of or in addition to the Transaction Fees, in the sole discretion of the Trust or as determined by the Adviser, a variable fee for creations and redemptions in order to cover certain brokerage, tax, foreign exchange, execution, market impact, and other costs and expenses related to the execution of trades resulting from such transaction, up to any applicable legal limits. The Adviser may pay out of its own resources and not out of Fund assets, such Transaction Fees or variable fees from time to time in its sole discretion. Any such fees and/or payments by the Adviser may impact bid/ask spreads.

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***Placement of Redemption Orders Using the Clearing Process.*** Orders to redeem Creation Unit Aggregations through the Clearing Process must be delivered through a Participating Party that has executed the Participant Agreement. Except as described herein, an order to redeem Creation Unit Aggregations using the Clearing Process is deemed received by the Trust on the Transmittal Date if: (i) such order is received by BNY (in its capacity as Transfer Agent) not later than the Closing Time on such Transmittal Date, and (ii) all other procedures set forth in the Participant Agreement are properly followed. Such order will be effected based on the NAV of the Fund as next determined. The consideration for redemption of Creation Unit Aggregations of the Fund generally consists of (i) a portfolio of securities (the "Fund Securities") and/or (ii) an amount of cash denominated in U.S. dollars (the "Cash Redemption Amount") as described below. The requisite Fund Securities and the Cash Redemption Amount generally will be transferred by the first NSCC Business Day following the date on which such request for redemption is deemed received.

***Placement of Redemption Orders Outside the Clearing Process.*** Orders to redeem Creation Unit Aggregations outside the Clearing Process must be delivered through a DTC Participant that has executed the Participant Agreement. An order to redeem Creation Unit Aggregations outside the Clearing Process is deemed received by the Trust on the Transmittal Date if: (i) such order is received by BNY (in its capacity as Transfer Agent) not later than the Closing Time on such Transmittal Date; (ii) such order is accompanied or followed by the requisite number of shares of the Fund specified in such order, which delivery must be made through DTC to BNY no later than instructed, which is typically one day after Transmittal Date (presuming T+1 settlement); and (iii) all other procedures set forth in the Participant Agreement are properly followed. After the Trust has deemed an order for redemption outside the Clearing Process received, the Trust will initiate procedures to transfer the requisite Fund Securities which are expected to be delivered within one Business Day and the Cash Redemption Amount to the Authorized Participant on behalf of the redeeming Beneficial Owner by the Settlement Date. In certain cases, Authorized Participants will redeem and create Creation Unit Aggregations of the same Fund on the same trade date. In these instances, the Trust reserves the right to settle these transactions on a net basis.

If the requisite number of shares of the Fund is not delivered as described above or an Additional Cash Deposit is not made, as applicable, in the sole discretion of the Trust or the Advisers, in no event will an Authorized Participant receive or be entitled to interest or other consideration associated with or in relation to the Additional Cash Deposit, the Fund may reject or revoke acceptance of the redemption request because the Authorized Participant has not satisfied all of the settlement requirements.

The current procedures for collateralization of missing shares require, among other things, that any Additional Cash Deposit shall be in the form of U.S. dollars in immediately available funds and shall be held by BNY and marked-to-market daily, and that the fees of BNY and any sub-custodians in respect of the delivery, maintenance and redelivery of the Additional Cash Deposit shall be payable by the Authorized Participant. The Authorized Participant's agreement will permit the Trust, on behalf of the Fund, to purchase the missing shares or acquire the Deposit Securities and the Cash Component underlying such shares at any time and will subject the Authorized Participant to liability for any shortfall between the cost to the Trust of purchasing such shares, Deposit Securities or Cash Component and the value of the collateral.

The calculation of the value of the Fund Securities and the Cash Redemption Amount to be delivered upon redemption will be made by BNY according to the procedures set forth under "Determination of NAV" computed on the Business Day on which a redemption order is deemed received by the Trust.

The Fund or the Advisers may also, in their sole discretion, upon request of an Authorized Participant, provide such redeemer a portfolio of securities that differs from the exact composition of the Fund Securities but does not differ in NAV.

Redemptions of shares for Fund Securities will be subject to compliance with applicable federal and state securities laws and the Fund (whether or not it otherwise permits cash redemptions) reserves the right to redeem Creation Unit Aggregations for cash to the extent that the Trust could not lawfully deliver specific Fund Securities upon redemptions or could not do so without first registering the Fund Securities under such laws. An Authorized Participant or an investor for which it is acting subject to a legal restriction with respect to a particular security included in the Fund Securities applicable to the redemption of a Creation Unit Aggregation may be paid an equivalent amount of cash. The Authorized Participant may request the redeeming Beneficial Owner of the shares to complete an order form or to enter into agreements with respect to such matters as compensating cash payment.

Because the portfolio securities of the Fund may trade on the relevant exchange(s) on days that the Listing Exchange for the Fund is closed or that are otherwise not Business Days for the Fund, stockholders may not be able to redeem their shares of the Fund, or to purchase and sell shares of the Fund on the Listing Exchange for the Fund, on days when the NAV of the Fund could be significantly affected by events in the relevant foreign markets.

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***Cash Redemptions.*** The Fund may pay out the proceeds of redemptions of Creation Unit Aggregations solely in cash or through any combination of cash, securities, or other instruments. In addition, an investor may request a redemption in cash that the Fund may, in its sole discretion, permit. In either case, the investor will receive a cash payment equal to the NAV of its shares based on the NAV of shares of the Fund next determined after the redemption request is received in proper form (minus a redemption transaction fee and additional charge for requested cash redemptions specified above, to offset the Trust's brokerage and other transaction costs associated with the disposition of Fund Securities). Proceeds will be paid to the Authorized Participant redeeming shares on behalf of the redeeming investor as soon as practicable after the date of redemption. If the Authorized Participant acts as a broker for the Fund in connection with the sale of Fund Securities, the Authorized Participant also will be required to pay certain brokerage commissions, taxes, and transaction and market impact costs as discussed under the heading "Brokerage Transactions" herein.

Redemptions of shares for Fund Securities will be subject to compliance with applicable federal and state securities laws and the Fund (whether or not it otherwise permits cash redemptions) reserves the right to redeem Creation Unit Aggregations for cash to the extent that the Trust could not lawfully deliver specific Fund Securities upon redemptions or could not do so without first registering the Fund Securities under such laws.

***In-Kind Redemptions*.** The ability of the Trust to effect in-kind creations and redemptions is subject, among other things, to the condition that, within the time period from the date of the order to the date of delivery of the securities, there are no days that are holidays in the applicable market. For every occurrence of one or more intervening holidays in the applicable foreign market that are not holidays observed in the U.S. equity market, the redemption settlement cycle may be extended by the number of such intervening holidays. In addition to holidays, other unforeseeable market closings due to emergencies may also prevent the Trust from delivering securities within the normal settlement period. The Fund will not suspend or postpone redemption beyond seven days, except as permitted under Section 22(e) of the 1940 Act. Section 22(e) provides that the right of redemption may be suspended or the date of payment postponed with respect to the Fund (1) for any period during which the NYSE is closed (other than customary weekend and holiday closings); (2) for any period during which trading on the NYSE is suspended or restricted; (3) for any period during which an emergency exists as a result of which disposal of the shares of the Fund's portfolio securities or determination of its NAV is not reasonably practicable; or (4) in such other circumstance as is permitted by the SEC.

**REGULAR HOLIDAYS AND OTHER SETTLEMENT MATTERS** 

The Fund generally intends to effect deliveries of Creation Unit Aggregations and portfolio securities on a basis of T+1. The Fund may effect deliveries of Creation Unit Aggregations and portfolio securities on a basis other than T+1 in order to accommodate local holiday schedules, to account for different treatment among foreign and U.S. markets of security delivery practices and/or dividend record dates and ex-dividend dates, or under certain other circumstances. The ability of the Trust to effect in-kind creations and redemptions within one Business Day of receipt of an order in good form is subject, among other things, to the condition that, within the time period from the date of the order to the date of delivery of the securities, there are no days that are holidays in the applicable foreign market. For every occurrence of one or more intervening holidays in the applicable foreign market that are not holidays observed in the U.S. equity market, the redemption settlement cycle will be extended by the number of such intervening holidays. New or special holidays, treatment by market participants of certain days as "informal holidays" (*e.g.*, days on which no or limited securities transactions occur, as a result of substantially shortened trading hours), the elimination of existing holidays or changes in local securities delivery practices (including lengthening settlement cycles, which may also occur in connection with a security sale and its settlement, with limitations or delays in the settlement itself, and/or the convertibility or repatriation of the local proceeds associated therewith), could impede the Fund's ability to satisfy redemption requests in a timely manner. In addition, other unforeseeable closings or changes in a foreign market due to emergencies may also prevent the Trust from delivering redemption proceeds within the normal settlement period or in a timely manner.

The securities delivery cycles currently practicable for transferring portfolio securities to redeeming investors, coupled with foreign market holiday schedules, will require a delivery process longer than seven calendar days for some securities, in certain circumstances.

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**TAXES** 

The following discussion of certain U.S. federal income tax consequences of investing in the Fund is based on the Code, U.S. Treasury regulations promulgated thereunder ("Treasury Regulations"), and other applicable authority, all as in effect as of the date of the filing of this SAI. These authorities are subject to change by legislative or administrative action, possibly with retroactive effect. The following discussion is only a summary of some of the important U.S. federal income tax considerations generally applicable to investments in the Fund. There may be other tax considerations applicable to particular shareholders. Shareholders should consult their own tax advisors regarding their particular situation and the possible application of foreign, state, and local tax laws.

***Qualification as a Regulated Investment Company.*** The Fund intends to elect to be treated, and intends to qualify each year, as a RIC under Subchapter M of the Code. In order to qualify for the special tax treatment accorded RICs and their shareholders, the Fund must, among other things:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) derive at least 90% of its gross income each year from (i) dividends, interest, payments with respect
 to certain securities loans, gains from the sale or other disposition of stock or securities or foreign currencies, or other income (including
 but not limited to gains from options, futures, or forward contracts) derived with respect to its business of investing in such stock,
 securities, or currencies, and (ii) net income derived from interests in "qualified publicly traded partnerships" (as
 defined below) (the "90% Test");

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) diversify its holdings so that, at the end of each quarter of its taxable year, (i) at least 50% of the
 market value of the Fund's total assets consists of cash and cash items, U.S. government securities, securities of other RICs and
 other securities, with investments in such other securities limited with respect to any one issuer to an amount not greater than 5% of
 the value of the Fund's total assets and not greater than 10% of the outstanding voting securities of such issuer, and (ii) not
 more than 25% of the value of the Fund's total assets is invested, including through corporations in which the Fund owns a 20% or
 more voting stock interest, in (1) the securities (other than those of the U.S. government or other RICs) of any one issuer or two
 or more issuers that are controlled by the Fund and that are engaged in the same, similar or related trades or businesses or (2) the
 securities of one or more qualified publicly traded partnerships; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c) distribute with respect to each taxable year an amount equal to or greater than the sum of 90% of its investment
 company taxable income (as that term is defined in the Code without regard to the deduction for dividends paid – generally taxable
 ordinary income and the excess, if any, of net short-term capital gains over net long-term capital losses) and 90% of its net tax-exempt
 interest income.

In general, for purposes of the 90% Test described in (a) above, income derived from a partnership will be treated as qualifying income only to the extent such income is attributable to items of income of the partnership that would be qualifying income if realized directly by the Fund. However, 100% of the net income derived from an interest in a "qualified publicly traded partnership" (generally, a partnership (i) interests in which are traded on an established securities market or are readily tradable on a secondary market or the substantial equivalent thereof and (ii) that derives less than 90% of its income from the qualifying income described in clause (a)(i) of the description of the 90% Test applicable to RICs, above) will be treated as qualifying income. To the extent the Fund makes investments that may generate income that is not qualifying income, including certain derivatives, the Fund will seek to restrict the resulting income from such investments so that the Fund's non-qualifying income does not exceed 10% of its gross income.

***Taxation of the Fund.*** If the Fund qualifies for treatment as a RIC, the Fund will not be subject to federal income tax on income and gains that are distributed in a timely manner to its shareholders in the form of dividends.

If, for any taxable year, the Fund was to fail to qualify as a RIC or was to fail to meet the distribution requirement described above, it would be taxed in the same manner as an ordinary corporation and distributions to its shareholders would not be deductible by the Fund in computing its taxable income. In addition, the Fund's distributions, to the extent derived from the Fund's current and accumulated earnings and profits, including any distributions of net long-term capital gains, would be taxable to shareholders as dividend income for federal income tax purposes. However, such dividends would be eligible, subject to any generally applicable limitations, (i) to be treated as qualified dividend income in the case of shareholders taxed as individuals and (ii) for the dividends received deduction in the case of corporate shareholders. Moreover, the Fund would be required to pay out its earnings and profits accumulated in that year in order to qualify for treatment as a RIC in a subsequent year. Under certain circumstances, the Fund may be able to cure a failure to qualify as a RIC, but in order to do so the Fund may incur significant Fund-level taxes and may be forced to dispose of certain assets. If the Fund failed to qualify as a RIC for a period greater than two taxable years, the Fund would generally be required to recognize any net built-in gains with respect to certain of its assets upon a disposition of such assets within five years of qualifying as a RIC in a subsequent year.

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The Fund intends to distribute at least annually to its shareholders substantially all of its investment company taxable income (computed without regard to the dividends paid deduction) and its net capital gain (the excess of the Fund's net long-term capital gain over its net short-term capital loss). Investment income that is retained by the Fund will generally be subject to tax at the regular 21% corporate rate. If the Fund retains any net capital gain, that gain will be subject to tax at the 21% corporate rate, but the Fund may designate the retained amount as undistributed capital gains in a notice to its shareholders who (i) will be required to include in income for federal income tax purposes, as long-term capital gain, their shares of such undistributed amount, (ii) will be deemed to have paid their proportionate shares of the tax paid by the Fund on such undistributed amount against their federal income tax liabilities, if any, and (iii) will be entitled to claim refunds on a properly filed U.S. tax returns to the extent the credit exceeds such liabilities. For federal income tax purposes, the tax basis of shares owned by a shareholder of the Fund will be increased by an amount equal to the difference between the amount of undistributed capital gains included in the shareholder's gross income and the tax deemed paid by the shareholder.

If the Fund fails to distribute in a calendar year an amount at least equal to the sum of 98% of its ordinary income for such year and 98.2% of its capital gain net income for the one-year period ending October 31 of such year, plus any retained amount from the prior year, the Fund will be subject to a non-deductible 4% excise tax on the undistributed amount. For these purposes, the Fund will be treated as having distributed any amount on which it has been subject to corporate income tax for the taxable year ending within the calendar year. The Fund intends to declare and pay dividends and distributions in the amounts and at the times necessary to avoid the application of the 4% excise tax, although there can be no assurance that it will be able to do so. For example, the Fund may receive delayed or corrected tax reporting statements from its investments that cause the Fund to accrue additional income and gains after the Fund has already made its excise tax distributions for the year. In such a situation, the Fund may incur an excise tax liability resulting from such delayed receipt of such tax information statements.

The Fund may elect to treat part or all of any "qualified late year loss" as if it had been incurred in the succeeding taxable year in determining the Fund's taxable income, net capital gain, net short-term capital gain, and earnings and profits. A "qualified late year loss" generally includes net capital loss, net long-term capital loss, or net short-term capital loss incurred after October 31 of the current taxable year, and certain other late-year losses.

The treatment of capital loss carryovers for the Fund is similar to the rules that apply to capital loss carryovers of individuals, which provide that such losses are carried over indefinitely. If the Fund has a "net capital loss" (that is, capital losses in excess of capital gains), the excess of the Fund's net short-term capital losses over its net long-term capital gains is treated as a short-term capital loss arising on the first day of the Fund's next taxable year, and the excess (if any) of the Fund's net long-term capital losses over its net short-term capital gains is treated as a long-term capital loss arising on the first day of the Fund's next taxable year. In addition, the carryover of capital losses may be limited under the general loss limitation rules if the Fund experiences an ownership change as defined in the Code.

***Fund Distributions.*** Distributions are generally taxable whether shareholders receive them in cash or reinvest them in additional shares. Moreover, distributions on the Fund's shares are generally subject to federal income tax as described herein to the extent they do not exceed the Fund's realized income and gains, even though such distributions may economically represent a return of a particular shareholder's investment. Investors may therefore wish to avoid purchasing shares at a time when the Fund's NAV reflects gains that are either unrealized, or realized but not distributed. Realized income and gains must generally be distributed even when the Fund's NAV also reflects unrealized losses.

Dividends and other distributions by the Fund are generally treated under the Code as received by the shareholders at the time the dividend or distribution is made. However, if any dividend or distribution is declared by the Fund in October, November, or December of any calendar year and payable to its shareholders of record on a specified date in such a month but is actually paid during the following January, such dividend or distribution will be deemed to have been received by each shareholder on December 31 of the year in which the dividend was declared.

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Distributions by the Fund of net short-term capital gains are generally taxable as ordinary income. Taxes on distributions of capital gains are determined by how long the Fund owned the assets that generated those gains, rather than how long a shareholder has owned his or her Fund shares. Sales of assets held by the Fund for more than one year generally result in long-term capital gains and losses, and sales of assets held by the Fund for one year or less generally result in short-term capital gains and losses. Distributions from the Fund's net capital gain that are properly reported by the Fund as capital gain dividends ("Capital Gain Dividends") will be taxable as long-term capital gains. For individuals, long-term capital gains are subject to tax at reduced maximum tax rates. Distributions of gains from the sale of investments that the Fund owned for one year or less will be taxable as ordinary income.

For non-corporate shareholders, distributions of investment income reported by the Fund as derived from "qualified dividend income" will be taxed at the rates applicable to long-term capital gain, provided holding period and other requirements are met at both the shareholder and Fund level. In order for some portion of the dividends received by the Fund shareholder to be "qualified dividend income," the Fund making the distribution must meet holding period and other requirements with respect to some portion of the dividend-paying stocks in its portfolio and the shareholder must meet holding period and other requirements with respect to the Fund's shares. A dividend will not be treated as qualified dividend income (at either the Fund or shareholder level) (1) if the dividend is received with respect to any share of stock held for fewer than 61 days during the 121-day period beginning on the date that is 60 days before the date on which such share becomes ex-dividend with respect to such dividend (or, in the case of certain preferred stock, 91 days during the 181-day period beginning 90 days before the ex-dividend date), (2) to the extent that the recipient is under an obligation (whether pursuant to a short sale or otherwise) to make related payments with respect to positions in substantially similar or related property, (3) if the recipient elects to have the dividend income treated as investment income for purposes of the limitation on deductibility of investment interest, or (4) if the dividend is received from a foreign corporation that is (a) not eligible for the benefits of a comprehensive income tax treaty with the United States (with the exception of dividends paid on stock of such a foreign corporation that is readily tradable on an established securities market in the United States) or (b) treated as a passive foreign investment company.

Dividends received by the Fund from an underlying fund taxable as a RIC or from a REIT may be treated as qualified dividend income generally only to the extent so reported by such underlying fund or REIT, however, dividends received by the Fund from a REIT are generally not treated as qualified dividend income. The investment strategies of the Fund may limit its ability to make distributions eligible for the reduced tax rates applicable to qualified dividend income.

In general, distributions of investment income reported by the Fund as derived from qualified dividend income will be treated as qualified dividend income by a shareholder taxed as an individual, provided the shareholder meets the holding period and other requirements described above with respect to the Fund's shares. If the aggregate qualified dividend income received by the Fund during any taxable year represents 95% or more of its gross income (excluding net long-term capital gain over net short-term capital loss), then 100% of the Fund's dividends (other than Capital Gain Dividends) will be eligible to be reported as qualified dividend income.

Certain dividends received by the Fund on stock of U.S. corporations (generally, dividends received by the Fund in respect of any share of stock (1) as to which the Fund has met certain holding period requirements and (2) that is held in an unleveraged position) may be eligible for the dividends received deduction generally available to corporate shareholders under the Code, provided such dividends also are appropriately reported as eligible for the dividends received deduction by the Fund. In order to qualify for the dividends received deduction, corporate shareholders must also meet minimum holding period requirements with respect to the Fund shares, taking into account any holding period reductions from certain hedging or other transactions or positions that diminish their risk of loss with respect to the Fund shares. The investment strategies of the Fund may limit its ability to distribute dividends eligible for the dividends received deduction for corporations.

To the extent that the Fund makes a distribution of income received by the Fund in lieu of dividends (a "substitute payment") with respect to securities on loan pursuant to a securities lending transaction, such income will not constitute qualified dividend income to individual shareholders and will not be eligible for the dividends received deduction for corporate shareholders.

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Dividends and distributions from the Fund and capital gain on the sale of Fund shares are generally taken into account in determining a shareholder's "net investment income" for purposes of the net investment income tax applicable to certain individuals, estates and trusts.

If the Fund makes distributions in excess of the Fund's current and accumulated earnings and profits in any taxable year, the excess distribution to each shareholder will be treated as a return of capital to the extent of the shareholder's tax basis in its shares, and will reduce the shareholder's tax basis in its shares. After the shareholder's basis has been reduced to zero, any such distributions will result in a capital gain, assuming the shareholder holds his or her shares as capital assets. A reduction in a shareholder's tax basis in its shares, will reduce any loss or increase any gain on a subsequent taxable disposition by the shareholder of its shares.

***Sale or Exchange of Shares.*** A sale or exchange of shares in the Fund may give rise to a gain or loss. For tax purposes, an exchange of a shareholder's Fund shares for shares of a different fund is the same as a sale. In general, any gain or loss realized upon a taxable disposition of shares will be treated as long-term capital gain or loss if the shares have been held for more than 12 months and the shares are held as a capital asset. Otherwise, the gain or loss on the taxable disposition of shares will be treated as short-term capital gain or loss. However, any loss realized upon a taxable disposition of shares held for six months or less will be treated as long-term, rather than short-term, to the extent of any long-term capital gain distributions received (or deemed received) by the shareholder with respect to the shares. All or a portion of any loss realized upon a taxable disposition of shares will be disallowed if substantially identical shares of the Fund are purchased within 30 days before or after the disposition. In such a case, the basis of the newly purchased shares will be adjusted to reflect the disallowed loss.

***Backup Withholding.*** The Fund (or financial intermediaries, such as brokers, through which a shareholder holds Fund shares) generally is required to withhold and to remit to the U.S. Treasury a percentage of the taxable distributions and sale or redemption proceeds paid to any shareholder who fails to properly furnish a correct taxpayer identification number, who has under-reported dividend or interest income, or who fails to certify that he, she, or it is not subject to such withholding. The backup withholding tax rate is 24%. Backup withholding is not an additional tax. Any amounts withheld may be credited against the shareholder's U.S. federal income tax liability, provided the appropriate information is furnished to the Internal Revenue Service (the "IRS").

***Federal Tax Treatment of Certain Fund Investments.*** Transactions by the Fund in options, futures contracts, hedging transactions, forward contracts, swap agreements, straddles, and foreign currencies may be subject to various special and complex tax rules, including mark-to-market, constructive-sale, straddle, wash-sale, and short-sale rules. These rules could affect the Fund's ability to qualify as a RIC, affect whether gains and losses recognized by the Fund are treated as ordinary income or capital gain, accelerate the recognition of income to the Fund, or defer the Fund's ability to recognize losses. These rules may in turn affect the amount, timing, or character of the income distributed to shareholders by the Fund and may require the Fund to sell securities to mitigate the effect of these rules and prevent disqualification of the Fund as a RIC at a time when the Adviser might not otherwise have chosen to do so.

The Fund is required, for federal income tax purposes, to mark to market and recognize as income for each taxable year its net unrealized gains and losses as of the end of such year on certain regulated futures contracts, foreign currency contracts and options under Code Section 1256 ("Section 1256 Contracts") in addition to the gains and losses actually realized with respect to such contracts during the year. Except as described below under "Certain Foreign Currency Tax Issues," gain or loss from Section 1256 Contracts that are required to be marked to market annually will generally be 60% long-term and 40% short-term capital gain or loss. Application of this rule may alter the timing and character of distributions to shareholders.

***Certain Foreign Currency Tax Issues.*** The U.S. Treasury Department has authority to issue regulations that would exclude foreign currency gains from the 90% Test described above if such gains are not directly related to the Fund's business of investing in stock or securities. Accordingly, regulations may be issued in the future that could treat some or all of the Fund's non-U.S. currency gains as non-qualifying income, thereby potentially jeopardizing the Fund's status as a RIC for all years to which the regulations are applicable.

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Under the Code, gains or losses attributable to fluctuations in exchange rates which occur between the time the Fund accrues income or other receivables or accrues expenses or other liabilities denominated in a foreign currency and the time the Fund actually collects such income or receivables or pays such expenses or liabilities generally are treated as ordinary income or loss. Similarly, on disposition of debt securities denominated in a foreign currency and on disposition of certain other instruments, gains or losses attributable to fluctuations in the value of the foreign currency between the date of acquisition of the security or contract and the date of disposition also are treated as ordinary gain or loss. The gains and losses may increase or decrease the amount of the Fund's income to be distributed to its shareholders as ordinary income.

The Fund's gain or loss on foreign currency denominated debt securities and on certain other financial instruments, such as forward currency contracts and currency swaps, that is attributable to fluctuations in exchange rates occurring between the date of acquisition and the date of settlement or disposition of such securities or instruments generally will be treated under Section 988 of the Code as ordinary income or loss. The Fund may elect out of the application of Section 988 of the Code with respect to the tax treatment of each of its foreign currency forward contracts to the extent that (i) such contract is a capital asset in the hands of the Fund and is not part of a straddle transaction and (ii) the Fund makes an election by the close of the day the contract is entered into to treat the gain or loss attributable to such contract as capital gain or loss.

To the extent the Fund invests in forward contracts, the Fund's forward contracts may qualify as Section 1256 Contracts (as defined above) if the underlying currencies are currencies for which there are futures contracts that are traded on and subject to the rules of a qualified board or exchange. However, a forward currency contract that is a Section 1256 Contract would, absent an election out of Section 988 of the Code as described in the preceding paragraph, be subject to Section 988. Accordingly, although such a forward currency contract would be marked to market annually like other Section 1256 Contracts, the resulting gain or loss would be ordinary. If the Fund were to elect out of Section 988 with respect to forward currency contracts that qualify as Section 1256 Contracts, the tax treatment generally applicable to Section 1256 Contracts would apply to those forward currency contracts; that is, the contracts would be marked to market annually and gains and losses with respect to the contracts would be treated as long-term capital gains or losses to the extent of 60% thereof and short-term capital gains or losses to the extent of 40% thereof. If the Fund were to elect out of Section 988 with respect to any of its forward currency contracts that do not qualify as Section 1256 Contracts, such contracts would not be marked to market annually and the Fund would recognize short-term or long-term capital gain or loss depending on the Fund's holding period therein. The Fund may elect out of Section 988 with respect to some, all, or none of its forward currency contracts.

Finally, regulated futures contracts and non-equity options that qualify as Section 1256 Contracts and are entered into by the Fund with respect to foreign currencies or foreign currency denominated debt instruments will be subject to the tax treatment generally applicable to Section 1256 Contracts unless the Fund elects to have Section 988 apply to determine the character of gains and losses from all such regulated futures contracts and non-equity options held or later acquired by the Fund.

***Foreign Investments.*** Income received by the Fund from sources within foreign countries (including, for example, dividends or interest on stock or securities of non-U.S. issuers) may be subject to withholding and other taxes imposed by such countries. Tax treaties between such countries and the U.S. may reduce or eliminate such taxes. If more than 50% of the value of the Fund's assets at the close of any taxable year consists of stock or securities of foreign corporations, which for this purpose may include obligations of foreign governmental issuers, the Fund may elect, for U.S. federal income tax purposes, to treat any foreign income or withholding taxes paid by the Fund as paid by its shareholders. For any year that the Fund is eligible for and makes such an election, each shareholder of the Fund will be required to include in income an amount equal to his or her allocable share of qualified foreign income taxes paid by the Fund, and shareholders will be entitled, subject to certain holding period requirements and other limitations, to credit their portions of these amounts against their U.S. federal income tax due, if any, or to deduct their portions from their U.S. taxable income, if any. No deductions for foreign taxes paid by the Fund may be claimed, however, by non-corporate shareholders who do not itemize deductions. No deduction for such taxes will be permitted to individuals in computing their alternative minimum tax liability. Foreign taxes paid by the Fund will reduce the return from the Fund's investments. Under certain circumstances, if the Fund receives a refund of foreign taxes paid in respect of a prior year, the value of Fund shares could be affected or any foreign tax credits or deductions passed through to shareholders in respect of the Fund's foreign taxes for the current year could be reduced.

If the Fund holds shares in a "passive foreign investment company" ("PFIC"), it may be subject to U.S. federal income tax on a portion of any "excess distribution" or gain from the disposition of such shares even if such income is distributed as a taxable dividend by the Fund to its shareholders. Additional charges in the nature of interest may be imposed on the Fund in respect of deferred taxes arising from such distributions or gains.

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The Fund may be eligible to treat a PFIC as a "qualified electing fund" ("QEF") under the Code in which case, in lieu of the foregoing requirements, the Fund will be required to include in income each year a portion of the ordinary earnings and net capital gains of the QEF, even if not distributed to the Fund, and such amounts will be subject to the 90% and excise tax distribution requirements described above. Such amounts included in income each year by the Fund will be "qualifying income," even if not distributed to the Fund, to the extent such income is derived with respect to the Fund's business of investing in stock, securities, or currencies. In order to make the QEF election, the Fund would be required to obtain certain annual information from the PFICs in which it invests, which may be difficult or impossible to obtain. Alternatively, the Fund may make a mark-to-market election that will result in the Fund being treated as if it had sold and repurchased its PFIC stock at the end of each year. In such case, the Fund would report any gains resulting from such deemed sales as ordinary income and would deduct any losses resulting from such deemed sales as ordinary losses to the extent of previously recognized gains. The election must be made separately for each PFIC owned by the Fund and, once made, is effective for all subsequent taxable years, unless revoked with the consent of IRS. By making the election, the Fund could potentially ameliorate the adverse tax consequences with respect to its ownership of shares in a PFIC, but in any particular year may be required to recognize income in excess of the distributions it receives from PFICs and its proceeds from dispositions of PFIC stock. The Fund may have to distribute this excess income to satisfy the 90% distribution requirement and to avoid imposition of the 4% excise tax. In order to distribute this income and avoid a tax at the Fund level, the Fund might be required to liquidate portfolio securities that it might otherwise have continued to hold, potentially resulting in additional taxable gain or loss.

***Additional Tax Information Concerning REITs.*** The Fund may invest in entities treated as REITs for U.S. federal income tax purposes. Investments in REIT equity securities may require the Fund to accrue and distribute income not yet received. To generate sufficient cash to make the requisite distributions, the Fund may be required to sell securities in its portfolio (including when it is not advantageous to do so) that it otherwise would have continued to hold. The Fund's investments in REIT equity securities may at times result in the Fund's receipt of cash in excess of the REIT's earnings; if the Fund distributes these amounts, these distributions could constitute a return of capital to Fund shareholders for federal income tax purposes. Dividends paid by a REIT, other than capital gain distributions, will be taxable as ordinary income up to the amount of the REIT's current and accumulated earnings and profits. Capital gain dividends paid by a REIT to the Fund will be treated as long-term capital gains by the Fund and, in turn, may be distributed by the Fund to its shareholders as a capital gain distribution. Dividends received by the Fund from a REIT generally will not constitute qualified dividend income. If a REIT is operated in a manner such that it fails to qualify as a REIT, an investment in the REIT would become subject to double taxation, meaning the taxable income of the REIT would be subject to federal income tax at the regular corporate rate without any deduction for dividends paid to shareholders and the dividends would be taxable to shareholders as ordinary income (or possibly as qualified dividend income) to the extent of the REIT's current and accumulated earnings and profits.

REITs in which the Fund invests often do not provide complete and final tax information to the Fund until after the time that the Fund issues a tax reporting statement. As a result, the Fund may at times find it necessary to reclassify the amount and character of its distributions to you after it issues your tax reporting statement. When such reclassification is necessary, you will be sent a corrected, final Form 1099-DIV to reflect the reclassified information. If you receive a corrected Form 1099-DIV, use the information on this corrected form, and not the information on the previously issued tax reporting statement, in completing your tax returns.

"Qualified REIT dividends" (*i.e.*, ordinary REIT dividends other than capital gain dividends and portions of REIT dividends designated as qualified dividend income eligible for capital gain tax rates) are eligible for a 20% deduction by non-corporate taxpayers. This deduction, if allowed in full, equates to a maximum effective tax rate of 29.6% (37% top rate applied to income after 20% deduction). Distributions by the Fund to its shareholders that are attributable to qualified REIT dividends received by such Fund and which such Fund properly reports as "section 199A dividends," are treated as "qualified REIT dividends" in the hands of non-corporate shareholders. A section 199A dividend is treated as a qualified REIT dividend only if the shareholder receiving such dividend holds the dividend-paying RIC shares for at least 46 days of the 91-day period beginning 45 days before the shares become ex-dividend, and is not under an obligation to make related payments with respect to a position in substantially similar or related property. The Fund is permitted to report such part of its dividends as section 199A dividends as are eligible but is not required to do so. Unless later extended or made permanent, this 20% deduction will no longer be available for taxable years beginning after December 31, 2025.

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The Fund's shares held in a tax-qualified retirement account will generally not be subject to federal taxation on income and capital gains distributions from the Fund until a shareholder begins receiving payments from their retirement account. Because each shareholder's tax situation is different, shareholders should consult their tax advisor about the tax implications of an investment in the Fund.

***Non-U.S. Shareholders.*** In general, dividends other than Capital Gain Dividends paid by the Fund to a shareholder that is not a "U.S. person" within the meaning of the Code are subject to withholding of U.S. federal income tax at a rate of 30% (or lower applicable treaty rate) on distributions derived from taxable ordinary income. The Fund may, under certain circumstances, report all or a portion of a dividend as an "interest related dividend" or a "short term capital gain dividend," which would generally be exempt from this 30% U.S. withholding tax, provided certain other requirements are met. Short term capital gain dividends received by a nonresident alien individual who is present in the U.S. for a period or periods aggregating 183 days or more during the taxable year are not exempt from this 30% withholding tax.

A beneficial holder of shares who is a non-U.S. person is not, in general, subject to U.S. federal income tax on gains (and is not allowed a U.S. income tax deduction for losses) realized on a sale of shares of the Fund or on Capital Gain Dividends unless (i) such gain or dividend is effectively connected with the conduct of a trade or business carried on by such holder within the United States or (ii) in the case of an individual holder, the holder is present in the United States for a period or periods aggregating 183 days or more during the year of the sale or the receipt of the Capital Gain Dividend and certain other conditions are met.

Unless certain non-U.S. entities that hold Fund shares comply with IRS requirements that generally require them to report information regarding U.S. persons investing in, or holding accounts with, such entities, a 30% withholding tax may apply to Fund distributions payable to such entities. A non-U.S. shareholder may be exempt from the withholding described in this paragraph under an applicable intergovernmental agreement between the U.S. and a foreign government, provided that the shareholder and the applicable foreign government comply with the terms of the agreement.

Under legislation generally known as "FATCA" (the Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act), the Fund is required to withhold 30% of certain ordinary dividends it pays to shareholders that fail to meet prescribed information reporting or certification requirements. In general, no such withholding will be required with respect to a U.S. person or non-U.S. person that timely provides the certifications required by the Fund or its agent on a valid IRS Form W-9 or applicable series of IRS Form W-8, respectively. Shareholders potentially subject to withholding include foreign financial institutions ("FFIs"), such as non-U.S. investment funds, and non-financial foreign entities ("NFFEs"). To avoid withholding under FATCA, an FFI generally must enter into an information sharing agreement with the IRS in which it agrees to report certain identifying information (including name, address, and taxpayer identification number) with respect to its U.S. account holders (which, in the case of an entity shareholder, may include its direct and indirect U.S. owners), and an NFFE generally must identify and provide other required information to the Fund or other withholding agent regarding its U.S. owners, if any. Such non-U.S. shareholders may also fall into certain exempt, excepted, or deemed compliant categories as established by regulations and other guidance. A non-U.S. shareholder resident doing business in a country that has entered into an intergovernmental agreement with the U.S. to implement FATCA will be exempt from FATCA withholding provided that the shareholder and the applicable foreign government comply with the terms of the agreement.

In order for a non-U.S. investor to qualify for an exemption from backup withholding, described above, the non-U.S. investor must comply with special certification and filing requirements. Non-U.S. investors in the Fund should consult their tax advisors in this regard. A beneficial holder of shares who is a non-U.S. person may be subject to state and local tax and to the U.S. federal estate tax in addition to the federal income tax consequences referred to above. If a shareholder is eligible for the benefits of a tax treaty, any income or gain effectively connected with a U.S. trade or business will generally be subject to U.S. federal income tax on a net basis only if it also is attributable to a permanent establishment maintained by the shareholder in the United States.

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***Creation and Redemption of Creation Unit Aggregations.*** An Authorized Participant having the U.S. dollar as its functional currency for U.S. federal income tax purposes that exchanges securities for Creation Unit Aggregations generally will recognize a gain or loss equal to the difference between (i) the sum of the market value of the Creation Unit Aggregations at the time of the exchange and any cash received by the Authorized Participant in the exchange and (ii) the sum of the exchanger's aggregate basis in the securities or non-U.S. currency surrendered and any cash paid for such Creation Unit Aggregations. All or a portion of any gain or loss recognized by an Authorized Participant exchanging a currency other than its functional currency for Creation Unit Aggregations may be treated as ordinary income or loss. A person who redeems Creation Unit Aggregations will generally recognize a gain or loss equal to the difference between the exchanger's basis in the Creation Unit Aggregations and the sum of the aggregate U.S. dollar market value of any securities or non-U.S. currency received plus the amount of any cash received for such Creation Unit Aggregations. The IRS, however, may assert that a loss that is realized by an Authorized Participant upon an exchange of securities or non-U.S. currency for Creation Unit Aggregations may not be currently deducted, under the rules governing "wash sales" (for an Authorized Participant that does not mark-to-market its holdings), or on the basis that there has been no significant change in economic position. All or some portion of any capital gain or loss realized upon the creation of Creation Unit Aggregations in exchange for securities will generally be treated as long-term capital gain or loss if securities exchanged for such Creation Unit Aggregations have been held for more than one year.

A person subject to U.S. federal income tax with the U.S. dollar as its functional currency for U.S. federal income tax purposes who receives non-U.S. currency upon a redemption of Creation Unit Aggregations and does not immediately convert the non-U.S. currency into U.S. dollars may, upon a later conversion of the non-U.S. currency into U.S. dollars, or upon the use of the non-U.S. currency to pay expenses or acquire assets, recognize as ordinary gains or losses any gains or losses resulting from fluctuations in the value of the non-U.S. currency relative to the U.S. dollar since the date of the redemption.

Persons exchanging securities or non-U.S. currency for Creation Unit Aggregations should consult their own tax advisors with respect to the tax treatment of any creation or redemption transaction and whether the wash sales rules apply and when a loss might be deductible.

***Section 351.*** The Trust on behalf of the Fund has the right to reject an order for Creation Unit Aggregations if the purchaser (or any group of purchasers) would, upon obtaining the shares so ordered, own 80% or more of the outstanding shares of the Fund and if, pursuant to Section 351 of the Code, the Fund would have a basis in the securities different from the market value of such securities on the date of deposit. The Trust also has the right to require information necessary to determine beneficial share ownership for purposes of the 80% determination. If the Fund does issue Creation Unit Aggregations to a purchaser (or a group of purchasers) that would, upon obtaining the Creation Unit Aggregations so ordered, own 80% or more of the outstanding shares, the purchaser (or a group of purchasers) will generally not recognize gain or loss upon the exchange of securities for Creation Unit Aggregations.

***Certain Reporting Treasury Regulations.*** Under Treasury Regulations, generally, if a shareholder recognizes a loss of $2 million or more for an individual shareholder or $10 million or more for a corporate shareholder (or certain greater amounts over a combination of years), the shareholder must file with the IRS a disclosure statement on IRS Form 8886. Direct shareholders of portfolio securities are in many cases excepted from this reporting requirement, but under current guidance shareholders of a RIC are not excepted. Significant penalties may be imposed for the failure to comply with the reporting Treasury Regulations. The fact that a loss is reportable under these Treasury Regulations does not affect the legal determination of whether the taxpayer's treatment of the loss is proper. Shareholders should consult their tax advisors to determine the applicability of these Treasury Regulations in light of their individual circumstances.

***Cost Basis Reporting.*** The cost basis of shares acquired by purchase will generally be based on the amount paid for the shares and then may be subsequently adjusted for other applicable transactions as required by the Code. The difference between the selling price and the cost basis of shares generally determines the amount of the capital gain or loss realized on the sale or exchange of shares. Contact the broker through whom you purchased your shares to obtain information with respect to the available cost basis reporting methods and elections for your account.

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***General Considerations.*** The federal income tax discussion set forth above is for general information only. Prospective investors should consult their tax advisors regarding the specific federal income tax consequences of purchasing, holding, and disposing of shares of the Fund, as well as the effect of state, local, and foreign tax law and any proposed tax law changes.

**DETERMINATION OF NAV** 

The NAV of the Fund's shares is calculated each day the Fund is open for business as of the regularly scheduled close of regular trading on the Listing Exchange, normally 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time (the "NAV Calculation Time"). NAV per share is calculated by dividing the Fund's net assets by the number of Fund shares outstanding.

The Fund's assets are comprised of its portfolio securities and other investments and assets, including cash and net investment income and realized and unrealized capital gains that have previously been earned but not yet distributed. As a result, when a shareholder purchases shares of the Fund, part of the NAV is often comprised of such income and gains prior to the purchase, which are included in the purchase price paid by the shareholder. Further, any payment of an income dividend or distribution of capital gains will result in a decrease in the Fund's NAV in the amount of the payment of the income dividend or capital gains distribution (*i.e.*, the NAV as of the ex-dividend date, which is the first date following the declaration of a dividend and/or distribution on which the purchaser of shares is not entitled to receive the payment, excludes the amount of the dividend and/or distribution to be paid).

In calculating the Fund's NAV, the Fund generally values: (i) equity securities (including common stocks and preferred stock) traded on any recognized U.S. exchange at the last sale price or official closing price on the exchange or system on which they are principally traded; (ii) fixed income securities at current market quotations or mean prices obtained from broker-dealers or independent pricing service providers; (iii) foreign equity securities at the last sale price or official closing price on the exchange or system on which they are principally traded or, as determined necessary, at fair value (*i.e.*, a good faith approximation of the value of a security determined based on limited inputs and the consideration of a number of subjective factors) under the circumstances described below; and (iv) money market funds at their NAV per share. U.S. fixed income assets may be valued as of the announced closing time for such securities on any day that the Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association announces an early closing time. The values of foreign securities generally are determined at the close of such foreign markets or the NAV Calculation Time, if earlier. Investments quoted in foreign currencies are valued in U.S. dollars at the prevailing currency exchange rates. If the Fund holds securities primarily listed on foreign exchanges that trade on weekends or days when the Fund does not price its shares, the Fund's NAV will reflect the foreign market changes at the next NAV Calculation Time. Similarly, if the Fund holds securities primarily listed on foreign exchanges that are closed while U.S. markets are open, the Fund's NAV will reflect the fair value of those securities as determined by the Valuation Designee (as defined below).

Pursuant to Board-approved valuation procedures established by the Trust and the Adviser, the Board has appointed the Adviser as the Fund's valuation designee (the "Valuation Designee") to perform all fair valuations of the Fund's portfolio investments, subject to the Board's oversight. As the Valuation Designee, the Adviser has established procedures for its fair valuation of the Fund's portfolio investments. These procedures address, among other things, determining when market quotations are not readily available or reliable and the methodologies to be used for determining the fair value of investments, as well as the use and oversight of third-party pricing services for fair valuation. As the Valuation Designee, the Adviser is responsible for the establishment and application, in a consistent manner, of appropriate methodologies for determining the fair value of investments, periodically reviewing the selected methodologies used for continuing appropriateness and accuracy, and making any changes or adjustments to the methodologies as appropriate.

Fund holdings that may be valued using fair value pricing may include, but are not limited to, foreign securities due to the time difference between the close of the relevant foreign exchanges and the NAV Calculation Time, securities for which there are no current market quotations or whose issuer is in default or bankruptcy, securities subject to corporate actions (such as mergers or reorganizations), securities subject to non-U.S. investment limits or currency controls, and securities affected by "significant events." An example of a significant event is an event occurring after the close of the market in which a security trades but before the Fund's next NAV Calculation Time that may materially affect the value of the Fund's investment (*e.g.*, government action, natural disaster, or significant market fluctuation). Price movements in U.S. markets that are deemed to affect the value of foreign securities, or reflect changes to the value of such securities, may also cause securities to be fair valued.

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The sale price the Fund could receive for a security or other asset may differ from the Fund's valuation of the security or other asset and/or from the value used by the Index, particularly for securities or other assets that trade in low volume or volatile markets or that are valued using a fair value methodology. The use of fair valuation in pricing a security involves the consideration of a number of subjective factors and, therefore, is susceptible to the unavoidable risk that the valuation may be higher or lower than the price at which the security might actually trade if a reliable market price were readily available. In addition, particularly for the Fund's foreign securities or asset holdings, the value of the securities or other assets in the Fund's portfolio may change on days or during time periods when shareholders will not be able to purchase or sell the Fund's shares. As a result, the price received upon the sale of an investment may be less than the value ascribed by the Fund, and the Fund could realize a greater than expected loss or lesser than expected gain upon the sale of the investment. The Fund's ability to value its investment may also be impacted by technological issues, pricing methodology issues, and/or errors by pricing services or other third-party service providers.

Fund shares are purchased or sold on a national securities exchange at market prices, which may be higher or lower than the NAV of the Fund's shares. No secondary sales will be made to brokers or dealers at a concession by the Distributor or by the Fund. Purchases and sales of shares in the secondary market, which will not involve the Fund, will be subject to customary brokerage commissions and charges. Transactions in Fund shares will be priced at NAV only if you purchase or redeem shares directly from the Fund in Creation Unit Aggregations. Recent information regarding the Fund's NAV, market price, premiums and discounts, and bid/ask spreads is available on the Fund's website at www.wisdomtree.com/investments.

**DIVIDENDS AND DISTRIBUTIONS** 

The Fund intends to pay out dividends, if any, on a quarterly basis. Nonetheless, the Fund might not make a dividend payment every quarter.

The Fund intends to distribute its net realized capital gains, if any, to investors annually. On occasion, the Fund may be required or determine to make one or more supplemental distributions of its net realized capital gains during the year. Distributions in cash may be reinvested automatically in additional whole shares of the Fund only if the broker through whom you purchased shares makes such option available. Your broker is responsible for distributing any income and capital gain distributions to you.

The Trust reserves the right to declare special distributions if, in its reasonable discretion, such action is necessary or advisable to preserve the status of the Fund as a RIC or to avoid imposition of income or excise taxes on undistributed income.

**FINANCIAL STATEMENTS** 

The audited financial statements, including the Fund's financial highlights, appearing in the Fund's [Annual Financial Statements and Other Information](https://www.sec.gov/ix?doc=/Archives/edgar/data/1350487/000121465925009003/wtt530241ncsr33125_glo.htm) for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2025 and filed electronically with the SEC on Form N-CSR, are incorporated by reference and made part of this SAI. You may request copies of the Annual Financial Statements and Other Information for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2025 at no charge by calling 866-909-9473 or through the Fund's website at www.wisdomtree.com/investments.

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**APPENDIX A**

**Control Persons and Principal Holders of Shares**

The table below sets forth the name and percentage ownership of each DTC Participant that owned of record 5% or more of the outstanding shares of the Fund as of September 30, 2025:

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| **Fund** | **Participant Name and Address** | **Percentage of Ownership** |
| **WisdomTree Global ex-U.S. Quality Growth Fund** | National Financial Services LLC<br> 499 Washington Blvd., 4th Floor<br> Jersey City, NJ 07310 | 16.92% |
| **WisdomTree Global ex-U.S. Quality Growth Fund** | Charles Schwab & Co., Inc.<br> 211 Main St.<br> San Francisco, CA 94105-1905 | 13.62% |
| **WisdomTree Global ex-U.S. Quality Growth Fund** | LPL Financial, LLC<br> 4707 Executive Drive<br> San Diego, CA 92121 | 10.39% |
| **WisdomTree Global ex-U.S. Quality Growth Fund** | Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC<br> 522 5th Avenue<br> New York, NY 10036 | 9.76% |
| **WisdomTree Global ex-U.S. Quality Growth Fund** | Pershing LLC<br> 760 Moore Road<br> King of Prussia, PA 19406 | 9.26% |
| **WisdomTree Global ex-U.S. Quality Growth Fund** | American Enterprise Investment Services, Inc.<br> 707 2nd Avenue South<br> Minneapolis, MN 55402 | 8.38% |
| **WisdomTree Global ex-U.S. Quality Growth Fund** | Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Inc.<br> One Bryant Park<br> New York, NY 10036 | 6.96% |
| **WisdomTree Global ex-U.S. Quality Growth Fund** | UBS Financial Services Inc.<br> 1000 Harbor Blvd.<br> Weehawken, NJ 07086 | 5.52% |

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**PART C – OTHER INFORMATION**

**Item 28.** **Exhibits** 

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| (a)(1) | [Certificate of Trust of WisdomTree Trust (the "Trust" or the "Registrant"), as filed with the Secretary of State of the State of Delaware on December 15, 2005, is incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit (a)(2) to the Registrant's Initial Registration Statement on Form N-1A (File Nos. 333-132380 and 811-21864), as filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") on March 13, 2006.](http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1350487/000113322806000108/ex99a2.txt) |
| (a)(2) | [Certificate of Amendment to Certificate of Trust, dated June 16, 2022, is incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit (a)(2) to Post-Effective Amendment No. 918 to the Registrant's Registration Statement on Form N-1A (File Nos. 333-132380 and 811-21864), as filed with the SEC on December 26, 2024.](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1350487/000121465924020975/ex99_a2.htm) |
| (a)(3) | [Trust Instrument of the Registrant, dated December 15, 2005 (the "Trust Instrument"), is incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit (a)(1) to the Registrant's Initial Registration Statement on Form N-1A (File Nos. 333-132380 and 811-21864), as filed with the SEC on March 13, 2006.](http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1350487/000113322806000108/ex99a1.txt) |
| (a)(4) | Schedule A Series of Trust, dated October 22, 2025, to the Trust Instrument is filed herewith. |
| (a)(5)<br>| Revised Schedule A Series of Trust to the Trust Instrument, reflecting the addition of the WisdomTree Efficient Gold Plus TIPS Fund and WisdomTree Efficient Long/Short U.S. Equity Fund, to be filed by amendment. |
| (b) | [Registrant's By-Laws, as amended June 16, 2016 (the "By-Laws"), are incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit (b) to Post-Effective Amendment No. 563 to the Registrant's Registration Statement on Form N-1A (File Nos. 333-132380 and 811-21864), as filed with the SEC on July 28, 2016.](http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1350487/000119312516661934/d213353dex99b.htm) |
| (c) | [Portions of the Registrant's Trust Instrument and By-Laws defining the rights of holders of shares of the Registrant are incorporated herein by reference to Article II, Sections 2, 3 and 8, and Articles III, IV, V, VI, VII, VIII, IX and X of the Registrant's Trust Instrument, filed as Exhibit (a)(2) to the Registrant's Initial Registration Statement on Form N-1A, as filed with the SEC on March 13, 2006](http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1350487/000113322806000108/ex99a1.txt); and to [Articles I, V, and VI of the Registrant's By-Laws, filed as Exhibit (b) to Post-Effective Amendment No. 563 to the Registrant's Registration Statement on Form N-1A, as filed with the SEC on July 28, 2016.](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1350487/000119312516661934/d213353dex99b.htm) |
| (d)(1) | [Investment Advisory Agreement, dated November 20, 2012, between the Registrant and WisdomTree Asset Management, Inc. is incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit (d)(1) to Post-Effective Amendment No. 142 to the Registrant's Registration Statement on Form N-1A (File Nos. 333-132380 and 811-21864), as filed with the SEC on December 28, 2012.](http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1350487/000119312512518414/d433320dex99d1.htm) |
| (d)(2) | Schedule A, dated as of October 22, 2025, to the Investment Advisory Agreement, dated November 20, 2012, between the Registrant and WisdomTree Asset Management, Inc., is filed herewith. |
| (d)(3) | [Investment Advisory Agreement, dated March 26, 2013, between the Registrant and WisdomTree Asset Management, Inc. is incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit (d)(3) to Post-Effective Amendment No. 198 to the Registrant's Registration Statement on Form N-1A (File Nos. 333-132380 and 811-21864), as filed with the SEC on July 29, 2013.](http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1350487/000119312513307579/d540879dex99d3.htm) |
| (d)(4) | Schedule A, dated as of October 22, 2025, to the Investment Advisory Agreement, dated March 26, 2013, between the Registrant and WisdomTree Asset Management, Inc. is filed herewith. |
| (d)(5) | Amended Schedule A to the Investment Advisory Agreement, dated March 26, 2013, between the Registrant and WisdomTree Asset Management, Inc., reflecting the addition of the WisdomTree Efficient Gold Plus TIPS Fund and WisdomTree Efficient Long/Short U.S. Equity Fund, to be filed by amendment. |

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| (d)(6) | [Advisory Fee Waiver Agreement, dated December 1, 2023, between the Registrant and WisdomTree Asset Management, Inc., relating to the WisdomTree Bianco Total Return Fund, is incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit (d)(6) to Post-Effective Amendment No. 905 to the Registrant's Registration Statement on Form N-1A (File Nos. 333-132380 and 811-21864), as filed with the SEC on January 17, 2024.](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1350487/000121465924000872/ex99_d6.htm) |
| (d)(7) | [Management Fee Waiver Agreement, dated July 11, 2024, between the Registrant and WisdomTree Asset Management, Inc. (the "Management Fee Waiver Agreement"), is incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit (d)(6) to Post-Effective Amendment No. 913 to the Registrant's Registration Statement on Form N-1A (File Nos. 333-132380 and 811-21864), as filed with the SEC on July 30, 2024.](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1350487/000121465924013179/ex99_d6.htm) |
| (d)(8) | [Schedule A, as of May 19, 2025, to the Management Fee Waiver Agreement is incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit (d)(8) to Post-Effective Amendment No. 941 to the Registrant's Registration Statement on Form N-1A (File Nos. 333-132380 and 811-21864), as filed with the SEC on June 9, 2025.](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1350487/000121465925009006/ex99_d8.htm) |
| (d)(9) | [Advisory Fee Waiver Agreement, dated March 11, 2025, between the Registrant and WisdomTree Asset Management, Inc. is incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit (d)(8) to Post-Effective Amendment No. 926 to the Registrant's Registration Statement on Form N-1A (File Nos. 333-132380 and 811-21864), as filed with the SEC on March 17, 2025.](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1350487/000121465925004424/ex99_d8.htm) |
| (d)(10) | [Amended and Restated Sub-Advisory Agreement, dated January 1, 2013, between WisdomTree Asset Management, Inc. and Mellon Investments Corporation (the "Mellon Sub-Advisory Agreement") is incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit (d)(6) to Post-Effective Amendment No. 144 to the Registrant's Registration Statement on Form N-1A (File Nos. 333-132380 and 811-21864), as filed with the SEC on January 11, 2013.](http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1350487/000119312513010798/d460954dex99d6.htm) |
| (d)(11) | [Appendix B-2, effective as of September 26, 2025, to the Mellon Sub-Advisory Agreement is incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit (d)(11) to Post-Effective Amendment No. 962 to the Registrant's Registration Statement on Form N-1A (File Nos. 333-132380 and 811-21864), as filed with the SEC on October 7, 2025.](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1350487/000121465925014681/ex99_d11.htm) |
| (d)(12) | [Investment Sub-Advisory Agreement, dated April 4, 2016, between WisdomTree Asset Management, Inc. and Voya Investment Management Co., LLC (the "Voya Sub-Advisory Agreement") is incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit (d)(10) to Post-Effective Amendment No. 541 to the Registrant's Registration Statement on Form N-1A (File Nos. 333-132380 and 811-21864), as filed with the SEC on April 14, 2016.](http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1350487/000119312516541579/d17542dex99d10.htm) |
| (d)(13)<br>| [Appendix A, as of January 25, 2023, to the Voya Sub-Advisory Agreement is incorporated by reference to Exhibit (d)(8) to Post-Effective Amendment No. 889 to the Registrant's Registration Statement on Form N-1A (File Nos. 333-132380 and 811-21864), as filed with the SEC on January 25, 2023.](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1350487/000121465923001099/ex99_d8.htm) |
| (d)(14)<br>| [Sub-Advisory Agreement, dated September 1, 2021, between WisdomTree Asset Management, Inc. and Newton Investment Management North America, LLC (the "Newton Sub-Advisory Agreement") is incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit (d)(8) to Post-Effective Amendment No. 808 to the Registrant's Registration Statement on Form N-1A (File Nos. 333-132380 and 811-21864), as filed with the SEC on September 10, 2021.](http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1350487/000119312521270123/d367179dex99d8.htm) |
| (d)(15) | [Appendix A, effective as of May 27, 2025, to the Newton Sub-Advisory Agreement is incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit (d)(16) to Post-Effective Amendment No. 947 to the Registrant's Registration Statement on Form N-1A (File Nos. 333-132380 and 811-21864), as filed with the SEC on June 30, 2025.](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1350487/000121465925009831/ex99_d16.htm) |
| (d)(16) | [Sub-Advisory Agreement, dated March 11, 2025, between WisdomTree Asset Management, Inc. and Insight North America LLC is incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit (d)(15) to Post-Effective Amendment No. 926 to the Registrant's Registration Statement on Form N-1A (File Nos. 333-132380 and 811-21864), as filed with the SEC on March 17, 2025.](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1350487/000121465925004424/ex99_d15.htm) |

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| (d)(17) | Sub-Advisory Agreement between WisdomTree Asset Management, Inc. and [Sub-Adviser], relating to the WisdomTree Efficient Gold Plus TIPS Fund, to be filed by amendment. |
| (d)(18) | Sub-Advisory Agreement between WisdomTree Asset Management, Inc. and [Sub-Adviser], relating to the WisdomTree Efficient Long/Short U.S. Equity Fund, to be filed by amendment. |
| (d)(19) | [Investment Advisory Agreement, dated February 19, 2008, between WisdomTree Asset Management, Inc. and WisdomTree India Investment Portfolio, Inc. is incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit (d)(7) to Post-Effective Amendment No. 14 to the Registrant's Registration Statement on Form N-1A (File Nos. 333-132380 and 811-21864), as filed with the SEC on April 4, 2008.](http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1350487/000113322808000292/ex99d7.txt) |
| (e)(1) | [ETF Distribution Agreement, dated May 31, 2017, between the Registrant and Foreside Fund Services, LLC (the "Initial Distribution Agreement") is incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit (e)(1) to Post-Effective Amendment No. 634 to the Registrant's Registration Statement on Form N-1A (File Nos. 333-132380 and 811-21864), as filed with the SEC on July 27, 2018](http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1350487/000119312518229523/d577878dex99e1.htm). |
| (e)(2)<br>| [Novated Distribution Agreement, dated September 30, 2021, between the Registrant and Foreside Fund Services, LLC (the "Novated Distribution Agreement" and together with the Initial Distribution Agreement, the "Amended Distribution Agreement") is incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit (e)(2) to Post-Effective Amendment No. 842 to the Registrant's Registration Statement on Form N-1A (File Nos. 333-132380 and 811-21864), as filed with the SEC on January 14, 2022](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1350487/000121465922000747/ex99_e2.htm). |
| (e)(3) | Exhibit A, as of October 22, 2025, to the Amended Distribution Agreement is filed herewith. |
| (e)(4) | Revised Exhibit A to the Amended Distribution Agreement, reflecting the addition of the WisdomTree Efficient Gold Plus TIPS Fund, and WisdomTree Efficient Long/Short U.S. Equity Fund, to be filed by amendment. |
| (e)(5) | [Form of Authorized Participant Agreement is incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit (e)(5) to Post-Effective Amendment No. 939 to the Registrant's Registration Statement on Form N-1A (File Nos. 333-132380 and 811-21864), as filed with the SEC on May 30, 2025.](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1350487/000121465925008585/ex99_e5.htm) |
| (f) | Not applicable. |
| (g)(1) | [Custody Agreement, dated September 26, 2024, between the Registrant and The Bank of New York Mellon (the "Custody Agreement") is incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit (g)(3) to Post-Effective Amendment No. 918 to the Registrant's Registration Statement on Form N-1A (File Nos. 333-132380 and 811-21864), as filed with the SEC on December 26, 2024.](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1350487/000121465924020975/ex99_g3.htm) |
| (g)(2) | [Third Amendment and Appendix I, dated June 27, 2025, to the Custody Agreement is incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit (g)(2) to Post-Effective Amendment No. 947 to the Registrant's Registration Statement on Form N-1A (File Nos. 333-132380 and 811-21864), as filed with the SEC on June 30, 2025.](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1350487/000121465925009831/ex99_g2.htm) |
| (g)(3) | [Fourth Amendment, dated July 7, 2025, and revised Appendix I to the Custody Agreement, is incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit (g)(3) to Post-Effective Amendment No. 955 to the Registrant's Registration Statement on Form N-1A (File Nos. 333-132380 and 811-21864), as filed with the SEC on July 29, 2025.](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1350487/000121465925011034/ex99_g3.htm) |
| (g)(4) | [Fifth Amendment, dated September 4, 2025, and revised Appendix I to the Custody Agreement is incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit (g)(4) to Post-Effective Amendment No. 962 to the Registrant's Registration Statement on Form N-1A (File Nos. 333-132380 and 811-21864), as filed with the SEC on October 7, 2025.](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1350487/000121465925014681/ex99_g4.htm) |

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| (g)(5) | Amendment and revised Appendix I to the Custody Agreement, reflecting the addition of the WisdomTree Efficient Gold Plus TIPS Fund and WisdomTree Efficient Long/Short U.S. Equity Fund, to be filed by amendment. |
| (g)(6) | [Foreign Custody Manager Agreement, dated September 26, 2024, between the Registrant and The Bank of New York Mellon (the "Foreign Custody Manager Agreement") is incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit (g)(6) to Post-Effective Amendment No. 962 to the Registrant's Registration Statement on Form N-1A (File Nos. 333-132380 and 811-21864), as filed with the SEC on October 7, 2025.](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1350487/000121465925014681/ex99_g6.htm) |
| (g)(7) | [Annex I, as of September 4, 2025, to the Foreign Custody Manager Agreement is incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit (g)(7) to Post-Effective Amendment No. 962 to the Registrant's Registration Statement on Form N-1A (File Nos. 333-132380 and 811-21864), as filed with the SEC on October 7, 2025.](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1350487/000121465925014681/ex99_g7.htm) |
| (g)(8) | Revised Annex I to the Foreign Custody Manager Agreement, reflecting the addition of the WisdomTree Efficient Gold Plus TIPS Fund and WisdomTree Efficient Long/Short U.S. Equity Fund, to be filed by amendment. |
| (g)(9) | [Letter Agreement regarding custody of Russian securities, dated January 13, 2025, between the Registrant and State Street Bank and Trust Company is incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit (g)(6) to Post-Effective Amendment No. 926 to the Registrant's Registration Statement on Form N-1A (File Nos. 333-132380 and 811-21864), as filed with the SEC on March 17, 2025.](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1350487/000121465925004424/ex99_g6.htm) |
| (h)(1) | [Fund Administration and Accounting Agreement, dated September 26, 2024, between the Registrant and The Bank of New York Mellon (the "Fund Administration and Accounting Agreement") is incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit (h)(4) to Post-Effective Amendment No. 918 to the Registrant's Registration Statement on Form N-1A (File Nos. 333-132380 and 811-21864), as filed with the SEC on December 26, 2024.](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1350487/000121465924020975/ex99_h4.htm) |
| (h)(2) | [Exhibit A, as of September 4, 2025, to the Fund Administration and Accounting Agreement is incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit (h)(2) to Post-Effective Amendment No. 962 to the Registrant's Registration Statement on Form N-1A (File Nos. 333-132380 and 811-21864), as filed with the SEC on October 7, 2025.](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1350487/000121465925014681/ex99_h2.htm) |
| (h)(3) | Revised Exhibit A to the Fund Administration and Accounting Agreement, reflecting the addition of the WisdomTree Efficient Gold Plus TIPS Fund and WisdomTree Efficient Long/Short U.S. Equity Fund, to be filed by amendment. |
| (h)(4) | [Transfer Agency and Service Agreement, dated September 26, 2024, between the Registrant and The Bank of New York Mellon (the "Transfer Agency and Service Agreement") is incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit (h)(5) to Post-Effective Amendment No. 918 to the Registrant's Registration Statement on Form N-1A (File Nos. 333-132380 and 811-21864), as filed with the SEC on December 26, 2024.](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1350487/000121465924020975/ex99_h5.htm) |
| (h)(5) | [Appendix A, as of September 4, 2025, to the Transfer Agency and Service Agreement is incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit (h)(5) to Post-Effective Amendment No. 962 to the Registrant's Registration Statement on Form N-1A (File Nos. 333-132380 and 811-21864), as filed with the SEC on October 7, 2025.](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1350487/000121465925014681/ex99_h5.htm) |
| (h)(6) | Revised Appendix A to the Transfer Agency and Service Agreement, reflecting the addition of the WisdomTree Efficient Gold Plus TIPS Fund and WisdomTree Efficient Long/Short U.S. Equity Fund, to be filed by amendment. |
| (h)(7) | [License Agreement, dated March 21, 2006, between the Registrant and WisdomTree, Inc. (the "License Agreement") is incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit (h)(3) to Post-Effective Amendment No. 2 to the Registrant's Registration Statement on Form N-1A (File Nos. 333-132380 and 811-21864), as filed with the SEC on September 29, 2006.](http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1350487/000113322806000611/ex99h3.txt) |

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| (h)(8) | [Exhibit A to the License Agreement, effective as of May 30, 2025, to the License Agreement is incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit (h)(8) to Post-Effective Amendment No. 939 to the Registrant's Registration Statement on Form N-1A (File Nos. 333-132380 and 811-21864), as filed with the SEC on May 30, 2025.](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1350487/000121465925008585/ex99_h8.htm) |
| (h)(9) | Revised Exhibit A to the License Agreement, reflecting the addition of the WisdomTree GeoAlpha Opportunities Index, WisdomTree Global Defense Index, WisdomTree Europe Defense Index, WisdomTree Asia Defense Index, WisdomTree Classiq Quantum Computing Index, and WisdomTree Global ex-U.S. Quality Growth Index, to be filed by amendment. |
| (h)(10) | Securities Lending Authorization Agreement, dated October 17, 2024, between the Registrant and The Bank of New York Mellon (the "Securities Lending Authorization Agreement") is filed herewith. |
| (h)(11) | [Amendment, Exhibit A and Schedule I-A, dated May 13, 2025, to the Securities Lending Authorization Agreement is incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit (h)(11) to Post-Effective Amendment No. 962 to the Registrant's Registration Statement on Form N-1A (File Nos. 333-132380 and 811-21864), as filed with the SEC on October 7, 2025.](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1350487/000121465925014681/ex99_h11.htm) |
| (h)(12) | Amendment and revised Attachment 1 to the Securities Lending Authorization Agreement, reflecting the addition of the WisdomTree Quantum Computing Fund, WisdomTree Efficient Gold Plus TIPS Fund, and WisdomTree Efficient Long/Short U.S. Equity Fund, to be filed by amendment. |
| (h)(13) | [Chief Compliance Officer Services Agreement, dated October 1, 2009, between the Registrant and WisdomTree Asset Management, Inc. (the "CCO Services Agreement") is incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit (h)(10) to Post-Effective Amendment No. 27 to the Registrant's Registration Statement on Form N-1A (File Nos. 333-132380 and 811-21864), as filed with the SEC on October 15, 2009.](http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1350487/000119312509208339/dex99h10.htm) |
| (h)(14) | [Exhibit C, amended as of October 6, 2025, to the CCO Services Agreement is incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit (h)(14) to Post-Effective Amendment No. 962 to the Registrant's Registration Statement on Form N-1A (File Nos. 333-132380 and 811-21864), as filed with the SEC on October 7, 2025.](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1350487/000121465925014681/ex99_h14.htm) |
| (h)(15) | Revised Exhibit C to the CCO Services Agreement, reflecting the addition of the WisdomTree Efficient Gold Plus TIPS Fund and WisdomTree Efficient Long/Short U.S. Equity Fund, to be filed by amendment. |
| (h)(16) | [Fund Services Agreement, dated June 15, 2009, between the Registrant and WisdomTree Asset Management, Inc. (the "Fund Services Agreement") is incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit (h)(11) to Post-Effective Amendment No. 131 to the Registrant's Registration Statement on Form N-1A (File Nos. 333-132380 and 811-21864), as filed with the SEC on September 10, 2012.](http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1350487/000119312512386785/d355022dex99h11.htm) |
| (h)(17) | [Exhibit A, as of October 6, 2025, to the Fund Services Agreement is incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit (h)(17) to Post-Effective Amendment No. 962 to the Registrant's Registration Statement on Form N-1A (File Nos. 333-132380 and 811-21864), as filed with the SEC on October 7, 2025.](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1350487/000121465925014681/ex99_h17.htm) |
| (h)(18) | Revised Exhibit A to the Fund Services Agreement, reflecting the addition of the WisdomTree Efficient Gold Plus TIPS Fund and WisdomTree Efficient Long/Short U.S. Equity Fund, to be filed by amendment. |
| (h)(19) | [WisdomTree Index Methodology (U.S. High Yield Corporate Bond Index Family: WisdomTree U.S. High Yield Corporate Bond Index, WisdomTree U.S. Short-term High Yield Corporate Bond Index, and WisdomTree U.S. High Yield Corporate Bond, Zero Duration Index), last updated November 19, 2024, is incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit (h)(17) to Post-Effective Amendment No. 918 to the Registrant's Registration Statement on Form N-1A (File Nos. 333-132380 and 811-21864), as filed with the SEC on December 26, 2024.](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1350487/000121465924020975/ex99_h17.htm) |

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| (h)(20) | [WisdomTree Rules-Based Methodology (U.S. Quality Corporate Bond Index Family: WisdomTree U.S. Quality Corporate Bond Index, WisdomTree U.S. Quality BBB Corporate Bond Index, WisdomTree U.S. Short-term Quality Corporate Bond Index, and WisdomTree U.S. Short-term Quality BBB Corporate Bond Index), last updated November 18, 2024, is incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit (h)(18) to Post-Effective Amendment No. 918 to the Registrant's Registration Statement on Form N-1A (File Nos. 333-132380 and 811-21864), as filed with the SEC on December 26, 2024.](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1350487/000121465924020975/ex99_h18.htm) |
| (h)(21) | WisdomTree Rules-Based Methodology (WisdomTree U.S. Dividend Indexes, WisdomTree Core Equity Indexes, WisdomTree U.S. Multifactor Index, WisdomTree International Dividend Indexes, WisdomTree Emerging Markets Dividend Indexes, WisdomTree Ex-State-Owned Enterprises Indexes, WisdomTree India Indexes, WisdomTree Global Dividend Indexes, WisdomTree Global Ex-U.S. Quality Index, WisdomTree Cybersecurity Index, WisdomTree BioRevolution Index, WisdomTree Artificial Intelligence & Innovation Index, WisdomTree Battery Value Chain and Innovation Index, WisdomTree Quality Growth Indexes, WisdomTree New Economy Real Estate Index, WisdomTree Opportunities Indexes, and WisdomTree Defense Indexes and Quantum Computing Index), last updated October 2025, is filed herewith. |
| (h)(22) | [Form of Fund of Funds Investment Agreement (Acquired Funds) is incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit (h)(21) to Post-Effective Amendment No. 837 to the Registrant's Registration Statement on Form N-1A (File Nos. 333-132380 and 811-21864), as filed with the SEC on December 23, 2021](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1350487/000121465921013613/ex99_h21.htm). |
| (h)(23) | [Form of Fund of Funds Investment Agreement (Acquiring Funds) is incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit (h)(21) to Post-Effective Amendment No. 900 to the Registrant's Registration Statement on Form N-1A (File Nos. 333-132380 and 811-21864), as filed with the SEC on December 14, 2023.](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1350487/000121465923016457/ex99_h21.htm) |
| (i)(1) | [Opinion and consent of counsel, Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP, relating to the WisdomTree U.S. Equity Funds and WisdomTree International Equity Funds, is incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit (i)(1) to Post-Effective Amendment No. 955 to the Registrant's Registration Statement on Form N-1A (File Nos. 333-132380 and 811-21864), as filed with the SEC on July 29, 2025.](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1350487/000121465925011034/ex99_i1.htm) |
| (i)(2) | [Opinion and consent of counsel, Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP, relating to the WisdomTree International Equity, Fixed Income, Capital Efficient, Megatrend, and Emerging Markets Equity ETFs, is incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit (i)(2) to Post-Effective Amendment No. 915 to the Registrant's Registration Statement on Form N-1A (File Nos. 333-132380 and 811-21864), as filed with the SEC on October 28, 2024.](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1350487/000121465924018004/ex99_i2.htm) |
| (i)(3) | [Opinion of counsel, Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP, relating to the WisdomTree Currency Strategy, WisdomTree Fixed Income, WisdomTree Alternative, and WisdomTree Capital Efficient Funds, is incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit (i)(3) to Post-Effective Amendment No. 918 to the Registrant's Registration Statement on Form N-1A (File Nos. 333-132380 and 811-21864), as filed with the SEC on December 26, 2024.](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1350487/000121465924020975/ex99_i3.htm) |
| (i)(4) | [Opinion and consent of counsel, Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP, relating to the WisdomTree High Income Laddered Municipal Fund, is incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit (i)(4) to Post-Effective Amendment No. 925 to the Registrant's Registration Statement on Form N-1A (File Nos. 333-132380 and 811-21864), a filed with the SEC on March 17, 2025.](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1350487/000121465925004423/ex99_i4.htm) |
| (i)(5) | [Opinion and consent of counsel, Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP, relating to the WisdomTree Core Laddered Municipal Fund, is incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit (i)(5) to Post-Effective Amendment No. 926 to the Registrant's Registration Statement on Form N-1A (File Nos. 333-132380 and 811-21864), as filed with the SEC on March 17, 2025.](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1350487/000121465925004424/ex99_i5.htm) |

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| (i)(6) | [Opinion and consent of counsel, Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP, relating to the WisdomTree Inflation Plus Fund, is incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit (i)(6) to Post-Effective Amendment No. 941 to the Registrant's Registration Statement on Form N-1A (File Nos. 333-132380 and 811-21864), as filed with the SEC on June 9, 2025.](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1350487/000121465925009006/ex99_i6.htm) |
| (i)(7) | [Opinion and consent of counsel, Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP, relating to the WisdomTree GeoAlpha Opportunities Fund, is incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit (i)(7) to Post-Effective Amendment No. 942 to the Registrant's Registration Statement on Form N-1A (File Nos. 333-132380 and 811-21864), as filed with the SEC on June 13, 2025.](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1350487/000121465925009222/ex99_i7.htm) |
| (i)(8) | [Opinion and consent of counsel, Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP, relating to the WisdomTree Europe Defense Fund, is incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit (i)(8) to Post-Effective Amendment No. 950 to the Registrant's Registration Statement on Form N-1A (File Nos. 333-132380 and 811-21864), as filed with the SEC on July 8, 2025.](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1350487/000121465925010141/ex99_i8.htm) |
| (i)(9) | [Opinion and consent of counsel, Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP, relating to the WisdomTree Global Defense Fund, is incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit (i)(9) to Post-Effective Amendment No. 953 to the Registrant's Registration Statement on Form N-1A (File Nos. 333-132380 and 811-21864), as filed with the SEC on July 22, 2025.](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1350487/000121465925010770/ex99_i9.htm) |
| (i)(10) | [Opinion and consent of counsel, Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP, relating to the WisdomTree Asia Defense Fund, is incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit (i)(10) to Post-Effective Amendment No. 954 to the Registrant's Registration Statement on Form N-1A (File Nos. 333-132380 and 811-21864), as filed with the SEC on July 22, 2025.](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1350487/000121465925010771/ex99_i10.htm) |
| (i)(11) | [Opinion and consent of counsel, Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP, relating to the WisdomTree Quantum Computing Fund, is incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit (i)(11) to Post-Effective Amendment No. 962 to the Registrant's Registration Statement on Form N-1A (File Nos. 333-132380 and 811-21864), as filed with the SEC on October 7, 2025.](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1350487/000121465925014681/ex99_i11.htm) |
| (i)(12) | Opinion and consent of counsel, Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP, relating to the WisdomTree Efficient Gold Plus TIPS Fund, to be filed by amendment. |
| (i)(13) | Opinion and consent of counsel, Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP, relating to the WisdomTree Efficient Long/Short U.S. Equity Fund, to be filed by amendment. |
| (j) | Consent of independent registered public accounting firm, Ernst & Young LLP, is filed herewith. |
| (k) | Not applicable. |
| (l) | [Form of Letter of Representations between the Registrant and The Depository Trust Company is incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit (l) to Pre-Effective Amendment No. 2 to the Registrant's Registration Statement on Form N-1A (File Nos. 333-132380 and 811-21864), as filed with the SEC on June 9, 2006.](http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1350487/000113322806000356/ex_99-l.txt) |
| (m) | Not applicable. |
| (n) | Not applicable. |
| (o) | Not applicable. |

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| (p)(1)<br>| [Code of Ethics of the Registrant, dated September 15, 2009, is incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit (p)(1) to Post-Effective Amendment No. 27 to the Registrant's Registration Statement on Form N-1A (File Nos. 333-132380 and 811-21864), as filed with the SEC on October 15, 2009](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1350487/000119312509208339/dex99p1.htm). |
| (p)(2) | [Code of Ethics of WisdomTree Asset Management, Inc. is incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit (p)(2) to Post-Effective Amendment No. 913 to the Registrant's Registration Statement on Form N-1A (File Nos. 333-132380 and 811-21864), as filed with the SEC on July 30, 2024.](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1350487/000121465924013179/ex99_p2.htm) |
| (p)(3) | [Personal Trading Policy and Code of Conduct of Mellon Investments Corporation is incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit (p)(3) to Post-Effective Amendment No. 926 to the Registrant's Registration Statement on Form N-1A (File Nos. 333-132380 and 811-21864), as filed with the SEC on March 17, 2025.](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1350487/000121465925004424/ex99_p3.htm) |
| (p)(4) | [Code of Ethics of Voya Investment Management Co., LLC, amended January 1, 2015, is incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit (p)(5) to Post-Effective Amendment No. 541 to the Registrant's Registration Statement on Form N-1A (File Nos. 333-132380 and 811-21864), as filed with the SEC on April 14, 2016.](http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1350487/000119312516541579/d17542dex99p5.htm) |
| (p)(5) | [Code of Ethics of Newton Investment Management North America, LLC is incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit (p)(5) to Post-Effective Amendment No. 808 to the Registrant's Registration Statement on Form N-1A (File Nos. 333-132380 and 811-21864), as filed with the SEC on September 10, 2021.](http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1350487/000119312521270123/d367179dex99p5.htm) |
| (p)(6) | [Code of Conduct of Insight North America LLC, dated February 2025, is incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit (p)(6) to Post-Effective Amendment No. 926 to the Registrant's Registration Statement on Form N-1A (File Nos. 333-132380 and 811-21864), as filed with the SEC on March 17, 2025.](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1350487/000121465925004424/ex99_p6.htm) |
| (p)(7) | Code of Ethics of [Sub-Adviser] to the WisdomTree Efficient Gold Plus TIPS Fund to be filed by amendment. |
| (p)(8) | Code of Ethics of [Sub-Adviser] to the WisdomTree Efficient Long/Short U.S. Equity Fund to be filed by amendment. |
| (q)(1) | [Power of Attorney, dated December 6, 2024, for David Castano, David Chrencik, Phillip Goff, Joel Goldberg, Melinda Raso Kirstein, Toni Massaro, Jonathan Steinberg, and Victor Ugolyn is incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit (q)(1) to Post-Effective Amendment No. 916 to the Registrant's Registration Statement on Form N-1A (File Nos. 333-132380 and 811-21864), as filed with the SEC on December 26, 2024.](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1350487/000121465924020926/ex99_q1.htm) |
| (q)(2) | [Secretary's Certificate related to certain signatory authority, dated December 5, 2024, is incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit (q)(2) to Post-Effective Amendment No. 920 to the Registrant's Registration Statement on Form N-1A (File Nos. 333-132380 and 811-21864), as filed with the SEC on February 7, 2025.](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1350487/000121465925002147/ex99_q2.htm) |
| EX-101.SCH | XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document |
| EX-101.CAL | XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase |
| EX-101.DEF | XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase |
| EX-101.LAB | XBRL Taxonomy Extension Labels Linkbase |
| EX-101.PRE | XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase |

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**Item 29.** **Persons Controlled by or Under Common Control with the Registrant** 

As of the date of this Registration Statement, the WisdomTree Managed Futures Strategy Fund owns 100% of the WisdomTree Managed Futures Portfolio I. The WisdomTree Managed Futures Portfolio I is an exempted company organized under Cayman Islands law. The WisdomTree Managed Futures Portfolio I's financial information is reported on a consolidated basis with that of the WisdomTree Managed Futures Strategy Fund.

As of the date of this Registration Statement, the WisdomTree India Earnings Fund owns 100% of the WisdomTree India Investment Portfolio, Inc. The WisdomTree India Investment Portfolio, Inc. is an exempted company organized under the laws of the Republic of Mauritius. The WisdomTree India Investment Portfolio, Inc.'s financial information is reported on a consolidated basis with that of the WisdomTree India Earnings Fund.

As of the date of this Registration Statement, the WisdomTree Enhanced Commodity Strategy Fund owns 100% of the WisdomTree Enhanced Commodity Strategy Portfolio I. The WisdomTree Enhanced Commodity Strategy Portfolio I is an exempted company organized under Cayman Islands law. The WisdomTree Enhanced Commodity Strategy Portfolio I's financial information is reported on a consolidated basis with that of the WisdomTree Enhanced Commodity Strategy Fund.

As of the date of this Registration Statement, the WisdomTree Efficient Gold Plus Gold Miners Strategy Fund owns 100% of the WisdomTree Efficient Plus Gold Miners Strategy Portfolio I. The WisdomTree Efficient Plus Gold Miners Strategy Portfolio I is an exempted company organized under Cayman Islands law. The WisdomTree Efficient Plus Gold Miners Strategy Portfolio I's financial information is reported on a consolidated basis with that of the WisdomTree Efficient Gold Plus Gold Miners Strategy Fund.

As of the date of this Registration Statement, the WisdomTree Efficient Gold Plus Equity Strategy Fund owns 100% of the WisdomTree Efficient Gold Plus Equity Strategy Portfolio I. The WisdomTree Efficient Gold Plus Equity Strategy Portfolio I is an exempted company organized under Cayman Islands law. The WisdomTree Efficient Gold Plus Equity Strategy Portfolio I's financial information is reported on a consolidated basis with that of the WisdomTree Efficient Gold Plus Equity Strategy Fund.

As of the date of this Registration Statement, the WisdomTree Inflation Plus Fund owns 100% of the WisdomTree Inflation Plus Portfolio I. The WisdomTree Inflation Plus Portfolio I is an exempted company organized under Cayman Islands law. The WisdomTree Inflation Plus Portfolio I's financial information is reported on a consolidated basis with that of the WisdomTree Inflation Plus Fund.

As of the date of this Registration Statement, the WisdomTree Efficient Gold Plus TIPS Fund owns 100% of the [____________]. The [____________] is an exempted company organized under Cayman Islands law. The [____________]'s financial information is reported on a consolidated basis with that of the WisdomTree Efficient Gold Plus TIPS Fund.

**Item 30. Indemnification** 

Reference is made to Article IX of the Registrant's Trust Instrument included as Exhibit (a)(2) to this Registration Statement with respect to the indemnification of the Registrant's trustees and officers, which is set forth below:

**Section 1. Limitation of Liability.**

All Persons contracting with or having any claim against the Trust or a particular Series shall look only to the assets of the Trust or Assets belonging to such Series, respectively, for payment under such contract or claim; and neither the Trustees nor any of the Trust's officers, employees, or agents, whether past, present, or future, shall be personally liable therefor. Every written instrument or obligation on behalf of the Trust or any Series shall contain a statement to the foregoing effect, but the absence of such statement shall not operate to make any Trustee or officer of the Trust liable thereunder. Provided they have exercised reasonable care and have acted under the reasonable belief that their actions are in the best interest of the Trust, the Trustees and officers of the Trust shall not be responsible or liable for any act or omission or for neglect or wrongdoing of them or any officer, agent, employee, Investment Adviser, or independent contractor of the Trust, but nothing contained in this Trust Instrument or in the Delaware Act shall protect any Trustee or officer of the Trust against liability to the Trust or to Shareholders to which he would otherwise be subject by reason of willful misfeasance, bad faith, gross negligence, or reckless disregard of the duties involved in the conduct of his office.

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**Section 2. Indemnification.** 

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) Subject to the exceptions and limitations contained in subsection (b) below:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(i) every Person who is, or has been, a Trustee or an officer, employee, or agent of the Trust ("Covered Person") shall be indemnified by the Trust or the appropriate Series (out of Assets belonging to that Series) to the fullest extent permitted by law against liability and against all expenses reasonably incurred or paid by him in connection with any claim, action, suit, or proceeding in which he becomes involved as a party or otherwise by virtue of his being or having been a Covered Person and against amounts paid or incurred by him in the settlement thereof; provided that the transfer agent of the Trust or any Series shall not be considered an agent for these purposes unless expressly deemed to be such by the Trustees in a resolution referring to this Article.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(ii) as used herein, the words "claim," "action," "suit," or "proceeding" shall apply to all claims, actions, suits, or proceedings (civil, criminal, or other, including appeals), actual or threatened, and the words "liability" and "expenses" shall include attorney's fees, costs, judgments, amounts paid in settlement, fines, penalties, and other liabilities.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) No indemnification shall be provided hereunder to a Covered Person:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(i) who has been adjudicated by a court or body before which the proceeding was brought:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(A) to be liable to the Trust or its Shareholders by reason of willful misfeasance, bad faith, gross negligence, or reckless disregard of the duties involved in the conduct of his office or

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(B) not to have acted in good faith in the reasonable belief that his action was in the best interest of the Trust; or

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(ii) in the event of a settlement, unless there has been a determination that such Covered Person did not engage in willful misfeasance, bad faith, gross negligence, or reckless disregard of the duties involved in the conduct of his office (A) by the court or other body approving the settlement, (B) by at least a majority of those Trustees who are neither Interested Persons of the Trust nor are parties to the matter based on a review of readily available facts (as opposed to a full trial-type inquiry), or (C) by written opinion of independent legal counsel based on a review of readily available facts (as opposed to a full trial-type inquiry).

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c) The rights of indemnification herein provided may be insured against by policies maintained by the Trust, shall be severable, shall not be exclusive of or affect any other rights to which any Covered Person may now or hereafter be entitled, and shall inure to the benefit of the heirs, executors, and administrators of a Covered Person.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(d) To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, expenses in connection with the preparation and presentation of a defense to any claim, action, suit, or proceeding of the character described in subsection (a) of this Section shall be paid by the Trust or applicable Series from time to time prior to final disposition thereof on receipt of an undertaking by or on behalf of such Covered Person that such amount will be paid over by him to the Trust or applicable Series if it is ultimately determined that he is not entitled to indemnification under this Section, provided that either (i) such Covered Person has provided appropriate security for such undertaking, (ii) the Trust is insured against losses arising out of any such advance payments, or (iii) either a majority of the Trustees who are neither Interested Persons of the Trust nor parties to the matter, or independent legal counsel in a written opinion, has determined, based on a review of readily available facts (as opposed to a full trial-type inquiry) that there is reason to believe that such Covered Person will not be disqualified from indemnification under this Section.

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(e) Any repeal or modification of this Article IX by the Shareholders, or adoption or modification of any other provision of this Trust Instrument or the By-laws inconsistent with this Article, shall be prospective only, to the extent that such repeal, modification, or adoption would, if applied retrospectively, adversely affect any limitation on the liability of any Covered Person or indemnification available to any Covered Person with respect to any act or omission that occurred prior to such repeal, modification, or adoption.

Reference is made to Article VI of the Registrant's By-Laws included as Exhibit (b) to this Registration Statement with respect to the indemnification of the Registrant's trustees and officers, which is set forth below:

**Section 6.2. Limitation of Liability.**

The Declaration refers to the Trustees as Trustees, but not as individuals or personally; and no Trustee, officer, employee or agent of the Trust shall be held to any personal liability, nor shall resort be had to their private property for the satisfaction of any obligation or claim or otherwise in connection with the affairs of the Trust; provided, that nothing contained in the Declaration or the By-Laws shall protect any Trustee or officer of the Trust from any liability to the Trust or its Shareholders to which he would otherwise be subject by reason of willful misfeasance, bad faith, gross negligence or reckless disregard of the duties involved in the conduct of his office.

Insofar as indemnification for liabilities arising under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, may be provided to trustees, officers and controlling persons of the Trust, pursuant to the foregoing provisions or otherwise, the Trust has been advised that in the opinion of the Securities and Exchange Commission such indemnification is against public policy as expressed in the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and is, therefore, unenforceable. In the event that a claim for indemnification against such liabilities (other than the payment by the Trust of expenses incurred or paid by a trustee, officer or controlling person of the Trust in connection with the successful defense of any action, suit or proceeding or payment pursuant to any insurance policy) is asserted against the Trust by such trustee, officer or controlling person in connection with the securities being registered, the Trust will, unless in the opinion of its counsel the matter has been settled by controlling precedent, submit to a court of appropriate jurisdiction the question whether such indemnification by it is against public policy as expressed in the Act and will be governed by the final adjudication of such issue.

**Item 31.** **Business and Other Connections of the Investment Adviser**

WisdomTree Asset Management, Inc. ("WTAM"), 250 West 34<sup>th</sup> Street, 3<sup>rd</sup> Floor, New York, New York 10119, a wholly-owned subsidiary of WisdomTree, Inc. (formerly, WisdomTree Investments, Inc.), is a registered investment adviser and serves as investment adviser for each series of the Trust. The description of WTAM under the caption of "Management-Investment Adviser" in the Prospectus and under the caption "Management of the Trust" in the Statement of Additional Information constituting Parts A and B, respectively, of this Registration Statement are incorporated herein by reference.

Each of the directors and officers of WTAM also will generally have substantial responsibilities (as noted below) as directors and/or officers of WisdomTree, Inc., 250 West 34<sup>th</sup> Street, 3<sup>rd</sup> Floor, New York, New York 10119. To the knowledge of the Registrant, except as set forth below or otherwise disclosed in the Prospectus or Statement of Additional Information as noted above, none of the directors or executive officers of WTAM is or has been at any time during the past two fiscal years engaged in any other business, profession, vocation or employment of a substantial nature.

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| <br> **Name** | <br> **Position with WTAM** | **Principal Business(es)**<br> **During Last Two Fiscal Years** |
| Jonathan Steinberg | Chief Executive Officer and Director | Dual officer/director of WisdomTree, Inc. |
| Peter M. Ziemba | Senior Advisor to the Chief Executive Officer, Chief Administrative Officer, and Director | Dual officer of WisdomTree, Inc. |
| Bryan Edmiston | Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer | Dual officer of WisdomTree, Inc. |

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| <br> **Name** | <br> **Position with WTAM** | **Principal Business(es)**<br> **During Last Two Fiscal Years** |

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| Marci Frankenthaler | Chief Legal Officer and Secretary | Dual officer of WisdomTree, Inc. |
| Stuart Bell | Chief Operating Officer and Director | None |
| R. Jarrett Lilien | President | President and Chief Operating Officer of WisdomTree, Inc. |
| Jeremy Schwartz | Chief Investment Officer | None |
| Terry Feld | Head of Compliance and Chief Compliance Officer | None |
| Joanne Antico | General Counsel and Assistant Secretary | None |

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WTAM, with the approval of the Trust's Board of Trustees, selects the sub-adviser for each of the Trust's series, as applicable. Currently, Insight North America LLC ("Insight"), Mellon Investments Corporation, Newton Investment Management North America, LLC, and Voya Investment Management Co., LLC serve as sub-advisers for each of the Trust's series, as applicable. To the knowledge of the Registrant, except as set forth below, none of the directors or executive officers of the sub-advisers is or has been at any time during the past two fiscal years engaged in any other business, profession, vocation or employment of a substantial nature.

**Insight North America LLC**

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| **Name** | **Position Held with**<br> **Mellon Investments Corporation** | **Principal Business(es)**<br> **During the Last Two Fiscal Years** |
| Mark Stancombe | Global Chief Risk Officer, Insight | Insight |
| David Leduc | CEO North America, Insight | Insight |
| Vivek Nayar | Senior Managing Counsel, Insight | Insight |
| Daniel Haff | Chief Compliance Officer, North America, Insight | Insight |
| John Miller | Chief Business Officer, BNY Mellon Investment Management | BNY |
| James Parsons | COO, North America, Insight | Insight |
| Brendan Murphy | Head of Fixed Income, North America, Insight | Insight |
| Michele Saraceni | Finance Director, Insight | Insight |
| Raman Srivastava | CEO, Insight | Insight |

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**Mellon Investments Corporation**

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| **Name** | **Position Held with** <br> **Mellon Investments Corporation** | **Principal Business(es)**<br> **During the Last Two Fiscal Years** |
| Stephanie Pierce | Chief Executive Officer | Dual Officer of The Bank of New York Mellon |
| Lori Najjar | Chief Compliance Officer | Dual Officer of The Bank of New York Mellon |
| Kimberly Mackenzie-Perman | Chief Financial Officer | The Bank of New York Mellon |

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| **Name** | **Position Held with** <br> **Mellon Investments Corporation** | **Principal Business(es)**<br> **During the Last Two Fiscal Years** |

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| John Tobin<br>| Chief Investment Officer, Dreyfus | Dual Officer of The Bank of New York Mellon |
| Marlene Walker Smith | Chief Investment Officer, Mellon | Dual Officer of The Bank of New York Mellon |
| Stephanie Hill | Head of Index, Mellon | Dual Officer of The Bank of New York Mellon |

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**Newton Investment Management North America, LLC**

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| **Name** | **Position Held with Newton Investment <br> Management North America, LLC** | **Principal Business(es)**<br> **During the Last Two Fiscal Years** |
| John Porter | Chief Executive Officer | Newton Investment Management North America LLC |
| Jaime Utano | Chief Compliance Officer | Newton Investment Management North America LLC |
| Parker Webb Wertz | Chief Financial Officer | BNY Investment Management |

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**Voya Investment Management Co., LLC**

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| **Name** | **Position Held with Voya**<br> **Investment Management Co., LLC** | **Principal Business(es)**<br> **During the Last Two Fiscal Years\*** |
| Huey Paul Falgout | Managing Director — Head of IM Legal | Managing Director — Head of IM Legal |
| Michael Peters | Chief Operating Officer & Senior Managing Director | Head of Investment Business Management at AllianzGI |
| Tiffani Potesta | Head of Distribution and Senior Managing Director | Chief Strategy Officer, at Schroder Investment Management North America |
| <br> Eric Stein | Chief Investment Officer and Senior Managing Director | Chief Investment Officer, Fixed Income at Morgan Stanley |
| Micheline Faver | Chief Compliance Officer, Senior Vice President | Senior Vice President and Chief Compliance Officer of VIM and VAAM. |
| Amir Sahibzada | Chief Risk Officer and Managing Director | Chief Risk Officer of VIM and VAAM. |
| Markus Wolff | Chief Financial Officer and Managing Director | Managing Director, Head of U.S. Business Management & Distribution Strategy at AllianzGI |
| Matthew Toms | Chief Executive Officer and Senior Managing Director | Global Chief Investment Officer and Senior Managing Director |

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\* Voya Investment Management LLC ("VIM"), Voya Alternative Asset Management LLC ("VAAM").

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**[Sub-Adviser to the WisdomTree Efficient Gold Plus TIPS Fund]** [Table below to be completed by amendment]

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| **Name** | **Position Held with [Sub-Adviser]** | **Principal Business(es)**<br> **During the Last Two Fiscal Years** |

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**[Sub-Adviser to the WisdomTree Efficient Long/Short U.S. Equity Fund]** [Table below to be completed by amendment]

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| **Name** | **Position Held with [Sub-Adviser]** | **Principal Business(es)**<br> **During the Last Two Fiscal Years** |

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| **<u>Item 32</u>.** | **<u>Principal Underwriters</u>** |

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| Item 32(a) | Foreside Fund Services, LLC (the "Distributor") serves as principal underwriter for the following investment companies registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended: |

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1. AB Active ETFs, Inc.

2. ABS Long/Short Strategies Fund

3. ActivePassive Core Bond ETF, Series of Trust for Professional Managers

4. ActivePassive Intermediate Municipal Bond ETF, Series of Trust for Professional Managers

5. ActivePassive International Equity ETF, Series of Trust for Professional Managers

6. ActivePassive U.S. Equity ETF, Series of Trust for Professional Managers

7. AdvisorShares Trust

8. AFA Private Credit Fund

9. AGF Investments Trust

10. AIM ETF Products Trust

11. Alexis Practical Tactical ETF, Series of Listed Funds Trust

12. AlphaCentric Prime Meridian Income Fund

13. American Century ETF Trust

14. Amplify ETF Trust

15. Applied Finance Dividend Fund, Series of World Funds Trust

16. Applied Finance Explorer Fund, Series of World Funds Trust

17. Applied Finance Select Fund, Series of World Funds Trust

18. Ardian Access LLC

19. ARK ETF Trust

20. ARK Venture Fund

21. Bitwise Funds Trust

22. BondBloxx ETF Trust

23. Bramshill Multi-Strategy Income Fund, Series of Investment Managers Series Trust

24. Bridgeway Funds, Inc.

25. Brinker Capital Destinations Trust

26. Brookfield Real Assets Income Fund Inc.

27. Build Funds Trust

28. Calamos Convertible and High Income Fund

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29. Calamos Convertible Opportunities and Income Fund

30. Calamos Dynamic Convertible and Income Fund

31. Calamos Global Dynamic Income Fund

32. Calamos Global Total Return Fund

33. Calamos Strategic Total Return Fund

34. Carlyle Tactical Private Credit Fund

35. Cascade Private Capital Fund

36. Catalyst Strategic Income Opportunities Fund

37. CBRE Global Real Estate Income Fund

38. Center Coast Brookfield MLP & Energy Infrastructure Fund

39. Clifford Capital Partners Fund, Series of World Funds Trust

40. Cliffwater Corporate Lending Fund

41. Cliffwater Enhanced Lending Fund

42. Coatue Innovative Strategies Fund

43. Cohen & Steers ETF Trust

44. Convergence Long/Short Equity ETF, Series of Trust for Professional Managers

45. CornerCap Small-Cap Value Fund, Series of Managed Portfolio Series

46. CrossingBridge Pre-Merger SPAC ETF, Series of Trust for Professional Managers

47. Curasset Capital Management Core Bond Fund, Series of World Funds Trust

48. Curasset Capital Management Limited Term Income Fund, Series of World Funds Trust

49. CYBER HORNET S&P 500® and Bitcoin 75/25 Strategy ETF, Series of ONEFUND Trust

50. Davis Fundamental ETF Trust

51. Defiance Connective Technologies ETF, Series of ETF Series Solutions

52. Defiance Drone and Modern Warfare ETF, Series of ETF Series Solutions

53. Defiance Quantum ETF, Series of ETF Series Solutions

54. Denali Structured Return Strategy Fund

55. Dodge & Cox Funds

56. DoubleLine ETF Trust

57. DoubleLine Income Solutions Fund

58. DoubleLine Opportunistic Credit Fund

59. DoubleLine Yield Opportunities Fund

60. DriveWealth ETF Trust

61. EIP Investment Trust

62. Ellington Income Opportunities Fund

63. ETF Opportunities Trust

64. Exchange Listed Funds Trust

65. Exchange Place Advisors Trust

66. FlexShares Trust

67. Fortuna Hedged Bitcoin Fund, Series of Listed Funds Trust

68. Forum Funds

69. Forum Funds II

70. Forum Real Estate Income Fund

71. Fundrise Growth Tech Fund, LLC

72. GoldenTree Opportunistic Credit Fund

73. Gramercy Emerging Markets Debt Fund, Series of Investment Managers Series Trust

74. Grayscale Funds Trust

75. Guinness Atkinson Funds

76. Harbor ETF Trust

77. Harris Oakmark ETF Trust

78. Hawaiian Tax-Free Trust

79. Horizon Kinetics Blockchain Development ETF, Series of Listed Funds Trust

80. Horizon Kinetics Energy and Remediation ETF, Series of Listed Funds Trust

81. Horizon Kinetics Inflation Beneficiaries ETF, Series of Listed Funds Trust

82. Horizon Kinetics Japan Owner Operator ETF, Series of Listed Funds Trust

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83. Horizon Kinetics Medical ETF, Series of Listed Funds Trust

84. Horizon Kinetics SPAC Active ETF, Series of Listed Funds Trust

85. Innovator ETFs Trust

86. Ironwood Institutional Multi-Strategy Fund LLC

87. Ironwood Multi-Strategy Fund LLC

88. Jensen Quality Growth ETF, Series of Trust for Professional Managers

89. John Hancock Exchange-Traded Fund Trust

90. Kurv ETF Trust

91. Lazard Active ETF Trust

92. LDR Real Estate Value-Opportunity Fund, Series of World Funds Trust

93. Mairs & Power Balanced Fund, Series of Trust for Professional Managers

94. Mairs & Power Growth Fund, Series of Trust for Professional Managers

95. Mairs & Power Minnesota Municipal Bond ETF, Series of Trust for Professional Managers

96. Mairs & Power Small Cap Fund, Series of Trust for Professional Managers

97. Manor Investment Funds

98. MoA Funds Corporation

99. Moerus Worldwide Value Fund, Series of Northern Lights Fund Trust IV

100. Morgan Stanley ETF Trust

101. Morgan Stanley Pathway Large Cap Equity ETF, Series of Morgan Stanley Pathway Funds

102. Morgan Stanley Pathway Small-Mid Cap Equity ETF, Series of Morgan Stanley Pathway Funds

103. Morningstar Funds Trust

104. NEOS ETF Trust

105. Niagara Income Opportunities Fund

106. North Square Evanston Multi-Alpha Fund

107. NXG Cushing® Midstream Energy Fund

108. NXG NextGen Infrastructure Income Fund

109. OTG Latin American Fund, Series of World Funds Trust

110. Overlay Shares Core Bond ETF, Series of Listed Funds Trust

111. Overlay Shares Foreign Equity ETF, Series of Listed Funds Trust

112. Overlay Shares Hedged Large Cap Equity ETF, Series of Listed Funds Trust

113. Overlay Shares Large Cap Equity ETF, Series of Listed Funds Trust

114. Overlay Shares Municipal Bond ETF, Series of Listed Funds Trust

115. Overlay Shares Short Term Bond ETF, Series of Listed Funds Trust

116. Overlay Shares Small Cap Equity ETF, Series of Listed Funds Trust

117. Palmer Square Funds Trust

118. Palmer Square Opportunistic Income Fund

119. Partners Group Private Income Opportunities, LLC

120. Perkins Discovery Fund, Series of World Funds Trust

121. Philotimo Focused Growth and Income Fund, Series of World Funds Trust

122. Plan Investment Fund, Inc.

123. Point Bridge America First ETF, Series of ETF Series Solutions

124. Precidian ETFs Trust

125. Rareview 2x Bull Cryptocurrency & Precious Metals ETF, Series of Collaborative Investment Series Trust

126. Rareview Dynamic Fixed Income ETF, Series of Collaborative Investment Series Trust

127. Rareview Systematic Equity ETF, Series of Collaborative Investment Series Trust

128. Rareview Tax Advantaged Income ETF, Series of Collaborative Investment Series Trust

129. Rareview Total Return Bond ETF, Series of Collaborative Investment Series Trust

130. Renaissance Capital Greenwich Funds

131. REX ETF Trust

132. Reynolds Funds, Inc.

133. RMB Investors Trust

134. Robinson Opportunistic Income Fund, Series of Investment Managers Series Trust

135. Robinson Tax Advantaged Income Fund, Series of Investment Managers Series Trust

136. Roundhill Ball Metaverse ETF, Series of Listed Funds Trust

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137. Roundhill Cannabis ETF, Series of Listed Funds Trust

138. Roundhill ETF Trust

139. Roundhill Magnificent Seven ETF, Series of Listed Funds Trust

140. Roundhill Sports Betting & iGaming ETF, Series of Listed Funds Trust

141. Roundhill Video Games ETF, Series of Listed Funds Trust

142. Rule One Fund, Series of World Funds Trust

143. Russell Investments Exchange Traded Funds

144. Securian AM Real Asset Income Fund, Series of Investment Managers Series Trust

145. Six Circles Trust

146. Sound Shore Fund, Inc.

147. SP Funds Trust

148. Sparrow Funds

149. Spear Alpha ETF, Series of Listed Funds Trust

150. STF Tactical Growth & Income ETF, Series of Listed Funds Trust

151. STF Tactical Growth ETF, Series of Listed Funds Trust

152. Strategic Trust

153. Strategy Shares

154. Swan Hedged Equity US Large Cap ETF, Series of Listed Funds Trust

155. Tekla World Healthcare Fund

156. Tema ETF Trust

157. The 2023 ETF Series Trust

158. The 2023 ETF Series Trust II

159. The Community Development Fund

160. The Cook & Bynum Fund, Series of World Funds Trust

161. The Finite Solar Finance Fund

162. The Private Shares Fund

163. The SPAC and New Issue ETF, Series of Collaborative Investment Series Trust

164. Third Avenue Trust

165. Third Avenue Variable Series Trust

166. Tidal Trust I

167. Tidal Trust II

168. Tidal Trust III

169. TIFF Investment Program

170. Timothy Plan High Dividend Stock Enhanced ETF, Series of The Timothy Plan

171. Timothy Plan High Dividend Stock ETF, Series of The Timothy Plan

172. Timothy Plan International ETF, Series of The Timothy Plan

173. Timothy Plan Market Neutral ETF, Series of The Timothy Plan

174. Timothy Plan US Large/Mid Cap Core ETF, Series of The Timothy Plan

175. Timothy Plan US Large/Mid Core Enhanced ETF, Series of The Timothy Plan

176. Timothy Plan US Small Cap Core ETF, Series of The Timothy Plan

177. Total Fund Solution

178. Touchstone ETF Trust

179. Trailmark Series Trust

180. T-Rex 2X Inverse Bitcoin Daily Target ETF, Series of World Funds Trust

181. T-Rex 2x Inverse Ether Daily Target ETF, Series of World Funds Trust

182. T-Rex 2X Long Bitcoin Daily Target ETF, Series of World Funds Trust

183. T-Rex 2x Long Ether Daily Target ETF

184. U.S. Global Investors Funds

185. Union Street Partners Value Fund, Series of World Funds Trust

186. Vest Bitcoin Strategy Managed Volatility Fund, Series of World Funds Trust

187. Vest S&P 500® Dividend Aristocrats Target Income Fund, Series of World Funds Trust

188. Vest US Large Cap 10% Buffer Strategies Fund, Series of World Funds Trust

189. Vest US Large Cap 10% Buffer Strategies VI Fund, Series of World Funds Trust

190. Vest US Large Cap 20% Buffer Strategies Fund, Series of World Funds Trust

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191. Vest US Large Cap 20% Buffer Strategies VI Fund, Series of World Funds Trust

192. Virtus Stone Harbor Emerging Markets Income Fund

193. Volatility Shares Trust

194. WEBs ETF Trust

195. Wedbush Series Trust

196. Wellington Global Multi-Strategy Fund

197. Wilshire Mutual Funds, Inc.

198. Wilshire Variable Insurance Trust

199. WisdomTree Digital Trust

200. WisdomTree Trust

201. XAI Octagon Floating Rate & Alternative Income Term Trust

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| Item 32(b) | The following are the Officers and Manager of the Distributor, the Registrant's underwriter. The Distributor's main business address is 190 Middle Street, Suite 301, Portland, Maine 04101. |

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| Name | Address | Position with Underwriter | <u>Position with Registrant</u><br>|
| Teresa Cowan | 190 Middle Street, Suite 301, Portland, ME 04101 | President/Manager |  |
| Chris Lanza | 190 Middle Street, Suite 301, Portland, ME 04101 | Vice President |  |
| Kate Macchia<br>| 190 Middle Street, Suite 301, Portland, ME 04101 | Vice President |  |
| Alicia Strout | 190 Middle Street, Suite 301, Portland, ME 04101 | Vice President and Chief Compliance Officer |  |
| Kelly B. Whetstone | 190 Middle Street, Suite 301, Portland, ME 04101 | Secretary |  |
| Susan L. LaFond | 190 Middle Street, Suite 301, Portland, ME 04101 | Treasurer |  |
| Weston Sommers | 190 Middle Street, Suite 301, Portland, ME 04101 | Financial and Operations Principal and Chief Financial Officer |  |

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|:---|:---|
| Item 32(c) | Not applicable. |

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**Item 33.** **Location of Accounts and Records** 

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) The Registrant maintains accounts, books and other documents required by Section 31(a)
 of the Investment Company Act of 1940 and the rules thereunder (collectively, "Records") at its offices at 250 West 34th Street,
 3rd Floor, New York, New York 10119.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) WTAM maintains all Records relating to its services as investment adviser to the Registrant
 at 250 West 34<sup>th</sup> Street, 3<sup>rd</sup> Floor, New York, New York 10119.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c) Insight North America LLC maintains all Records relating to its services as sub-adviser
 at 200 Park Avenue, 7<sup>th</sup> Floor, New York, New York 10166.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(d) Mellon Investments Corporation maintains all Records
 relating to its services as sub-adviser at 500 Ross Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15258.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(e) Newton Investment Management North America, LLC maintains all Records relating to its
 services as sub-adviser at 500 Ross Street, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15258.

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(f) Voya Investment Management Co., LLC maintains all Records relating to its services as
 sub-adviser at 200 Park Avenue, New York, NY 10166.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(g) [Sub-Adviser to the WisdomTree Efficient Gold Plus TIPS Fund] maintains all Records
 relating to its services as sub-adviser at [Address].

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(h) [Sub-Adviser to the WisdomTree Efficient Long/Short
 U.S. Equity Fund] maintains all Records relating to its services as sub-adviser at [Address].

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(i) Foreside Fund Services, LLC maintains all Records relating to its services as Distributor
 of the Registrant at 190 Middle Street, Suite 301, Portland, Maine 04101.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(j) The Bank of New York maintains all Records relating to its services as administrator,
 transfer agent and custodian of the Registrant at 240 Greenwich Street, New York, New York 10286.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(k) State Street Bank and Trust Company maintains all Records relating to its services as
 custodian to certain series of the Registrant at 1200 Crown Colony Drive, Quincy, Massachusetts 02189.

**Item 34.** **Management Services** 

Not applicable.

**Item 35.** **Undertakings** 

Not applicable.

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**SIGNATURES**

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933 and the Investment Company Act of 1940, the Registrant certifies that it meets all of the requirements for effectiveness of this Registration Statement under Rule 485(b) under the Securities Act of 1933 and has duly caused this Post-Effective Amendment No. 963 to Registration Statement No. 333-132380 to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, duly authorized, in the City of New York, State of New York, on the 20th day of October 2025.

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| **WISDOMTREE TRUST**<br> (Registrant) | **WISDOMTREE TRUST**<br> (Registrant) |
| By: | /s/ Jonathan Steinberg |
|  | Jonathan Steinberg |
|  | President (Principal Executive Officer) |

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Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, this Post-Effective Amendment No. 963 to the Registration Statement has been signed below by the following persons in the capacity and on the dates indicated.

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| **Signatures** | **Title** | **Date** |
| /s/ Jonathan Steinberg | President (Principal Executive Officer) and Trustee | October 20, 2025 |
| Jonathan Steinberg |  |  |
| /s/ David Castano\* | Treasurer (Principal Financial and Accounting Officer) | October 20, 2025 |
| David Castano |  |  |
| /s/ David Chrencik\* | Trustee | October 20, 2025 |
| David Chrencik |  |  |
| /s/ Phillip Goff\* | Trustee | October 20, 2025 |
| Phillip Goff |  |  |
| /s/ Joel Goldberg\* | Trustee | October 20, 2025 |
| Joel Goldberg |  |  |
| /s/ Toni Massaro\* | Trustee | October 20, 2025 |
| Toni Massaro |  |  |
| /s/ Melinda Raso Kirstein\* | Trustee | October 20, 2025 |
| Melinda Raso Kirstein |  |  |
| /s/ Victor Ugolyn\* | Trustee | October 20, 2025 |
| Victor Ugolyn |  |  |

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| \*By: | /s/ Joanne Antico |
|  | Joanne Antico |
|  | (Attorney-in-Fact) |

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**EXHIBIT INDEX**

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| **Exhibit Number** | **Exhibit** |
| EX-99.A4 | [Schedule A Series of Trust, dated October 22, 2025, to the Trust Instrument](ex99_a4.htm) |
| EX-99.D2 | [Schedule A, dated as of October 22, 2025, to the Investment Advisory Agreement, dated November 20, 2012, between the Registrant and WisdomTree Asset Management, Inc.](ex99_d2.htm) |
| EX-99.D4 | [Schedule A, dated as of October 22, 2025, to the Investment Advisory Agreement, dated March 26, 2013, between the Registrant and WisdomTree Asset Management, Inc.](ex99_d4.htm) |
| EX-99.E3 | [Exhibit A, as of October 22, 2025, to the Amended Distribution Agreement](ex99_e3.htm) |
| EX-99.H10 | [Securities Lending Authorization Agreement, dated October 17, 2024, between the Registrant and The Bank of New York Mellon](ex99_h10.htm) |
| EX-99.H21 | [WisdomTree Rules-Based Methodology (WisdomTree U.S. Dividend Indexes, WisdomTree Core Equity Indexes, WisdomTree U.S. Multifactor Index, WisdomTree International Dividend Indexes, WisdomTree Emerging Markets Dividend Indexes, WisdomTree Ex-State-Owned Enterprises Indexes, WisdomTree India Indexes, WisdomTree Global Dividend Indexes, WisdomTree Global Ex-U.S. Quality Index, WisdomTree Cybersecurity Index, WisdomTree BioRevolution Index, WisdomTree Artificial Intelligence & Innovation Index, WisdomTree Battery Value Chain and Innovation Index, WisdomTree Quality Growth Indexes, WisdomTree New Economy Real Estate Index, WisdomTree Opportunities Indexes, and WisdomTree Defense Indexes and Quantum Computing Index), last updated October 2025](ex99_h21.htm) |
| EX-99.J | [Consent of independent registered public accounting firm, Ernst & Young LLP](ex99_j.htm) |
| EX-101.SCH | XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document |
| EX-101.CAL | XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase |
| EX-101.DEF | XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase |
| EX-101.LAB | XBRL Taxonomy Extension Labels Linkbase |
| EX-101.PRE | XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase |
| EX-101.INS | XBRL Instance Document - the Instance Document does not appear in the Interactive Data File because its XBRL tags are embedded within the inline XBRL document |

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## Ex-99.A4

**Exhibit 99.(A)(4)**

 **<u>Schedule A Series of the Trust</u>**

 **October 22, 2025**

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| **<u>Name of Fund</u>** |
| **Domestic Equity** |
| WisdomTree U.S. LargeCap Fund |
| WisdomTree U.S. Quality Dividend Growth Fund |
| WisdomTree U.S. Multifactor Fund |
| WisdomTree U.S. Value Fund |
| WisdomTree U.S. MidCap Fund |
| WisdomTree U.S. SmallCap Fund |
| WisdomTree U.S. SmallCap Quality Dividend Growth Fund |
| WisdomTree U.S. True Developed International Fund |
| WisdomTree U.S. Total Dividend Fund |
| WisdomTree U.S. High Dividend Fund |
| WisdomTree U.S. AI Enhanced Value Fund |
| WisdomTree U.S. MidCap Dividend Fund |
| WisdomTree U.S. SmallCap Dividend Fund |
| WisdomTree U.S. Quality Growth Fund |
| WisdomTree U.S. MidCap Quality Growth Fund |
| WisdomTree U.S. SmallCap Quality Growth Fund |
| **Emerging Markets Equity** |
| WisdomTree Emerging Markets High Dividend Fund |
| WisdomTree Emerging Markets Quality Dividend Growth Fund |
| WisdomTree Emerging Markets Multifactor Fund |
| WisdomTree Emerging Markets SmallCap Dividend Fund |
| WisdomTree Emerging Markets ex-State-Owned Enterprises Fund |
| WisdomTree China ex-State-Owned Enterprises Fund |
| WisdomTree India Earnings Fund |
| WisdomTree True Emerging Markets Fund |
| WisdomTree India Hedged Equity Fund |
| **International Equity** |
| WisdomTree International Equity Fund |
| WisdomTree International Multifactor Fund |
| WisdomTree Dynamic International Equity Fund |
| WisdomTree International LargeCap Dividend Fund |
| WisdomTree International AI Enhanced Value Fund |
| WisdomTree International High Dividend Fund |
| WisdomTree International Hedged Quality Dividend Growth Fund |
| WisdomTree International Quality Dividend Growth Fund |
| WisdomTree International SmallCap Dividend Fund |
| WisdomTree Dynamic International Equity Fund |
| WisdomTree International MidCap Dividend Fund |
| WisdomTree Global ex-U.S. Quality Growth Fund |
| WisdomTree Global High Dividend Fund |
| WisdomTree New Economy Real Estate Fund |
| WisdomTree Japan Hedged Equity Fund |

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| WisdomTree Europe Hedged Equity Fund |
| WisdomTree Europe Quality Dividend Growth Fund |
| WisdomTree Japan SmallCap Dividend Fund |
| WisdomTree Japan Opportunities Fund |
| WisdomTree Europe SmallCap Dividend Fund |
| WisdomTree European Opportunities Fund <br> WisdomTree GeoAlpha Opportunities Fund <br> WisdomTree Europe Defense Fund <br> WisdomTree Global Defense Fund <br> WisdomTree Asia Defense Fund <br> WisdomTree Quantum Computing Fund  |
| **Fixed Income** |
| WisdomTree Yield Enhanced U.S. Aggregate Bond Fund |
| WisdomTree Yield Enhanced U.S. Short-Term Aggregate Bond Fund |
| WisdomTree Floating Rate Treasury Fund |
| WisdomTree Interest Rate Hedged U.S. Aggregate Bond Fund |
| WisdomTree Interest Rate Hedged High Yield Bond Fund |
| WisdomTree U.S. Short-Term Corporate Bond |
| WisdomTree U.S. Corporate Bond Fund |
| WisdomTree U.S. High Yield Corporate Bond Fund |
| WisdomTree Emerging Markets Local Debt Fund |
| WisdomTree Emerging Markets Corporate Bond Fund |
| WisdomTree Emerging Currency Strategy Fund |
| WisdomTree Bloomberg U.S. Dollar Bullish Fund |
| WisdomTree Mortgage Plus Bond Fund |
| WisdomTree Voya Yield Enhanced USD Universal Bond Fund |
| WisdomTree Bianco Total Return Fund |
| WisdomTree 1-3 Year Laddered Treasury Fund |
| WisdomTree 7-10 Year Laddered Treasury Fund |
| **Alternative Funds** |
| WisdomTree Managed Futures Strategy Fund |
| WisdomTree Equity Premium Income Fund |
| WisdomTree Enhanced Commodity Strategy Fund |
| WisdomTree Private Credit and Alternative Income Fund |
| WisdomTree Target Range Fund |
| **Capital Efficient** |
| WisdomTree U.S. Efficient Core Fund |
| WisdomTree International Efficient Core Fund |
| WisdomTree Emerging Markets Efficient Core Fund |
| WisdomTree Efficient Gold Plus Gold Miners Strategy Fund |
| WisdomTree Efficient Gold Plus Equity Strategy Fund <br> WisdomTree Inflation Plus Fund  |

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Megatrend**

WisdomTree Cloud Computing Fund

WisdomTree Cybersecurity Fund

WisdomTree BioRevolution Fund

WisdomTree Artificial Intelligence and Innovation Fund

 **Municipal Bonds** 

WisdomTree Core Laddered Municipal Fund

WisdomTree High Income Laddered Municipal Fund

## Ex-99.D2

**Exhibit 99.(D)(2)**

**Schedule A**

**to the November 20, 2012 Investment Advisory** 

**Agreement Dated as of January 31, 2013\***

**between WisdomTree Trust** 

**and WisdomTree Asset Management, Inc.**

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|:---|:---|
| **<u>Name of Series</u>** | **<u>Fee %</u>** |
| **Domestic Value** |  |
| WisdomTree U.S. Total Dividend Fund | 0.28% |
| WisdomTree U.S. High Dividend Fund | 0.38% |
| WisdomTree U.S. LargeCap Dividend Fund | 0.28% |
| WisdomTree U.S. AI Enhanced Value Fund | 0.38% |
| WisdomTree U.S. MidCap Dividend Fund | 0.38% |
| WisdomTree U.S. SmallCap Dividend Fund | 0.38% |
| **Domestic** **Core** |  |
| WisdomTree U.S. LargeCap Fund | 0.08% |
| WisdomTree U.S. MidCap Fund | 0.38% |
| WisdomTree U.S. SmallCap Fund | 0.38% |
| WisdomTree U.S. Value Fund | 0.12% |
| **Developed World** **ex-US** |  |
| WisdomTree International Equity Fund | 0.48% |
| WisdomTree International High Dividend Fund | 0.58% |
| WisdomTree True Developed International Fund | 0.48% |
| WisdomTree International MidCap Dividend Fund | 0.58% |
| WisdomTree International SmallCap Dividend Fund | 0.58% |
| WisdomTree International AI Enhanced Value Fund | 0.58% |
| WisdomTree Europe SmallCap Dividend Fund | 0.58% |
| WisdomTree Japan Hedged Equity Fund | 0.48% |
| WisdomTree Japan SmallCap Dividend Fund | 0.58% |
| WisdomTree Europe Hedged Equity Fund | 0.58% |
| **Global/Global ex-US** |  |
| WisdomTree Global ex-U.S. Quality Growth Fund | 0.42% |
| WisdomTree New Economy Real Estate Fund | 0.58% |
| **Emerging/Frontier Markets** |  |
| WisdomTree Emerging Markets High Dividend Fund | 0.63% |
| WisdomTree Emerging Markets SmallCap Dividend Fund | 0.58% |
| WisdomTree India Earnings Fund | 0.83% |
| WisdomTree China ex-State-Owned Enterprises Fund | 0.32% |

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|:---|:---|
| **<u>Name of Series</u>** | **<u>Fee %</u>** |
| **Emerging Markets Currency** |  |
| WisdomTree Emerging Currency Strategy Fund | 0.55% |
| **Emerging Markets Fixed Income** |  |
| WisdomTree Emerging Markets Local Debt Fund | 0.55% |
| WisdomTree Emerging Markets Corporate Bond Fund | 0.60% |
| **Alternative Funds** |  |
| WisdomTree Managed Futures Strategy Fund | 0.65% |

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\* Effective as of October 22, 2025

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|:---|:---|
| **WISDOMTREE TRUST** | **WISDOMTREE ASSET MANAGEMENT, INC.** |
| By: <u>/s/Jonathan Steinberg</u> | By: <u>/s/Stuart Bell</u> |
| Name: Jonathan Steinberg | Name: Stuart Bell |
| Title: President | Title: Chief Operating Officer |

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## Ex-99.D4

**Exhibit 99.(D)(4)**

 **Schedule A**

 **to the March 26, 2013**

 **Investment Advisory Agreement**

 **Dated as of October 22, 2025**

 **between WisdomTree Trust**

 **and WisdomTree Asset Management, Inc.**

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|:---|:---|
| **<u>Name of Series</u>** | **<u>Fee%</u>** |
| WisdomTree U.S. Efficient Core Fund | 0.20% |
| WisdomTree Bloomberg U.S. Dollar Bullish Fund | 0.50% |
| WisdomTree Equity Premium Income Fund | 0.44% |
| WisdomTree Dynamic Currency International Equity Fund | 0.40% |
| WisdomTree Dynamic Currency International SmallCap Equity Fund | 0.48% |
| WisdomTree True Emerging Markets Fund | 0.32% |
| WisdomTree Emerging Markets Multifactor Fund | 0.48% |
| WisdomTree Emerging Markets Quality Dividend Growth Fund | 0.32% |
| WisdomTree European Opportunities Fund | 0.58% |
| WisdomTree Europe Quality Dividend Growth Fund | 0.58% |
| WisdomTree Floating Rate Treasury Fund | 0.15% |
| WisdomTree U.S. Corporate Bond Fund | 0.18% |
| WisdomTree U.S. High Yield Corporate Bond Fund | 0.38% |
| WisdomTree U.S. Short-Term Corporate Bond Fund | 0.18% |
| WisdomTree Global High Dividend Fund | 0.58% |
| WisdomTree Interest Rate Hedged High Yield Bond Fund | 0.43% |
| WisdomTree Interest Rate Hedged U.S. Aggregate Bond Fund | 0.23% |
| WisdomTree International Hedged Quality Dividend Growth Fund | 0.58% |
| WisdomTree International Multifactor Fund | 0.38% |
| WisdomTree International Quality Dividend Growth Fund | 0.42% |
| WisdomTree Japan Opportunities Fund | 0.58% |
| WisdomTree U.S. Multifactor Fund | 0.28% |
| WisdomTree U.S. Quality Dividend Growth Fund | 0.28% |
| WisdomTree U.S. SmallCap Quality Dividend Growth Fund | 0.38% |
| WisdomTree Yield Enhanced U.S. Aggregate Bond Fund | 0.12% |
| WisdomTree Yield Enhanced U.S. Short-Term Aggregate Bond Fund | 0.12% |
| WisdomTree Mortgage Plus Bond Fund | 0.45% |
| WisdomTree Cloud Computing Fund | 0.45% |
| WisdomTree Enhanced Commodity Strategy Fund | 0.55% |
| WisdomTree Cybersecurity Fund | 0.45% |
| WisdomTree Private Credit and Alternative Income Fund | 0.50% |
| WisdomTree International Efficient Core Fund | 0.26% |
| WisdomTree Emerging Markets Efficient Core Fund | 0.32% |
| WisdomTree BioRevolution Fund | 0.45% |
| WisdomTree Target Range Fund | 0.70% |
| WisdomTree Efficient Gold Plus Gold Miners Strategy Fund | 0.45% |
| WisdomTree Efficient Gold Plus Equity Strategy Fund | 0.20% |
| WisdomTree U.S. Quality Growth Fund | 0.28% |
| WisdomTree Voya Yield Enhanced USD Universal Bond Fund | 0.15% |
| WisdomTree Bianco Total Return Fund | 0.50% |
| WisdomTree U.S. MidCap Quality Growth Fund | 0.38% |

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|:---|:---|
| **<u>Name of Series</u>** | **<u>Fee%</u>** |

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|:---|:---|
| WisdomTree U.S. SmallCap Quality Growth Fund | 0.38% |
| WisdomTree 1-3 Year Laddered Treasury Fund | 0.15% |
| WisdomTree 7-10 Year Laddered Treasury Fund | 0.15% |
| WisdomTree India Hedged Equity Fund | 0.63% |
| WisdomTree Core Laddered Municipal Fund <br>| 0.25% <br>|
| WisdomTree High Income Laddered Municipal Fund | 0.35% |
| WisdomTree Inflation Plus Fund | 0.65% |
| WisdomTree GeoAlpha Opportunities Fund | 0.58% |
| WisdomTree Europe Defense Fund | 0.45% |
| WisdomTree Global Defense Fund | 0.45% |
| WisdomTree Asia Defense Fund | 0.45% |
| WisdomTree Quantum Computing Fund | 0.45% |

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|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| **WISDOMTREE TRUST** | **WISDOMTREE TRUST** | **WISDOMTREE ASSET MANAGEMENT, INC.** | **WISDOMTREE ASSET MANAGEMENT, INC.** |
| By: <br>| <u>/s/ Jonathan Steinberg</u> <br>| By:  | <u>/s/Stuart Bell</u> |
| Name: | Jonathan Steinberg | Name: | Stuart Bell |
| Title: | President | Title: | Chief Operating Officer |

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## Ex-99.E3

**Exhibit 99.(E)(3)**

ETF Distribution Agreement

EXHIBIT A

WisdomTree U.S. Efficient Core Fund

WisdomTree Private Credit and Alternative Income Fund *(f/k/a WisdomTree Alternative Income Fund)*

WisdomTree Bloomberg U.S. Dollar Bullish Fund

WisdomTree Equity Premium Income Fund

WisdomTree True Emerging Markets Fund *(f/k/a WisdomTree Emerging Markets ex-China Fund)*

WisdomTree Cloud Computing Fund

WisdomTree Cybersecurity Fund

WisdomTree Dynamic International Equity Fund

WisdomTree Dynamic International SmallCap Equity Fund

WisdomTree Emerging Currency Strategy Fund

WisdomTree Emerging Markets Corporate Bond Fund

WisdomTree Emerging Markets ex-State-Owned Enterprises Fund

WisdomTree Emerging Markets High Dividend Fund

WisdomTree Emerging Markets Local Debt Fund

WisdomTree Emerging Markets Multifactor Fund

WisdomTree Emerging Markets Quality Dividend Growth Fund

WisdomTree Emerging Markets SmallCap Dividend Fund

WisdomTree Enhanced Commodity Strategy Fund

WisdomTree Europe Hedged Equity Fund

WisdomTree Europe Opportunities Fund

WisdomTree Europe Quality Dividend Growth Fund

WisdomTree Europe SmallCap Dividend Fund

WisdomTree Floating Rate Treasury Fund

WisdomTree U.S. Corporate Bond Fund

WisdomTree U.S. High Yield Corporate Bond Fund

WisdomTree U.S. Short-Term Corporate Bond Fund

WisdomTree Global ex-U.S. Quality Growth Fund *(f/k/a WisdomTree Global ex-U.S. Quality Dividend Growth Fund)* 

WisdomTree New Economy Real Estate Fund

WisdomTree Global High Dividend Fund

WisdomTree India Earnings Fund

WisdomTree Interest Rate Hedged High Yield Bond Fund

WisdomTree Interest Rate Hedged U.S. Aggregate Bond Fund

WisdomTree International AI Enhanced Value Fund

WisdomTree International Equity Fund

WisdomTree International Hedged Quality Dividend Growth Fund

WisdomTree International High Dividend Fund

WisdomTree True Developed International Fund *(f/k/a WisdomTree International LargeCap Dividend Fund)* 

WisdomTree International MidCap Dividend Fund

WisdomTree International Multifactor Fund

WisdomTree International Quality Dividend Growth Fund

WisdomTree International SmallCap Dividend Fund

WisdomTree Japan Hedged Equity Fund

WisdomTree Japan Opportunities Fund

WisdomTree Japan SmallCap Dividend Fund

WisdomTree Managed Futures Strategy Fund

WisdomTree Mortgage Plus Bond Fund

WisdomTree U.S. AI Enhanced Value Fund

WisdomTree U.S. High Dividend Fund

WisdomTree U.S. LargeCap Dividend Fund

WisdomTree U.S. LargeCap Fund

WisdomTree U.S. MidCap Dividend Fund

WisdomTree U.S. MidCap Fund

WisdomTree U.S. Multifactor Fund

WisdomTree U.S. Quality Dividend Growth Fund

WisdomTree U.S. Value Fund

WisdomTree U.S. SmallCap Dividend Fund

WisdomTree U.S. SmallCap Fund

WisdomTree U.S. SmallCap Quality Dividend Growth Fund

WisdomTree U.S. Total Dividend Fund

WisdomTree Yield Enhanced U.S. Aggregate Bond Fund

WisdomTree Yield Enhanced U.S. Short-Term Aggregate Bond Fund

WisdomTree International Efficient Core Fund

WisdomTree Emerging Markets Efficient Core Fund

WisdomTree BioRevolution Fund

WisdomTree Target Range Fund

WisdomTree Artificial Intelligence and Innovation Fund

WisdomTree Efficient Gold Plus Gold Miners Strategy Fund

WisdomTree Efficient Gold Plus Equity Strategy Fund

WisdomTree Emerging Markets Fund

WisdomTree U.S. Quality Growth Fund

WisdomTree Voya Yield Enhanced USD Universal Bond Fund

WisdomTree Bianco Total Return Fund

WisdomTree U.S. MidCap Quality Growth Fund

WisdomTree U.S. SmallCap Quality Growth Fund

WisdomTree 1-3 Year Laddered Treasury Fund

WisdomTree 7-10 Year Laddered Treasury Fund

WisdomTree India Hedged Equity Fund

WisdomTree Laddered Municipal Fund

WisdomTree High Income Laddered Municipal Fund

WisdomTree Inflation Plus Fund

WisdomTree GeoAlpha Opportunities Fund

WisdomTree Asia Defense Fund

WisdomTree Europe Defense Fund

WisdomTree Global Defense Fund

Efficient Gold Plus TIPS Fund

Quantum Computing Fund

## Ex-99.H10

**Exhibit 99.(H)(10)**

 *Certain identified information has been excluded from the exhibit because it is both not material and the type that the Registrant treats as private or confidential.*

Execution Version

 **SECURITIES LENDING AUTHORIZATION AGREEMENT** 

AGREEMENT, dated as of October 17, 2024, between WisdomTree Trust (the "Trust"), on behalf of each of its series identified on Attachment 1 hereto, as amended, modified or supplemented by the parties hereto from time to time (each a "Lender" and collectively the "Lenders") and The Bank of New York Mellon ("Bank").

PRELIMINARY STATEMENT

A majority of each Lender's independent directors have specifically determined that (i) the Program (defined below) is in the best interest of each Lender and its shareholders; (ii) the services to be performed by the Bank are appropriate for each Lender; (iii) the nature and the quality of the services provided by the Bank are at least equal to those provided by others offering the same or similar services for similar compensation; and (iv) the fees for the Bank's services are fair and reasonable in light of the usual and customary charges imposed by others for services of the same nature and quality. Trust, on behalf of each Lender, desires to authorize Bank, on an exclusive basis, to establish, manage and administer a securities lending program, subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement, with respect to some or all of the lendable securities of Lenders held by Bank or any Subcustodian (the "Program").

Accordingly, in consideration of the mutual promises and covenants contained in this Agreement, and intending to be legally bound, Bank and the Trust, on behalf of each Lender, agree as follows:

 **ARTICLE I** 

 **DEFINITIONS** 

Whenever used in this Agreement, the following words shall have the meanings set forth below:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 1. **"Act of Insolvency"** shall mean (i) the filing by a Borrower of a petition in bankruptcy or a petition seeking reorganization, liquidation or similar relief, or the filing of any such petition against a Borrower which is not dismissed or stayed within 60 calendar days, (ii) the adjudication of a Borrower as bankrupt or insolvent, (iii) the seeking or consenting to the appointment of a trustee, receiver or liquidator by a Borrower or (iv) the making of a general assignment for the benefit of creditors by a Borrower or a Borrower's admission in writing of its inability to pay its debts as they become due.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 2. **"Account"** shall mean, with respect to each Lender, the custodial account(s) established and maintained by Bank on behalf of each such Lender for the safekeeping of Securities and monies received by Bank from time to time.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 3. **"Approved Investment"** shall mean those types of securities, instruments or interests in property in which Cash Collateral may be invested or reinvested on behalf of Lenders, as set forth on Schedule I hereto (which may be amended from time to time by execution of a revised Schedule I).

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 4. **"Authorized Person"** shall mean any person duly authorized by the Trust to give Oral and/or Written Instructions on behalf of Lenders, such persons to be designated in a Certificate of Authorized Persons which contains a specimen signature of such person.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 5. **"Bank Affiliate"** shall mean any affiliate of Bank, as such term is defined in Regulation W issued by the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 6. **"Book-Entry System"** shall mean the Treasury/Reserve Automated Debt Entry System maintained at the Federal Reserve Bank of New York.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 7. **"Borrower"** shall mean those entities set forth on Schedule II hereto. The parties may agree to amend Schedule II from time to time pursuant to Article VII Section 6. Trust or WisdomTree Asset Management, Inc. (the "**Adviser**") may, with Written Instructions to Bank, prohibit one or more Borrowers from borrowing Securities from one or more of the Lenders.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 8. **"Business Day"** shall mean any day on which all of the following are open for business:

(a) Bank; (b) the Depositories, as applicable for particular Loans; and (c) the principal exchanges or markets for the relevant Securities and/or Collateral.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 9. **"Cash Collateral"** shall mean U.S. dollars and such other currencies as may be agreed in writing between Bank and the Trust, on behalf of Lenders, from time to time.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 10. **"Certificate of Authorized Persons"** shall mean the written certificate designating Authorized Persons which the Trust shall deliver to Bank from time to time.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 11. **"Collateral"** shall mean Cash Collateral, Non-Cash Collateral, and such other forms as may be agreed upon by Bank and Lender from time to time in writing.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 12. **"Collateral Account"** shall mean, with respect to each Lender, one or more accounts established and maintained by Bank for such Lender for the purpose of holding Collateral, Approved Investments, Proceeds, negative Rebates paid by Borrowers in connection with Loans hereunder and Securities Loan Fees paid by Borrowers in connection with Loans of such Lender hereunder.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 13. **"Collateral Requirement"** shall mean on any Business Day (i) with respect to the loan of

U.S. Securities, an amount equal to 102% of the then-current Market Value of the Loaned Securities, (ii) with respect to the loan of Foreign Securities, an amount equal to 105% of the then-current Market Value of the Loaned Securities, except in the case of loans of Foreign Securities which are denominated and payable in U.S. Dollars, in which event the "Collateral Requirement" shall be an amount equal to 102% of the then-current Market Value of the Loaned Securities and (iii) such other percentage(s) as may be otherwise mutually agreed from time to time in writing.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 14. **"Depository"** shall mean The Federal Reserve Bank of New York/Treasury book-entry system, Depository Trust Company, Euroclear, CREST and any other domestic or foreign securities depository or clearing agency used for the settlement and/or custody of U.S. Securities and/or Foreign Securities, as the case may be, and their respective nominees.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 15. **"Distributions"** shall mean (i) amounts equivalent to all interest, dividends and other cash payments payable in respect of Loaned Securities and (ii) all non-cash distributions payable by Borrowers in respect of Loaned Securities.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 16. **"Foreign Security"** shall mean any Security which is cleared and principally settled outside the United States.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 17. "**Government Security**" shall mean any security issued or guaranteed as to principal or interest by the United States, or by a person controlled or supervised by and acting as an instrumentality of the Government of the United States pursuant to authority granted by the Congress of the United States; or any certificate of deposit for any of the foregoing; or any other security deemed by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission or its staff to constitute a government security for purposes of Section 2(a)(16) of the 1940 Act.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 18. **"Loan"** shall mean a loan of Securities on behalf of a Lender hereunder.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 19. **"Loaned Security"** shall mean any Security of a Lender which is subject to a Loan.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 20. **"Market Value"** shall mean (a) with respect to Cash Collateral, its amount as of the time of receipt thereof by Bank, unadjusted for any subsequent increases or decreases in value as a result of any investment thereof by Bank pursuant to this Agreement, and (b) with respect to Securities, Loaned Securities, and/or Non-Cash Collateral, the price of such Securities, Loaned Securities, and/or Non-Cash Collateral as quoted by a recognized pricing information service at the time Bank makes the determination of Market Value, or, if no such recognized pricing information service is reliable, the value of such Securities, Loaned Securities, and/or Non-Cash Collateral as determined by the Bank in its sole discretion (subject to Bank's Standard of Care under this Agreement).

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 21. "**Non-Cash Collateral**" shall mean any Government Security.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 22. **"Oral Instructions"** shall mean verbal instructions actually received by Bank.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 23. **"Proceeds"** shall mean any interest, dividends and other payments and distributions received by Bank in respect of Collateral and Approved Investments.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 24. **"Rebate"** shall mean the amount payable by Lender to a Borrower in connection with Loans at any time collateralized by Cash Collateral.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 25. **"Securities Borrowing Agreement"** shall mean the agreement pursuant to which Bank lends securities to a Borrower as agent for its customers (including Lenders) from time to time.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 26. **"Securities Loan Fee"** shall mean the amount payable by a Borrower to Bank pursuant to the Securities Borrowing Agreement in connection with Loans collateralized by Collateral other than Cash Collateral.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 27. **"Security"** means any U.S. Security and/or Foreign Security and shall include without limitation U.S. Treasury securities maintained in the Book-Entry System, any other Government Securities, common stock and other equity securities, bonds, debentures, corporate debt securities, notes, mortgages or other obligations, and any certificates, warrants or other instruments representing rights to receive, purchase or subscribe for the same, or evidencing or representing any other rights or interests therein.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 28. **"Standard of Care"** shall have the meaning set forth in Article V, Section 1.

 **"Subcustodian"** shall mean a bank or financial institution (other than a Depository) which is utilized by Bank in connection with the receipt, delivery and custody of non-U.S. assets.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 29. "**U.S. Security**" shall mean securities which are cleared and principally settled in the United

States.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 30. **"Written Instructions"** shall mean written communications actually received by Bank by S.W.I.F.T., letter, facsimile or other method or system specified by Bank as available for use in connection with the services hereunder.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 31. "**1940 Act**" shall mean the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended.

 **ARTICLE II** 

 **APPOINTMENT OF BANK; SCOPE OF AGENCY AUTHORITY**

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 1. <u>Appointment; Separate Agreements</u>. (a) The Trust hereby appoints Bank as its agent for each Lender to lend Securities in the Account of such Lender to Borrowers from time to time (except Securities which an Authorized Person has advised Bank in Written Instructions are not available to be loaned or no longer subject to the representations, warranties and covenants set forth in Article III, sub- paragraph (d) in accordance with the provisions hereof), and Bank hereby accepts appointment as such agent and agrees to so act. For the avoidance of doubt, such Written Instructions may include instructions by any Lender to Bank to restrict, for not more than 30 calendar days, lending its Securities based on certain criteria, including, but not limited to, Rebate, spread, utilization and/or Borrower concentration limits; <u>provided</u>, <u>however</u>, that the parties agree that such limitations shall be subsequently added to this Agreement via formal, written amendment if the Lender wishes for those limitations to extend beyond 30 calendar days. Bank shall have authority to do or cause to be done all acts by and on behalf of each Lender as it shall determine to be desirable, necessary or appropriate to implement and administer the Loan of securities on behalf of Lenders as contemplated by this Agreement.

This Agreement shall be deemed to create a separate agreement between Bank and each Lender to the same extent as though each such Lender had separately executed an identical agreement. Any reference to Lender in this Agreement shall be deemed to refer solely and exclusively to a particular Lender to which a given lending transaction under this Agreement relates. The rights and obligations of each Lender pursuant hereto or in connection with any transaction hereunder, are independent of, and separate and distinct from, the rights and obligations of each and every other Lender pursuant hereto or in connection with any transaction hereunder. Under no circumstances shall the rights, obligations or remedies with respect to a particular Lender constitute a right, obligation or remedy applicable to any other Lender. In particular, and without limiting the generality of the foregoing, the parties hereto agree that: (a) any event of default regarding one Lender shall not create any right or obligation with respect to any other Lender; (b) neither Bank nor any Borrower shall have any right to set off any claims of or against a Lender by applying property or rights of any other Lender, or series thereof, and (c) no Lender, or series thereof, shall have claims to, or the right to set off against, assets or property held by a Borrower on account of any other Lender or series thereof.

Until such time as a Loan is terminated and the Loaned Securities are returned to a Lender, a Borrower shall have all incidents of ownership of the Loaned Securities, including but not limited to the right to transfer the Loaned Securities to others; provided however, that the Borrower will be obligated to such Lender with respect to all Distributions. Each Lender hereby waives any and all voting rights with respect to Loaned Securities and the right to participate in any dividend reinvestment program during the term of any Loan. Lender, Trust, Adviser, and the Bank's affiliated subadvisor to the Lender may recall Loaned Securities at any time by submitting a recall request to the Bank through the Bank's electronic system.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (b) Each Lender agrees that Bank may, in order to comply with certain statutory special resolution regimes ("SRRs"):

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(i) amend and/or agree in the relevant
 Securities Borrowing Agreement, this Agreement, any master repurchase agreement in relation
 to cash collateral invested into repos (if applicable) and any other agreement entered into
 by Bank on Lender's behalf pursuant to this Agreement (the "Applicable Agreements")
 to contractually acknowledge and agree to stays, overrides of default rights, early termination
 rights and potential bail-in of liabilities under the applicable SRR;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(ii) adhere to any protocols published
 by the International Swaps and Derivatives Association, Inc. on Lender's behalf, including
 the ISDA Resolution Stay Jurisdictional Modular Protocol and any Jurisdictional Modules thereto,<sup>1
</sup>with respect to the Applicable Agreements; and/or

<sup>1</sup> Available at https://www2.isda.org/functional-areas/protocol-management/protocol/24.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(iii) take any other action on Lender's
 behalf that Bank, in its sole discretion, deems to be necessary to comply with the regulations
 promulgated with respect to any SRR; provided however, that Bank agrees to promptly notify
 Lender of any such action at the same time and in the same manner as it notifies other principals
 in its lending program.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 2. <u>Securities Borrowing Agreement</u>. The Trust hereby authorizes Bank on behalf of each Lender to lend Securities in the Account, subject to the lending limitations referenced on Schedule IV (as amended from time to time by notice to the Bank), to Borrowers pursuant to Bank's standard form(s) of Securities Borrowing Agreement as in effect from time to time, including those agreements as further described in Exhibit A, copies of which shall be made available to the Trust upon request.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 3. <u>Loan Opportunities</u>. Bank shall treat each Lender equitably with other lenders of like circumstances in making lending opportunities available to it hereunder, taking into account the demand for specific Securities, availability of Securities, types of collateral, eligibility of borrowers, limitations on investments of cash collateral and such other factors as Bank deems appropriate. Bank shall nevertheless have the right to decline to make any Loans pursuant to any Securities Borrowing Agreement and to discontinue lending under any Securities Borrowing Agreement in its sole discretion and without notice to the Trust.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 4. <u>Use of Book-Entry System, Depositories and Subcustodians</u>. The Trust hereby authorizes Bank on a continuous and on-going basis to deposit, either directly or through a Subcustodian, in the Book Entry System and the applicable Depositories all Securities eligible for deposit therein and to utilize the Book Entry System and Depositories to the extent possible in connection with its receipt and delivery of Securities, Collateral, Approved Investments and monies in connection with this Agreement. Where Securities, Collateral and Approved Investments eligible for deposit in the Book Entry System or a Depository are transferred to Lender hereunder, Bank shall identify as belonging to such Lender a quantity of Securities in a fungible bulk of Securities shown as credited to Bank's or the applicable Subcustodian's account on the books of the Book Entry System or the applicable Depository. Securities, Collateral and Approved Investments deposited in the Book Entry System or a Depository, either directly or through a Subcustodian, will (to the extent consistent with applicable law and practice) be represented in accounts which include only assets held by Bank or the applicable Subcustodian for customers, including but not limited to accounts in which Bank or such Subcustodian acts in a fiduciary or agency capacity.

 **ARTICLE III** 

 **REPRESENTATIONS, WARRANTIES AND COVENANTS** 

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 1. The Trust hereby represents, warrants and covenants to Bank, which representations, warranties and covenants shall be deemed to be continuing and to be reaffirmed on any day that a Loan is outstanding, that:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;a) this Agreement is, and each Loan will
 be, legally and validly entered into by Lender, does not, and will not, violate any statute,
 regulation, rule, order or judgment binding on Lender, or any provision of the Trust's
 plan or governing documents, or any agreement binding on any Lender or affecting its property,
 and is enforceable against each Lender in accordance with its terms, except as enforceability
 may be limited by bankruptcy, insolvency or similar laws, or by equitable principles relating
 to or limiting creditors' rights generally;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;b) the person executing this Agreement
 and all Authorized Persons acting on behalf of the Trust has and have been duly and properly
 authorized to do so and the Trust has been duly and properly authorized to act on behalf
 of or with respect to the Lenders;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;c) each Lender is lending Securities
 as principal for its own account and will not transfer, assign or encumber its interest in,
 or rights with respect to, any Loans;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;d) except as otherwise disclosed to Bank
 by the Trust in Written Instructions pursuant to the next sentence in this sub-paragraph
 (d), all Securities in the Account are free and clear of all liens, claims, security interests
 and encumbrances and no such Security has been sold. The Trust shall promptly deliver to
 Bank Written Instructions identifying any and all Securities which are no longer subject
 to the representations, warranties and covenants contained in this sub-paragraph (d);

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;e) on the commencement date for any Loan,
 Lender represents and warrants that: (i) Lender is familiar with the provisions of Rule 144
 under the Securities Act of 1933 (the "Securities Act"); (ii) Lender is not,
 and within the preceding three months has not been, an "affiliate" of the issuer
 of any Securities as that term is used in Rule 144; and (iii) any Securities transferred
 to Bank by Lender are not "restricted securities" within the meaning of Rule
 144 or otherwise subject to any legal, regulatory or contractual restrictions on transfer;
 and (iv) Lender is not an "insider" of issuer. For purposes of this agreement
 "insider" shall mean directors, officers and principal stockholders as set forth
 in Section 16(a)(1) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;f) the Trust agrees to identify for Bank
 those persons who exercise investment discretion or render investment advice with respect
 to securities of Lender which are available for the Program who (or whose affiliates) are
 Borrowers under the Program and Bank shall refrain from lending the securities of Lender
 to any Borrower so identified; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;g) if at any time Lender becomes aware
 of, or believes that, there are Securities in the Program which Bank should not lend on such
 Lender's behalf, Lender agrees to promptly notify Bank and identify such Securities.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 2. Bank hereby represents, warrants and covenants to the Trust and each Lender, which representations, warranties and covenants shall be deemed to be continuing and to be reaffirmed on any day that a Loan is outstanding, that:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; a) Bank has due authority to enter into and perform this Agreement and any transactions contemplated thereby;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; b) the execution and performance of this Agreement, including the compensation provided for herein, and any transaction contemplated thereby has been duly authorized by all necessary action, corporate or otherwise, and does not violate any law, regulation, charter, by-law or other instrument, restriction or provision, including but not limited to any applicable exemptive or other regulatory relief relied upon by Bank or any Bank Affiliate in connection with the services contemplated by this Agreement, applicable to it;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; c) this Agreement constitutes Bank's legal, valid and binding obligation enforceable in accordance with its terms;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; d) during the term of this Agreement and until such time as Bank delivers a termination notice to Lender, there are no material impairments to the Bank's ability to perform its duties and obligations under this Agreement;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; e) it has and will continue to have (for the duration of this Agreement) access to the necessary facilities, equipment, and personnel to perform its duties and obligations under this Agreement in compliance with its Standard of Care set forth herein, it will use adequate numbers of qualified personnel with suitable training , education, experience and skill to perform the services under this Agreement, and it is skilled and experienced in providing services similar to the services under this Agreement for customers other than the Trust; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; f) Bank reviews the creditworthiness of all Borrowers in its program at least annually in accordance with its internal policies and procedures and will at least quarterly provide a list of approved Borrowers to Lender, noting any Borrowers removed from the approved list during the period.

 **ARTICLE IV** 

 **SECURITIES LENDING TRANSACTIONS**

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;1. <u>General Bank Responsibilities</u>.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (a) Bank shall enter Loans pursuant to the Securities Borrowing Agreement and is hereby authorized to negotiate with each Borrower the amount of Rebates or Securities Loan Fees payable in connection with particular Loans, and to take all actions deemed necessary or appropriate in order to perform on Lender's behalf thereunder, including without limitation:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (i) initially receiving Collateral having a Market Value of not less than the Collateral Requirement;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (ii) collecting Distributions from the Borrower and, unless otherwise agreed, crediting cash Distributions to the Account pursuant to Bank's crediting schedule in the currency in which such Distributions are paid;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (iii) collecting applicable Securities Loan Fees and crediting the same to the Collateral Account;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (iv) if, as of the close of trading on any Business Day the Market Value of Collateral received by Bank from a Borrower in respect of a Loan hereunder is less than the then-current Market Value of all of the Loaned Securities, demanding additional Collateral from such Borrower for delivery on the next following Business Day in an amount such that the additional Collateral together with the Collateral then held by Bank in connection with Loans to such Borrower shall have a Market Value at the time of such demand of not less than the Collateral Requirement;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (v) terminating Loans whenever Bank in its sole discretion elects to do so or is directed to do so by Trust. Bank shall promptly inform Trust if Bank removes a Borrower from its program that was previously approved by Lender on Schedule II; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (vi) evaluating and monitoring the creditworthiness of Borrowers and the lending limits established by Bank with respect to those Borrowers based upon Bank's internal policies and procedures.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;2. <u>Investment of Cash Collateral in Approved Investments; Principal Losses</u>.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (a) To the extent a Loan is secured by Cash Collateral, Bank is authorized and directed, without obtaining any further approval from Trust, to invest and reinvest all or substantially all of such Cash Collateral, including money received with respect to the investment of the same, or upon the maturity, sale, or liquidation of any such investments, in any Approved Investment in accordance with the directions of the Trust as set forth on Schedule I hereto and in compliance with the Standard of Care set forth in Section 1(a) of Article V of this Agreement. Bank shall credit all Collateral, Approved Investments and Proceeds received with respect to Collateral and Approved Investments to the Collateral Account and mark its books and records to identify a Lender's interest therein as appropriate, it being understood that all Cash Collateral (including distributions, revenue, and other monies received in connection with the investment of Cash Collateral) credited to the Collateral Account may for purposes of investment be commingled with cash collateral held for other lenders of securities for whom Bank acts as their respective agent. Bank reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to liquidate any Approved Investment and credit the net proceeds to the Collateral Account.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (b) Each Lender assumes the market and investment risk associated with investing and reinvesting Cash Collateral and any losses of principal or other diminution of value resulting therefrom (in any case whether realized or unrealized, collectively, "Principal Losses") shall be at Lender's risk and for Lender's account. To the extent any Principal Loss results in the amount of Cash Collateral or other Collateral held by Bank for the Collateral Account of any Lender being less than the value of Cash Collateral or other Collateral as and when delivered by a Borrower (as determined by Bank at any time and from time to time and after giving effect to the mark to market provisions of the Securities Borrowing Agreement), the Trust agrees to pay or cause such Lender to pay to Bank on demand cash in an amount equal to such deficiency; provided, however, that if such amounts are not so paid, Bank is hereby authorized to immediately obtain and setoff such amounts directly from and against the Collateral Account, and, upon commercially reasonable advanced notice to the Lender, the Account. The parties hereby agree that Bank's original demand request for payment shall serve as commercially reasonable advance notice to the extent Lender fails to satisfy such demand.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (c) Except as otherwise provided herein, all Collateral, Approved Investments and Proceeds credited to the Collateral Account shall be controlled by, and subject only to the instructions of, Bank, and Bank shall not be required to comply with any instructions of the Trust or Lender with respect to the same.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;3. <u>Termination of Loans</u>.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (a) <u>Recall of Loaned Securities</u>. Lender may instruct Bank to cease entering into any new Loans, or to recall any or all outstanding Loans to any Borrower at any time (in Lender's sole discretion) by delivering Written Instructions to the Bank. Upon receiving a Written Instruction of termination from the Trust, Adviser, or a Lender that Loaned Securities should no longer be considered available Securities (whether because of the sale of such securities or otherwise), Bank shall notify promptly thereafter the Borrower which has borrowed such Loaned Securities that such Loan is terminated by the Lender and that such Loaned Securities are to be returned within the time specified by the applicable Securities Borrowing Agreement.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) In addition, Bank shall terminate any Loan promptly after:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(i) receipt by Bank of a notice of termination from a Borrower;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(ii) receipt by Bank of Written Instructions
 advising it that the Borrower to whom such Loan was made is no longer a permitted Borrower
 of Lender's Securities;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(iii) receipt by Bank of Written Instructions
 advising that the Loaned Security is no longer subject to the representations, warranties
 and covenants contained in Article III;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(iv) receipt by Bank of notice or Written
 Instructions advising that an Event of Default (as defined in the Securities Borrowing Agreement)
 has occurred and is continuing beyond any applicable grace period;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(v) whenever Bank, in its sole discretion, elects to terminate such
 Loan; or

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(vi) termination of this Agreement.

Upon termination of any Loan (which shall be effected according to the standard settlement time for trades in the particular Loaned Security), including termination by the Borrower, and receipt from the Borrower of the Loaned Securities (or the equivalent thereof in the event of reorganization, recapitalization or merger of the issuer of the Loaned Securities) and any Distributions then due and subject to satisfaction of Lender's obligations under Section 2(b) of Article IV, Bank shall return to the Borrower such amount of Collateral as is required by the Securities Borrowing Agreement and pay the Borrower any Rebates then payable.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (b) In order for Bank to timely settle the sale of Loaned Securities, it shall be Trust's responsibility to ensure timely notification to Bank regarding any such sale.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 4. <u>Securities Loan Fee</u>. Bank shall receive any applicable Securities Loan Fees paid by Borrowers and credit all such amounts received to the Collateral Account.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;5. <u>Remedy for Borrower Insolvency; Subrogation</u>.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (a) If Bank provides Borrower with a notice of default pursuant to the terms of the applicable Securities Borrowing Agreement, Bank shall, within a commercially reasonable time under the prevailing circumstances and following the termination of any stay or other legal or regulatory prohibition or imposition affecting liquidation of collateral or similar exercise of rights in a default, take all actions which Bank deems necessary or appropriate to liquidate Approved Investments and Non-Cash Collateral in connection with Loans to such Borrower and, unless advised by Trust to the contrary, following such liquidation apply the proceeds thereof plus any cash Collateral to the purchase of Securities identical to the Loaned Securities (or the equivalent thereof in the event of a reorganization, recapitalization or merger of the issuer) not returned ("**Replacement Securities**"). If the proceeds from the liquidation of Approved Investments and/or Non-Cash Collateral are insufficient to purchase Replacement Securities, Bank shall, subject to Lender's obligations under Section 2(b) of Article IV, pay such additional amounts as are necessary to purchase such Replacement Securities. Purchases of Replacement Securities shall be made only in such markets, in such manner and upon such terms as Bank shall consider appropriate in its sole discretion. Replacement Securities shall be credited to the Account upon receipt by Bank. If Bank is unsuccessful in purchasing any Replacement Securities, Bank shall, subject to satisfaction of Lender's obligations under Section 2(b) of Article IV, credit to the Account cash in an amount equal to the Market Value of the Loaned Securities not returned.

In addition to making the purchases or credits required by this Paragraph (a), Bank shall credit to the Lender's relevant account the value of all Distributions on the Loaned Securities (not otherwise credited to Lender's Account with Bank), the record dates for which occur before the date that Bank purchases Replacement Securities or credits the Lender's relevant account pursuant to this Paragraph (a). The value of such Distributions shall be calculated net of taxes, expenses or other deductions that would normally accrue to such Distributions. Bank shall use Collateral or the proceeds of such Collateral to the extent available to make such payments of Distributions and Bank shall be responsible for satisfying any shortfall, but only to the extent that such shortfall in the Market Value of Collateral is not due to the reinvestment risk borne by the Lender pursuant to Section 2(b) of Article IV.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (b) The Trust agrees, without the execution of any documents or the giving of any notice, that Bank is and will remain subrogated to all of the Trust's and Lender's respective rights under the Securities Borrowing Agreement or otherwise (to the extent of any credit pursuant to Section 5(a) of Article IV), including but not limited to, rights with respect to Loaned Securities and Distributions, and Collateral, Approved Investments and Proceeds. The Trust agrees to execute and deliver to Bank such documents as Bank may require and to otherwise fully cooperate with Bank to give effect to its rights of subrogation hereunder.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (c) Bank shall have no obligation to take any actions pursuant to Section 5(a) of Article IV if it believes that such action will violate any applicable statute, regulation, rule, order or judgment or the Bank's Standard of Care under this Agreement. Lender understands and agrees that, notwithstanding the preceding paragraph 5(a), Bank may, in its sole discretion, refrain from exercising the rights and remedies that may be available to it pursuant to the Securities Borrowing Agreement in any circumstance where Bank reasonably believes it is reasonable to do so. Other than Bank's obligations set forth in Sections 1(a)(i) and 5(a), Bank shall have no liability to the Trust and/or Lender relating to any Borrower's failure to return Loaned Securities and no duty or obligation to take action to effect payment by a Borrower of any amounts owed by such Borrower pursuant to the Securities Borrowing Agreement.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (d) Either Trust or Bank may terminate the provisions of Section 5(a) of Article IV with respect to any Borrower at any time by delivery of a notice to the other party specifying a termination date not earlier than the date of receipt of such notice by the other party. No such termination shall be effective with respect to then-existing rights of either party under this Section 5 or outstanding Loans hereunder.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (e) Bank may setoff any amounts payable by Lender under this Agreement against amounts payable by Bank under Section 5(a) of Article IV.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (f) As further described in <u>Exhibit A</u>, if, after Bank's execution of the collateral shortfall indemnity set forth in Section 5(a), Bank holds excess Collateral from a defaulting Borrower, Bank shall apply such excess Collateral to offset any other amounts owed by that Borrower to other agency lending clients and, in certain circumstances, to the Bank (as principal). Excess Collateral will not be available for Lender to use for any reason. Lender does not have any rights in excess Collateral.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 6. <u>Taxes</u>. (a) Each Lender shall be solely responsible for all tax matters arising in connection with Loans and Approved Investments, including without limitation, determinations of whether or not any Loan or Approved Investment results in liability to it for income tax, capital gains tax, value added tax, withholding tax, stamp duties, transfer taxes or any other taxes, assessments, duties and other governmental charges, including any interest or penalty with respect thereto ("Taxes"). Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, each Lender acknowledges that the tax treatment of amounts equivalent to all interest, dividends or other cash Distributions paid with respect to Loaned Securities ("In Lieu of Distributions") may differ from the tax treatment of the interest, dividends or other cash distributions to which such payment relates and that the Trust and/or Lender has made its own determination as to the tax treatment of any In Lieu of Distributions, remuneration or other funds received hereunder. Each Lender shall severally indemnify Bank for the amount of any Taxes that Bank or any withholding agent is required under applicable laws (whether by assessment or otherwise) to pay on behalf of, or in respect of, income earned by or payments or distributions made to or for the account of Lender (including any payment of Taxes required by reason of an earlier failure to withhold). In the event that Bank or any withholding agent is required under applicable law to pay any Taxes on behalf of Lender, Bank is hereby authorized to withdraw cash from the Account or any cash account maintained by Lender with Bank in the amount required to pay such Taxes and to use such cash for the timely payment of such Taxes in the manner required by applicable law. If the aggregate amount of cash in such cash account is not sufficient to pay such Taxes, Bank shall promptly notify the Trust of the additional amount of cash (in the appropriate currency) required, and the Trust shall, or shall cause Lender to, directly deposit such additional amount in the appropriate cash account promptly after receipt of such notice, for use by Bank as specified herein. In no event shall Bank be responsible for collecting any Taxes from Borrowers.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (b) In order to comply with Sections 1471 through 1474 of the U.S. Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the "Code"), any current or future regulations or official interpretations thereof, any agreement entered into pursuant to Section 1471(b) of the Code, or any fiscal or regulatory legislation, rules or practices adopted pursuant to any intergovernmental agreement entered into in connection with the implementation of such Sections of the Code, collectively referred to as the Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act ("FATCA"), which may arise in connection with this Agreement, the Trust and Lender agree (i) to provide to Bank sufficient information (including any changes to the foregoing) so Bank can determine whether it has any tax withholding or other obligations under FATCA, (ii) that Bank shall be entitled to make any withholding or deduction from payments under this Agreement to the extent necessary to comply with FATCA, (iii) Bank shall not have any liability for making any such withholding or deduction, and (iv) to hold harmless Bank for any losses Lender may suffer due to the actions Bank takes to comply with FATCA. The terms of this section shall survive the termination of this Agreement.

 **ARTICLE V** 

 **CONCERNING BANK** 

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;1. <u>Standard of Care; Limitation of Liability; Indemnification</u>.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (a) Bank shall not be liable for any costs, expenses, damages, liabilities or claims (including attorneys' and accountants' fees) incurred by Lender, except those costs, expenses, damages, liabilities or claims arising out of the negligence, fraud, bad faith, reckless disregard of its duties and obligations hereunder, willful misfeasance or willful misconduct of Bank (referred to herein as the "**Standard of Care**"). Bank shall have no obligation hereunder for costs, expenses, damages, liabilities or claims (including attorneys' and accountants' fees) which are sustained or incurred by reason of any action or inaction by the Book-Entry System or any Depository. Bank's liability for the actions and omissions of any Subcustodian is limited to the failure on the part of Bank to exercise reasonable care in the selection, monitoring, or retention of such Subcustodian in light of prevailing settlement and securities handling practices, procedures and controls in the relevant market. With respect to any costs, expenses, damages, liabilities and claims (including attorneys' and accountants' fees) incurred by Lender with respect to the actions or omissions of any Subcustodian, Bank shall take appropriate action to recover the same, and absent the Bank's failure to exercise reasonable care in the selection, monitoring, and retention of any such Subcustodian, Bank's sole responsibility and liability to Lender shall be limited to amounts so received from such Subcustodian.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (b) Actions taken or omitted in reliance upon Oral or Written Instructions, any Certificate of Authorized Persons or any information, order, indenture, stock certificate, power of attorney, assignment, affidavit or other instrument reasonably believed by Bank to be genuine or bearing the signature of a person or persons reasonably believed by Bank to be authorized to sign, countersign or execute the same, shall be conclusively presumed to have been taken or omitted in good faith.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (c) Except for any costs or expenses incurred by Bank in performing its obligations pursuant to Section 5(a) of Article IV, the Trust agrees to indemnify or cause Lender to indemnify and hold harmless Bank from and against direct losses, costs, expenses, damages and liabilities (including reasonable counsel fees and expenses) incurred by Bank arising out of or relating to Bank's performance under this Agreement, except to the extent resulting from Bank's failure to perform its obligations under this Agreement in accordance with the Standard of Care. The Parties agree that the foregoing will include reasonable counsel fees and expenses incurred by Bank in its successful defense of claims that are asserted by Trust against Bank arising out of or relating to Bank's performance under this Agreement. Any obligations of Trust under this Section 1(c) with respect to a particular Lender will not be satisfied out of the assets of another Lender. The foregoing shall be a continuing obligation of the Trust and Lender, their respective successors and assigns, notwithstanding the termination of any Loans hereunder or of this Agreement.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (d) Subject to the limitations of liability in Section 1(e) below, Bank will indemnify and hold harmless the Trust from and against direct losses, costs, expenses, damages and liabilities (including reasonable counsel fees and expenses) incurred by the Trust as the direct result of Bank's failure to perform its obligations under this Agreement in accordance with the Standard of Care. The foregoing shall be a continuing obligation of the Bank, its respective successors and assigns, notwithstanding the termination of any Loans hereunder or of this Agreement.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (e) Neither party shall be liable for special, punitive, indirect, incidental, exemplary or consequential losses or damages, or lost profits or loss of business, arising under or in connection with this Agreement, even if previously informed of the possibility of such damages and regardless of the form of action.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (f) Upon the occurrence of any event directly arising out of the services provided by Bank under this Agreement that causes any direct loss, cost, expense, damage or liability to the Trust, Bank will promptly notify the Trust of the occurrence of such event and use commercially reasonable efforts to attempt to mitigate the detrimental effects of such event and limit or avoid continuing harm to the Trust. In order that the indemnification provisions contained in this Section 1 shall apply, upon the assertion of a claim for which either party may be required to indemnify the other, the party seeking indemnification shall promptly notify the other party of such assertion and shall keep the other party advised with respect to all material developments concerning such claim. The party who may be required to indemnify shall have the right to control the defense of the claim, and the party seeking indemnification shall have the option to participate in the defense of such claim, at its own cost and expense. The party seeking indemnification will cooperate reasonably, at the indemnifying party's expense, with the indemnifying party in the defense of such claim; provided, however, that the party seeking indemnification shall not be required to take any action that would impair any claim it may have against the indemnifying party. The party seeking indemnification shall in no case confess any claim or make any compromise in any case in which the other party may be required to indemnify it except with the other party's prior written consent. The indemnifying party shall not settle or compromise any claim or consent to the entry of any judgment with respect to which indemnification is being sought hereunder without the prior written consent of the party seeking indemnification, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld, delayed or conditioned.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 2. <u>No Obligation to Inquire</u>. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, Bank shall be under no obligation to inquire into, and shall not be liable for, the validity of the issue of any Securities, Collateral or Approved Investments held in the Account or the Collateral Account, or the legality or propriety of any Loans hereunder.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 3. <u>Reliance on Borrowers' Statements, Representations and Warranties</u>. Bank shall be entitled to rely upon the most recently available audited and unaudited statements of financial condition and representations and warranties made by Borrowers, and Bank shall not be liable for any loss or damage suffered as a result of any such reliance.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;4. <u>Advances; Overdrafts and Indebtedness; Security Interest</u>.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (a) Bank may, in its sole discretion, advance funds to any Lender in order to pay to Borrowers any Rebates or to return to Borrowers Cash Collateral to which they are entitled or to take any action prescribed under Section 5(a) of Article IV or for any other purpose pursuant to this Agreement. Bank may also credit the Account or the Collateral Account with negative Rebates and Securities Loan Fees payable by Borrowers prior to its receipt thereof. Any such credit or advance hereunder (each an "Advance") shall be conditional upon receipt by Bank of final payment or settlement and may be reversed to the extent final payment is not received.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (b) The Trust agrees to repay or cause Lender to repay Bank on demand the amount of any Advance or any other amount owed by Lender hereunder plus (except as may be prohibited by law) accrued interest at a rate per annum (based on a 360-day year for the actual number of days involved) equal to the overnight rate applicable to the currency of the advance or other amount owed as determined by Bank. In the event that any such Advance or other amounts owed by Lender are not so paid, Bank is hereby authorized to obtain such amounts directly from the Account or the Collateral Account. In order to secure repayment of any Advance or other indebtedness to Bank arising hereunder, the Trust and Lender hereby agree that Bank shall have a continuing lien and security interest in and right of setoff against, all assets now or hereafter held in or credited to the Account and the Collateral Account (held on Lender's behalf) and any other property at any time held by Bank or any Bank Affiliate for the benefit of Lender; provided that Bank shall have no lien or security interest hereunder in any Security issued or guaranteed by a Bank Affiliate or if such lien or security interest is prohibited by law. Provided further, that Bank will provide the Trust or Lender with commercially reasonable advance notice of Bank's intent to exercise its liquidation rights pursuant this Section 4. The parties hereby agree that Bank's original demand request for payment of the Advance shall serve as commercially reasonable advance notice to the extent Lender fails to satisfy such demand. In this regard, Bank shall be entitled to all the rights and remedies of a pledgee under common law and a secured party under the applicable laws and/or regulations as then in effect. Bank and the Trust agree and acknowledge that the provisions of this Section 4 including any Advance made by Bank hereunder and any grant by Lender of any security for the repayment of any such Advance shall constitute a "securities contract," as such term is defined in Section 741 of Title 11 of the United States Code, as amended.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 5. <u>Advice of Counsel</u>. Bank may, with respect to questions of law, apply for and obtain the advice and opinion of an arms-length, independent counsel To the extent Bank notifies Trust of such advice and Trust, acting reasonably and in good faith, concurs that reliance on such advice is reasonable as it relates to the Trust, Bank shall be fully protected with respect to anything done or omitted by it in good faith in conformity with such advice or opinion.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 6. <u>No Collection Obligations</u>. Bank shall be under no obligation or duty to take action to effect collection of, or be liable for, any amounts payable in respect of Securities or Approved Investments if such Securities or Approved Investments are in default, or if payment is refused after due demand and presentation; provided, however, Bank shall provide commercially reasonable support to Lender in its efforts to effect collection of any such amounts. Bank shall promptly notify the affected Lender of any such default or refused payment.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 7. <u>Pricing Sources</u>. In order to perform its valuation responsibilities with respect to Loaned Securities, Collateral and Approved Investments, Bank is authorized to utilize any commercially reasonable pricing information source used by Bank in the ordinary course of its business, and Lender agrees to hold Bank harmless from and against any loss or damage suffered or incurred as a result of errors or omissions of any such pricing information source.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 8. <u>Agent's Fee</u>. In consideration for the securities lending services to be provided by Bank hereunder, Bank shall be entitled to compensation in accordance with the fee schedule set forth in Schedule III attached hereto, as may be amended from time to time by amending this Agreement pursuant to Article VII Section 6 of this Agreement.

Bank and/or Bank Affiliates may provide services with respect to Approved Investments and may receive compensation with respect to these services. Lender consents to the retention by Bank and Bank Affiliates of such compensation.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;9. <u>Instructions</u>.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (a) Subject to the terms below, Bank shall be entitled to rely upon any Written or Oral Instructions actually received by Bank and reasonably believed by Bank to be duly authorized and delivered. Trust agrees that an Authorized Person shall forward to Bank Written Instructions confirming Oral Instructions by the close of business of the same day that such Oral Instructions are given to Bank. Trust agrees that the fact that such confirming Written Instructions are not received or that contrary Written Instructions are received by Bank shall in no way affect the validity or enforceability of transactions authorized by such Oral Instructions and effected by Bank.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (b) If Bank receives Written Instructions which appear on their face to have been transmitted by an Authorized Person via (i) computer facsimile, email, the Internet or other insecure electronic method or (ii) secure electronic transmission containing applicable authorization codes, passwords and/or authentication keys, the Trust understands and agrees that Bank cannot determine the identity of the actual sender of such Written Instructions and that Bank shall conclusively presume that such Written Instructions have been sent by an Authorized Person. Lender shall be responsible for ensuring that only Authorized Persons transmit such Written Instructions to Bank and that all Authorized Persons treat applicable user and authorization codes, passwords and/or authentication keys with extreme care.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (c) The Trust and each Lender acknowledges and agrees that it is fully informed of the protections and risks associated with the various methods of transmitting Written Instructions to Bank and that there may be more secure methods of transmitting Written Instructions than the method(s) selected by the Trust. The Trust agrees that the security procedures (if any) to be followed in connection with its transmission of Written Instructions provide to it a commercially reasonable degree of protection in light of its particular needs and circumstances.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (d) If the Trust elects to transmit Written Instructions through an on-line communication system offered by Bank, the Trust's use thereof shall be subject to the Terms and Conditions which are contained in the agreement for custodial services between Lender and Bank pursuant to which the Account is established hereunder, or in the absence thereof, Bank's standard Terms and Conditions for use of such system. If the Trust elects (with Bank's prior consent) to transmit Written Instructions through an on-line communications service owned or operated by a third party, Lender agrees that Bank shall not be responsible or liable for the reliability or availability of any such service.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 10. <u>Disclosure of Account Information; Confidential Information</u>. (a) It is understood and agreed that Bank is authorized to supply any information regarding the Trust, Lender, the Account and the Collateral Account which is required by any statute, regulation, rule or order now or hereafter in effect. In addition, in connection with the administration of the Program and in order to facilitate the approval of Loans, Bank is specifically authorized to disclose to each Borrower the identity of Lender as well as such other information specific to Lender (including, without limitation, business address, U.S. Tax Identification Number and lendable Securities) as is reasonably necessary in accordance with industry practice for the conduct of the Program by Bank.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (b) Each party agrees to use the Confidential Information (defined below) of the other party solely to accomplish the purposes of this Agreement and, except in connection with such purposes or as otherwise permitted herein, not to disclose such information to any other person without the prior written consent of the other party. Notwithstanding the foregoing, Bank may: (a) use Trust and Lender's Confidential Information in connection with certain functions performed on a centralized basis by Bank, its affiliates and joint ventures and their service providers (including audit, accounting, risk, legal, compliance, sales, administration, product communication, relationship management, compilation and analysis of customer-related data and storage); (b) disclose such information to its affiliates and joint ventures and to its and their service providers who are subject to confidentiality obligations and (c) store the names and business contact information of Bank's employees and representatives relating to this Agreement on the systems or in the records of its affiliates and joint ventures and its and their service providers. In addition, Bank may aggregate information regarding Trust and Lender and the Accounts on an anonymized basis with other similar client data for Bank's and its affiliates' reporting, research, product development and distribution, and marketing purposes provided that Bank shall not distribute the aggregated data in a format that identifies customer-related data with respect to Trust or any particular Lender.

Bank will employ reasonable safeguards designed to protect Trust's Confidential Information, which may include but are not limited to the use of encryption technologies, passwords and any other safeguards Bank may choose to employ. To the extent that Bank's affiliates or other permitted agents or subcontractors have access to Confidential Information, Bank shall require that such entities are subject to terms governing confidentiality and security of such information that are substantially similar to those set forth in this Agreement. At all times, Bank shall remain responsible and liable for such entities' compliance with the terms of this Section 10(b). Bank agrees to notify promptly the Trust of any breach of this Section 10(b) and to provide the Trust with details as to the nature and extent of the breach, including, but not limited to, the type of confidential or personal information disclosed and the identity of the recipients of such information.

"**Confidential Information**" means, with respect to a party, the terms of this Agreement and all non- public business and financial information of such Party (including, with respect to Trust, information regarding the Accounts and including, with respect to Bank, information regarding its practices and procedures related to the services provided hereunder) disclosed to the other party in connection with this Agreement.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (c) The parties' respective obligations under Section 10(b) will not apply to any such information: (a) that is, as of the time of its disclosure or thereafter becomes, part of the public domain through a source other than the receiving party; (b) that was known to the receiving party as of the time of its disclosure and was not otherwise subject to confidentiality obligations; (c) that is independently developed by the receiving party without reference to such information; (d) that is subsequently learned from a third party not known to be under a confidentiality obligation to the disclosing party or (e) that is required to be disclosed pursuant to applicable law, rule, regulation, requirement of any law enforcement agency, court order or other legal process or at the request of a regulatory authority. The parties acknowledge that the existence and terms of this Agreement are required to be publicly disclosed by the Trust pursuant to applicable law.

Without limiting the generality of the preceding paragraphs, Bank acknowledges and agrees that Trust is prohibited by law from making selective public disclosure of information regarding portfolio holdings, that disclosure of any and all such information to Bank hereunder is made strictly under the conditions of confidentiality set forth in Section 10(b) hereof and solely for the purposes of the performance of agency lending services hereunder, that any unauthorized disclosure or misuse of such information (including by Bank or any of its employees or agents, or any trading on the basis of such information by anyone in receipt of such information) may constitute a criminal offense of trading on or tipping of material inside information regarding publicly traded securities, that access to and use of any and all such information shall be restricted as described in Section 10(b) hereof, and that Bank shall apprise all such persons having access of the obligation hereunder and under applicable law to prevent unauthorized disclosure of such Confidential Information.

The parties acknowledge and agree that any breach of Section 10(b) hereof would cause not only financial damage, but irreparable harm to the other party, for which money damages will not provide an adequate remedy. Accordingly, in the event of a breach of Section 10(b) hereof, the non-breaching party shall (in addition to all other rights and remedies they may have pursuant to this Agreement and at law or in equity) be entitled to an injunction, without the necessity of posting any bond or surety, to restrain disclosure or misuse, in whole or in part, of any information in violation of Section 10(b) hereof.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 11. <u>Statements</u>. Bank will at least monthly furnish Trust with statements relating to Loans hereunder in a form as agreed between the parties from time to time.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 12. <u>Force Majeure</u>. None of the Bank, the Trust, or any Lender shall be responsible or liable for any failure or delay in the performance of its obligations under this Agreement arising out of or caused, directly or indirectly, by circumstances beyond its reasonable control, including without limitation, acts of God; earthquakes; fires; floods; wars; civil or military disturbances; sabotage; epidemics; riots; interruptions, loss or malfunctions of utilities, transportation, computer (hardware or software) or communications service; accidents; labor disputes; acts of civil or military authority; governmental actions; or inability to obtain labor, material, equipment or transportation.

Bank will establish, implement, maintain and periodically test systems, plans and procedures relating to data and cyber security, data privacy, disaster recovery and business continuity with respect to the services provided pursuant to this Agreement. Bank will implement an information security program consistent with the Information Security Program set forth in <u>Exhibit B</u> for the protection of information received from the Trust in connection with this Agreement.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 13. <u>No Implied Duties</u>. Bank shall have no duties or responsibilities whatsoever except such duties and responsibilities as are specifically set forth in this Agreement, and no covenant or obligation shall be implied against Bank in connection with this Agreement.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 14. <u>Not Acting as Municipal Advisor</u>. With respect to the entering into this Agreement, any rights and obligations of Bank under this Agreement (including, without limitation, the investment of Cash Collateral by Bank) and any information and material related to the foregoing that is provided to Lender by or on behalf of Bank, Lender understands and acknowledges that:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (a) Each of Bank, its officers, employees or agents (i) are not acting as "municipal advisors" to Lender within the meaning of Section 15B of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended ("Section 15B"), (ii) do not owe a fiduciary duty to Lender pursuant to Section 15B, and (iii) are acting for their own interests; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (b) This Agreement (including any amendments and related agreements) and any such information or material neither constitute a recommendation by Bank to Lender to undertake or refrain from undertaking a particular action or course of action nor constitute a recommendation that is particularized to the Lender's specific needs, objectives or circumstances, and Lender has discussed this Agreement and any such information and material with internal or external advisors that Lender deems appropriate before entering into this Agreement and acting on such information or material.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 15. <u>Books and Records</u>. The books and records, directly pertaining to the Accounts, which are in the possession of Bank will be the property of Trust. Such books and records will be prepared and maintained as required by the 1940 Act and the rules thereunder. In addition, upon notification by Bank that it is in receipt of or otherwise subject to a court order, regulatory request or order, subpoena, or other similar action or context necessitating the preservation of certain records maintained by Bank for the Trust, Bank shall promptly implement reasonable measures to preserve such records in accordance with the duration or other direction specified by the Trust in accordance with Bank's policies and procedures and cooperate in the provision to Trust of such records; provided, however, that if Bank is not able to accommodate any such request, it will reasonably assist Trust in its efforts to preserve such records, including by transmitting such records to Trust. Bank will identify on its books and records the assets belonging to Trust with respect to each Lender whether held directly or indirectly through Subcustodians or Depositories. Securities held in the Accounts will be held in registered form in the name of Bank or one of its nominees and will be segregated on Bank's books and records from Bank's own property. Copies of all such records shall be furnished promptly to the Lender upon request from Trust, including in connection with any regulatory request or examination, and shall at all times during the regular business hours of Bank be open for inspection by duly authorized officers or employees of the Lender. Any such access will be subject to Bank's applicable security policies and procedures.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 16. <u>Insurance</u>. Bank will maintain, at its own cost, at all times during the term of this Agreement, errors and omissions insurance, fidelity bonds and such other insurance as Bank may deem appropriate, in each case in a commercially reasonable amount deemed by Bank to be sufficient to cover its potential liabilities under this Agreement, including without limitation cyber-liability insurance coverage deemed by Bank to be appropriate. Upon request, Bank agrees to provide the Trust with certificates of insurance.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 17. <u>Cooperation</u>. Each party to this Agreement shall cooperate with commercially reasonable requests from the other party and its independent public accountants, for information directly relating to requester's participation in the Program (excluding confidential information of other participants and counterparties in the program) and shall take all commercially reasonable actions to provide such information; provided that the requested information is necessary and appropriate for the requester's performance of its duties in connection with the Program and at all times subject to the confidentiality obligations set forth in Section 10 herein. Following the termination of this Agreement, Bank shall take commercially reasonable actions to terminate Loans then outstanding in accordance with the provisions hereof so that Lender can transition to a new agent lender and to provide the Lender with any reports relating to Lender's participation in the Program as reasonably requested by the Lender (and subject to Bank's document retention policies).

 **ARTICLE VI** 

 **TERMINATION** 

This Agreement may be terminated at any time at the option of any party hereto upon thirty (30) days prior written notice to the other party. After such notice is given or received by Bank and subject to satisfaction of Lender's obligations under Section 2(b) of Article IV, Bank shall not make any further Loans and shall promptly take all commercially reasonable actions to terminate Loans then outstanding in accordance with the provisions hereof. The obligations and the rights of Trust, Lender and Bank under this Agreement with respect to any outstanding Loans shall survive and continue despite any termination of this Agreement until fully performed or satisfied.

 **ARTICLE VII** 

 **MISCELLANEOUS** 

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 1. <u>Exclusivity</u>. Trust agrees that it shall not enter into any other agreement with any third party whereby such third party is permitted to make loans on behalf of Lender of Securities (as contemplated by this Agreement) held by Bank from time to time.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 2. <u>Certificate of Authorized Persons</u>. The Trust agrees to furnish to Bank a new Certificate of Authorized Persons in the event that any present Authorized Person ceases to be an Authorized Person or in the event that any other Authorized Persons are appointed and authorized. Until such new Certificate of Authorized Persons is received, Bank shall be fully protected in acting upon Oral Instructions, Written Instructions and/or signatures of the present Authorized Persons.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 3. <u>Notices</u>. Other than routine communications in the ordinary course of providing or receiving services hereunder (including Written Instructions and Oral Instructions), notices given hereunder will be: (a) addressed to Bank or Trust at the address set forth below (or such other address as either party may designate in writing to the other party) and (b) delivered either (i) by hand delivery, by certified mail, or by overnight delivery service, in each case with receipt acknowledged and postage or charges prepaid or (ii) by email (as a signed attachment) with confirmation of email receipt. All notices given in accordance with this Section will be effective upon receipt.

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|:---|:---|
| To the Trust: | WISDOMTREE TRUST |
|  | 250 W. 34<sup>th</sup> Street |
|  | 3<sup>rd</sup> floor |
|  | New York, NY 10119 |
|  | Attn: Legal Department |
|  | Email: Legalnotice@wisdomtree.com |
| To Bank: |  |
|  | The Bank of New York Mellon 240 |
|  | Greenwich Street |
|  | 4<sup>th</sup> Floor |
|  | New York, NY 10286 |
|  | Attn: Securities Lending Division |

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 4. <u>Cumulative Rights and No Waiver</u>. Each and every right granted to a party hereunder or under any other document delivered hereunder or in connection herewith, or allowed it by law or equity, shall be cumulative and may be exercised by such party from time to time. No failure on the part of any party to exercise, and no delay in exercising, any right will operate as a waiver thereof, nor will any single or partial exercise by a party of any right preclude any other or future exercise thereof or the exercise of any other right.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 5. <u>Severability</u>. In case any provision in or obligation under this Agreement shall be invalid, illegal or unenforceable in any jurisdiction, the validity, legality and enforceability of the remaining provisions or obligations shall not in any way be affected or impaired thereby, and if any provision is inapplicable to any person or circumstances, it shall nevertheless remain applicable to all other persons and circumstances.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 6. <u>Amendments</u>. This Agreement may not be amended or modified in any manner except by a written agreement executed by both parties hereto.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 7. <u>Successors and Assigns</u>.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (a) This Agreement shall extend to and shall be binding upon the parties hereto, and their respective successors and assigns; provided, however, that this Agreement shall not be assignable by either party without the prior written consent of the other party, such consent not to be unreasonably withheld. Any entity controlled by The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation, which shall by merger, consolidation, purchase or otherwise succeed to substantially all of the securities lending business of Bank shall, upon such succession and without any appointment or other action by the Trust, be and become successor to Bank's right, title and interest hereunder upon commercially reasonable advance notification (if possible) to the Trust.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (b) Bank may utilize the services of one or more Bank Affiliates as sub-agent to perform all or any portion of the services to be provided by Bank; provided, however, that Bank shall be responsible for the acts and omissions of such sub-agent to the same extent as though such acts or omissions were the acts or omissions of Bank.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 8. <u>Governing Law; Consent to Jurisdiction; Waiver of Immunity; Jury Trial Waiver</u>. Except to the extent superseded by federal law, this Agreement shall be construed in accordance with the laws of the State of New York, without giving effect to the conflict of law provisions thereof that would result in the application of the law of any other jurisdiction. Each party hereby irrevocably and unconditionally (i) submits to the exclusive jurisdiction of any state or federal court situated in the Borough of Manhattan, The City of New York in connection with any dispute arising hereunder; and (ii) waives, to the fullest extent it may effectively do so, any defense of an inconvenient forum to the maintenance of such action or proceeding in any such court and any right of jurisdiction on account of its place or residence or domicile. To the extent that in any jurisdiction the Trust or Lender may now or hereafter be entitled to claim, for itself or its assets, immunity from suit, execution, attachment (before or after judgment) or other legal process, it irrevocably agrees not to claim, and it hereby waives, such immunity. The Trust and Bank each hereby irrevocably waive any and all rights to trial by jury in any legal proceeding arising out of or relating to this Agreement.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 9. <u>No Third-Party Beneficiaries</u>. In performing hereunder, Bank is acting solely on behalf of Trust and Lender and no contractual or service relationship shall be deemed to be established hereby between Bank and any other person.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 10. <u>Counterparts</u>. This Agreement may be executed in any number of counterparts, each of which shall be deemed to be an original, but such counterparts shall, together, constitute only one instrument.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 11. <u>Notice to the Trust</u>. The Trust hereby acknowledges that Bank is subject to federal laws, including the customer identification program ("CIP") requirements under the USA PATRIOT Act and its implementing regulations, pursuant to which Bank must obtain, verify and record information that allows Bank to identify the Trust and Lender. Accordingly, prior to opening an Account hereunder, Bank will ask Lender to provide certain information including, but not limited to, the Trust's and Lender's name, physical address, tax identification number and other information that will help Bank to identify and verify Lender's identity such as organizational documents, certificate of good standing, license to do business or other pertinent identifying information. The Trust and Lender agree that Bank cannot open an account hereunder unless and until Bank verifies the Trust's and Lender's identity in accordance with its CIP.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 12. <u>SIPA NOTICE; Certain Losses</u>. THE PROVISIONS OF THE SECURITIES INVESTOR PROTECTION ACT OF 1970 MAY NOT PROTECT LENDER WITH RESPECT TO LOANS HEREUNDER AND, THEREFORE, THE COLLATERAL DELIVERED TO BANK AS AGENT FOR LENDER MAY CONSTITUTE THE ONLY SOURCE OF SATISFACTION OF A BORROWER'S OBLIGATION IN THE EVENT SUCH BORROWER FAILS TO RETURN THE LOANED SECURITIES.

The Trust acknowledges that certain events including, but not limited to, the Trust's and/or Lender's termination of any Loan or Loans or termination of participation in the Program, certain changes to the composition of Lender's lendable Securities, extraordinary changes in market conditions or applicable interest rates or the bankruptcy, insolvency or deteriorating credit condition of any issuer of a security may result in a loss to Lender.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 13. <u>Limitation of Liability of the Trustees and Shareholders.</u> It is expressly acknowledged and agreed that the obligations of the Trust hereunder shall not be binding upon any of the shareholders, trustees, officers, employees or agents of the Trust, personally, but shall bind only the property of the Trust, as provided in the Trust's Declaration of Trust. The execution and delivery of this Agreement have been authorized by the trustees of the Trust and signed by an officer of the Trust, acting as such, and neither such authorization by such trustees nor such execution and delivery by such officer shall be deemed to have been made by any of them individually or to impose any liability on any of them personally, but shall bind only the property of the Trust as provided in its Declaration of Trust.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this Agreement to be executed by their respective corporate officers, thereunto duly authorized, as of the day and year first above written.

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| | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| **WISDOMTREE TRUST, on behalf of each of its series identified on Attachment 1 hereto, severally and not jointly** | **WISDOMTREE TRUST, on behalf of each of its series identified on Attachment 1 hereto, severally and not jointly** | **THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON** | **THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON** |
|  |  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;/s/ *Maria Fox* |
|  |  | By: | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(Signature) |
| By: | /<u>s/ Jonathan Steinberg</u> |  |  |
|  | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(Signature) | Name: | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Maria Fox |
|  |  | Title: | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Director |
| Name: | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Jonathan Steinberg |  |  |
| Title: | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;President |  |  |
|  |  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;/s/ *David Dinardo* |
|  |  | By: | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(Signature) |
|  |  | Name: | David Dinardo |
|  |  | Title: | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Managing Director |

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 **SCHEDULE I** 

 **to**

 **SECURITIES LENDING AUTHORIZATION AGREEMENT** 

 **dated _**<u>October 17,</u> **2024 by**

 **and between**

 **THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON and WISDOMTREE TRUST, on behalf of**

 **each Lender identified therein (the "Agreement")**

 **<u>SECURITIES LENDING CASH COLLATERAL INVESTMENT GUIDELINES</u>**

In accordance with the Agreement between the Lender and Bank, Cash Collateral received by the Bank on behalf of the Lender shall be held and maintained in a separately managed Cash Collateral Account established and maintained by the Bank for the Lender (the "Cash Collateral Account"), the assets of which shall be invested and reinvested in one or more of the Approved Investments specified below.

While the Cash Collateral Account will be operated on a cost basis, there is no guarantee that there will not be differences from time to time between the cost and the underlying fair market value of the assets held in the Cash Collateral Account. The cost or book value of the investment assets held in the Cash Collateral Account and their fair market value may differ from time to time. This difference may result in a loss, which is the responsibility of the Lender.

All Approved Investment, Credit Quality and Concentration guidelines set forth herein shall be applicable only at time of purchase.

Approved Investments may have fixed or floating interest rate provisions. Floating rate notes will reset no less frequently than quarterly. Investment in any fixed or floating rate instrument presents unique risks, which the Trust/Lender should evaluate independently. Bank does not guarantee and is not responsible for the availability or continued existence of a floating rate reference associated with any particular instrument.

Bank and/or Bank Affiliates may provide services with respect to Approved Investments and may receive compensation with respect to these services. Lender consents to the retention by Bank and Bank Affiliates of such compensation.

A. APPROVED INVESTMENTS

 **The Lender authorized Bank to invest all Cash Collateral in the following money market fund:**

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;·  ***Dreyfus Institutional Preferred Government Money Market Fund - Institutional Shares*** 

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (DSVXX)

The Lender acknowledges that DSVXX is a Bank Affiliate and earns compensation with respect to the Lender's investment in the fund.

 **SHAREHOLDER SERVICES FEES WITH RESPECT TO LIQUIDITY SWEEP**: Pursuant to your instruction to invest Cash Collateral in the approved investment specified above, you hereby further direct Bank to make such investment through the use of its affiliated Liquidity Sweep product, which is used to direct your cash collateral to your approved investment (the "**Approved Mutual Fund**"). The Approved Mutual Fund, its investment adviser(s), distributor(s) and/or administrator(s) pay the Bank for services that the Bank provides with respect to the investment of Cash Collateral. These payments are based on a percentage of the average daily net assets of the holdings of the fund. The specific percentage depends upon the Approved Mutual Fund and is set forth in the prospectus and other disclosures for the Approved Mutual Fund and the Bank's negotiated agreement with the relevant mutual fund. Approved Mutual Funds currently pay the fee to a division of the Bank that is distinct from the division that offers your securities lending program. The Bank may pay all of the fee that it receives to the agency securities lending program.

Cash Collateral may be deposited at a central bank at the then prevailing overnight interest rate (which may be negative or zero) in the event that the Bank is, acting in good faith and in a commercially reasonable manner, unable to invest such cash Collateral in the other Instruments listed above.

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| | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| AGREED TO AND APPROVED BY WISDOMTREE TRUST, on behalf of each of its series identified in the Agreement, severally and not jointly  | AGREED TO AND APPROVED BY WISDOMTREE TRUST, on behalf of each of its series identified in the Agreement, severally and not jointly  | AGREED TO AND APPROVED BY THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON  | AGREED TO AND APPROVED BY THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON  |
| By: | <u>/s/ Jonathan Steinberg</u>  | By:  | /s/ Maria Fox  |
|  | Jonathan Steinberg | Title  | <u>Director</u>  |
| Title: | <u>President</u> |  | <u>Date: October 17, 2024</u> |
| Date: |  |  |  |
|  |  | By:  | David Dinardo  |
|  |  | Title | Managing Director  |
|  |  |  | Date: Oct 17, 2024 |

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 **SCHEDULE II** 

 **to**

 **SECURITIES LENDING AUTHORIZATION AGREEMENT** 

 **dated _**<u>October 17</u> **, 2024**

 **by and between**

 **THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON and WISDOMTREE TRUST, on behalf of**

 **each Lender identified therein (the "Agreement")**

 **Approved Borrowers**

Below is the list of Borrowers in the Program referred to in the Agreement, as of the date of the Agreement.

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| | |
|:---|:---|
|  | &nbsp;&nbsp;**US DOMESTIC** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp; 1. | &nbsp;&nbsp; The Bank of New York Mellon \*\* |
| &nbsp;&nbsp; 2. | &nbsp;&nbsp; Barclays Capital Inc. \* |
| &nbsp;&nbsp; 3. | &nbsp;&nbsp; BMO Capital Markets Corp. |
| &nbsp;&nbsp; 4. | &nbsp;&nbsp; BNP Paribas Securities Corp.\* |
| &nbsp;&nbsp; 5. | &nbsp;&nbsp; BNY Mellon Capital Markets LLC \*\* |
| &nbsp;&nbsp; 6. | &nbsp;&nbsp; BofA Securities, Inc. \* |
| &nbsp;&nbsp; 7. | &nbsp;&nbsp; Cantor Fitzgerald & Co. \* |
| &nbsp;&nbsp; 8. | &nbsp;&nbsp; Capstone Global Master (Cayman) Limited |
| &nbsp;&nbsp; 9. | &nbsp;&nbsp; CF Secured, LLC |
| &nbsp;&nbsp; 10. | &nbsp;&nbsp; Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. |
| &nbsp;&nbsp; 11. | &nbsp;&nbsp; CIBC World Markets Corporation |
| &nbsp;&nbsp; 12. | &nbsp;&nbsp; Citadel Clearing LLC |
| &nbsp;&nbsp; 13. | &nbsp;&nbsp; Citadel Securities LLC |
| &nbsp;&nbsp; 14. | &nbsp;&nbsp; Citigroup Global Markets Inc. \* |
| &nbsp;&nbsp; 15. | &nbsp;&nbsp; Clear Street LLC |
| &nbsp;&nbsp; 16. | &nbsp;&nbsp; Commerz Markets LLC |
| &nbsp;&nbsp; 17. | &nbsp;&nbsp; Cowen and Company, LLC |
| &nbsp;&nbsp; 18. | &nbsp;&nbsp; Credit Agricole Securities (USA) Inc. |
| &nbsp;&nbsp; 19. | &nbsp;&nbsp; Credit Suisse Securities (USA) LLC \* |
| &nbsp;&nbsp; 20. | &nbsp;&nbsp; Daiwa Capital Markets America Inc.\* |
| &nbsp;&nbsp; 21. | &nbsp;&nbsp; D.E. Shaw U.S. Broad Market Core Alpha Extensions Custom Fund II, L.L.C.  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp; 22. | &nbsp;&nbsp; D.E. Shaw U.S. Broad Market Core Alpha Extension Custom Portfolios, L.L.C.  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp; 23. | &nbsp;&nbsp; D.E. Shaw U.S. Broad Market Core Alpha Extensions Portfolios L.L.C.  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp; 24. | &nbsp;&nbsp; D.E. Shaw U.S. Broad Market Core Alpha Plus Special Fund, L.P.  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp; 25. | &nbsp;&nbsp; D.E. Shaw U.S. Large Cap Core Alpha Extension Portfolios L.L.C.  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp; 26. | &nbsp;&nbsp; Deutsche Bank Securities Inc.\* |
| &nbsp;&nbsp; 27. | &nbsp;&nbsp; Marex Capital Markets Inc. |
| &nbsp;&nbsp; 28. | &nbsp;&nbsp; Goldman, Sachs & Co. LLC \* |
| &nbsp;&nbsp; 29. | &nbsp;&nbsp; Guggenheim Securities LLC |
| &nbsp;&nbsp; 30. | &nbsp;&nbsp; HBK Master Fund L.P. |

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31. HRT
 Financial L.P.

32. HSBC
 Securities (USA) Inc. \*

33. Industrial and Commercial Bank of China Financial Services
 LLC

34. ING
 Financial Markets LLC

35. J.P.
 Morgan Securities LLC. \*

36. Janney
 Montgomery Scott LLC

37. Jefferies
 LLC \*

38. Loop
 Capital Markets LLC

39. Mirae
 Asset Securities USA Inc.

40. Mizuho
 Securities USA LLC\*

41. Morgan
 Stanley & Co. LLC \*

42. MUFG
 Securities Americas Inc.

43. National
 Bank of Canada Financial, Inc.

44. National
 Financial Services LLC

45. Natixis
 Securities Americas LLC

46. NatWest
 Markets Securities Inc.\*

47. Nomura
 Securities International, Inc.\*

48. Palafox
 Trading LLC

49. Pershing
 LLC \*\*

50. Raymond
 James & Associates, Inc.

51. RBC
 Capital Markets, LLC \*

52. Santander
 US Capital Markets LLC

53. Scotia
 Capital (USA) Inc.

54. SG
 Americas Securities, LLC

55. SMBC
 Nikko Securities America, Inc

56. South
 Street Securities LLC

57. State of Wisconsin Investment Board acting for and
 on behalf of Core Retirement Investment Trust \*\*\*

58. State
 of Wisconsin Investment Board acting for and on behalf of Variable Retirement Investment Trust \*\*\*

59. State
 Street Bank and Trust Company

60. Stifel,
 Nicolaus & Company, Inc.

61. StoneX
 Financial Inc

62. TD
 Prime Services LLC

63. TD
 Securities (USA) LLC \*

64. Truist
 Securities, Inc

65. UBS
 Securities LLC. \*

66. US
 Bancorp Investments Inc.

67. Virtu
 Americas LLC

68. Wedbush
 Securities Inc.

69. Wells
 Fargo Bank, NA

70. Wells
 Fargo Clearing Services, LLC

71. Wells
 Fargo Securities, LLC \*

 **INTERNATIONAL**

 1. ABN AMRO Bank NV

 2. ABN Amro Clearing N.V.

 3. Air Canada Pension Master Trust Fund 

 4. Banco Santander SA

 5. Banco Santander México, S.A., Institución de Banca Múltiple, Grupo Financiero Santander México 

 6. Bank of Montreal

 7. Bank of Montreal Europe PLC

 8. The Bank of Nova Scotia

 9. Barclays Bank PLC

 10. Barclays Capital Securities Ltd.

 11. Basler Kantonalbank

 12. Bayerische Landesbank, Anstalt des öffentlichen Rechts 

 13. BMO Capital Markets Limited

 14. BMO Nesbitt Burns Inc.

 15. BNP Paribas

 16. BNP Paribas Arbitrage

 17. BNP Paribas Prime Brokerage International Ltd.

 18. BofA Securities Europe SA

 19. Canaccord Genuity Corp.

 20. Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce 

 21. Capula Global Relative Value Master Fund Limited 

 22. Capula Tail Risk Master Fund Limited 

 23. Casgrain & Company Limited

 24. CIBC World Markets Inc.

 25. CICC Financial Trading Limited

 26. Citigroup Global Markets Europe AG

 27. Citigroup Global Markets Ltd.

 28. CN Canadian Master Trust Fund

 29. Commonwealth Bank of Australia

 30. Commerzbank AG

 31. Credit Agricole CIB

 32. Credit Suisse AG

 33. Credit Suisse International

 34. Credit Suisse Securities (Europe), Ltd. 

35. Desjardins
 Securities Inc.

36. Deutsche
 Bank, AG

37. Fidelity
 Clearing Canada ULC

38. Goldman
 Sachs International

39. Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan Trust Fund

40. Hong Kong & Shanghai Banking Corporation

41. HSBC
 Bank PLC

42. HSBC
 Continental Europe

43. HSBC
 Securities (Canada) Inc.

44. Industrial Alliance Insurance and Financial Services
 Inc.

45. ING
 Bank NV

46. Japan
 Securities Finance Co., Ltd

47. Jefferies
 International Ltd.

48. J.P.
 Morgan AG

49. J.P.
 Morgan Securities PLC

50. JPM
 Markets LTD

51. Laurentian
 Bank Securities

52. Leonteq
 Securities AG

53. Lloyds
 Bank Plc

54. Lloyds
 Bank Corporate Markets Plc

55. Macquarie
 Bank Ltd.

56. Merrill
 Lynch Canada Inc.

57. Merrill
 Lynch International

58. Mizuho
 Bank, Ltd.

59. Morgan Stanley & Co. International, PLC

60. Morgan Stanley MUFG Securities Co., Ltd

61. MUFG
 Securities (Canada), Ltd.

62. MUFG
 Securities (Europe) N.V.

63. MUFG
 Securities EMEA plc

64. National
 Australia Bank Ltd

65. National
 Bank Financial Inc.

66. National
 Bank of Canada

67. Natixis

68. Natixis
 Japan Securities Co. Ltd

69. NatWest
 Markets PLC

70. NBC
 Global Finance Ltd.

71. Nomura
 International PLC

72. Nomura
 Singapore Limited

73. Ontario
 Teachers' Pension Plan Board

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| | |
|:---|:---|
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 74. | &nbsp;&nbsp; Public Sector Pension Investment Board \*\*\*  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 75. | &nbsp;&nbsp; RBC Dominion Securities Inc. |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 76. | &nbsp;&nbsp; RBC Europe Limited |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 77. | &nbsp;&nbsp; Royal Bank of Canada |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 78. | &nbsp;&nbsp; Santander UK Plc |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 79. | &nbsp;&nbsp; Scotia Capital Inc. |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 80. | &nbsp;&nbsp; Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken AB |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 81. | &nbsp;&nbsp; SMBC Nikko Capital Markets Ltd |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 82. | &nbsp;&nbsp; SMBC Nikko Securities Inc |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 83. | &nbsp;&nbsp; Societe Generale |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 84. | &nbsp;&nbsp; The Standard Bank of South Africa Limited  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 85. | &nbsp;&nbsp; Standard Chartered Bank |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 86. | &nbsp;&nbsp; Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 87. | &nbsp;&nbsp; TD Securities Inc. |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 88. | &nbsp;&nbsp; Toronto Dominion Bank |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 89. | &nbsp;&nbsp; UBS AG |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 90. | &nbsp;&nbsp; Toronto Dominion South East Asia Ltd  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 91. | &nbsp;&nbsp; UBS Europe Se |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 92. | &nbsp;&nbsp; UniCredit Bank AG |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 93. | &nbsp;&nbsp; Zurcher Kantonalebank |
| &nbsp;&nbsp; \* Denotes Primary US Government Securities Dealer <br> \*\*Denotes Borrower is affiliate of The Bank of New York Mellon <br> \*\*\* The Bank of New York Mellon provides administrative and support services to Borrower  | &nbsp;&nbsp; \* Denotes Primary US Government Securities Dealer <br> \*\*Denotes Borrower is affiliate of The Bank of New York Mellon <br> \*\*\* The Bank of New York Mellon provides administrative and support services to Borrower  |

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Execution Version

 **SCHEDULE III** 

 **to**

 **SECURITIES LENDING AUTHORIZATION AGREEMENT** 

 **dated _**<u>October 17</u> **, 2024**

 **by and between**

 **THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON and WISDOMTREE TRUST, on behalf of**

 **each Lender identified therein (the "Agreement")**

In consideration for the securities lending services to be provided by Bank hereunder, Bank shall be entitled to the following:

Bank shall retain [_____] percent ([____]%) of the net securities lending revenues generated under this Agreement as compensation for its securities lending services and each Lender shall be entitled to the remainder of such net securities lending revenues. For purposes hereof, net securities lending revenues shall mean (i) all Securities Loan Fees derived from Bank's acceptance of Non Cash Collateral plus (ii) all negative Rebates paid by the Borrowers in respect of Loans plus (iii) all interest, dividends and other similar earnings from the investment and reinvestment of Cash Collateral, minus Rebates paid by Bank to the Borrowers in respect of Loans. Bank is hereby authorized to charge such compensation against and collect and/or retain such compensation from the revenues derived from the securities lending activities conducted on behalf of each Lender pursuant to this Agreement.

Net securities lending revenues may be received in different currencies. The Trust and/or each Lender may request that Bank, as its agent, convert these net securities lending revenues into a base currency. The Trust and/or each Lender acknowledges and agrees that Bank may, in its sole and absolute discretion and subject to applicable laws, choose to execute the spot FX transactions with The Bank of New York Mellon or an Affiliate using a pricing program selected by Bank. Further details on how we carry out FX conversion is available in the "Agency Securities Lending Foreign Exchange Pricing Disclosure", a copy of which will be made available to the Trust and/or each Lender.

The fees paid to Bank hereunder are solely in consideration of securities lending services rendered by Bank and are in addition to any other fees or compensation to which the Bank (or any Bank Affiliate) may be entitled for services rendered for the Trust and/or each Lender under other agreements.

 **SCHEDULE IV** 

 **to**

 **SECURITIES LENDING AUTHORIZATION AGREEMENT** 

 **dated** <u>October 17</u> **, 2024**

 **by and between**

 **THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON and** <u>WISDOMTREE TRUST</u> **, on behalf of**

 **each Lender identified therein (the "Agreement")**

 **<u>SECURITIES LENDING LIMITATIONS</u>**

Notwithstanding any other provision of this Agreement, the Trust and Bank agree that at the initiation of each Loan, the aggregate market value of Lender's Loaned Securities outstanding pursuant hereto, (and after giving effect to such Loan) shall not exceed an amount equal to 33 1/3% of the aggregate Market Value of Lender's total assets (calculated in accordance with the Securities and Exchange Commission's interpretations with respect to the value of Collateral held by Bank on behalf of Lender) as recorded on the books and records of the Bank for Lender (the "Lending Limit"). If the Lending Limit shall be exceeded for any reason at any time subsequent to the making of a Loan, Bank shall recall outstanding Loans by the amount of such excess no later than the close of business on the following Business Day to the extent commercially practicable. In the event that the Bank is unable to initiate the recall of such outstanding Loans by the close of such following Business Day, Bank shall use its best efforts to promptly notify Lender of such fact.

 **ATTACHMENT 1** 

 **to**

 **SECURITIES LENDING AUTHORIZATION AGREEMENT** 

 **dated _**<u>October 17</u> **2024 by**

 **and between**

 **THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON and WISDOMTREE TRUST, on behalf of**

 **each of its series identified herein (each, a "Lender" and collectively, the "Lenders") (the "Agreement")**

 **LIST OF LENDERS** 

Below is the list of the "Lenders" referred to in the Agreement.

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|:---|:---|:---|
| **<u>List of Funds</u>** | **<u>Ticker</u>** | **<u>Tax ID</u>** |
| WisdomTree Interest Rate Hedged U.S. Aggregate Bond Fund | AGZD | [OMITTED] |
| WisdomTree U.S. SmallCap Fund | EES | [OMITTED] |
| WisdomTree U.S. Total Dividend Fund | DTD | [OMITTED] |
| WisdomTree U.S. SmallCap Dividend Fund | DES | [OMITTED] |
| WisdomTree U.S. MidCap Fund | EZM | [OMITTED] |
| WisdomTree U.S. Efficient Core Fund | NTSX | [OMITTED] |
| WisdomTree U.S. LargeCap Fund | EPS | [OMITTED] |
| WisdomTree U.S. High Dividend Fund | DHS | [OMITTED] |
| WisdomTree U.S. SmallCap Quality Growth Fund | QSML | [OMITTED] |
| WisdomTree U.S. MidCap Dividend Fund | DON | [OMITTED] |
| WisdomTree U.S. LargeCap Dividend Fund | DLN | [OMITTED] |
| WisdomTree U.S. Quality Dividend Growth Fund | DGRW | [OMITTED] |
| WisdomTree U.S. SmallCap Quality Dividend Growth Fund | DGRS | [OMITTED] |
| WisdomTree U.S. Multifactor Fund | USMF | [OMITTED] |
| WisdomTree U.S. Value Fund | WTV | [OMITTED] |
| WisdomTree U.S. MidCap Quality Growth Fund | QMID | [OMITTED] |
| WisdomTree U.S. Quality Growth Fund | QGRW | [OMITTED] |
| WisdomTree 1-3 Year Laddered Treasury Fund | USSH | [OMITTED] |
| WisdomTree 7-10 Year Laddered Treasury Fund | USIN | [OMITTED] |
| WisdomTree Bianco Total Return Fund | WTBN | [OMITTED] |
| WisdomTree Floating Rate Treasury Fund | USFR | [OMITTED] |
| WisdomTree Efficient Gold Plus Equity Strategy Fund | GDE | [OMITTED] |
| WisdomTree International Efficient Core Fund | NTSI | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;[OMITTED] |
| WisdomTree Emerging Markets Efficient Core Fund | NTSE | [OMITTED] |
| WisdomTree Efficient Gold Plus Gold Miners Strategy Fund | GDMN | [OMITTED] |
| WisdomTree Yield Enhanced U.S. Aggregate Bond Fund | AGGY | [OMITTED] |
| WisdomTree Bloomberg U.S. Dollar Bullish Fund | USDU | [OMITTED] |
| WisdomTree Emerging Currency Strategy Fund | CEW | [OMITTED] |
| WisdomTree Managed Futures Strategy Fund | WTMF | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;[OMITTED] |

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|:---|:---|:---|
| WisdomTree Target Range Fund | GTR | [OMITTED] |
| WisdomTree PutWrite Strategy Fund | PUTW | [OMITTED] |
| WisdomTree Enhanced Commodity Strategy Fund | GCC | [OMITTED] |
| WisdomTree Yield Enhanced U.S. Short-Term Aggregate Bond Fund | SHAG | [OMITTED] |
| WisdomTree U.S. Corporate Bond Fund | QIG | [OMITTED] |
| WisdomTree U.S. High Yield Corporate Bond Fund | QHY | [OMITTED] |
| WisdomTree Interest Rate Hedged High Yield Bond Fund | HYZD | [OMITTED] |
| WisdomTree U.S. Short-Term Corporate Bond Fund | QSIG | [OMITTED] |
| WisdomTree Emerging Markets Corporate Bond Fund | EMCB | [OMITTED] |
| WisdomTree Voya Yield Enhanced USD Universal Bond Fund | UNIY | [OMITTED] |
| WisdomTree Mortgage Plus Bond Fund | MTGP | [OMITTED] |
| WisdomTree U.S. AI Enhanced Value Fund | AIVL | [OMITTED] |
| WisdomTree International AI Enhanced Value Fund | AIVI | [OMITTED] |
| WisdomTree International Equity Fund | DWM | [OMITTED] |
| WisdomTree Dynamic Currency Hedged International Equity Fund | DDWM | [OMITTED] |
| WisdomTree Emerging Markets SmallCap Dividend Fund | DGS | [OMITTED] |
| WisdomTree Dynamic Currency Hedged International SmallCap Equity Fund  | DDLS | [OMITTED] |
| WisdomTree International SmallCap Dividend Fund | DLS | [OMITTED] |
| WisdomTree Japan SmallCap Dividend Fund | DFJ | [OMITTED] |
| WisdomTree Japan Hedged SmallCap Equity Fund | DXJS | [OMITTED] |
| WisdomTree Emerging Markets ex-State-Owned Enterprises Fund | XSOE | [OMITTED] |
| WisdomTree Global High Dividend Fund | DEW | [OMITTED] |
| WisdomTree Emerging Markets ex-China Fund | XC | [OMITTED] |
| WisdomTree International MidCap Dividend Fund | DIM | [OMITTED] |
| WisdomTree International High Dividend Fund | DTH | [OMITTED] |
| WisdomTree Emerging Markets High Dividend Fund | DEM | [OMITTED] |
| WisdomTree Japan Hedged Equity Fund | DXJ | [OMITTED] |
| WisdomTree Global ex-U.S. Quality Dividend Growth Fund | DNL | [OMITTED] |
| WisdomTree Emerging Markets Quality Dividend Growth Fund | DGRE | [OMITTED] |
| WisdomTree Europe SmallCap Dividend Fund | DFE | [OMITTED] |
| WisdomTree International LargeCap Dividend Fund | DOL | [OMITTED] |
| WisdomTree International Hedged Quality Dividend Growth Fund | IHDG | [OMITTED] |
| WisdomTree International Quality Dividend Growth Fund | IQDG | [OMITTED] |
| WisdomTree Europe Hedged SmallCap Equity Fund | EUSC | [OMITTED] |
| WisdomTree Emerging Markets Multifactor Fund | EMMF | [OMITTED] |
| WisdomTree Europe Quality Dividend Growth Fund | EUDG | [OMITTED] |
| WisdomTree International Multifactor Fund | DWMF | [OMITTED] |
| WisdomTree China ex-State-Owned Enterprises Fund | CXSE | [OMITTED] |
| WisdomTree Europe Hedged Equity Fund | HEDJ | [OMITTED] |
| WisdomTree Battery Value Chain and Innovation Fund | WBAT | [OMITTED] |
| WisdomTree BioRevolution Fund | WDNA | [OMITTED] |
| WisdomTree Artificial Intelligence and Innovation Fund | WTAI | [OMITTED] |

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|:---|:---|:---|
| WisdomTree Cloud Computing Fund | WCLD | [OMITTED] |
| WisdomTree New Economy Real Estate Fund | WTRE | [OMITTED] |
| WisdomTree Alternative Income Fund | HYIN | [OMITTED] |
| WisdomTree Cybersecurity Fund | WCBR | [OMITTED] |
| WisdomTree Emerging Markets Local Debt Fund | ELD | [OMITTED] |
| WisdomTree Interest Rate Hedged U.S. Aggregate Bond Fund | AGZD | [OMITTED] |
| WisdomTree U.S. SmallCap Fund | EES | [OMITTED] |
| WisdomTree U.S. Total Dividend Fund | DTD | [OMITTED] |
| WisdomTree U.S. SmallCap Dividend Fund | DES | [OMITTED] |

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 **EXHIBIT A** 

 **to**

 **SECURITIES LENDING AUTHORIZATION AGREEMENT** 

 **dated October 17, 2024**

 **by and between**

 **THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON and WISDOMTREE TRUST, on behalf of**

 **each Lender identified therein (the "Agreement")**

 **ENGLISH LAW MASTER AGREEMENT NETTING SUPPLEMENT** 

The following provisions shall apply to, amend and supplement the Agreement (the "**Supplement**").

In consideration of the mutual covenants set forth in the Agreement and for other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which is hereby acknowledged, the parties hereto, each intending to be legally bound, do hereby agree as follows:

1. <u>Authorization</u>. Lender hereby authorizes Bank and agrees that
 Bank may enter into loans under any of the following forms of agreements related to international securities
 lending, including the Global Master Securities Lending Agreement ()"**GMSLA**") (in
 a currently existing industry standard form or any variation thereof, or as subsequently amended or
 modified by Bank in its discretion). Each GMSLA shall be considered a "Securities Borrower Agreement"
 under the Agreement (together, the "**Global Securities Borrowing Agreements**") and
 that Bank shall have the authority to negotiate and agree to the terms of any such Global Securities
 Borrowing Agreement and any associated security agreements. Copies of the proforma Global Securities
 Borrowing Agreements are available upon request. Notwithstanding any term or depiction or descriptions
 used in the Agreement, "**Borrower**" for the purposes of this Supplement shall include
 a party acting as a securities lending borrower or repo counterparty (as applicable).

2. <u>Netting arrangements</u>.

Bank shall enter into security arrangements ("**Security Arrangements**") with the Borrower whereby, in respect of any Global Securities Borrowing Agreement between such Borrower and Bank as agent on behalf of all its clients (including each Lender), the Borrower grants a security interest to Bank in relation to all amounts payable under the Global Securities Borrowing Agreements following an event of default by the Borrower. Such amounts represent excess amounts payable by these clients (including each Lender) to Borrower following a termination of the applicable Global Securities Borrowing Agreement as a result of a Borrower event of default. Following a Borrower event of default, such amounts will be available to Bank to apply to any amounts due to all the clients (including each Lender) by the Borrower under their Global Securities Borrowing Agreements.

The proforma will also contain language permitting the lender into securities loans under a pledge collateral structure, but Bank will not carry out this type of securities loan without Lender's further permission.

To the extent Bank has entered into repurchase transactions on each Lender's behalf under a Global Master Repurchase Agreement ("**GMRA**") with a Borrower that also has in place a Global Securities Borrowing Agreement, any excess amounts under the GMRA payable to the Borrower shall also be subject to the Security Arrangements described in the preceding paragraph.

Bank may only utilize excess Collateral provided to or for Lender under the Global Securities Borrowing Agreements to the extent that any exposure of Lender for which that Collateral is being held under the Security Arrangements is first satisfied in full.

3. It is hereby further understood and agreed by each Lender:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;a. In order to give effect to the benefits
 provided by the Security Arrangements to Bank's securities lending clients (including
 Lender), Lender hereby waives any rights it may have to apply, set-off and/or consolidate
 any and all amounts and Collateral due to the Borrower following an event of default under
 any Global Securities Borrowing Agreement with the Borrower against any other obligations
 owed and/or amounts payable (arising under any agreement with the Borrower and whether actual
 or contingent) to Lender by the Borrower.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;b. In relation to any claims against
 Bank available to Lender in accordance with the terms of the Agreement (as a result of an
 event of default by the Borrower) including any claims relating to any loss, payments, costs
 and/or expenses being for the account of the Bank, such claims against Bank shall only take
 effect after enforcement of all assets and rights under the Security Arrangements in respect
 of such Borrower and of all rights and remedies available to Bank under such Security Arrangements.
 Nothing contained herein shall amend or vary any obligation of Bank to Lender under the Agreement.

4. <u>Authority</u>. Each party represents and warrants to the other
 party that it has the power and authority to execute and deliver this Supplement and effect the amendments
 to the terms of the Agreement thereby and all necessary consents therein and perform its obligations
 under this Supplement and has taken all necessary action to authorize such execution, delivery and
 performance.

5. This Supplement shall be construed in accordance with the laws of
 the State of New York, without giving effect to the conflict of law provisions thereof that would result
 in the application of the law of any other jurisdiction.

6. Except as expressly amended hereby, all of the provisions of the
 Agreement shall continue in full force and effect; and are hereby ratified and confirmed in all respects.
 Upon the effectiveness of this Supplement, all references in the Agreement to "this Agreement"
 (and all indirect references such as "herein", "hereby", "hereunder"
 and "hereof") shall be deemed to refer to the Agreement as amended and supplemented by
 this Supplement.

7. This Supplement may be executed in two or more counterparts, each
 of which shall be an original, but all of which shall constitute but one agreement.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Supplement as of the date set forth below.

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| | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| **THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON** | **THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON** | &nbsp;&nbsp; **WISDOMTREE TRUST on behalf of each of its series identified in the Agreement, severally and not jointly**  | &nbsp;&nbsp; **WISDOMTREE TRUST on behalf of each of its series identified in the Agreement, severally and not jointly**  |
| By: | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;/s/ *Maria Fox* | &nbsp;&nbsp; By: | &nbsp;&nbsp; /s/ Jonathan Steinberg |
| Name: | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Maria Fox | &nbsp;&nbsp; Name: | &nbsp;&nbsp; Jonathan Steinberg |
| Title: | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Director | &nbsp;&nbsp; Title: | &nbsp;&nbsp; President |
| Date: | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Oct 17, 2024 | &nbsp;&nbsp; Date: |  |
| By:  | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;/s/ *David Dinardo*  |  |  |
| Name: | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;David Dinardo |  |  |
| Title: | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Managing Director |  |  |
| Date: | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Oct 17, 2024 |  |  |

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 **Exhibit B**

 <u>Information Security Program</u>

Capitalized terms not defined herein shall have the meaning set forth in the Agreement.

I. **Information Security Program Overview**.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;A. "**Services**" means
 the services provided under the Agreement.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; B. During the term of the Agreement, Bank will implement and maintain an information security program ("**ISP**") with written policies and procedures reasonably designed to protect the confidentiality and integrity of the Trust's Confidential Information provided to Bank in accordance with the Agreement and when in Bank's possession or under Bank's control ("**Customer Data**"). The ISP will include administrative, technical and physical safeguards, appropriate to the type of Customer Data concerned, reasonably designed to: (i) maintain the integrity, confidentiality and availability of Customer Data; (ii) protect against anticipated threats or hazards to the security or integrity of Customer Data; (iii) protect against unauthorized access to or use of Customer Data that could result in substantial harm or inconvenience to the Trust or its clients, and (iv) provide for secure disposal of Customer Data.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; C. Bank's program is dynamic and may be modified to address technological changes or changes in the threat landscape, Bank's business activities or other factors. Bank reserves the right to modify the ISP at any time, provided that Bank shall not diminish the overall level of protection this Exhibit is intended to provide.

II. **Security Incident Response and Notice**.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; A. Bank will maintain a documented incident management process designed to ensure timely detection of security events and response thereto.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; B. In the event of a declared Security Incident, Bank will (i) promptly notify the Trust, (ii) provide updates to Trust regarding Bank's response and (iii) use reasonable efforts to implement measures designed to prevent a reoccurrence of Security Incidents of a similar nature.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; C. "**Security Incident**" means any known loss or unauthorized access, disclosure, use, alteration or destruction of Customer Data.

III. **Governance**. Bank shall upon request (i) provide a copy of its most recent SSAE-18 or equivalent external audit report to Trust, which Trust may disclose solely to its internal or external auditors that are subject to written confidentiality obligations to use reasonable care to safeguard the report and not to disclose the report to any third party or use the report for any purpose other than evaluating Bank's security controls; (ii) engage a third party provider to perform penetration testing of Bank systems used to provide the Services and, upon request, provide the Trust confirmation of such testing, and (iii) participate in the Trust's reasonable information security due diligence questionnaire process.

A. Bank shall also, no more than once in any 12 month period and upon request, on a mutually agreed date during business hours and subject to Bank's facility security policies and availability of personnel:

(i) meet with the Trust subject matter experts in a Bank clean room to review information security policies, procedures and similar related information; provided that no documentation may be copied, disclosed to any third party, or transmitted or removed from Bank premises except as mutually agreed in writing; and

(ii) permit access to a Bank data center used to process Customer Data and provide the services under this Agreement by no more than three Trust representatives, including employees of a regulatory or supervisory authority of Trust that is also a regulatory or supervisory authority of Bank, for a maximum of 3 hours in order to conduct a visual inspection of the environment and its controls.

Notwithstanding any provision in the Agreement to the contrary, the Trust shall not disclose any verbal or written information obtained during the foregoing meetings described in above subsections (i)-(ii) to any third party or use it for any purpose other than evaluating Bank's security controls, without Bank's prior written consent. The Trust shall reimburse Bank for any costs and expenses reasonably incurred in connection with the Trust's review (including that of the regulatory or supervisory authority personnel) of Bank's security controls and data center.

IV. **Network and Communications Security**.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; A. Asset Management. Bank will maintain an inventory of its system components, hardware and software used to provide the Services, and will review and update such inventory in accordance with the ISP.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; B. Change Management. Bank shall require that changes to its network or software used to provide the Services are tested and applied pursuant to a documented change management process.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; C. Security Monitoring. Bank will monitor cyber threat intelligence feeds daily. Bank will deploy Denial of Service (DoS) and Distributed DoS solutions.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; D. Network Segmentation. Bank's infrastructure utilizes a multi-tier architecture, including a DMZ, to isolate the internal infrastructure from external networks. Traffic from external sources will traverse firewalls and pass through multiple layers of malware protection prior to processing. Bank's production environment used to provide the Services will be segregated from pre-production regions and Bank's internal segment.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; E. Vulnerability Management. Bank will maintain a documented process to identify and remediate security vulnerabilities affecting its systems used to provide the services. Bank will classify security vulnerabilities using industry recognized standards and conduct continuous monitoring and testing of its networks, hardware and software including regular penetration testing and ethical hack assessments. Bank will remediate identified security vulnerabilities in accordance with its process.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; F. Malicious Code. Bank will deploy industry standard malicious code protection and identification tools across its systems and software used to provide the services.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; G. Communications. Bank will protect electronic communications used in the provision of services, including instant messaging and email services, using industry standard processes and technical controls and in accordance with the ISP.

V. **Application Security**. The ISP will require that in-house application development be governed by a documented secure software development life cycle methodology, which will include deployment rules for new applications and changes to existing applications in live production environments.

VI. **Logging**. The ISP will require the maintenance of network and application logs as part of Bank's security information and event management processes. Logs are retained in accordance with law applicable to Bank's provision of the services as well as Bank's applicable policies. Bank uses various tools in conjunction with such logs, which may include behavioral analytics, security monitoring case management, network traffic monitoring and analysis, IP address management and full packet capture.

VII. **Data Security**.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; A. Identity & Access Management. Bank will implement reasonable and industry recognized user access rules for users accessing Customer Data based on the need to know and the principle of least privilege, and including user ID and password requirements, session timeout and re-authentication requirements, unsuccessful login attempt limits, privileged access limits and multifactor authentication or equivalent safeguard where risk factors indicate that single factor authentication is inadequate.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; B. Data Segregation. The ISP will require that (i) Customer Data is stored in either physically or logically segregated databases from other Bank data and (ii) different databases are maintained for development, testing, staging and production environments used in the provision of services.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; C. Encryption. Bank will (i) encrypt Customer Data in transit to an external network using transport layer security or other encryption method and (ii) protect Customer Data at rest, in each case as Bank determines to be appropriate in accordance with the ISP and law applicable to Bank's provision of the services.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; D. Remote Access. The ISP will restrict remote access to Bank systems to authorized users using multifactor authentication or equivalent safeguard, and will require such access to be logged.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; E. Devices. Bank will restrict the transfer of Customer Data from its network to mass storage devices. Bank will use a mobile device management system or equivalent tool when mobile computing is used to provide the services. Applications on such authenticated devices will be housed within an encrypted container and Bank will maintain the ability to remote wipe the contents of the container.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; F. Data Leakage Prevention (DLP). Bank will deploy DLP tools reasonably designed to help detect and prevent unauthorized transfers of Customer Data outside Bank's network.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; G. Disposal. Bank will maintain chain of custody procedures and require that any Customer Data requiring disposal be rendered inaccessible, cleaned or scrubbed from such hardware and/or media using industry recognized methods.

VIII. **Personnel**. Bank will undertake background checks during the recruitment process of personnel involved in the provision of the services, subject to applicable laws, and require its personnel involved in the provision of services to undertake annual training on the aspects of the ISP applicable to the personnel's job function.

IX. **Physical Security**. Bank will deploy perimeter security such as barrier access controls around its facilities processing or storing Customer Data. The ISP will include (i) procedures for validating visitor identity and authorization to enter the premises, which may include identification checks, issuance of identification badges and recording of entry purpose of visit and (ii) physical security policies for personnel, such as a "clean desk" policy. In accordance with its ISP and applicable law, Bank will install closed circuit television ("**CCTV**") systems and CCTV recording systems to monitor and record access to controlled areas, such as data centers and server rooms.

X. **Subcontracting**. Bank will implement a third party governance program designed to provide oversight over unaffiliated third parties used to provide the Services ("**Subcontractors**").

 **BCP/DR**. Bank will implement business continuity and disaster recovery plans designed to minimize interruptions of service and ensure recovery of systems and applications used to provide the services. Such plans shall cover the facilities, systems, applications and employees that are critical to the provision of the services, and will be tested at least annually to validate that the recovery strategies, requirements and protocols are viable and sustainable.

## Ex-99.H21

**Exhibit 99.(H)(21)**

 **WisdomTree Rules-Based Methodology** 

 **Last Updated October 2025**

The 2025 reconstitution schedule is set as noted below:

· The
 screening date for the Global (including Emerging Markets), ex-State-Owned Enterprises and
 Developed International Equity Indexes will be September 30, 2025

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;o The
 Emerging Market and Global Weighting Dates will be October 6, 2025 and the Emerging Market
 and Global Reconstitution Dates will be October 15, 2025.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;o The
 International Weighting Date will be October 13, 2025 and the International Reconstitution
 Date will be October 22, 2025.

· The
 screening date for the India, U.S. Dividend and Core Equity Indexes will be November 28,
 2025

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;o The
 U.S. Weighting Date will be December 3, 2025 and the U.S. Reconstitution Date will be December
 10, 2025.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;o The
 India Weighting Date will be December 3, 2025 and the India Reconstitution Date will be December
 9, 2025.

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|:---|:---|
| **U.S. Dividend Indexes** | **4-15** |
| WisdomTree U.S. Dividend Index |  |
| WisdomTree U.S. LargeCap Dividend Index |  |
| WisdomTree U.S. MidCap Dividend Index |  |
| WisdomTree U.S. SmallCap Dividend Index |  |
| WisdomTree U.S. High Dividend Index |  |
| WisdomTree U.S. Quality Dividend Growth Index |  |
| WisdomTree U.S. SmallCap Quality Dividend Growth Index |  |
| **Core Equity Indexes** | **16-23** |
| WisdomTree U.S. LargeCap Index |  |
| WisdomTree U.S. MidCap Index |  |
| WisdomTree U.S. SmallCap Index |  |
| **U.S. Multifactor Index** | **24-29** |
| WisdomTree U.S. Multifactor Index |  |
| **International Dividend Indexes** | **30-50** |
| WisdomTree International Equity Index |  |
| WisdomTree Dynamic International Equity Index |  |
| WisdomTree International High Dividend Index |  |
| WisdomTree True Developed International Index |  |
| WisdomTree International MidCap Dividend Index |  |
| WisdomTree International SmallCap Dividend Index |  |
| WisdomTree Dynamic International SmallCap Equity Index |  |
| WisdomTree International Quality Dividend Growth Index |  |
| WisdomTree International Hedged Quality Dividend Growth Index |  |
| WisdomTree Europe Equity Index |  |
| WisdomTree Europe Hedged Equity Index |  |
| WisdomTree Europe SmallCap Equity Index |  |
| WisdomTree Europe Hedged SmallCap Equity Index |  |
| WisdomTree Europe SmallCap Dividend Index |  |
| WisdomTree Europe Quality Dividend Growth Index |  |
| WisdomTree Japan Dividend Index |  |
| WisdomTree Japan Hedged Equity Index |  |
| WisdomTree Japan SmallCap Dividend Index |  |
| WisdomTree Japan SmallCap Equity Index |  |
| WisdomTree Japan Hedged SmallCap Equity Index |  |
| **Emerging Markets Dividend Indexes** | **51-60** |
| WisdomTree Emerging Markets Dividend Index |  |
| WisdomTree Emerging Markets High Dividend Index |  |
| WisdomTree Emerging Markets SmallCap Dividend Index |  |

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| | |
|:---|:---|
| **Ex-State-Owned Enterprises Indexes** | **61-69** |
| WisdomTree Emerging Markets ex-State-Owned Enterprises Index |  |
| WisdomTree China ex-State-Owned Enterprises Index |  |
| WisdomTree True Emerging Markets Index |  |
| **India Indexes** | **70-82** |
| WisdomTree India Earnings Index |  |
| WisdomTree India Equity Index |  |
| WisdomTree India Hedged Equity Index |  |
| **Global Dividend Indexes** | **83-92** |
| WisdomTree Global Dividend Index |  |
| WisdomTree Global High Dividend Index |  |
| **Global ex–US Quality Index** | **93-99** |
| Global ex–US Quality Growth Index |  |
| **Cybersecurity Index** | **100-105** |
| WisdomTree Team8 Cybersecurity Index |  |
| **BioRevolution Index** | **106-111** |
| WisdomTree BioRevolution Index |  |
| **Artificial Intelligence & Innovation Index** | **112-118** |
| WisdomTree Artificial Intelligence & Innovation Index |  |
| **Battery Value Chain and Innovation Index** | **119-125** |
| WisdomTree Battery Value Chain and Innovation Index |  |
| **Quality growth Indexes** | **126-131** |
| WisdomTree U.S. Quality Growth Index |  |
| WisdomTree U.S. MidCap Quality Growth Index |  |
| WisdomTree U.S. SmallCap Quality Growth Index |  |
| **New Economy Real Estate Index** | **132-137** |
| WisdomTree New Economy Real Estate Index |  |
| **WisdomTree Opportunities Indexes** | **138-151** |
| WisdomTree European Opportunities Equity Index |  |
| WisdomTree European Opportunities Index |  |
| WisdomTree Japan Opportunities Equity Index |  |
| WisdomTree Japan Opportunities Index |  |
| WisdomTree GeoAlpha Opportunities Index |  |
| **WisdomTree Defense Indexes** | **152-161** |
| WisdomTree European Defense Index |  |
| WisdomTree Asia Defense Index |  |
| WisdomTree Global Defense Index |  |
| **Quantum Computing Index** | **162-170** |
| WisdomTree Quantum Computing Index |  |

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 **Methodology Guide for US Dividend Indexes** 

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;1. <u>Overview and Description</u> 

WisdomTree U.S. Dividend Index ("DI"), WisdomTree U.S. LargeCap Dividend Index **(**"LargeCap Dividend Index"), WisdomTree U.S. MidCap Dividend Index ("MidCap Dividend Index"),WisdomTree U.S. SmallCap Dividend Index ("SmallCap Dividend Index"), WisdomTree U.S. High Dividend Index ("High Dividend Index"), WisdomTree U.S. Quality Dividend Growth Index ("Quality Dividend Growth Index") and WisdomTree U.S. SmallCap Quality Dividend Growth Index ("SmallCap Quality Dividend Growth Index") (collectively, the "Domestic Dividend Indexes") were developed by WisdomTree, Inc. ("WT") to define the dividend-paying segments of the U.S. stock market and to serve as performance benchmarks for equity income investors.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;· The DI measures
 the performance of investable U.S.-based companies that pay regular cash dividends on shares
 of common stock. All of the other Domestic Dividend Indexes, defined below, are derived from
 the DI.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;· The LargeCap Dividend
 Index is comprised of dividend-paying companies from the large-capitalization segment of
 the DI.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;· The MidCap Dividend
 Index is comprised of dividend-paying companies from the mid-capitalization segment of the
 DI.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;· The SmallCap Dividend
 Index is comprised of dividend-paying companies from the small-capitalization segment of
 the DI.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;· The High Dividend
 Index is comprised of the high-yielding companies within the DI.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;· The Quality Dividend
 Growth Index is comprised of dividend-paying stocks with growth characteristics.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;· The SmallCap Quality
 Dividend Growth Index is comprised of dividend-paying companies from the small-capitalization
 segment of the DI with growth characteristics.

Each Index is reconstituted annually, at which time each component's weight is adjusted, if necessary, to reflect its dividend-weighting in the Index. Dividend weighting is defined as each component's projected cash dividends to be paid over the coming year divided by the sum of the projected cash dividends to be paid by all the components in the Index over the same period. This quotient is the percentage weight assigned to each component in the Index at the annual reconstitution. Projected cash dividends to be paid is calculated by multiplying a company's indicated annual dividend per share by common shares outstanding. Each Index is calculated to seek to capture price appreciation and total return, which assumes dividends are reinvested in the components of the Index. Each Index is calculated using available primary market prices.

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;2. <u>Key Features</u> 

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;2.1. Membership Criteria

To be eligible for inclusion in the Domestic Dividend Indexes, a company must list its shares on a U.S. stock exchange, conduct its Primary Business Activities<sup>1</sup> in the United States and pay regular cash dividends on shares of its common stock in the 12 months preceding the annual reconstitution, which takes place in December. Companies must have a market capitalization of at least $100 million by the "Screening Date" (i.e., after the close of trading on the last trading day in November) and shares of such companies must have had a median daily trading dollar volume of at least $100,000 for the three months preceding the Screening Date.

Common stocks, REITs, tracking stocks, and holding companies are eligible for inclusion in the Domestic Dividend Indexes. ADRs, GDRs, EDRs, limited partnerships, limited liability companies, royalty trusts, and Business Development Companies (BDCs), preferred stocks, closed-end funds, exchange-traded funds, and derivative securities such as warrants and rights are not eligible for inclusion in the Indexes.<sup>2</sup> The publicly traded security for WisdomTree, Inc. (NYSE: WT), is also not eligible for inclusion in any of WisdomTree's equity indexes.

In addition, companies that fall within the bottom decile of a composite risk factor score are not eligible for inclusion in the Domestic Dividend Indexes. The composite risk factor score is used to eliminate potentially higher risk companies that would have otherwise been eligible for inclusion in the Indexes. The composite risk factor score is an equally weighted score of the two factors described below.

1) Quality Factor – determined by static observations and trends of return on equity (ROE), return on assets (ROA), gross profits over assets and cash flows over assets. Scores are calculated within industry groups.

2) Momentum Factor – determined by stocks' risk adjusted total returns over historical periods (6 and 12 months) Companies that fall within the top 5% ranked by dividend yield and also the bottom ½ of the composite risk factor score are not eligible for inclusion.

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<sup>1</sup> The country in which a company conducts its Primary Business Activities is determined based on the following factors: country of organization or incorporation, country in which a company's headquarters is located, the country to which a company has the greatest risk exposure ("Country of Risk"), and the country from which a company generates the most significant portion of its revenue or to which it allocates the greatest resources. WT may determine to consider additional or different factors depending on the nature of a company's business and operations.

<sup>2</sup> Beginning with the December 2006 reconstitution, Mortgage REITs will no longer be eligible for inclusion in the WisdomTree Domestic and International Dividend Indexes.

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;2.2. Base Date and Base Value

Indexes covering entire regions were established with a base value of 300 on May 31, 2006. Market-cap segment and high dividend indexes were established with a base value of 200 on May 31, 2006.

The WisdomTree U.S. Quality Dividend Growth Index and WisdomTree U.S. SmallCap Quality Dividend Growth Index were established with a base value of 200 on April 11, 2013.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;2.3. Calculation and Dissemination

The following formula is used to calculate the index levels for the Domestic Dividend Indexes:

<u>S</u> <u>i{S<sub>i</sub>P<sub>i</sub>}</u>

D

S<sub>i </sub>= Number of shares in the index for security i.

P<sub>i</sub> = Price of security i

D = Divisor

The Domestic Dividend Indexes are calculated whenever the US exchanges are open for trading.

If trading is suspended while one of the exchanges is still open, the last traded price for that stock is used for all subsequent Index computations until trading resumes. If trading is suspended before the opening, the stock's adjusted closing price from the previous day is used to calculate the Index. Until a particular stock opens, its adjusted closing price from the previous day is used in the Index computation. Index values are calculated on both a price and total-return basis, in U.S. dollars. The price Index is updated on a real time basis, while the total return Index is calculated and disseminated on an end-of-day basis. Price index values are calculated and disseminated every 15 seconds to the Securities Industry Automation Corporation (SIAC) so that such Index Values can print to the Consolidated Tape.

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;2.4. Weighting

The Domestic Dividend Indexes are modified capitalization-weighted Indexes that employ a transparent weighting formula to magnify the effect that dividends play in the total return of the Indexes. The initial weight of a component in the Index at the annual reconstitution is equal to the dollar value of the company's cash dividends to be paid in the coming year based on the company's indicated annual dividend per share. To calculate the weighting factor – Cash Dividends to be paid – indicated annual dividend per share is multiplied by common shares outstanding.<sup>3</sup> Thus, each component's weight in the Index at the "U.S. Weighting Date" (defined below) reflects its share of the total Dividend Stream projected to be paid in the coming year by all of the component companies in the Index. The dividend stream will be adjusted for constituents with dividend yields greater than 12% at the screening date. The dividend stream of these capped securities will be their market cap multiplied by 12%.

For the size segment dividend indexes (total, large, mid and small caps) and high dividend cuts of the market, companies that fall within the top two deciles of the composite risk factor will have their dividend stream multiplied by 1.5 while all other dividends will remain unadjusted. Companies will be weighted in the index based on this adjusted dividend stream.

The U.S. Weighting Date is when component weights are set, and it occurs immediately after the close of trading on the relevant date. New components and component weights take effect before the opening of trading the day following the "U.S. Reconstitution Date." Please refer to the Reconstitution Schedule on page 1 for specific dates.

Should any company achieve a weighting equal to or greater than 24.0% of the Index, its weighting will be reduced to 20.0% at the close of the current calendar quarter, and the weights of all other components in the Index will be rebalanced proportionally. Moreover, should the "collective weight" of Index component securities whose individual current weights equal or exceed 5.0% of the Index, when added together, equal or exceed 50.0% of the Index, the weightings in those component securities will be reduced so that their collective weight equals 40.0% of the Index at the close of the current calendar quarter, and other components in the Index will be rebalanced proportionally to reflect their relative weights before the adjustment. Further iterations of these adjustments may occur until no company or group of companies violates these rules.

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<sup>3</sup> Special Dividends are not included in the computation of Index weights.

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The capping rules described below are applied concurrently and, in a manner, designed to seek to minimize deviation from a component's initial or intended weighting in an Index.

The following capping rule applies to all Domestic Dividend Indexes, unless specified otherwise below:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;· Should the components
 assigned to any sector (except the Real Estate sector) achieve an aggregate weight greater
 than 25% of an Index, the aggregate weight of the component companies will be reduced to
 25% as of the annual Screening Date. The Real Estate sector will be capped at 10%.

In the case of the WisdomTree U.S. Dividend Index the following caps apply:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;· The Real Estate sector
 will be capped at 5%.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;· Should the ratio of
 a component company's weight relative to its weight in a market capitalization weighted
 version of the Index exceed 3x or fall below 0.33x, the weight of the company will be reduced
 or increased to meet the 3x or 0.33x thresholds, respectively.

In the case of the WisdomTree U.S. LargeCap Dividend Index the following caps apply:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;· Should the ratio of
 a security's weight relative to its weight in a market capitalization weighted version
 of the index reach above 3x or fall below 0.33x, the weight of the company will be reduced
 or increased to meet the 3x or 0.33x thresholds, respectively.

In the case of the WisdomTree U.S. MidCap Dividend Index and the U.S. SmallCap Dividend Index the following caps apply:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;· Should the ratio of
 a security's weight relative to its weight in a market capitalization weighted version
 of the index reach above 2.5x or fall below 0.4x, the weight of the company will be reduced
 or increased to meet the 2.5x or 0.4x thresholds, respectively.

In the case of the WisdomTree U.S. High Dividend Index the following caps apply:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;· The maximum weight
 of any individual component is capped at 5% on the annual rebalance.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;· Should the ratio of
 a security's weight relative to its weight in a market capitalization weighted version
 of the index reach above 3x or fall below 0.33x, the weight of the company will be reduced
 or increased to meet the 3x or 0.33x thresholds, respectively.

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;· Sector exposures will
 be capped at the lesser of 25% or 3x their weight in a market capitalization version of the
 initial universe of eligible securities prior to the final selection of highest dividend
 yielding companies as detailed in section 5.5 below. The Real Estate sector will be capped
 at 5%.

In the case of the WisdomTree U.S. Quality Dividend Growth Index, the following capping rules are applied:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;· The maximum weight
 of any individual security is capped at 8% on the annual rebalance prior to the introduction
 of sector caps and the weights of all other components will be adjusted.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;· Should the ratio of
 a security's weight relative to its weight in a market capitalization weighted version
 of the index reach above 3x or fall below 0.33x, the weight of the company will be reduced
 or increased to meet the 3x or 0.33x thresholds, respectively.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;· Sector exposures will
 be capped at the lesser of 20% or 2x their weight in a market capitalization version of the
 initial universe of eligible securities prior to the final selection of 300 companies as
 detailed in section 5.6 below. The Information Technology sector will be capped at 30%. The
 Real Estate sector will be capped at 10%.

In the case of the WisdomTree U.S. SmallCap Quality Dividend Growth Index the following caps apply:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;· The maximum weight
 of any individual security is capped at 2% on the annual rebalance and the weights of all
 other components will be adjusted.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;· Should the ratio of
 a security's weight relative to its weight in a market capitalization weighted version
 of the index reach above 2.5x or fall below 0.4x, the weight of the company will be reduced
 or increased to meet the 2.5x or 0.4x thresholds, respectively.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;· Should any sector
 achieve a weight equal to or greater than 25% of the Index, weight of companies will be reduced
 to 25% as of the annual Screening Date. Real Estate sector will be capped at 10%.

The weights of individual components or groups of components may fluctuate above or below the specified caps during the year intra annual rebalance dates. The weights will be reset at each annual rebalance date.

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The following liquidity adjustment factors will be applied to all Indexes after the capping rules described above have been applied:

A further volume screen requires that a calculated volume factor (the median daily dollar volume for three months preceding the Screening Date / weight of security in each index) shall be greater than $200 million to be eligible for each index. If a security's volume factor falls below $200 million at the annual screening, but is currently in the Index, it will remain in the Index. The securities' weight will be adjusted downwards by an adjustment factor equal to its volume factor divided by $400 million.

In the event a security has a calculated volume factor (average daily volume traded over the preceding three months / weight in the index) that is less than $400 million, its weight will be reduced such that weight after volume adjustment = weight before adjustment x calculated volume factor / $400 million. The implementation of the volume factor may cause an increase in the holding, sector and country weights above the specified caps.

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;2.5 Dividend Treatment

Normal dividend payments are not taken into account in the price Index, whereas they are reinvested and accounted for in the total return Index. Special dividends are reinvested and accounted for in the total return Index.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;2.6 Multiple Share Classes

In the event a component company issues multiple classes of shares of common stock, each class of share will be included in any broad-based Index, provided that dividends are paid on that share of stock. In the event such a component company qualified for inclusion in the "High Dividend" cut from these broad-based Indexes, only the share class of that company with the highest dividend yield would be selected for inclusion. Conversion of a share class into another share class results in the deletion of the share class being phased out and an increase in shares of the surviving share class, provided that the surviving share class is in the Index. For all Mid and Small cap cuts, if a security has multiple listed share classes and the total market capitalization of the listed share classes is greater than largest market capitalization cutoff of that index, the security would not be eligible for that index. At least one share class will be eligible for inclusion in either large, mid or small size cut based on total market value of the company.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;3. <u>Index Maintenance</u> 

Index Maintenance includes monitoring and implementing the adjustments for company deletions, stock splits, stock dividends, spin-offs, or other corporate actions. Some corporate actions, such as stock splits, stock dividends, and rights offerings require changes in the index shares and the stock prices of the component companies in the Domestic Dividend Indexes. Some corporate actions, such as stock issuances, stock buybacks, warrant issuances, increases or decreases in dividend per share between reconstitutions, do not require changes in the index shares or the stock prices of the component companies in the Domestic Dividend Indexes. Other corporate actions, such as special dividends, may require Index divisor adjustments. Any corporate action, whether it requires divisor adjustments or not, will be implemented after the close of trading on the day prior to the ex-date of such corporate action. Whenever possible, changes to the Index's components, such as deletions as a result of corporate actions, will be announced at least two business days prior to their implementation date.

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;3.1. Component Changes

Additions

Additions to the Domestic Dividend Indexes are made at the annual reconstitution according to the inclusion criteria defined above. Changes are implemented before the opening of trading on the first trading day following the "U.S. Reconstitution Date." Please refer to the Reconstitution Schedule on page 1 for specific dates.

In the case of the WisdomTree U.S. Dividend Index and the WisdomTree U.S. LargeCap Dividend Index:

The DI will check for dividend initiators on a quarterly basis (following the close of trading in February, May and August), in addition to the annual screening in November. If initiators are within the 300 largest component companies by market capitalization, they will be added to the Indexes within the first 8 trading days of the following month. Added components will be weighted as specified in section 2.4. with weights of existing components adjusted proportionally.

In the case of the WisdomTree U.S. Quality Dividend Growth Index:

Dividend initiators to be included in the DI on a quarterly basis, will be ranked using the criteria specified in section 5.6. Companies that rank in the top 300 by this criteria will be added to the Index within the first 8 trading days of the following month. Added components will be weighted as specified in section 2.4. with weights of existing components adjusted proportionally.

No additions are made to any of the remaining Domestic Dividend Indexes between annual reconstitutions.

Deletions

Shares of companies that are de-listed or acquired by a company outside of the Index are deleted from the Index and the weights of the remaining components are adjusted proportionately to reflect the change in composition of the Index. A component company that cancels its dividend payment is deleted from the Index and the weights of the remaining components are adjusted proportionately to reflect the change in the composition of the Index. A component company that files for bankruptcy is deleted from the Index and the weights of the remaining components are adjusted proportionately to reflect the change in the composition of the Index. If a component company is acquired by another company in the Index for stock, the acquiring company's shares and weight in the Index are adjusted to reflect the transaction after the close of trading on the day prior to the execution date.<sup>4</sup> A component company that is no longer primarily listed in the U.S. or that no longer conducts its Primary Business Activities in the U.S. will be removed from the Index and the weights of the remaining components will be adjusted proportionately to reflect the change in the composition of the Index. Component companies that reclassify their shares (e.g., that convert multiple share classes into a single share class) remain in the Index, although index shares are adjusted to reflect the reclassification.

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<sup>4</sup> Companies being acquired will be deleted from the WisdomTree Indexes immediately before the effective date of the acquisition or upon notice of a suspension of trading in the stock of the company that is being acquired. In cases where an effective date is not publicly announced in advance, or where a notice of suspension of trading in connection with an acquisition is not announced in advance, WisdomTree reserves the right to delete the company being acquired based on best available market information.

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Spin-Offs and IPOs

Should a company be spun-off from an existing component company and pay a regular cash dividend, it will be ineligible for inclusion in the Domestic Dividend Indexes until the next annual reconstitution, provided it meets all other Index eligibility requirements. Spin-off shares of publicly traded companies that are included in the same Indexes as their parent company are increased to reflect the spin-off and the weights of the remaining components will be adjusted proportionately to reflect the change in the composition of the Index. Companies that go public in an Initial Public Offering (IPO), pay a regular cash dividend, and meet all other eligibility requirements may be considered for inclusion in a Domestic Dividend Index at the next annual reconstitution of such Index.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;4. <u>Index Divisor Adjustments</u> 

Changes in the Index's market capitalization due to changes in composition, weighting or corporate actions result in a divisor change to maintain the Index's continuity. By adjusting the divisor, the Index value retains its continuity before and after the event. Corporate actions that require divisor adjustments will be implemented prior to the opening of trading on the effective date. In certain instances where information is incomplete, or the completion of an event is announced too late to be implemented prior to the ex-date, the implementation will occur as of the close of the following day or as soon as practicable thereafter. For corporate actions not described herein, or combinations of different types of corporate events and other exceptional cases, WisdomTree reserves the right to determine the appropriate implementation method.

Companies that are acquired, de-listed, file for bankruptcy, move their Primary Business Activities outside of the U.S. or that cancel their dividends in the intervening weeks between the Screening Date and the U.S. reconstitution date are not included in the Domestic Dividend Indexes, and the weights of the remaining components are adjusted accordingly.

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;5. <u>Selection Parameters for the Domestic Dividend Indexes</u> 

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;5.1. Selection parameters for the **WisdomTree U.S. Dividend Index** are defined in 2.1. Companies that pass this selection criteria as of the Screening Date
 are included in the DI. The component companies are assigned weights in the Index as defined
 in section 2.4. and annual reconstitution of the Index takes effect as defined in section
 3.1.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;5.2. The **WisdomTree U.S. LargeCap Dividend Index** is created
 by selecting the 300 largest component companies of the DI by market capitalization. The
 component companies are assigned weights in the Index as defined in section 2.4, and annual
 reconstitution of the Index takes effect as defined in section 3.1.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;5.3. The **WisdomTree U.S. MidCap Dividend Index** is created based
 on a defined percentage of the remaining market capitalization of the DI, once the 300 largest
 companies by market capitalization have been removed. The companies that comprise the top
 75% of the remaining market capitalization are selected for inclusion in the MidCap Dividend
 Index. The component companies are assigned weights in the Index as defined in section 2.4.,
 and annual reconstitution of the Index takes effect as defined in section 3.1.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;5.4. The **WisdomTree U.S. SmallCap Dividend Index** is created
 based on a defined percentage of the remaining market capitalization of the DI, once the
 300 largest companies by market capitalization have been removed. The companies that comprise
 the bottom 25% of the remaining market capitalization are selected for inclusion in the SmallCap
 Dividend Index. The component companies are assigned weights in the Index as defined in section
 2.4., and annual reconstitution of the Index takes effect as defined in section 3.1.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;5.5. The **WisdomTree U.S. High Dividend Index** is comprised of
 the highest-yielding companies within the DI. On the Screening Date, companies within the
 DI with market capitalizations of at least $200 million and median daily dollar volumes of
 at least $200,000 for the prior three months are eligible for inclusion. Component companies
 are then ranked by indicated annual dividend yield. Companies that rank in the top 30% by
 indicated annual dividend yield are selected for inclusion. To be deleted from the Index,
 companies must rank outside of the top 35% by dividend yield. The component companies are
 assigned weights in the Index as defined in section 2.4., and annual reconstitution of the
 Index takes effect as defined in section 3.1.

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;5.6. The **WisdomTree U.S. Quality Dividend Growth Index** is created
 as a subset of the DI. On the Screening Date, companies within the DI with market capitalizations
 of at least $2 billion and an earnings yield greater than the dividend yield are eligible
 for inclusion. Eligible companies are ranked using a weighted combination of three factors:
 50% weighted to the rank of medium-term estimated earnings growth, 25% weighted to the rank
 of the historical three-year average return on equity, and 25% weighted to the rank of the
 historical three-year average return on assets. Companies with negative equity and therefore
 undefined return on equity will be given a median score as long as they've shown dividend
 growth over the past 5 years. Companies that rank in the top 300 companies by this combined
 ranking will be selected for inclusion. Companies that lack medium-term earnings growth estimates
 will be eligible for the Index but their composite rank for ultimate selection in the index
 will be the average ranks of their Return on Equity (ROE) and Return on Assets (ROA). Eligible
 companies for the WisdomTree U.S. Quality Dividend Growth Index must not be a member of the
 WisdomTree U.S. SmallCap Dividend Index.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;5.7. The **WisdomTree U.S. SmallCap Quality Dividend Growth Index** is created as a subset of the WisdomTree U.S. SmallCap Dividend Index (WTSDI). On the Screening
 Date, companies with earnings yield greater than the dividend yield are eligible for inclusion.
 These companies are ranked using a weighted combination of three ranking factors: 50% weighted
 to the rank of medium-term estimated earnings growth, 25% weighted to the rank of the historical
 three-year average return on equity, and 25% weighted to rank of the historical three-year
 average return on assets. Companies with negative equity and therefore undefined return on
 equity will be given a median score as long as they've shown dividend growth over the
 past 5 years. Companies that rank in the top 50% by this combined ranking will be selected
 for inclusion. Companies that lack medium-term earnings growth estimates will be eligible
 for the Index but their composite rank for ultimate selection in the index will be the average
 ranks of their Return on Equity (ROE) and Return on Assets (ROA).

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 **Methodology Guide for Core Equity Methodology** 

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;1. <u>Overview and Description</u> 

WisdomTree U.S. LargeCap Index **(**"LargeCap Index"), WisdomTree U.S. MidCap Index ("MidCap Index") and WisdomTree U.S. SmallCap Index ("SmallCap Index") (collectively, the "Core Equity Indexes") were developed by WisdomTree, Inc. ("WT") to define the universe of profitable companies in the U.S. stock market.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;· The LargeCap Index
 is comprised of companies with positive earnings from the large-capitalization segment of
 the investment universe.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;· The MidCap Index
 is comprised of companies with positive earnings from the mid-capitalization segment of the
 investment universe.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;· The SmallCap Index
 is comprised of companies with positive earnings from the small-capitalization segment of
 the investment universe.

Each Index is reconstituted annually, at which time each component's weight is adjusted, if necessary, to reflect its share of the Earnings Stream during the prior four fiscal quarters. The Earnings Stream is defined as cumulative earnings over the prior four fiscal quarters for each component in the Index. The percentage weight assigned to each component in the Index at the annual reconstitution is calculated by dividing the cumulative earnings each component company has generated in its last four reported fiscal quarters by the sum of all the earnings generated by all the component companies in the Index over the same period. Each Index is calculated to seek to capture price appreciation and total return, which assumes dividends are reinvested in the components of the Index. Each Index is calculated using available primary market prices.

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;2. <u>Index Governance</u> 

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;2.1. The WisdomTree Core Equity Indexes are overseen by the WisdomTree
 Core Equity Index Committee (the "Committee"), a standing index committee of
 WisdomTree, Inc. ("WisdomTree"), ticker WT. The Committee will be composed of
 not less than 3 members. The Committee is responsible for making broad decisions with respect
 to the implementation, ongoing management, operation and administration of the Index. The
 primary function of the Committee is to make sure the Index rules are implemented correctly
 and comprehensively, provided that the published Index composition shall be as determined
 by the Committee. Furthermore, the Committee may determine to rebalance each Index more frequently
 in response to volatility in the market, shifts in exposure away from underlying earnings,
 or other similar circumstances.

The Committee meetings will generally be held on an annual basis or such frequency in relation to the reconstitution and/or rebalance frequency of the Index, and may be held more frequently as circumstances require.

The composition of the Committee may from time to time be changed to reflect changes in market conditions.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;3. <u>Key Features</u> 

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;3.1. Membership Criteria

To be eligible for inclusion in the Core Equity Indexes, a company must be under coverage by the market management team of the third party independent index calculation agent, must list its shares on a U.S. stock exchange, conduct its Primary Business Activities<sup>5</sup> in the United States and have positive cumulative earnings over the four fiscal quarters preceding the annual reconstitution, which takes place in December. Companies must have a market capitalization of at least $100 million by the "Screening Date" (after the close of trading on the last trading day in November); shares of such companies need to have had a median daily trading dollar volume of at least $200,000 for each of the six months preceding the Screening Date; and component companies need to have had a P/E ratio of at least 2 as of the Screening Date.

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<sup>5</sup> The country in which a company conducts its Primary Business Activities is determined based on the following factors: country of organization or incorporation, country in which a company's headquarters is located, the country to which a company has the greatest risk exposure ("Country of Risk"), and the country from which a company generates the most significant portion of its revenue or to which it allocates the greatest resources. WT may determine to consider additional or different factors depending on the nature of a company's business and operations.

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Common stocks, REITs, tracking stocks and holding companies are eligible for inclusion in the Core Equity Indexes. ADRs, GDRs and EDRs, limited partnerships, limited liability companies, royalty trusts, and Business Development Companies (BDCs), preferred stocks, closed-end funds, exchange-traded funds, and derivative securities such as warrants and rights are not eligible for inclusion in the Indexes. The publicly traded security for WisdomTree, Inc. (NYSE: WT), is also not eligible for inclusion in any of WisdomTree's equity indexes.

In addition, companies that fall within the bottom decile of a composite risk factor score are not eligible for inclusion in the Core Equity Indexes. The composite risk factor is used to eliminate potentially higher risk companies that would have otherwise been eligible for inclusion in the Indexes. The composite risk factor score is an equally weighted score of the two factors described below.

1) Quality Factor – determined by static observations and trends of return on equity (ROE), return on assets (ROA), gross profits over assets and cash flows over assets. Scores are calculated within industry groups.

2) Momentum Factor – determined by stocks' risk adjusted total returns over historical periods (6 and 12 months)

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;3.2. Base Date and Base Value

The WisdomTree U.S. LargeCap Index, the WisdomTree U.S. MidCap Index and the WisdomTree U.S. SmallCap Index were established with a base value of 200 on January 31, 2007.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;3.3. Calculation and Dissemination

The following formula is used to calculate the index levels for the Core Equity Indexes:

<u>S</u> <u>i</u> <u>{S<sub>i</sub>P<sub>i</sub>}</u>

D

S<sub>i </sub>= Number of shares in the index for security i.

P<sub>i</sub> = Price of security i

D = Divisor

The Core Equity Indexes are calculated every weekday.

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If trading is suspended while one of the exchanges is still open, the last traded price for that stock is used for all subsequent Index computations until trading resumes. If trading is suspended before the opening, the stock's adjusted closing price from the previous day is used to calculate the Index. Until a particular stock opens, its adjusted closing price from the previous day is used in the Index computation. Index values are calculated on both a price and total-return basis, in U.S. dollars. The price Index is updated on a real time basis, while the total return Index is calculated and disseminated on an end-of-day basis. Price index values are calculated and disseminated every 15 seconds.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;3.4. Weighting

The Core Equity Indexes are modified capitalization-weighted Indexes that employ a transparent weighting formula to magnify the effect that earnings play in the total return of the Indexes. The initial weight of a component in the Index at the annual reconstitution is based on the companies' earnings stream during the last four fiscal quarters. To calculate the weighting factor – Earnings Stream – WisdomTree uses cumulative earnings generated over the prior four reported quarters, as of November 30<sup>th</sup> of each year. Thus, each component's weight in the Index at the "U.S. Weighting Date" (defined below) reflects its share of the total Earnings Stream recorded over the prior four quarters by all of the component companies in the Index. The U.S. Weighting Date is when component weights are set, and it occurs immediately after the close of trading on the relevant date. New components and component weights take effect before the opening of trading the day following the "U.S. Reconstitution Date." Please refer to the Reconstitution Schedule on page 1 for specific dates.

Should any company achieve a weighting equal to or greater than 24.0% of the Index, its weighting will be reduced to 20.0% at the close of the current calendar quarter, and the weights of all other components in the Index will be rebalanced proportionally. Moreover, should the "collective weight" of Index component securities whose individual current weights equal or exceed 5.0% of the Index, when added together, equal or exceed 50.0% of the Index, the weightings in those component securities will be reduced so that their collective weight equals 40.0% of the Index at the close of the current calendar quarter, and other components in the Index will be rebalanced proportionally to reflect their relative weights before the adjustment. Further iterations of these adjustments may occur until no company or group of companies violates these rules.

The capping rules described below are applied concurrently and, in a manner, designed to seek to minimize deviation from a component's initial or intended weighting in an Index.

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The following capping rule applies to all Core Equity Indexes, unless specified otherwise below:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;· Should any sector
 achieve a weight that is more than 5% above or below the weight of the sector in a market
 capitalization weighted version of the index, the weight of the companies will be reduced
 or increased to meet the +/-5% threshold, respectively.

Should the ratio of a component company's initial weight relative to its weight in a market capitalization weighted version of the index exceed 3x or fall below 0.33x, the weight of the company will be reduced or increased to meet the 3x or 0.33x thresholds, respectively. The weights may fluctuate above the specified caps during the year but will be reset at each annual rebalance date.

The following liquidity adjustment factors will be applied to all Indexes after the capping rules described above have been applied:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;· A further volume
 screen requires that a calculated volume factor (the median daily dollar volume for three
 months preceding the Screening Date / weight of security in each index) is greater than $200
 million to be eligible for each index. If a security's volume factor falls below $200
 million at the annual screening, but is currently in the Index, it will remain in the Index.
 The securities' weight will be adjusted downwards by an adjustment factor equal to
 its volume factor dividend by $400 million.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;· In the event a
 security has a calculated volume factor (average daily volume traded over the preceding three
 months / weight in the index) that is less than $400 million, its weight will be reduced
 such that weight after volume adjustment = weight before adjustment x calculated volume factor
 / $400 million. The implementation of the volume factor may cause an increase in the sector
 weights above the specified caps.

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;3.5. Dividend Treatment

Normal dividend payments are not taken into account in the price Index, whereas they are reinvested and accounted for in the total return Index. However, special dividends require index divisor adjustments to prevent the distribution from distorting the price Index.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;3.6. Multiple Share Classes

In the event a component company issues multiple classes of shares of common stock, the most liquid share class, based on the average daily trading volume as described in section 2.1, will be included in the index. Conversion of a share class in the Index into another share class not in the Index results in the conversion of the share class being phased out into the surviving share class. For all Mid and Small cap cuts, if a security has multiple listed share classes and the total market capitalization of the listed share classes is greater than largest market capitalization cutoff of that index, the security would not be eligible for that index. At least one share class will be eligible for inclusion in either large, mid or small size cut based on total market value of the company.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;4. <u>Index Maintenance</u> 

Index Maintenance includes monitoring and implementing the adjustments for company deletions, stock splits, stock dividends, spins-offs, or other corporate actions. Some corporate actions, such as stock splits, stock dividends, and rights offerings require changes in the index shares and the stock prices of the component companies in the Core Equity Indexes. Some corporate actions, such as stock issuances, stock buybacks, warrant issuances, increases or decreases in earnings between reconstitutions, restatements of earnings between reconstitutions, do not require changes in the index shares or the stock prices of the component companies in the Core Equity Indexes. Other corporate actions, such as special dividends, may require Index divisor adjustments. Any corporate action, whether it requires divisor adjustments or not, will be implemented after the close of trading on the day prior to the ex-date of such corporate action, or when the Index Calculation Agent typically applies such corporate actions. Whenever possible, changes to the Index's components, such as deletions as a result of corporate actions, will be announced at least two business days prior to their implementation date.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;4.1. Component Changes

Additions

Additions to the Core Equity Indexes are made at the annual reconstitution according to the inclusion criteria defined above. Changes are implemented before the opening of trading on the first business day following the "U.S. Reconstitution Date." Please refer to the Reconstitution Schedule on page 1 for specific dates. No additions are made to any of the Core Equity Indexes between annual reconstitutions, except in the cases of certain spin-off companies, defined below.

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Deletions

Shares of companies that are de-listed or acquired by a company outside of the Index are deleted from the Index and the weights of the remaining components are adjusted proportionately to reflect the change in composition of the Index. A component company that files for bankruptcy is deleted from the Index and the weights of the remaining components are adjusted proportionately to reflect the change in the composition of the Index. If a component company is acquired by another company in the Index for stock, the acquiring company's shares and weight in the Index are adjusted to reflect the transaction after the close of trading on the day prior to the execution date. A component company that is no longer primarily listed in the U.S. or that no longer conducts its Primary Business Activities in the U.S. will be removed from the Index and the weights of the remaining components will be adjusted proportionately to reflect the change in the composition of the Index. Component companies that reclassify their shares (e.g., that convert multiple share classes into a single share class) remain in the Index, although index shares are adjusted to reflect the reclassification.

Spin-Offs and IPOs

Should a company be spun-off from an existing component company, it is allowed to stay in the Core Equity Index that its parent company is in until the next annual reconstitution. Companies that go public in an Initial Public Offering (IPO) and have positive cumulative earnings after four fiscal quarters of operations and meet all other eligibility requirements may be considered for inclusion in a Core Equity Index at the next annual reconstitution of such Index.

Index Divisor Adjustments

Changes in the Index's market capitalization due to changes in composition, weighting or corporate actions result in a divisor change to maintain the Index's continuity. By adjusting the divisor, the Index value retains its continuity before and after the event. Corporate actions that require divisor adjustments will be implemented prior to the opening of trading on the effective date. In certain instances where information is incomplete, or the completion of an event is announced too late to be implemented prior to the ex-date, the implementation will occur as of the close of the following day or as soon as practicable thereafter. For corporate actions not described herein, or combinations of different types of corporate events and other exceptional cases, WisdomTree reserves the right to determine the appropriate implementation method.

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Companies that are acquired, de-listed, file for bankruptcy, move their Primary Business Activities outside of the U.S. or that cancel their dividends in the intervening weeks between the Screening Date and the U.S. reconstitution date are not included in the Core Equity Indexes, and the weights of the remaining components are adjusted accordingly.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;5. <u>Selection Parameters for the Core Equity Indexes</u> 

 the 500 largest component companies of the TI by market capitalization. The component companies
 are assigned weights in the Index as defined in section 2.4, and the annual reconstitution
 of the Index takes effect as defined in section 3.1

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;5.2. The **WisdomTree U.S. MidCap Index** is created based on a
 defined percentage of the remaining market capitalization of the TI, once the 500 largest
 companies by market capitalization have been removed. The companies that comprise the top
 75% of the remaining market capitalization are selected for inclusion in the MidCap Index.
 The component companies are assigned weights in the Index as defined in section 2.4., and
 the annual reconstitution of the Index takes effect as defined in section 3.1.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;5.3. The **WisdomTree U.S. SmallCap Index** is created based on
 a defined percentage of the remaining market capitalization of the TI, once the 500 largest
 companies by market capitalization have been removed. The companies that comprise the bottom
 25% of the remaining market capitalization are selected for inclusion in the SmallCap Index.
 The component companies are assigned weights in the Index as defined in section 2.4., and
 the annual reconstitution of the Index takes effect as defined in section 3.1.

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**Methodology Guide for U.S. Multifactor Index**

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;1. <u>Index Overview and Description</u> 

The WisdomTree U.S. Multifactor Index [referred to as "the Index"] was developed by WisdomTree, Inc. (WT). WisdomTree U.S. Multifactor Index is comprised of 200 U.S. companies with the highest composite scores based on two fundamental factors, value and quality measures, and two technical factors, momentum and correlation.

The Index is reconstituted on a quarterly basis (following the close of trading on the eighth business day in March, June, September and December).

The Index is calculated to capture price appreciation and total return, which assumes dividends are reinvested into the Index. The Index is calculated using primary market prices and calculated in U.S. dollars.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;2. <u>Key Features</u> 

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;2.1. Membership Criteria

To be eligible for inclusion in the Index, component companies must be under coverage by the market management team of the third-party independent index calculation agent, must list shares on a U.S. stock exchange, conduct its Primary Business Activities<sup>6</sup> in the United States. Companies must have had a median daily dollar volume of at least $1,000,000 for each of the three months preceding the Screening Date (after the close of trading on the last trading day in February, May, August, November). Common stocks, REITs, tracking stocks and holding companies are eligible for inclusion. ADRs, GDRs and EDRs, limited partnerships, limited liability companies, royalty trusts, and Business Development Companies (BDCs), preferred stocks, closed-end funds, exchange-traded funds, and derivative securities such as warrants and rights are not eligible. Companies that have pending acquisitions or mergers are excluded from the initial universe. The publicly traded security for WisdomTree, Inc. (NYSE: WT), is also not eligible for inclusion in any of WisdomTree's equity indexes.

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<sup>6</sup> The country in which a company conducts its Primary Business Activities is determined based on the following factors: country of organization or incorporation, country in which a company's headquarters is located, the country to which a company has the greatest risk exposure ("Country of Risk"), and the country from which a company generates the most significant portion of its revenue or to which it allocates the greatest resources. WT may determine to consider additional or different factors depending on the nature of a company's business and operations.

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Top 800 companies by market capitalization that meet the selection criteria are assigned a score for each of the following factors. Factors are equal-weighted at 25%.

1) Value Factor – determined by fundamental valuation ratios, i.e. sales to price, book to price, earnings to price, estimated earnings to price, EBITDA to enterprise value, operating cash flow to price. Scores are calculated within industry groups.

2) Quality Factor – determined by static observations and trends of return on equity (ROE), return on assets (ROA), gross profits over assets and cash flows over assets. Scores are calculated within industry groups.

3) Momentum Factor – determined by stocks' risk adjusted total returns over historical periods (6 and 12 months)

4) Low Correlation Factor – incorporates diversification potential of stocks that are less correlated to the market over historical periods (6 and 12 months).

The score for each factor is used to calculate an overall factor score that is used to rank and select the top 25% for inclusion into the Index. The highest ranking multifactor scoring companies will be selected, subject to maximum and minimum constraints on number of components within a sector in seeking sector diversification.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;2.2. Base Date and Base Value

The WisdomTree U.S. Multifactor Index was established with a base value of 200 on June 9, 2017.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;2.3. Calculation and Dissemination

The following formula is used to calculate the index levels for the U.S. Multifactor Index:

<u>S</u> <u>i{S<sub>i</sub>P<sub>i</sub>E<sub>i</sub>}</u>

D

S<sub>i </sub>= Number of shares in the index for security i.

P<sub>i</sub> = Price of security i

E<sub>i</sub> = Cross rate of currency of Security i vs. USD. If security price in USD, E<sub>i</sub> = 1

D = Divisor

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The Index is calculated whenever the U.S. stock exchanges are open. If trading is suspended while the exchange the component company trades on is still open, the last traded price for that stock is used for all subsequent Index computations until trading resumes. If trading is suspended before the opening, the stock's adjusted closing price from the previous day is used to calculate the Index. Until a particular stock opens, its adjusted closing price from the previous day is used in the Index computation. Index values are calculated on both a price and total-return basis, in U.S. dollars. The price Index and total return Indexes are calculated and disseminated on an end-of-day basis.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;2.4. Weighting

The WisdomTree U.S. Multifactor Index is weighted by a combination of the company overall factor score and inverse volatility over the prior 12 months.

The Weighting Date is when component weights are set, and it occurs after the close of the third business day of the rebalance month. The changes will go into effect after the close of trading on the eighth business day of the rebalance month.

The Index will be modified should the following occur. Should any company achieve a weighting equal to or greater than 24.0% of its Index, its weighting will be reduced to 20.0% at the close of the current calendar quarter, and other components in the Index will be rebalanced. Moreover, should the "collective weight" of Index component securities whose individual current weights equal or exceed 5.0% of the Index, when added together, equal or exceed 50.0% of the Index, the weightings in those component securities will be reduced so that their collective weight equals 40.0% of the Index at the close of the current calendar quarter, and other components in the Index will be rebalanced to reflect their relative weights before the adjustment. Further iterations of these adjustments may occur until no company or group of companies violates these rules.

The following capping rules are applied in this order:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;· The maximum weight
 of any individual security is capped at 4% on the quarterly rebalance prior to the introduction
 of sector caps and the weights of all other components will be adjusted proportionally.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;· Sectors are weighted
 to be sector neutral relative to the sector weights in the starting universe.

The following liquidity adjustment factors will be applied after the capping rules above have been applied:

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A further volume screen requires that a calculated volume factor (the median daily dollar volume for three months preceding the Screening Date / weight of security in each index) shall be greater than $200 million to be eligible for each index. If a security's volume factor falls below $200 million at the annual screening, but is currently in the Index, it will remain in the Index. The securities' weight will be adjusted downwards by an adjustment factor equal to its volume factor divided by $400 million.

In the event a security has a calculated volume factor (average daily volume traded over the preceding three months / weight in the index) that is less than $400 million, its weight will be reduced such that weight after volume adjustment = weight before adjustment x calculated volume factor / $400 million. The implementation of the volume factor may cause an increase in the holding, sector and country weights above the specified caps.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 2.5 Dividend Treatment

Normal dividend payments are not taken into account in the price Index, whereas they are reinvested and accounted for in the total return Index. However, special dividends that are not reinvested in the total return index require index divisor adjustments to prevent the distribution from distorting the price index.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 2.6 Multiple Share Classes

In the event a component company issues multiple classes of shares of common stock, the share class with the highest average daily volume will be included. Conversion of a share class into another share class results in the deletion of the share class being phased out and an increase in shares of the surviving share class, provided that the surviving share class is in the Index.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;3. <u>Index Maintenance</u> 

Index Maintenance includes monitoring and implementing the adjustments for company deletions, stock splits, stock dividends, spins-offs, or other corporate actions. Some corporate actions, such as stock splits, stock dividends, and rights offerings require changes in the index shares and the stock prices of the component companies in the Indexes. Some corporate actions, such as stock issuances, stock buybacks, warrant issuances, increases or decreases in dividend per share between reconstitutions, do not require changes in the index shares or the stock prices of the component companies in the Index. Other corporate actions, such as special dividends and entitlements, may require Index divisor adjustments. Any corporate action, whether it requires divisor adjustments or not, will be implemented after the close of trading on the day prior to the ex-date of such corporate actions. Whenever possible, changes to the Index's components, such as deletions as a result of corporate actions, will be announced at least two business days prior to their implementation date.

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;3.1. Component Changes

Additions

Additions to the Indexes are made at the reconstitution according to the inclusion criteria defined above. Changes are implemented following the close of trading on the eighth business day in March, June, September and December. No additions are made to the Index between reconstitutions, except in the cases of certain spin-off companies defined below.

Deletions

Shares of companies that are de-listed or acquired by a company outside of the Indexes are deleted from the Index and the weights of the remaining components are adjusted proportionately to reflect the change in composition of the Index. A component company that files for bankruptcy is deleted from the Index and the weights of the remaining components are adjusted proportionately to reflect the change in the composition of the Index. If a component company is acquired by another company in the Index for stock, the acquiring company's shares and weight in the Index are adjusted to reflect the transaction after the close of trading on the day prior to the execution date.<sup>7</sup> Component companies that reclassify their shares (i.e. that convert multiple share classes into a single share class) remain in the Index, although index shares are adjusted to reflect the reclassification.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;3.2. Spin-Offs and IPOs

Should a company be spun-off from an existing component company, it is allowed to stay in the Index that its parent company is in until the next reconstitution. Spin-off shares of publicly traded companies that are included in the same indexes as their parent company are increased to reflect the spin-off and the weights of the remaining components will be adjusted proportionately to reflect the change in the composition of the Index. Companies that go public in an Initial Public Offering (IPO) and meet all other eligibility requirements may be considered for inclusion in the Index at the next reconstitution.

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<sup>7</sup> Companies being acquired will be deleted from the WisdomTree indexes immediately before the effective date of the acquisition or upon notice of a suspension of trading in the stock of the company that is being acquired. In cases where an effective date is not publicly announced in advance, or where a notice of suspension of trading in connection with an acquisition is not announced in advance, WisdomTree reserves the right to delete the company being acquired based on best available market information.

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;4. <u>Index Divisor Adjustments</u> 

Changes in the Index's market capitalization due to changes in composition, weighting or corporate actions result in a divisor change to maintain the Index's continuity. By adjusting the divisor, the Index value retains its continuity before and after the event. Corporate actions that require divisor adjustments will be implemented prior to the opening of trading on the effective date. In certain instances where information is incomplete, or the completion of an event is announced too late to be implemented prior to the ex-date, the implementation will occur as of the close of the following day or as soon as practicable thereafter. For corporate actions not described herein, or combinations of different types of corporate events and other exceptional cases, WisdomTree reserves the right to determine the appropriate implementation method.

Companies that are acquired, de-listed, file for bankruptcy, or move their Primary Business Activities outside of the U.S. in the intervening weeks between the Screening Date and the Reconstitution Date are not included in the Indexes, and the weights of the remaining components are adjusted accordingly.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;5. <u>Selection Parameters</u> 

Selection parameters for the WisdomTree U.S. Multifactor Index are defined in section 2.1. Companies that pass these selection criteria as of the Screening Date are included in the Index. The component companies are assigned weights in the Index as defined in section 2.4., and reconstitution of the Index takes effect as defined in section 3.1.

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**Methodology Guide for International Dividend Indexes**

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;1. <u>Index Overview and Description</u> 

WT has created a family of international indexes that track the performance of dividend-paying companies in developed markets.

The International developed market indexes are sometimes referred to as the "International Dividend Indexes."

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;· WisdomTree International
 Equity Index measures the stock performance of investable companies that pay regular cash
 dividends on shares of common stock and that conduct its Primary Business Activities <sup>8</sup> in Japan, the 15 European countries, Australia, Israel, Hong Kong and Singapore.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;· The WisdomTree
 Dynamic International Equity Index is designed to remove from index performance the impact
 of changes to the value of foreign currencies relative to U.S. dollar with a hedge ratio
 ranging from 0 to 100% on a monthly basis.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;· The WisdomTree
 International High Dividend Index comprises high dividend yielding stocks from the WisdomTree
 International Equity Index.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;· The WisdomTree
 True Developed International Index is comprised of the dividend-paying companies from the
 large-capitalization segment of the WisdomTree International Equity Index and eligible dividend-paying
 companies with Primary Business Activities <sup>9</sup> in South Korea, Poland, and Taiwan.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;· The WisdomTree
 International MidCap Dividend Index is comprised of the dividend-paying companies from the
 mid-capitalization segment of the WisdomTree International Equity Index.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;· The WisdomTree
 International SmallCap Dividend Index is comprised of the dividend-paying companies from
 the small-capitalization segment of the WisdomTree International Equity Index.

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<sup>8</sup> The country in which a company conducts its Primary Business Activities is determined based on the following factors: country of organization or incorporation, country in which a company's headquarters is located, the country to which a company has the greatest risk exposure ("Country of Risk"), and the country from which a company generates the most significant portion of its revenue or to which it allocates the greatest resources. WT may determine to consider additional or different factors depending on the nature of a company's business and operations.

<sup>9</sup> The country in which a company conducts its Primary Business Activities is determined based on the following factors: country of organization or incorporation, country in which a company's headquarters is located, the country to which a company has the greatest risk exposure ("Country of Risk"), and the country from which a company generates the most significant portion of its revenue or to which it allocates the greatest resources. WT may determine to consider additional or different factors depending on the nature of a company's business and operations.

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;· The WisdomTree
 Dynamic International SmallCap Equity Index is designed to remove from index performance
 the impact of changes to the value of foreign currencies relative to U.S. dollar with a hedge
 ratio ranging from 0 to 100% on a monthly basis.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;· The WisdomTree
 International Quality Dividend Growth Index comprises dividend-paying developed market companies
 with growth characteristics.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;· The WisdomTree
 International Hedged Quality Dividend Growth Index is designed to remove from index performance
 the impact of changes to the value of foreign currencies relative to U.S. dollar.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;· The WisdomTree
 Europe Equity Index comprises of dividend-paying companies included in the WisdomTree International
 Equity Index that conduct their Primary Business Activities in Europe, traded in Euros and
 derive at least 50% of their revenue from countries outside of Europe. To be deleted from
 the Index, companies must derive less than 47% of their revenue from countries outside of
 Europe.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;· The WisdomTree
 Europe Hedged Equity Index is designed to remove from index performance the impact of changes
 to the value of Euro relative to U.S. dollar.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;· WisdomTree Europe
 SmallCap Equity Index comprises of dividend-paying companies included in the WisdomTree International
 Equity Index that conduct their Primary Business Activities in Europe and traded in Euros.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;· The WisdomTree
 Europe Hedged SmallCap Equity Index is designed to remove from index performance the impact
 of changes to the value of Euro relative to U.S. dollar.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;· The WisdomTree
 Europe SmallCap Dividend Index ("ESC") is comprised of the dividend-paying companies
 from the small-capitalization segment of the European companies in the WisdomTree International
 Equity Index.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;· The WisdomTree
 Europe Quality Dividend Growth Index is derived from the WisdomTree International Equity
 Index and is comprised of dividend paying European companies with growth characteristics.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;· The WisdomTree
 Japan Dividend Index ("JDI") measures the performance of investable Japanese
 companies that pay regular cash dividends on shares of common stock and have less than 80%
 of revenue come from Japan.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;· The WisdomTree
 Japan Hedged Equity Index is designed to remove from index performance the impact of changes
 to the value of Japanese Yen relative to U.S. dollar.

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;· The WisdomTree
 Japan SmallCap Dividend Index ("JSC") is comprised of the dividend-paying companies
 from the small-capitalization segment of the Japanese companies within the WisdomTree International
 Equity Index.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;· The WisdomTree
 Japan SmallCap Equity Index is comprised of the dividend-paying companies from the small-capitalization
 segment of the Japanese companies within the WisdomTree International Equity Index.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;· The WisdomTree
 Japan Hedged SmallCap Equity Index is designed to remove from index performance the impact
 of changes to the value of Japanese Yen relative to U.S. dollar.

At the International Reconstitution Date each year, the International Dividend Indexes are reconstituted, with each components' weight adjusted, if necessary, to reflect its dividend-weighting in its respective Index.

All of the International Dividend Indexes are calculated to seek to capture price appreciation and total return, which assumes dividends are reinvested in the components of the Index. The International Dividend Indexes will be calculated using available primary market prices. The International Dividend Indexes are calculated in U.S. dollars.

Hedged Equity Indexes

For U.S. investors, international equity investments include two components of return. The first is the return attributable to stock prices in the non-U.S. market or markets in which an investment is made. The second is the return attributable to the value of non-U.S. currencies in these markets relative to U.S. dollar. Hedged Equity Indexes are designed to remove from index performance the impact of their respective currencies relative to U.S. dollar.

In this sense, the Indexes "hedge" against fluctuations in the relative value of non-U.S. currencies against the U.S. dollar. The Indexes are designed to have higher returns than their equivalent non-currency hedged indexes when the U.S. Dollar is going up in value relative to foreign currencies. Conversely, the Indexes are designed to have lower returns than their equivalent non-hedged indexes when the U.S. dollar is falling in value relative to foreign currencies (e.g., Euro is rising relative to U.S. dollar). Calculation of the Indexes is discussed in section 2.3.

Dynamic Hedged Equity Indexes

The Dynamic Hedged Equity Indexes described above are designed to add a dynamic currency hedge that ranges from 0 to 100% for each currrency.

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On a monthly basis the hedge ratio for any individual currency can be adjusted to either 0.00%, 16.7%, 33.3%, 50%, 66.67%, 83.3%, or 100% and are determined by the following signals<sup>10</sup>:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;· **Momentum:** 16.7% of the total hedge ratio is determined by momentum. When the one-month average of the
 currency's spot price versus U.S. dollar is weaker than that of the three-month (i.e.
 the targeted currency is depreciating), the hedge ratio of 16.7% is applied.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;· **Interest Rate Differentials:** 16.7% of the total hedge ratio is determined by measuring the difference
 in interest rates, as implied in one month FX forwards, between each currency and U.S. dollar.
 If the implied interest rate in the United States is higher than that within the targeted
 currency, a further 16.7% hedge ratio is applied for that currency on this signal.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;· **Low Volatility:** 16.7% of the total hedge ratio is determined by a volatility signal that provides unhedged
 exposure to the lowest volatility currencies.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;o The
 full 16.7% hedge ratio for this signal is applied for the top two thirds currencies with
 the highest 24-month return volatilities.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;o There
 is no hedge ratio applied for the remaining currencies.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;· **Time-series momentum:** 50% of the total hedge ratio for all currencies is determined by the overall
 broad trend in the U.S. dollar.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;o A
 hedge ratio of 0% is applied to all currencies if the weighted average momentum of all currencies
 is below 33% (i.e. less than 33% of the weight of the Index has a Momentum hedge signal).

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;o A
 hedge ratio of 50% is applied to all currencies if the weighted average momentum of all currencies
 is above 66%. (i.e. more than 66% of the weight of the Index has a Momentum hedge signal)

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;o A
 hedge ratio of 25% is applied to all currencies otherwise.

When the dynamic hedges are added, the Indexes are designed to have higher (or similar subject to costs) returns than their equivalent non-currency hedged indexes when U.S. Dollar is going up in value relative to foreign currencies. Conversely, the Indexes are designed to have lower (or similar subject to costs) returns than their equivalent non-hedged indexes when U.S. dollar is falling in value relative to foreign currencies (e.g., foreign currencies are rising relative to U.S. dollar). Calculation of the Indexes is discussed in section 2.3.

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<sup>10</sup> Israeli Shekels (ILS) and Singapore Dollars (SGD) are hedged at 50% and Hong Kong Dollars (HKD) hedged at 0% on a monthly basis.

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;2. <u>Key Features</u> 

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;2.1. Membership Criteria

To be eligible for inclusion in the above mentioned International Dividend Indexes, component companies must be under coverage by the market management team of the third-party independent index calculation agent and must meet the minimum liquidity requirements established by WT. To be included in any of the International Dividend Indexes, shares of such component securities must have traded at least 250,000 shares per month for each of the six months preceding the "International Screening Date" (after the close of trading on the last trading day in September).

In addition, companies that fall within the bottom decile of a composite risk factor score are not eligible for inclusion in the Domestic Dividend Indexes. The composite risk factor score is used to eliminate potentially higher risk companies that would have otherwise been eligible for inclusion in the Indexes. The composite risk factor score is an equally weighted score of the two factors described below.

1) Quality Factor – determined by static observations and trends of return on equity (ROE), return on assets (ROA), gross profits over assets and cash flows over assets. Scores are calculated within industry groups.

2) Momentum Factor – determined by stocks' risk adjusted total returns over historical periods (6 and 12 months)

Companies that fall within the top 5% ranked by dividend yield and also the bottom ½ of the composite risk factor score are not eligible for inclusion.

The score for each factor is used to calculate an overall factor score, i.e. composite risk score, that is used to eliminate potentially higher risk companies that would have otherwise been eligible for inclusion.

WisdomTree applies a Foreign Investment Screen to exclude companies that are not available to be purchased or transacted in by foreign investors (or certain segments of foreign investors) or cannot continue to be reasonably purchased or transacted in by foreign investors (or certain segments of foreign investors) as determined by the third party independent calculation agent and a data point referred to as "Degree of Open Freedom" (DOF) or by WisdomTree based generally on the guiding principles set forth below. The first test of a stock's investability is determining whether the market is open to foreign institutions. The third-party calculation agent determines the extent to which and the mechanisms foreign institutions can use to buy and sell shares on local exchanges and repatriate capital, capital gains, and dividend income without undue constraint. Once determined that a market is open to foreign investors, the third-party calculation agent then investigates each security that may be a candidate for inclusion. Each class of share is reviewed to determine whether there are any corporate bylaw, corporate charter, or industry limitations on foreign ownership of the stock. The DOF is the variable that ranges from zero to one and indicates the amount of the security foreigners may legally own (0.00 indicates that none of the stock is legally available, 1.00 indicates that 100% of the shares are available). Any company with a DOF of 0 will not be eligible for the WisdomTree Indexes.

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 <u>WisdomTree International Equity Index</u>

In the case of WisdomTree International Equity Index, component companies must list their shares on one of the stock exchanges in Europe (*i.e.,* Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, or the United Kingdom), the Tokyo Stock Exchange, on stock exchanges in Australia, Hong Kong, Israel or Singapore. Companies that conduct their Primary Business Activities in Europe, Japan, Australia, Hong Kong, Israel, or Singapore and have paid at least $5 million in gross cash dividends on shares of their common stock in the annual cycle prior to the annual reconstitution. Companies must have a market capitalization of at least $100 million on the International Screening Date and shares of such companies must have had a median daily dollar volume of at least $100,000 for three months preceding the International Screening Date. Common stocks, REITs, tracking stocks, and holding companies are eligible for inclusion. ADRs, GDRs and EDRs, limited partnerships, royalty trusts, passive foreign investment companies, preferred stocks, closed-end funds, exchange-traded funds, and derivative securities such as warrants and rights are not eligible. The selection and weighting methodology for the WisdomTree Dynamic International Equity Index is identical to the selection and weighting methodology used for the WisdomTree International Equity Index.

 <u>WisdomTree International High Dividend Index</u>

The WisdomTree International High Dividend Index comprises high dividend yielding stocks from the WisdomTree International Equity Index. In addition to being a member of this Index, companies must also have market capitalizations of at least $200 million at the International Screening Date and median daily dollar volumes of at least $200,000 for the three months prior to the International Screening Date, ranked by dividend yield. Companies ranking in the top 30% by highest dividend yield and top 80% by composite risk score are selected for inclusion.

To be deleted from the index, companies must rank outside of the top 35% by dividend yield. The selection and weighting methodology for the WisdomTree International Hedged High Dividend Index is identical to the selection and weighting methodology used for the WisdomTree International High Dividend Index.

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 <u>WisdomTree True Developed International Index</u>

The WisdomTree True Developed International Index is derived by i) selecting the 300 largest companies by market capitalization from the WisdomTree International Equity Index and ii) those companies from the WisdomTree Emerging Markets Dividend Index with Primary Business Activities<sup>11</sup> in South Korea, Poland, and Taiwan, whose market capitalization exceeds the smallest company selected from the WisdomTree International Equity Index.

 <u>WisdomTree International MidCap Dividend Index</u>

The WisdomTree International MidCap Dividend Index is derived from the WisdomTree International Equity Index using the same selection methodology previously described for the domestic midcap dividend index.

 <u>WisdomTree International SmallCap Dividend Index</u>

The WisdomTree International SmallCap Dividend Index is derived from the WisdomTree International Equity Index using the same selection methodology previously described for the domestic smallcap dividend index. The selection and weighting methodology for the WisdomTree Dynamic International SmallCap Equity Index is identical to the selection and weighting methodology used for the WisdomTree International SmallCap Dividend Index.

 <u>WisdomTree International Quality Dividend Growth Index</u>

WisdomTree International Quality Dividend Growth Index is derived from the WisdomTree International Equity Index. Component companies must list their shares on one of the major stock exchanges in Europe (*i.e.,* Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, or the United Kingdom), the Tokyo Stock Exchange, on the major stock exchanges in Australia, Hong Kong, Singapore or Israel. Companies that conduct their Primary Business Activities in Europe, Japan, Australia, Hong Kong, Israel, or Singapore and have paid at least $5 million in gross cash dividends on shares of their common stock in the annual cycle prior to the annual reconstitution. Companies must have a market capitalization of at least $1 billion on the International Screening Date, earnings yield greater than the dividend yield and shares of such companies must have had a median daily dollar volume of at least $100,000 for three months preceding the International Screening Date. Eligible companies for the WisdomTree International Quality Dividend Growth Index must not be a member of the WisdomTree International SmallCap Dividend Index.

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<sup>11</sup> The country in which a company conducts its Primary Business Activities is determined based on the following factors: country of organization or incorporation, country in which a company's headquarters is located, the country to which a company has the greatest risk exposure ("Country of Risk"), and the country from which a company generates the most significant portion of its revenue or to which it allocates the greatest resources. WT may determine to consider additional or different factors depending on the nature of a company's business and operations.

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Eligible companies are ranked using a weighted combination of three factors: 50% weighted to the rank of medium-term estimated earnings growth, 25% weighted to the rank of the historical three-year average return on equity, and 25% weighted to the rank of the historical three-year average return on assets. Companies with negative equity and therefore undefined return on equity will be given a median score as long as they've shown dividend growth over the past 5 years. Companies classified in the Banks Industry will be ranked using a weighted combination of two factors: 50% weighted to the rank of medium-term estimated earnings growth, and 50% historical three-year average return on equity; the highest ranking 20% from the European and ex-European regions will be selected for inclusion. The rest of the 300 companies to be included will be selected by their combined ranking. Companies that lack medium-term earnings growth estimates will be eligible for the Index but their composite rank for ultimate selection in the index will be the average ranks of their Return on Equity (ROE) and Return on Assets (ROA) for the purposes of stock ranking criteria. Common stocks, REITs, tracking stocks, and holding companies are eligible for inclusion. ADRs, GDRs and EDRs, limited partnerships, royalty trusts, passive foreign investment companies, preferred stocks, closed-end funds, exchange-traded funds, and derivative securities such as warrants and rights are not eligible. The selection and weighting methodology for the WisdomTree International Hedged Quality Dividend Growth Index and the WisdomTree Dynamic International Quality Dividend Growth Index is identical to the selection and weighting methodology used for the WisdomTree International Quality Dividend Growth Index.

 <u>WisdomTree Europe Equity Index</u>

WisdomTree Europe Equity Index component companies must list their shares on one of the major stock exchanges in Europe (*i.e.,* Austria, Belgium, Finland, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, Portugal or Spain). Companies must conduct their Primary Business Activities in Europe and trade in Euros, derive at least 50% of their revenue from countries outside of Europe<sup>12</sup> and have paid at least $5 million in gross cash dividends on shares of their common stock in the annual cycle prior to the annual reconstitution. Companies must have a market capitalization of at least $1 billion on the International Screening Date and shares of such companies must have had a median daily dollar volume of at least $100,000 for three months preceding the International Screening Date. To be deleted from the Index, companies must derive less than 47% of their revenue from countries outside of Europe. Common stocks, REITs, tracking stocks, and holding companies are eligible for inclusion. Companies that are do not conduct their Primary Business Activities in Europe are excluded. American Depository Receipts (ADRs), Global Depository Receipts (GDRs) and European Depository Receipts (EDRs), limited partnerships, royalty trusts, passive foreign investment companies, preferred stocks, closed-end funds, exchange-traded funds, and derivative securities such as warrants and rights are not eligible. <sup>13</sup> The selection and weighting methodology for the WisdomTree Europe Hedged Equity Index is identical to the selection and weighting methodology used for the WisdomTree Europe Equity Index.

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<sup>12</sup> With Europe defined in broad fashion as developed and emerging markets Europe.

<sup>13</sup> Beginning with the December 2006 reconstitution, Mortgage REITs were no longer eligible for inclusion in the WisdomTree Domestic and International Dividend Indexes. For the WisdomTree International Dividend Indexes, this rule change took effect at the June 2007 reconstitution.

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 <u>WisdomTree Europe SmallCap Equity Index</u>

WisdomTree Europe SmallCap Equity Index component companies must list their shares on one of the major stock exchanges in Europe (*i.e.,* Austria, Belgium, Finland, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, Portugal or Spain). Companies must conduct their Primary Business Activities in Europe, trade in Euros and have paid at least $5 million in gross cash dividends on shares of their common stock in the annual cycle prior to the annual reconstitution. Companies must have a market capitalization of at least $100 million on the International Screening Date and shares of such companies must have had a median daily dollar volume of at least $100,000 for three months preceding the International Screening Date. Common stocks, REITs, tracking stocks, and holding companies are eligible for inclusion. Companies that do not conduct their Primary Business Activities in Europe are excluded. ADRs, GDRs and EDRs, limited partnerships, royalty trusts, passive foreign investment companies, preferred stocks, closed-end funds, exchange-traded funds, and derivative securities such as warrants and rights are not eligible. New additions to the index are those companies that rank in the bottom 10% of total market capitalization of the European companies traded in Euros within the WisdomTree International Equity Index as of the International Screening Date. To be deleted from the index, companies must rank outside of the bottom 13% of total market capitalization of the European companies traded in Euros within the WisdomTree International Equity Index as of the International Screening Date. The selection and weighting methodology for the WisdomTree Europe Hedged SmallCap Equity Index is identical to the selection and weighting methodology used for the WisdomTree Europe SmallCap Equity Index.

 <u>WisdomTree Europe SmallCap Dividend Index</u>

In the case of ESC component companies must have their shares listed on a stock exchange in one of the following countries: Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, or the United Kingdom ("Europe"). Companies must conduct their Primary Business Activities in one of these European countries and have paid at least $5 million in gross cash dividends on shares of their common stock in the annual cycle prior to the annual reconstitution. Companies need to have a market capitalization of at least $100 million on the International Screening Date and shares of such companies need to have had a median daily dollar volume of at least $100,000 for three months preceding the International Screening Date. Common stocks, REITs, tracking stocks, and holding companies are eligible for inclusion. ADRs, GDRs and EDRs, limited partnerships, royalty trusts, passive foreign investment companies, preferred stocks, closed-end funds, exchange-traded funds, and derivative securities such as warrants and rights are not eligible.<sup>14</sup> The WisdomTree Europe SmallCap Dividend Index is derived from the WisdomTree International Equity Index by selecting European companies using the same selection methodology previously described for the domestic smallcap dividend index. To be deleted from the Index, companies must fall outside of the bottom 30% of the total market capitalization of securities after the 300 largest European companies are removed.

 <u>WisdomTree Europe Quality Dividend Growth Index</u>

In the case of the WisdomTree Europe Quality Dividend Growth Index component companies must have their shares listed on a stock exchange in one of the following countries: Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, or the United Kingdom ("Europe"). Companies must conduct their Primary Business Activities in one of these European countries and have paid at least $5 million in gross cash dividends on shares of their common stock in the annual cycle prior to the annual reconstitution. Companies need to have a market capitalization of at least $1 billion on the International Screening Date, earnings yield greater than the dividend yield and shares of such companies need to have had a median daily dollar volume of at least $200,000 for each of the three months preceding the International Screening Date.

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<sup>14</sup> Beginning with the December 2006 reconstitution, Mortgage REITs will no longer be eligible for inclusion in the WisdomTree Domestic and International Dividend Indexes. For the WisdomTree International Dividend Indexes this rule change will take effect at the June 2007 reconstitution.

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Eligible companies are ranked using a weighted combination of three factors: 50% weighted to the rank of medium-term estimated earnings growth, 25% weighted to the rank of the historical three-year average return on equity, and 25% weighted to the rank of the historical three-year average return on assets. Companies with negative equity and therefore undefined return on equity will be given a median score as long as they've shown dividend growth over the past 5 years. Companies classified in the Banks Industry will be ranked using a weighted combination of two factors: 50% weighted to the rank of medium-term estimated earnings growth, and 50% historical three-year average return on equity; the highest ranking 20% from the European region will be selected for inclusion. The rest of the 300 companies to be included will be selected by their combined ranking Common stocks, REITs, tracking stocks, and holding companies are eligible for inclusion. ADRs, GDRs and EDRs, limited partnerships, royalty trusts, passive foreign investment companies, preferred stocks, closed-end funds, exchange-traded funds, and derivative securities such as warrants and rights are not eligible.

 <u>WisdomTree Japan Dividend Index</u>

In the case of WisdomTree Japan Dividend Index, component companies must list their shares on the Tokyo Stock Exchange. Companies must conduct their Primary Business Activities in Japan and have paid at least $5 million in gross cash dividends on shares of their common stock in the annual cycle prior to the annual reconstitution and have less than 80% of revenue from Japan. Companies need to have a market capitalization of at least $100 million on the International Screening Date and shares of such companies need to have had a median daily dollar volume of at least $100,000 for three months preceding the International Screening Date. To be deleted from the Index, companies must derive more than 82% of their revenue from Japan. Common stocks, REITs, tracking stocks, and holding companies are eligible for inclusion. ADRs, GDRs and EDRs, limited partnerships, royalty trusts, passive foreign investment companies, preferred stocks, closed-end funds, exchange-traded funds, and derivative securities such as warrants and rights are not eligible. The selection and weighting methodology for the WisdomTree Japan Hedged Equity Index is identical to the selection and weighting methodology used for the WisdomTree Japan Dividend Index.

 <u>WisdomTree Japan SmallCap Dividend Index</u>

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 <u>WisdomTree Japan SmallCap Equity Index</u>

In the case of WisdomTree Japan SmallCap Equity Index, component companies must list their shares on the Tokyo Stock Exchange. Companies must conduct their Primary Business Activities in Japan and have paid at least $5 million in gross cash dividends on shares of their common stock in the annual cycle prior to the annual reconstitution. Companies need to have a market capitalization of at least $100 million on the International Screening Date and shares of such companies need to have had a median daily dollar volume of at least $100,000 for three months preceding the International Screening Date. Companies must fall outside of the three hundred largest securities by market capitalization from this primary starting screening universe. Common stocks, REITs, tracking stocks, and holding companies are eligible for inclusion. ADRs, GDRs and EDRs, limited partnerships, royalty trusts, passive foreign investment companies, preferred stocks, closed-end funds, exchange-traded funds, and derivative securities such as warrants and rights are not eligible. The selection and weighting methodology for the WisdomTree Japan Hedged SmallCap Equity Index is identical to the selection and weighting methodology used for the WisdomTree Japan SmallCap Equity Index.

For purposes of both selection and weighting the following definitions would apply:

Gross Cash Dividends are based on dividends paid over latest annual cycle as determined by the ex-date of the dividends. In the case of Australia, gross dividends do not reflect the franking credit for Australian investors. The currency rate used to translate the dividends to U.S. dollars is the exchange rate on the screening date. Shares outstanding for the total dividend calculation are based on the shares outstanding at the time of each dividend payment.

Liquidity and market cap screens are based on the shares outstanding of the security in question for each company.

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Base Date and Base Value

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|:---|:---|:---|
| Index | Base Date | Base <br> Value |
| WisdomTree International Equity Index | 5/31/2006 | 300 |
| WisdomTree Dynamic International Equity Index | 10/30/2015 | 200 |
| WisdomTree International High Dividend Index | 5/31/2006 | 200 |
| WisdomTree True Developed International Index | 5/31/2006 | 200 |
| WisdomTree International MidCap Dividend Index | 5/31/2006 | 200 |
| WisdomTree International SmallCap Dividend Index | 5/31/2006 | 200 |
| WisdomTree Dynamic International SmallCap Equity Index | 10/31/2015 | 200 |
| WisdomTree International Quality Dividend Growth Index | 11/29/2013 | 200 |
| WisdomTree International Hedged Quality Dividend Growth Index | 11/29/2013 | 200 |
| WisdomTree Europe Equity Index | 6/29/2012 | 200 |
| WisdomTree Europe Hedged Equity Index | 6/29/2012 | 200 |
| WisdomTree Europe SmallCap Equity Index | 1/30/2015 | 200 |
| WisdomTree Europe Hedged SmallCap Equity Index | 1/30/2015 | 200 |
| WisdomTree Europe SmallCap Dividend Index | 5/31/2006 | 200 |
| WisdomTree Europe Quality Dividend Growth Index | 2/28/2014 | 200 |
| WisdomTree Japan Dividend Index | 5/31/2006 | 300 |
| WisdomTree Japan Hedged Equity Index | 1/29/2010 | 100 |
| WisdomTree Japan SmallCap Dividend Index | 5/31/2006 | 200 |
| WisdomTree Japan SmallCap Equity Index | 4/30/2013 | 200 |
| WisdomTree Japan Hedged SmallCap Equity Index | 4/30/2013 | 200 |

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;2.2. Calculation and Dissemination

The following formula is used to calculate the index levels for the International Dividend Indexes:

<u>S</u> <u>i{S<sub>i</sub>P<sub>i</sub>E<sub>i</sub>}</u>

D

S<sub>i </sub>= Number of shares in the index for security i.

P<sub>i</sub> = Price of security i

E<sub>i</sub> = Cross rate of currency of Security I vs. USD. If security price in USD, E<sub>i</sub> = 1

D = Divisor

 **Hedged Equity Indexes**

The total returns for the Indexes are calculated once a day on a daily basis to remove the impact of currency and uses a WM/Reuters 1-month forward rate to do so.

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 **Dynamic Hedged Equity Indexes**

The Indexes use quantitative signals to determine hedge ratios on the currency exposure on a monthly basis. Hedge ratios are varied each month between 0% and 100%. The hedged indexes—when hedge ratios are 100% — are designed to approximate the investable return available to U.S. based investors that seek to neutralize currency fluctuations as a source of the international index returns.

Starting from the month end of April 2015, all WisdomTree Currency-Hedged Indices will be calculated using forward amounts and foreign currency weights determined one business day prior to the month end—in accordance with the standard currency hedged calculations of WisdomTree's independent index calculation agent. The precise calculation for the daily hedged currency index equals:

![](formula_exh21.jpg)

Where Forward Rate = WM/Reuters 1-month forward rate in foreign currency per U.S. dollar

Spot Rate = Spot Rate in foreign currency per U.S. dollar.

For each month *m,* there are *d= 1, 2, 3, ..* D calendar days so *md* is day *d* for month *m* and *m0* is one business day prior to the month end of month *m-1.* 

 

D=Total # days In Month

md= *d* day of Month *m*

WT_Hedged<sub>0</sub> – previous month-end

WT_Unhedged<sub>0</sub> – previous month-end

HedgeRet has a hedge ratio applied to it when determining what percentage of the currency is hedged. This is a ratio WisdomTree will send to the calculation agent every month.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;2.3. The International Dividend Indexes are calculated every weekday.
 If trading is suspended while the exchange the component company trades on is still open,
 the last traded price for that stock is used for all subsequent Index computations until
 trading resumes. If trading is suspended before the opening, the stock's adjusted closing
 price from the previous day is used to calculate the Index. Until a particular stock opens,
 its adjusted closing price from the previous day is used in the Index computation. Index
 values are calculated on both a price and total-return basis, in U.S. dollars. The price
 and total return Indexes are calculated and disseminated on an end-of-day basis.

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;2.4. Weighting

The International Dividend Indexes are modified capitalization-weighted indices that employ a transparent weighting formula to magnify the effect that dividends play in the total return of the Indexes. The initial weight of a component in the Index at the annual reconstitution is derived by multiplying the U.S. dollar value of the company's annual gross dividend per share by the number of common shares outstanding for that company, "The Cash Dividend Factor." <sup>15</sup> The Cash Dividend Factor is calculated for every component in the Index and then summed. Each component's weight, at the International Weighting Date, is equal to its Cash Dividend Factor divided by the sum of all Cash Dividend Factors for all the components in that Index. The dividend stream will be adjusted for constituents with dividend yields greater than 12% at the screening date. The dividend stream of these capped securities will be their market cap multiplied by 12%. The International Weighting Date is when component weights are set, and it occurs immediately after the close of trading on the relevant date. New components and component weights take effect before the opening of trading the day following the "International Reconstitution Date." Please refer to the Reconstitution Schedule on page 1 for specific dates.

For the size segment dividend indexes (total, large, mid and small caps) and high dividend cuts of the market, companies that fall within the top two deciles of the composite risk factor will have their dividend stream multiplied by 1.5 while all other dividends will remain unadjusted. Companies will be weighted in the index based on this adjusted dividend stream.

All Indexes will be modified should the following occur. Should any company achieve a weighting equal to or greater than 24.0% of its Index, its weighting will be reduced to 20.0% at the close of the current calendar quarter, and the weight of all other components in the Index will be rebalanced proportionally. Moreover, should the "collective weight" of Index component securities whose individual current weights equal or exceed 5.0% of the Index, when added together, equal or exceed 50.0% of the Index, the weightings in those component securities will be reduced so that their collective weight equals 40.0% of the Index at the close of the current calendar quarter, and other components in the Index will be rebalanced proportionally to reflect their relative weights before the adjustment. Further iterations of these adjustments may occur until no company or group of companies violates these rules.

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<sup>15</sup> Special Dividends are not included in the computation of Index weights.

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The capping rules described below are applied concurrently and, in a manner, designed to seek to minimize deviation from a component's initial or intended weighting in an Index.

The following capping rule applies to all International Dividend Indexes, unless specified otherwise below:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;· Should any country
 achieve a weight equal to or greater than 25% of the indexes, the weight of companies will
 be reduced to 25% as of the annual Screening Date.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;· Should any sector
 achieve a weight equal to or greater than 25% of the Indexes, weight of companies will be
 reduced to 25% as of the annual Screening Date. Real Estate sector will be capped at 15%.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;· Should the ratio of
 a component company's weight relative to its weight in a market capitalization weighted
 version of the Index exceed 5x or fall below 0.20x, the weight of the company will be reduced
 or increased to meet the 5x or 0.20x thresholds, respectively.

For the International Equity Index, the following capping rules apply:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;· Financials sector
 will be capped at 20%.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;· The weighted average
 WisdomTree Style Score of the Index should be at least 15 (see Appendix A for details).

For the International High Dividend Index, the following capping rules apply:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;· The maximum weight
 of any individual security is capped at 5% on the annual rebalance, prior to the implementation
 of the sector and country caps, and the weights of all other components will be adjusted.

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For the International Quality Dividend Growth Index, the following capping rules apply:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;· The maximum weight
 of any individual security is capped at 5%.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;· Country exposures
 will be adjusted to remain within +/- 5% of the float-adjusted market capitalization weight
 of the initial universe of eligible securities.

Sector exposures will be adjusted to remain within +/- 10% of the float-adjusted market capitalization weight of the initial universe of eligible securities.

For the Europe Equity Index, the following capping rules apply:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;· The maximum weight
 of any individual security is capped at 5% on the annual rebalance prior to the introduction
 of country and sector caps.

For the Europe SmallCap Equity Index, the following capping rules apply:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;· The maximum weight
 of any individual security is capped at 2% on the annual rebalance prior to the introduction
 of country and sector caps.

For the Europe SmallCap Dividend Index, the following capping rules apply:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;· Should any country
 achieve a weight equal to or greater than 30% of the indexes, the weight of companies will
 be reduced to 30% as of the annual Screening Date.

For the Japan Dividend Index, the following capping rules apply:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;· The maximum weight
 of any individual security is capped at 5% on the annual rebalance, prior to the implementation
 of the sector caps, and the weights of all other components will be adjusted.

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For the Japan SmallCap Dividend Index and Japan SmallCap Equity Index, the following capping rules apply:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;· The maximum weight
 of any individual security is capped at 2% on the annual rebalance, prior to the implementation
 of the sector caps, and the weights of all other components will be adjusted.

For the Europe Quality Dividend Growth Index, the following capping rules apply:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;· The maximum weight
 of any individual security is capped at 5% on the annual rebalance, prior to the implementation
 of the sector caps, and the weights of all other components will be adjusted.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;· Country exposures
 will be adjusted to remain within +/- 5% of the float-adjusted market capitalization weight
 of the initial universe of eligible securities.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;· Sector exposures will
 be adjusted to remain within +/- 10% of the float-adjusted market capitalization weight of
 the initial universe of eligible securities.

The weights of individual components or groups of components may fluctuate above or below the specified caps during the year intra annual rebalance dates. The weights will be reset at each annual rebalance date.

The following liquidity adjustment factors will be applied to all Indexes after the capping rules described above have been applied:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;· A further volume screen
 requires that a calculated volume factor (the median daily dollar volume for three months
 preceding the Screening Date / weight of security in each index) shall be greater than $200
 million to be eligible for each index. In the case of the Japan SmallCap Dividend Index and
 Japan SmallCap Equity Index, the calculated volume factor shall be greater than $100 million.
 If a security's volume factor falls below $200 million or $100 million for the Japan
 SmallCap Dividend Index and the Japan SmallCap Equity Index at the annual screening, but
 is currently in the Index, it will remain in the Index. The securities' weight will
 be adjusted downwards by an adjustment factor equal to its volume factor divided by $400
 million.

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;· In the event a security
 has a calculated volume factor (average daily volume traded over the preceding three months
 / weight in the index) that is less than $400 million, its weight will be reduced such that
 weight after volume adjustment = weight before adjustment x calculated volume factor / $400
 million. The implementation of the volume factor may cause an increase in the holdings, sector
 and country weights above the specified caps.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;· For the Europe SmallCap
 Dividend Index, in the event a security has a calculated volume factor (average daily volume
 traded over the preceding three months / weight in the index) that is less than $200 million,
 its weight will be reduced such that weight after volume adjustment = weight before adjustment
 x calculated volume factor / $200 million. The implementation of the volume factor may cause
 an increase in the holdings, sector and country weights above the specified caps.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;2.5. Dividend Treatment

Normal dividend payments are not taken into account in the price Index, whereas they are reinvested and accounted for in the total return Index.<sup>16</sup> However, special dividends that are not reinvested in the total return index require index divisor adjustments to prevent the distribution from distorting the price index.

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<sup>16</sup> For the International total return indexes, where information is available about both gross and net dividends, the Indexes assume re-investment of net dividends.

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 2.7 Multiple Share Classes

In the event a component company issues multiple classes of shares of common stock, each class of share will be included in any broad-based Index, provided that dividends are paid on that share of stock. In the event such a component company qualified for inclusion in the "High Dividend" or Dividend ex-Financial select cuts from these broad-based Indexes, only the share class of that company with the highest dividend yield would be selected for inclusion. Conversion of a share class into another share class results in the deletion of the share class being phased out and an increase in shares of the surviving share class, provided that the surviving share class is in the Index. For all Mid and Small cap cuts, if a security has multiple listed share classes and the total market capitalization of the listed share classes is greater than largest market capitalization cutoff of that index, the security would not be eligible for that index. At least one share class will be eligible for inclusion in either large, mid or small size cut based on total market value of the company.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;3. <u>Index Maintenance</u> 

Index Maintenance includes monitoring and implementing the adjustments for company deletions, stock splits, stock dividends, spins-offs, or other corporate actions. Some corporate actions, such as stock splits, stock dividends, and rights offerings require changes in the index shares and the stock prices of the component companies in the International Dividend Indexes. Some corporate actions, such as stock issuances, stock buybacks, warrant issuances, increases or decreases in dividend per share between reconstitutions, do not require changes in the index shares or the stock prices of the component companies in the International Dividend Indexes. Other corporate actions, such as special dividends and entitlements, may require Index divisor adjustments. Any corporate action, whether it requires divisor adjustments or not, will be implemented after the close of trading on the day prior to the ex-date of such corporate actions. Whenever possible, changes to the Index's components, such as deletions as a result of corporate actions, will be announced at least two business days prior to their implementation date.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;3.1. Component Changes

Additions

Additions to the International Dividend Indexes are made at the annual reconstitution according to the inclusion criteria defined above. Changes are implemented before the opening of trading on the first day following the closing of trading on the International Reconstitution Date. No additions are made to any of the International Dividend Indexes between annual reconstitutions.

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Deletions

Shares of companies that are de-listed or acquired by a company outside of the Index are deleted from the Index and the weights of the remaining components are adjusted proportionately to reflect the change in composition of the Index. A component company that cancels its dividend payment is deleted from the Index and the weights of the remaining components are adjusted proportionately to reflect the change in the composition of the Index. A component company that files for bankruptcy is deleted from the Index and the weights of the remaining components are adjusted proportionately to reflect the change in the composition of the Index. If a component company is acquired by another company in the Index for stock, the acquiring company's shares and weight in the Index are adjusted to reflect the transaction after the close of trading on the day prior to the execution date.<sup>17</sup> Component companies that reclassify their shares (i.e. that convert multiple share classes into a single share class) remain in the Index, although index shares are adjusted to reflect the reclassification.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;3.2. Spin-Offs and IPOs

Should a company be spun-off from an existing component company and pay a regular cash dividend, it will be ineligible for inclusion in the International Dividend Indexes until the next annual reconstitution, provided it meets all other Index eligibility requirements. Spin-off shares of publicly traded companies that are included in the same indexes as their parent company are increased to reflect the spin-off and the weights of the remaining components will be adjusted proportionately to reflect the change in the composition of the Index. Companies that go public in an Initial Public Offering (IPO), pay a regular cash dividend, and meet all other eligibility requirements may be considered for inclusion in an International Dividend Index at the next annual reconstitution.

Index Divisor Adjustments

Changes in the Index's market capitalization due to changes in composition, weighting or corporate actions result in a divisor change to maintain the Index's continuity. By adjusting the divisor, the Index value retains its continuity before and after the event. Corporate actions that require divisor adjustments will be implemented prior to the opening of trading on the effective date. In certain instances where information is incomplete, or the completion of an event is announced too late to be implemented prior to the ex-date, the implementation will occur as of the close of the following day or as soon as practicable thereafter. For corporate actions not described herein, or combinations of different types of corporate events and other exceptional cases, WisdomTree reserves the right to determine the appropriate implementation method.

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<sup>17</sup> Companies being acquired will be deleted from the WisdomTree indexes immediately before the effective date of the acquisition or upon notice of a suspension of trading in the stock of the company that is being acquired. In cases where an effective date is not publicly announced in advance, or where a notice of suspension of trading in connection with an acquisition is not announced in advance, WisdomTree reserves the right to delete the company being acquired based on best available market information.

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Companies that are acquired, de-listed, file for bankruptcy, move their Primary Business Activities outside of a defined country or that cancel their dividends in the intervening weeks between the International Screening Date and the International Reconstitution Date are not included in the International Dividend Indexes, and the weights of the remaining components are adjusted accordingly.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;4. <u>Selection Parameters for International Dividend Indexes</u> 

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;4.1. Selection parameters for the WisdomTree International Dividend
 Indexes are defined in section 2.1. Companies that pass the selection criteria as of the
 International Screening Date are included in Indexes. The component companies are assigned
 weights in the Indexes as defined in section 2.4., and annual reconstitution of the Indexes
 takes effect as defined in section 3.1.

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 **Methodology Guide for Emerging Market Dividend Indexes** 

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;1. <u>Index Overview and Description</u> 

WisdomTree, Inc. (WT) created a family of international indexes that track the performance of dividend-paying companies in emerging markets presently consisting of the: WisdomTree Emerging Markets Dividend Index ("EMDI"), the WisdomTree Emerging Markets High Dividend Index ("EMDI HDI"), and the WisdomTree Emerging Markets SmallCap Dividend Index ("EMSC").

The emerging market indexes described above are referred to collectively as the "Emerging Market Dividend Indexes."

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;· The WisdomTree
 Emerging Markets Dividend Index measures the stock performance of companies that pay regular
 cash dividends on shares of common stock with market capitalizations of at least $200 million
 at the Emerging Market Screening Date and median daily dollar volumes of at least $200,000
 for each of the six months prior to the Emerging Markets Screening Date and that conduct
 their Primary Business Activities <sup>18</sup> in the following 18 emerging market nations: Brazil, Chile, China, Czech Republic, Hungary,
 India, Indonesia, Korea, Malaysia, Mexico, Philippines, Poland, Russia, South Africa, Taiwan,
 Thailand, Turkey, and Saudi Arabia ("Emerging Market Countries"). Securities
 must have positive earnings over the past year and have paid at least $5 million in gross
 cash dividends on shares of their common stock in the annual cycle prior to the annual reconstitution
 in October. In the case of China, only companies that are incorporated or domiciled in China
 and that trade on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange are eligible for inclusion. In India, only
 securities whose foreign ownership restriction limits have yet to be breached are eligible
 for inclusion in the index. Local exchange shares are included in the index for all countries
 with the exception of Russia, which include only American Depository Receipts (ADRs) or Global
 Depositary Receipts (GDRs). Passive foreign investment companies (PFICs) are excluded, as
 are limited partnerships, limited liability companies, royalty trusts, preferred stock, rights,
 and other derivative securities.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;· The WisdomTree
 Emerging Markets High Dividend Index is a fundamentally weighted index that measures the
 performance of high dividend yield stocks within the emerging markets.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;· The WisdomTree
 Emerging Markets SmallCap Dividend Index is a fundamentally weighted index that measures
 the performance of primarily small cap stocks selected from the WisdomTree Emerging Markets
 Dividend Index. Companies are weighted in the Index based on annual cash dividends paid.

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<sup>18</sup> The country in which a company conducts its Primary Business Activities is determined based on the following factors: country of organization or incorporation, country in which a company's headquarters is located, the country to which a company has the greatest risk exposure ("Country of Risk"), and the country from which a company generates the most significant portion of its revenue or to which it allocates the greatest resources. WT may determine to consider additional or different factors depending on the nature of a company's business and operations.

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In October of each year, the Emerging Market Dividend Indexes are reconstituted, with each components' weight adjusted, if necessary, to reflect its dividend-weighting in its respective Index.

Each Index is calculated to seek to capture price appreciation and total return, which assumes dividends are reinvested in the components of the Index. Each Index is calculated using available primary market prices. Each Index is calculated in U.S. dollars.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;2. <u>Key Features</u> 

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;2.1. Membership Criteria

To be eligible for inclusion in the above mentioned Emerging Market Dividend Indexes, component companies must be under coverage by the market management team of the third-party independent index calculation agent and must meet the minimal liquidity requirements established by WT. To be included in any of the Emerging Market indexes, shares of such component securities need to have traded at least 250,000 shares per month for each of the six months preceding the "Emerging Market Screening Date" (after the close of trading on the last trading day in September).

In the case of EMDI, EMDI HDI, and EMSC component companies must have their shares listed on a stock exchange in one of the following countries: Brazil, Chile, China, Czech Republic, Hungary, India, Indonesia, Korea, Malaysia, Mexico, Philippines, Poland, Russia, South Africa, Taiwan, Thailand, Turkey, or Saudia Arabia. Securities must conduct their Primary Business Activities in one of these Emerging Market Countries and have paid at least $5 million in gross cash dividends on shares of their common stock in the annual cycle prior to the annual reconstitution in October. In the case of China, only companies that are incorporated or domiciled in China and that trade on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange are eligible for inclusion. In addition, approximately 100 largest Chinese domestic listed companies by dividend market capitalization that are part of the connect program and meet index requirements will be selected for inclusion in the Emerging Markets Dividend Index. In India, only securities whose foreign ownership restriction limits have yet to be breached are eligible for inclusion in the index. Local exchange shares are included in the index for all countries with the exception of Russia, which include only American Depository Receipts (ADRs) or Global Depositary Receipts (GDRs).

Securities must have a market capitalization of at least $200 million on the "Emerging Market Screening Date" (after the close of trading on the last trading day in September) and securities need to have had a median daily trading dollar volume of at least $200,000 for each of the six months preceding the Emerging Market Screening Date. Common stocks, REITs, tracking stocks, and holding companies are eligible for inclusion. ADRs or GDRs are eligible in Russia but no other country. Security types that are excluded from the index are: Limited partnerships, royalty trusts, passive foreign investment companies, preferred stocks, closed-end funds, exchange-traded funds, and derivative securities such as warrants and rights.

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In addition, companies that fall within the bottom decile of a composite risk factor score are not eligible for inclusion in the Emerging Markets Dividend Indexes. The composite risk factor score is used to eliminate potentially higher risk companies that would have otherwise been eligible for inclusion in the Indexes. The composite risk factor score is an equally weighted score of the two factors described below.

1) Quality Factor – determined by static observations and trends of return on equity (ROE), return on assets (ROA), gross profits over assets and cash flows over assets. Scores are calculated within industry groups.

2) Momentum Factor – determined by stocks' risk adjusted total returns over historical periods (6 and 12 months)

Companies that fall within the top 5% ranked by dividend yield and also the bottom ½ of the composite risk factor score are not eligible for inclusion.

The screening and weighting for the eligible Chinese domestic listed companies will follow the same logic but will be done separately from the rest of the eligible companies. Chinese domestic listed companies that don't have enough data to compute a composite risk score will still be eligible for inclusion if they meet other screens but will receive a median score for weighting purposes.

The WisdomTree Emerging Markets High Dividend Index is derived from the WisdomTree Emerging Markets Dividend Index. Companies are ranked by dividend yield as of the index measurement date. Companies ranking in the top 30% by highest dividend yield are selected for new additions to the index. In addition, approximately 100 Chinese domestic listed companies by highest dividend yield that are part of the connect program and meet index requirements will be selected for inclusion.

To be deleted from the index, companies must rank outside of the top 35% by dividend yield.

The WisdomTree Emerging Markets SmallCap Dividend Index is derived from the WisdomTree Emerging Markets Dividend Index. New additions to the index are those companies that rank in the bottom 10% of total market capitalization of the WisdomTree Emerging Markets Dividend Index as of the Emerging Market Screening Date. In addition, approximately 100 largest Chinese domestic listed companies that are part of the connect program and meet index requirements will be selected for inclusion based on bottom 10% market capitalization cutoff of the WisdomTree Emerging Markets Dividend Index without A shares. To be deleted from the index, companies must rank outside of the bottom 13% of total market capitalization of the WisdomTree Emerging Markets Dividend Index as of the Emerging Market Screening Date.

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WisdomTree applies a Foreign Investment Screen to exclude companies that are not available to be purchased or transacted in by foreign investors (or certain segments of foreign investors) or cannot continue to be reasonably purchased or transacted in by foreign investors (or certain segments of foreign investors), as determined by the third party independent calculation agent, and a data point referred to as "Degree of Open Freedom" (DOF) or by WisdomTree based generally on the guiding principles set forth below. The first test of a stock's investability is determining whether the market is open to foreign institutions. The third-party independent calculation agent determines the extent to which and the mechanisms foreign institutions can use to buy and sell shares on local exchanges and repatriate capital, capital gains, and dividend income without undue constraint. Once determined that a market is open to foreign investors, the third-party independent calculation agent then investigates each security that may be a candidate for inclusion. Each class of share is reviewed to determine whether there are any corporate bylaw, corporate charter, or industry limitations on foreign ownership of the stock. The DOF is the variable that ranges from zero to one and indicates the amount of the security foreigners may legally own (0.00 indicates that none of the stock is legally available, 1.00 indicates that 100% of the shares are available). Any company with a DOF of 0 will not be eligible for the WisdomTree Indexes.

For purposes of both selection and weighting the following definitions would apply:

Gross Cash Dividends are based on dividends paid over latest annual cycle as determined by the ex-date of the dividends. The currency rate used to translate the dividends to U.S. dollars is the exchange rate on the screening date. Shares outstanding for the total dividend calculation are based on the shares outstanding at the time of each dividend payment.

Liquidity and market cap screens are based on the shares outstanding of the security in question for each company.

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;2.2. Base Date and Base Value

A base value for the WisdomTree Emerging Market Dividend Index was set at 300 on the close of trading on May 31, 2007. A base value for the WisdomTree Emerging Markets High Dividend Index was set at 200 at the close of trading on May 31, 2007. A base value for the WisdomTree Emerging Markets SmallCap Dividend Index was set at 100 at the close of trading on May 31, 2007.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;2.3. Calculation and Dissemination

The following formula is used to calculate the index levels for the Emerging Markets Indexes:

<u>S</u> <u>i{S<sub>i</sub>P<sub>i</sub>E<sub>i</sub>}</u>

D

S<sub>i </sub>= Number of shares in the index for security i.

P<sub>i</sub> = Price of security i

E<sub>i</sub> = Cross rate of currency of Security i vs. USD. If security price in USD, E<sub>i</sub> = 1

D = Divisor

The Emerging Market Dividend Indexes are calculated every weekday. If trading is suspended while the exchange the component company trades on is still open, the last traded price for that stock is used for all subsequent Index computations until trading resumes. If trading is suspended before the opening, the stock's adjusted closing price from the previous day is used to calculate the Index. Until a particular stock opens, its adjusted closing price from the previous day is used in the Index computation. Index values are calculated on both a price and total-return basis, in U.S. dollars and disseminated on an end-of-day basis.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;2.4. Weighting

The Emerging Market Dividend Indexes are modified capitalization-weighted indices that employ a transparent weighting formula to magnify the effect that dividends play in the total return of the Indexes.

The initial weight of a component in the Index at the annual reconstitution is derived by multiplying the U.S. dollar value of the security's annual dividend per share by the number of common shares outstanding for that security, "The Cash Dividend Factor." The Cash Dividend Factor includes multiplying the same two factors above by a third factor developed by Standard & Poor's called the "Investability Weighting Factor" (IWF). The IWF is used to scale the dividends generated of each company by factors that impose restrictions on shares available to be purchased. The Cash Dividend Factor is calculated for every component in the Index and then summed. Each component's weight, at the International Weighting Date, is equal to its Cash Dividend Factor divided by the sum of all Cash Dividend Factors for all the components in that Index. The dividend stream will be adjusted for constituents with dividend yields greater than 12% at the screening date. The dividend stream of these capped securities will be their market cap multiplied by 12%.

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For the size segment dividend indexes (total, large, mid and small caps) and high dividend cuts of the market, companies that fall within the top two deciles of the composite risk factor will have their dividend stream multiplied by 1.5 while all other dividends will remain unadjusted. Companies will be weighted in the index based on this adjusted dividend stream.

With the objective of managing turnover for the WisdomTree Emerging Markets SmallCap Dividend Index, current constituents whose initial weight at rebalance is within +/- 0.20% of their current Index weight, will not be adjusted and will maintain their current weight at rebalance.

The Emerging Market Weighting Date is when component weights are set, and it occurs immediately after the close of trading on the relevant date. New components and component weights take effect before the opening of trading the day following the "Emerging Markets Reconstitution Date." Please refer to the Reconstitution Schedule on page 1 for specific dates.

All Indexes will be modified should the following occur. Should any company achieve a weighting equal to or greater than 24.0% of its Index, its weighting will be reduced to 20.0% at the close of the current calendar quarter, and all other components in the Index will be rebalanced. Moreover, should the "collective weight" of Index component securities whose individual current weights equal or exceed 5.0% of the Index, when added together, equal or exceed 50.0% of the Index, the weightings in those component securities will be reduced proportionately so that their collective weight equals 40.0% of the Index at the close of the current calendar quarter, and all other components in the Index will be rebalanced in proportion to their index weightings before the adjustment. Further iterations of these adjustments may occur until no company or group of companies violates these rules.

The capping rules described below are applied concurrently and, in a manner, designed to seek to minimize deviation from a component's initial or intended weighting in an Index.

The following capping rule applies to the WisdomTree Emerging Markets Dividend Indexes, unless specified otherwise below:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;· Should any country
 achieve a weight equal to or greater than 25% of the index, the weight of companies will
 be reduced to 25% as of the annual Emerging Market Screening Date. Chinese domestic stock
 market exposure will be treated separately and will be capped at 5%.

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;· Should any sector
 achieve a weight equal to or greater than 25% of the index, the weight of companies will
 be reduced to 25% as of the annual Emerging Market Screening Date. Real Estate sector will
 be capped at 15%.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;· Should the ratio of
 a component company's weight relative to its weight in a market capitalization weighted
 version of the Index exceed 10x or fall below 0.1x, the weight of the company will be reduced
 or increased to meet the 10x or 0.1x thresholds, respectively.

For the Emerging Markets High Dividend Index the following capping rules are applied:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;· The maximum weight
 in the top held security will be capped at 5% prior to the implementation of the sector and
 country caps.

The weights of individual components or groups of components may fluctuate above or below the specified caps during the year intra annual rebalance dates. The weights will be reset at each annual rebalance date.

The following liquidity adjustment factors will be applied to all Indexes after the capping rules described above have been applied:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;· A further volume screen
 requires that a calculated volume factor (the median daily dollar volume for three months
 preceding the Screening Date / weight of security in each index) shall be greater than $200
 million to be eligible for each index. If a security's volume factor falls below $200
 million at the annual screening, but is currently in the Index, it will remain in the Index.
 The securities' weight will be adjusted downwards by an adjustment factor equal to
 its volume factor divided by $400 million.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;· In the event a security
 has a calculated volume factor (average daily volume traded over the preceding three months
 / weight in the index) that is less than $400 million, its weight will be reduced such that
 weight after volume adjustment = weight before adjustment x calculated volume factor / $400
 million. The implementation of the volume factor may cause an increase in the sector and
 country weights above the specified caps.

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;2.5. Dividend Treatment

Normal dividend payments are not taken into account in the price Index, whereas they are reinvested and accounted for in the total return Index. However, special dividends from non-operating income require index divisor adjustments to prevent the distribution from distorting the price index.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 2.6 Multiple Share Classes

In the event a component company issues multiple classes of shares of common stock, each class of share will be included in any broad-based Index, provided that dividends are paid on that share of stock and that the stock passes all other inclusion requirements. In the event such a component company qualified for inclusion in the "High Dividend" cut from these broad-based Indexes, the share class of that company with the greater liquidity, based on the average daily trading volume as described in section 2.1, would be selected for inclusion. Conversion of a share class into another share class results in the deletion of the share class being phased out and an increase in shares of the surviving share class, provided that the surviving share class is in the Index. For the Small cap cuts, if a security has multiple listed share classes and the total market capitalization of the listed share classes is greater than largest market capitalization cutoff of that index, the security would not be eligible for that index. For Emerging Markets SmallCap Dividend Index, the market capitalization of Chinese domestic listed equities will be considered for companies with multiple share classes.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;3. <u>Index Maintenance</u> 

Index Maintenance includes monitoring and implementing the adjustments for company additions and deletions, stock splits, stock dividends, corporate restructurings, spin-offs, or other corporate actions. Some corporate actions, such as stock splits and stock dividends, require changes in the common shares outstanding and the stock prices of the component companies in the Emerging Market Dividend Indexes. Other corporate actions, such as special dividends, require index divisor adjustments as well. Any corporate action, whether it requires divisor adjustments or not, will be implemented after the close of trading on the day prior to the ex-date of such corporate actions. Whenever possible, changes to the Index's components will be announced at least two business days prior to their implementation date.

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;3.1. Component Changes

Additions

Additions to the Emerging Market Dividend Indexes are made at the annual reconstitution according to the inclusion criteria defined above. Changes are implemented before the opening of trading on the first trading day following the "Emerging Market and Global Reconstitution Date." Please refer to the Reconstitution Schedule on page 1 for specific dates. No additions are made to any of the Emerging Market Dividend Indexes between annual reconstitutions.

Deletions

Shares of companies that are de-listed or acquired by a company outside of the Index are deleted from the Index and the weights of the remaining components are adjusted proportionately to reflect the change in composition of the Index. A component company that cancels its dividend payment is deleted from the Index and the weights of the remaining components are adjusted proportionately to reflect the change in the composition of the Index. A component company that files for bankruptcy is deleted from the Index and the weights of the remaining components will be adjusted proportionately to reflect the change in the composition of the Index. If a company moves their Primary Business Activities outside of a defined country, it will be removed from the Index and the weights of the remaining components are adjusted proportionately to reflect the change in the composition of the Index. If a component company is acquired by another company in the Index for stock, the acquiring company's shares and weight in the Index are adjusted to reflect the transaction after the close of trading on the day prior to the execution date. Component companies that reclassify their shares (i.e. that convert multiple share classes into a single share class) remain in the Index, although index shares are adjusted to reflect the reclassification.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;3.2. Spin-Offs and IPOs

Should a company be spun-off from an existing component company and pay a regular cash dividend, it will be ineligible for inclusion in the Emerging Market Indexes until the next annual reconstitution, provided it meets all other Index eligibility requirements. Spin-off shares of publicly traded companies that are included in the same indexes as their parent company are increased to reflect the spin-off and the weights of the remaining components will be adjusted proportionately to reflect the change in the composition of the Index. Companies that go public in an Initial Public Offering (IPO), and that pay a regular cash dividend, and that meet all other eligibility requirements may be considered for inclusion in an Emerging Market Index at the next annual reconstitution of such Index

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;4. <u>Index Divisor Adjustments</u> 

Corporate actions may affect the share capital of component stocks and therefore trigger increases or decreases in the Index value. To avoid distortion, the divisor is adjusted accordingly. Changes in the Index's market capitalization due to changes in composition, weighting or corporate actions result in a divisor change to maintain the Index's continuity. By adjusting the divisor, the Index value retains its continuity before and after the event. Corporate actions that require divisor adjustments will be implemented prior to the opening of trading on the effective date. In certain instances where information is incomplete, or the completion of an event is announced too late to be implemented prior to the ex-date, the implementation will occur as of the close of the following day or as soon as practicable thereafter. For corporate actions not described herein, or combinations of different types of corporate events and other exceptional cases, WisdomTree reserves the right to determine the appropriate implementation method.

Companies that are acquired, de-listed, file for bankruptcy, move their Primary Business Activities outside of a defined country or that cancel their dividends in the intervening weeks between the Emerging Markets Screening Date and the Emerging Markets Reconstitution Date are not included in the Emerging Market Indexes, and the weights of the remaining components are adjusted accordingly.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 5. <u>Selection Parameters for Emerging Market Indexes</u>

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;5.1 Selection parameters for the **WisdomTree<sup>SM</sup> Emerging Markets Dividend Index** are defined in section 2.1. Companies that pass this
 selection criteria as of the Emerging Market Screening Date are included in the Index. The
 component companies are assigned weights in the Index as defined in section 2.4., and annual
 reconstitution of the Index takes effect as defined in section 3.1.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;5.2 Selection parameters for the **WisdomTree<sup>SM</sup> Emerging Markets High Dividend Index** are defined in section 2.1. Companies that pass
 this selection criteria as of the Emerging Market Screening Date are included in the Index.
 A company will only be deleted from the index if its dividend yield ranking falls outside
 of the top 35% of companies. The component companies are assigned weights in the Index as
 defined in section 2.4., and annual reconstitution of the Index takes effect as defined in
 section 3.1.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;5.3 Selection parameters for the **WisdomTree Emerging Markets SmallCap Dividend Index** are defined in section 2.1. A company will only
 be deleted from the index if it falls outside the bottom 13% of the total market capitalization
 of the WisdomTree Emerging Markets Dividend Index. Companies that pass this selection criteria
 as of the Emerging Market Screening Date are included in the Index. The component companies
 are assigned weights in the Index as defined in section 2.4., and annual reconstitution of
 the Index takes effect as defined in section 3.1.

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 **Methodology Guide for ex-State-Owned Enterprises Indexes** 

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;1. <u>Index Overview and Description</u> 

WisdomTree, Inc. (WT) has created the WisdomTree Emerging Markets–ex-State-Owned Enterprises Index, the WisdomTree China ex-State-Owned Enterprises Index, and the WisdomTree True Emerging Markets Index [referred to as "the Indexes"].

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;· The
 WisdomTree Emerging Markets ex-State-Owned Enterprises Index is comprised of emerging market
 stocks that are not state-owned enterprises. State owned enterprises are defined as government
 ownership of more than 20% of a company's shares outstanding.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;· The
 WisdomTree China ex-State-Owned Enterprises Index is derived from the WisdomTree Emerging
 Markets ex-State-Owned Enterprises Index and is comprised of Chinese companies that are not
 state owned.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;· The
 WisdomTree True Emerging Markets Index is derived from the WisdomTree Emerging Markets ex-State-Owned
 Enterprises Index and is comprised emerging market stocks that are not listed or incorporated
 in China, Taiwan or Korea and that are not state owned.

The Indexes are modified float-adjusted market capitalization weighted and are reconstituted annually in October of each year. "Float-adjusted" means that the share amounts used in calculating the Indexes reflect only shares available to investors.

Each of the Indexes is calculated to seek to capture price appreciation and total return, which assumes dividends are reinvested into the components of the Indexes. Each The Indexes is are calculated using available primary market prices. The Indexes are calculated in U.S. dollars.

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;2. <u>Key Features</u> 

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;2.1. Membership Criteria

To be eligible for inclusion in the WisdomTree Emerging Markets ex-State-Owned Enterprises Index component companies must be under coverage by the market management team of the third party independent index calculation agent, must conduct their Primary Business Activities<sup>19</sup> and have their shares listed on a stock exchange in one of the following countries: Argentina, Brazil, Chile, China, Czech Republic, Hungary, India, Indonesia, Korea, Malaysia, Mexico, Philippines, Poland, Russia, South Africa, Taiwan, Thailand, Turkey, or Saudia Arabia. Companies that are domiciled or incorporated in China and trading primarily on a U.S. stock exchange are also eligible for inclusion. In addition, one hundred largest Chinese domestic companies by float adjusted market capitalization that are part of the connect program and meet index requirements will be selected for inclusion<sup>20</sup>. In India, only securities whose foreign ownership restriction limits have yet to be breached are eligible for inclusion in the index. In all other cases, local exchange shares are included in the index for all countries with the exception of Argentina and Russia, which includes only American Depository Receipts (ADRs) or Global Depositary Receipts (GDRs). Limited partnerships are excluded, as are limited liability companies, royalty trusts, preferred stock, rights, and other derivative securities.

To be eligible for inclusion in the WisdomTree China ex-State-Owned Enterprises Index, component companies must conduct their Primary Business Activities in China and have their shares listed on the Hong Kong stock exchange. Companies that conduct their Primary Business Activities in China and trading primarily on a U.S. stock exchange are also eligible for inclusion. In addition, one hundred largest Chinese domestic companies by float adjusted market capitalization that are part of the connect program and meet index requirements will be selected for inclusion.

To be eligible for inclusion in the WisdomTree True Emerging Markets Index component companies must conduct their Primary Business Activities and have their shares listed on a stock exchange in one of the following countries: Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Czech Republic, Hungary, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Mexico, Philippines, Poland, Russia, South Africa, Thailand, Turkey, or Saudia Arabia. In India, only securities whose foreign ownership restriction limits have yet to be breached are eligible for inclusion in the index. In all other cases, local exchange shares are included in the index for all countries with the exception of Argentina and Russia, which includes only American Depository Receipts (ADRs) or Global Depositary Receipts (GDRs). Limited partnerships are excluded, as are limited liability companies, royalty trusts, preferred stock, rights, and other derivative securities.

To be eligible for inclusion in the Indexes, component companies must meet the minimum liquidity requirements established by WT. To be included in the Indexes, shares of such component securities need to have a float-adjusted market capitalization of at least $1 billion as of the Index "Screening Date" (after the close of trading on the last trading day in September). Companies must have an average daily trading volume of at least $100,000 for three months preceding the Index Screening Date and trading of at least either 250,000 shares per month or $25 million notional for each of the six months preceding the Index Screening Date.

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<sup>19</sup> The country in which a company conducts its Primary Business Activities is determined based on the following factors: country of organization or incorporation, country in which a company's headquarters is located, the country to which a company has the greatest risk exposure ("Country of Risk"), and the country from which a company generates the most significant portion of its revenue or to which it allocates the greatest resources. WT may determine to consider additional or different factors depending on the nature of a company's business and operations.

<sup>20</sup> Chinese domestic listed equities were added during the special reconstitution in August 2017, in lieu of the annual reconstitution in October

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WT applies a Foreign Investment Screen to exclude companies that are not available to be purchased or transacted in by foreign investors (or certain segments of foreign investors) or cannot continue to be reasonably purchased or transacted in by foreign investors (or certain segments of foreign investors), as determined by the third party independent calculation agent, and a data point referred to as "Degree of Open Freedom" (DOF) or by WT based generally on the guiding principles set forth below. The first test of a stock's investability is determining whether the market is open to foreign institutions. The third party independent calculation agent determines the extent to which and the mechanisms foreign institutions can use to buy and sell shares on local exchanges and repatriate capital, capital gains, and dividend income without undue constraint. Once determined that a market is open to foreign investors, the third party independent calculation agent then investigates each security that may be a candidate for inclusion. Each class of share is reviewed to determine whether there are any corporate bylaw, corporate charter, or industry limitations on foreign ownership of the stock. The DOF is the variable that ranges from zero to one and indicates the amount of the security foreigners may legally own (0.00 indicates that none of the stock is legally available, 1.00 indicates that 100% of the shares are available). Any company with a DOF of 0 will not be eligible for the Indexes.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 2.2 Base Date and Base Value

WisdomTree Emerging Markets ex-State-Owned Enterprises Index was established with a base value of 200 on August 15, 2014. The first annual reconstitution took place in 2015.

WisdomTree China ex-State-Owned Enterprises Index was established with a base value of 200 on March 31, 2015.

WisdomTree True Emerging Markets Index was established with a base value of 200 on May 2, 2022.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 2.3 Calculation and Dissemination

The following formula is used to calculate the index levels for the Indexes:

<u>S</u> <u>i{S<sub>i</sub>P<sub>i</sub>E<sub>i</sub>}</u>

D

S<sub>i </sub>= Number of shares in the index for security i.

P<sub>i</sub> = Price of security i

E<sub>i</sub> = Cross rate of currency of Security i vs. USD. If security price in USD, E<sub>i</sub> = 1

D = Divisor

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The Indexes are calculated every weekday. If trading is suspended while the exchange the component company trades on is still open, the last traded price for that stock is used for all subsequent Index computations until trading resumes. If trading is suspended before the opening, the stock's adjusted closing price from the previous day is used to calculate the Indexes. Until a particular stock opens, its adjusted closing price from the previous day is used in the Index computation. Index values are calculated on both a price and total-return basis, in U.S. dollars. The Price and total return Indexes are calculated and disseminated on an end-of-day basis.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 2.4 Weighting

The companies in the Indexes are weighted by float-adjusted market capitalization. "Float-adjusted" means that the share amounts used in calculating the Index reflect only shares available to investors. Shares held by control groups, public companies and government agencies are excluded. The initial weight of a component in the Index at the annual reconstitution is derived by multiplying the company's market capitalization by a second factor developed by Standard & Poor's called the "Investability Weighting Factor" (IWF). The IWF is used to scale the market capitalization of each company by restrictions on shares available to be purchased. This "Float-adjusted Factor" is calculated for every component in the Index and then summed. Each component's weight, at the Weighting Date, is equal to its Float-adjusted Factor divided by the sum of all Float-adjusted Factors for all the components in that Index. The Emerging Market Weighting Date is when component weights are set, and it occurs immediately after the close of trading on the relevant date. New components and component weights take effect before the opening of trading the day following the "Emerging Markets Reconstitution Date." Please refer to the Reconstitution Schedule on page 1 for specific dates.

All Indexes will be modified should the following occur. Should any company achieve a weighting equal to or greater than 24.0% of its Index, its weighting will be reduced to 20.0% at the close of the current calendar quarter, and the weights of all other components in the Index will be rebalanced proportionally. For the WisdomTree China ex-State-Owned Enterprises Index, should any company achieve a weighting equal to or greater than 20% of the Index, its weighting will be reduced at the close of the current calendar quarter to the initial 10% cap, and other components in the Index will be rebalanced.

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Moreover, should the "collective weight" of Index component securities whose individual current weights equal or exceed 5.0% of the Index, when added together, equal or exceed 50.0% of the Index, the weightings in those component securities will be reduced so that their collective weight equals 40.0% of the Index at the close of the current calendar quarter, and other components in the Index will be rebalanced proportionally to reflect their relative weights before the adjustment. Further iterations of these adjustments may occur until no company or group of companies violates these rules.

The following capping and weight re-distribution rules are applied in this order:

WisdomTree Emerging Markets ex-State-Owned Enterprises Index

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;· The country weights
 after the State-Owned Enterprises have been removed will be adjusted by a Country Factor
 such that the float-adjusted market capitalization weights equal the float-adjusted market
 capitalization of the universe prior to the State-Owned Enterprises being removed. The Country
 Factor of the universe prior to the removal of State-Owned Enterprises is calculated including
 10% of China A shares' float-adjusted market capitalization. The maximum Country Factor
 is set at 3.0, or no country's weight can be increased more than 3x after state owned
 enterprises have been removed.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;· After the previous
 country adjustment is implemented, should any sector have a weight that is 3% higher or lower
 than its original starting universe float-adjusted market capitalization weight, its weight
 will be adjusted by a factor to 3% higher or lower than its original starting universe weight.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;· Chinese domestic stock
 market exposure will be capped at 7.5% and any additional weight will be distributed proportionally
 among China H shares.

WisdomTree China ex-State-Owned Enterprises Index

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;· The maximum weight
 in the top held security will be capped at 10% prior to the implementation of the sector
 caps. Security caps are implemented at a company level, not share class.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;· Chinese domestic stock
 market exposure will be capped at 33%.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;· Should any sector
 achieve a weight equal to or greater than 30% of the Indexes, weight of companies will be
 proportionally reduced to 30% as of the annual Screening Date.

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Should any sector or domestic market exposure exceed their initial cap by more than 5%, the said capping rule will be reapplied at the end of the process.

WisdomTree True Emerging Markets Index

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;· Should any country
 achieve a weight equal to or greater than 35% of the index, the weight of companies will
 be reduced to 35% as of the annual Screening Date.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;· The maximum weight
 in the top held security will be capped at 5%. Security caps are implemented at a company
 level, not share class.

The weights of individual components or groups of components may fluctuate above or below the specified caps during the year intra annual rebalance dates. The weights will be reset at each annual rebalance date.

The following liquidity adjustment factors will be applied to all the Indexes after the capping rules described above top holding, country and sector caps have been applied:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;· A further volume screen
 requires that a calculated volume factor (the median daily dollar volume for three months
 preceding the Screening Date / weight of security in each index) shall be greater than $200
 million to be eligible for each index. If a security's volume factor falls below $200
 million at the annual screening, but is currently in the Index, it will remain in the Index.
 The security's weight will be adjusted downwards by an adjustment factor equal to its
 volume factor divided by $400 million.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;· In the event a security
 has a calculated volume factor (average daily volume traded over the preceding three months
 / weight in the index) that is less than $400 million, its weight will be reduced such that
 weight after volume adjustment = weight before adjustment x calculated volume factor / $400
 million. The implementation of the volume factor may cause an increase in the sector and
 country weights above the specified caps.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 2.5 Dividend Treatment

Normal dividend payments are not taken into account in the price Index, whereas they are reinvested and accounted for in the total return Index.<sup>21</sup> However, special dividends that are not reinvested in the total return Index require Index divisor adjustments to prevent the distribution from distorting the price Index.

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<sup>21</sup> For the International total return indexes, where information is available about both gross and net dividends, the Indexes assume re-investment of net dividends.

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 2.6 Multiple Share Classes

In the event a component company issues multiple classes of shares of common stock, each class of share will be included. Conversion of a share class into another share class results in the deletion of the share class being phased out and an increase in shares of the surviving share class, provided that the surviving share class is in the Index.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;3. <u>Index Maintenance</u> 

Index Maintenance includes monitoring and implementing the adjustments for company deletions, stock splits, stock dividends, spins-offs, or other corporate actions. Some corporate actions, such as stock splits, stock dividends, and rights offerings require changes in the index shares and the stock prices of the component companies in the Index. Some corporate actions, such as stock issuances, stock buybacks, warrant issuances, and increases or decreases in dividend per share between reconstitutions, do not require changes in the index shares or the stock prices of the component companies in the Index. Other corporate actions, such as special dividends and entitlements, may require Index divisor adjustments. Any corporate action, whether it requires divisor adjustments or not, will be implemented after the close of trading on the day prior to the ex-date of such corporate actions. Whenever possible, changes to the Index's components, such as deletions as a result of corporate actions, will be announced at least two business days prior to their implementation date.

IWF Changes

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (1) The timing of adjustments to share counts or investable weight factors depends on the event causing the change, the public availability of source data, local market practices, and whether the change is larger than 5% of the float-adjusted share count.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (2) Changes of less than 5% of the float-adjusted shares are accumulated and made quarterly on the third Friday of March, June, September and December.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (3) Changes to the Index constituent's float-adjusted shares of 5% or more:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;· Changes due to
 mergers or acquisitions of publicly held companies are implemented when the transaction occurs,
 even if both of the companies are not in the same headline index, and regardless of the size
 of the change. The share change is applied so that it coincides with the deletion date of
 the target company if both the acquirer and the target are in the same Index.

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;· Changes due to
 secondary public offerings (also known as placements), tender offers, Dutch auctions, exchange
 offers, bought deal equity offerings, or prospectus offerings are done as soon as reasonably
 possible after the data are verified.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;· Other changes of
 5% or more (for example, due to company stock repurchases, private placements, redemptions,
 exercise of options, warrants, conversion of preferred stock, notes, debt, equity participations,
 at-the-market stock offerings or other recapitalizations) are made weekly.

If a 5% or more change in shares outstanding causes a company's IWF to change by 5 percentage points or more, the IWF is updated at the same time as the share change. IWF changes resulting from partial tender offers are considered on a case-by-case basis.

Exception: when total shares outstanding increase by more than 5%, but the new share issuance is directed to a strategic or major shareholder, it implies that there is no change in float-adjusted shares. However, in such instances, total shares outstanding and resulting IWF change will be implemented regardless of whether the float-adjusted shares change by more than 5%.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;3.1. Component Changes

Additions

Additions to the Index are made at the annual reconstitution according to the inclusion criteria defined above. Changes are implemented before the opening of trading on the first trading day following the "Emerging Market and Global Reconstitution Date." Please refer to the Reconstitution Schedule on page 1 for specific dates. No additions are made to the Indexes between annual reconstitutions, except in the cases of certain spin-off companies, defined below.

Deletions

Shares of companies that are de-listed or acquired by a company outside of the Index are deleted from the Index and the weights of the remaining components are adjusted proportionately to reflect the change in composition of the Index. A component company that files for bankruptcy is deleted from the Index and the weights of the remaining components are adjusted proportionately to reflect the change in the composition of the Index. If a component company is acquired by another company in the Index for stock, the acquiring company's shares and weight in the Index are adjusted to reflect the transaction after the close of trading on the day prior to the execution date.<sup>22</sup> Component companies that reclassify their shares (i.e. that convert multiple share classes into a single share class) remain in the Index, although index shares are adjusted to reflect the reclassification.

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<sup>22</sup> Companies being acquired will be deleted from the WisdomTree indexes immediately before the effective date of the acquisition or upon notice of a suspension of trading in the stock of the company that is being acquired. In cases where an effective date is not publicly announced in advance, or where a notice of suspension of trading in connection with an acquisition is not announced in advance, WTI reserves the right to delete the company being acquired based on best available market information.

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WT applies a Foreign Investment Screen to exclude companies that are not available to be purchased or transacted in by foreign investors (or certain segments of foreign investors) or cannot continue to be reasonably purchased or transacted in by foreign investors (or certain segments of foreign investors) as determined by WT, generally based on the principles set forth above describing index eligibility.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;3.2. Spin-Offs and IPOs

Should a company be spun-off from an existing component company, it will be ineligible for inclusion in the indexes that its parent company is in until the next annual reconstitution. Spin-off shares of publicly traded companies that are included in the same Indexes as their parent company are increased to reflect the spin-off and the weights of the remaining components will be adjusted proportionately to reflect the change in the composition of the Index. Companies that go public in an Initial Public Offering (IPO) and meet all other eligibility requirements may be considered for inclusion in the Indexes at the next annual reconstitution.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;4. <u>Index Divisor Adjustments</u> 

Changes in the Index's market capitalization due to changes in composition, weighting or corporate actions result in a divisor change to maintain the Index's continuity. By adjusting the divisor, the Index value retains its continuity before and after the event. Corporate actions that require divisor adjustments will be implemented prior to the opening of trading on the effective date. In certain instances where information is incomplete, or the completion of an event is announced too late to be implemented prior to the ex-date, the implementation will occur as of the close of the following day or as soon as practicable thereafter. For corporate actions not described herein, or combinations of different types of corporate events and other exceptional cases, WT reserves the right to determine the appropriate implementation method.

Companies that are acquired, de-listed, file for bankruptcy or re-incorporate outside of a defined domicile in the intervening weeks between the Screening Date and the Reconstitution Date are not included in the Indexes, and the weights of the remaining components are adjusted accordingly.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;5. <u>Selection Parameters</u> 

Selection parameters for the Indexes are defined in section 2.1. Companies that pass this selection criterion as of the Screening Date are included in the Indexes. The component companies are assigned weights in the Indexes as defined in section 2.4., and annual reconstitution of the Indexes takes effect as defined in section 3.1.

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 **Methodology Guide for India EARNINGS Index** 

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;1. <u>Index Overview and Description</u> 

Wisdomtree, Inc. (WT) has created indexes that track the performance of earnings-generating companies in emerging markets, presently consisting of the WisdomTree India Earnings Index ("IEI"). The WisdomTree India Earnings Index measures the stock performance of companies incorporated in India that pass WT's selection, liquidity and market capitalization requirements. The IEI is reconstituted annually on the "India Reconstitution Date", with each components' weight adjusted based on the earnings generated by each component company, adjusted for an investable weighting factor that takes into account shares available to be purchased by foreign investors.

The India Earnings Index is calculated to seek to capture price appreciation and total return, which assumes dividends are reinvested in the components of the Index. The IEI is calculated using available primary market prices. The IEI is calculated in U.S. dollars.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;2. <u>Index Governance</u> 

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;2.1. The WisdomTree India Earnings Index is overseen by the WisdomTree
 India Index Committee (the "Committee"), a standing index committee of WisdomTree,
 Inc. ("WisdomTree"), ticker WT. The Committee will be composed of not less than
 3 members. The Committee is responsible for making broad decisions with respect to the implementation,
 ongoing management, operation and administration of the Index. The primary function of the
 Committee is to make sure the Index rules are implemented correctly and comprehensively,
 provided that the published Index composition shall be as determined by the Committee. Furthermore,
 the Committee may determine to rebalance the Index more frequently in response to volatility
 in the market, shifts in exposure away from underlying earnings, or other similar circumstances.

The Committee meetings will generally be held on an annual basis or such frequency in relation to the reconstitution and/or rebalance frequency of the Index, and may be held more frequently as circumstances require.

The composition of the Committee may from time to time be changed to reflect changes in market conditions.

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;3. <u>Key Features</u> 

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;3.1. Membership Criteria

To be eligible for inclusion in the IEI, component companies must be covered by WisdomTree's independent index calculation agent and must meet the minimal liquidity requirements established by WT. To be included in the IEI, shares of such component securities need to have traded at least 250,000 shares per month for each of the six months preceding the "Screening Date" for the India Earnings Index (after the close of trading on the last trading day in November).

Eligible component companies must have their shares listed on the Bombay (Mumbai) Stock Exchange, must be incorporated in India and have earned at least $5 million in the 12 months prior to the annual reconstitution in November. Only securities whose foreign ownership restriction limits have yet to be breached are eligible for inclusion in the index. Companies need to have a market capitalization of at least $200 million on the "Indian Screening Date" (after the close of trading on the last trading day in November); shares of such companies need to have had a median daily dollar volume of at least $200,000 for each of the six months preceding the Indian Screening Date; components need to have had a P/E ratio of at least 2 as of the Indian Screening Date. Common stocks, tracking stocks and holding companies, including real estate holding companies, are eligible for inclusion. Security types that are excluded from the index are: limited partnerships, royalty trusts, passive foreign investment companies (PFICS), ADRs, preferred stocks, closed-end funds, exchange-traded funds, and derivative securities such as warrants and rights.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;3.2. Base Date and Base Value

The base value for the IEI was set at 200, as of November 30, 2007.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;3.3. Calculation and Dissemination

The following formula is used to calculate the index levels for the India Earnings Index:

<u>S</u> <u>i{S<sub>i</sub>P<sub>i</sub>E<sub>i</sub>}</u>

D

S<sub>i </sub>= Number of shares in the index for security i.

P<sub>i</sub> = Price of security i

E<sub>i</sub> = Cross rate of currency of Security i vs. USD. If security price in USD, E<sub>i</sub> = 1

D = Divisor

The Index is calculated every weekday. If trading is suspended while the exchange the component company trades on is still open, the last traded price for that stock is used for all subsequent Index computations until trading resumes. If trading is suspended before the opening, the stock's adjusted closing price from the previous day is used to calculate the Index. Until a particular stock opens, its adjusted closing price from the previous day is used in the Index computation. Index values are calculated on both a price and total-return basis, in U.S. dollars and disseminated on an end-of-day basis.

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;3.4. Weighting

The IEI is a modified capitalization-weighted index that employs a transparent weighting formula to magnify the effect that earnings play in the total return of the Index. The initial weight of a component in the Index at the annual reconstitution is based on reported net income in the most recent 12 months prior to the annual reconstitution. The reported net income number is then multiplied by a second factor developed by the third party independent calculation agent called the "Investability Weighting Factor" (IWF). The IWF is used to scale the earnings generated for each company by restrictions on shares available to be purchased. This "Earnings Factor" is then calculated for every component in the Index and then summed. Each component's weight, at the "India Weighting Date" (defined below) for the India Earnings Index, is equal to its Earnings Factor divided by the sum of all Earnings Factors for all the components in that Index. The Weighting Date for the India Earnings Index is when component weights are set, it occurs immediately after the close of trading on the relevant date. New Component weights take effect before the opening of trading the day following the "India Reconstitution Date." Please refer to the Reconstitution Schedule on page 1 for specific dates.

The Index will be modified should the following occur. Should any company achieve a weighting equal to or greater than 24.0% of its Index, its weighting will be reduced to 20.0% at the close of the current calendar quarter, and other components in the Index will be rebalanced.

Moreover, should the "collective weight" of Index component securities whose individual current weights equal or exceed 5.0% of the Index, when added together, equal or exceed 50.0% of the Index, the weightings in those component securities will be reduced proportionately so that their collective weight equals 40.0% of the Index at the close of the current calendar quarter, and other components in the Index will be rebalanced in proportion to their index weightings before the adjustment. Further iterations of these adjustments may occur until no company or group of companies violates these rules.

The following capping rules are applied:

1) Should any sector achieve a weight equal to or greater than 25% of the Index, weight of companies will be proportionally reduced to 25% as of the annual Screening Date.

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2) A further volume screen requires that a calculated volume factor (the median daily dollar volume for three months preceding the Screening Date/ weight of security in each index) shall be greater than $200 million to be eligible for each index. If a security's volume factor falls below $200 million at the annual screening, but is currently in the Index, it will remain in the Index. The securities' weight will be adjusted downwards by an adjustment factor equal to its volume factor divided by $400 million.

3) In the event a security has a calculated volume factor (average daily volume traded over the preceding three months / weight in the index) that is less than $400 million, its weight will be reduced such that weight after volume adjustment = weight before adjustment x calculated volume factor / $400 million. The implementation of the volume factor may cause an increase in the sector weights above the specified caps.

The weights may fluctuate above the specified caps during the year but will be reset at each annual rebalance date.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;3.5. Dividend Treatment

Normal dividend payments are not taken into account in the price Index, whereas they are reinvested and accounted for in the total return Index. However, special dividends from non-operating income require index divisor adjustments to prevent the distribution from distorting the price index.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 3.6. Multiple Share Classes

In the event a component company issues multiple share classes of common stock, the most liquid share class will be included in the Index. Conversion of a share class into another share class not in the Index results in the conversion of the share class being phased out into the surviving share class.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;4. <u>Index Maintenance</u> 

Index Maintenance includes monitoring and implementing the adjustments for company additions and deletions, stock splits, stock dividends, corporate restructurings, spins-offs, or other corporate actions. Some corporate actions, such as stock splits and stock dividends, require changes in the common shares outstanding and the stock prices of the component companies in IEI. Some corporate actions, such as stock issuances, stock buybacks, warrant issuances, increases or decreases in earnings between reconstitutions, do not require changes in the index shares or the stock prices of the component companies of the IEI. Other corporate actions, such as special dividends, may require index divisor adjustments. Any corporate action, whether it requires divisor adjustments or not, will be implemented after the close of trading on the day prior to the ex-date of such corporate actions, or when the Index Calculation Agent typically applies such corporate actions. Whenever possible, changes to the Index's components, such as deletions as a result of corporate actions, will be announced at least two business days prior to their implementation date.

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;4.1. Component Changes

Additions

Additions to the IEI are made at the annual reconstitution according to the inclusion criteria defined above. Changes are implemented before the opening of trading the day following the "India Reconstitution Date". No additions are made to the IEI between annual reconstitutions, except in the cases of certain Spin-Off companies defined below.

Deletions

Shares of companies that are de-listed or acquired by a company outside of the Index are deleted from the Index and the weights of the remaining components are adjusted proportionately to reflect the change in composition of the Index. A component company that files for bankruptcy is deleted from the Index and the weights of the remaining components are adjusted proportionately to reflect the change in the composition of the Index. If a company re-incorporates outside of a defined domicile it is deleted from the Index and the weights of the remaining components are adjusted proportionately to reflect the change in the composition of the Index. If a component company is acquired by another company in the Index for stock, the acquiring company's shares and weight in the Index are adjusted to reflect the transaction after the close of trading on the day prior to the execution date. Component companies that reclassify their shares (i.e. that convert multiple share classes into a single share class) remain in the Index, although index shares are adjusted to reflect the reclassification.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;4.2. Spin-Offs and IPOs

Should a company be spun-off from an existing component company it is allowed to stay in the IEI until the next annual reconstitution. The weights of the remaining components are adjusted proportionately to reflect the change in the composition of the Index. Companies that go public in an Initial Public Offering (IPO) and that meet all other Index inclusion requirements must wait until the next annual reconstitution to be included in the IEI.

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;5. <u>Index Divisor Adjustments</u> 

Changes in the Index's market capitalization due to changes in composition, weighting or corporate actions result in a divisor change to maintain the Index's continuity. By adjusting the divisor, the Index value retains its continuity before and after the event. Corporate actions that require divisor adjustments will be implemented prior to the opening of trading on the effective date. In certain instances where information is incomplete, or the completion of an event is announced too late to be implemented prior to the ex-date, the implementation will occur as of the close of the following day or as soon as practicable thereafter. For corporate actions not described herein, or combinations of different types of corporate events and other exceptional cases, WT reserves the right to determine the appropriate implementation method.

Companies that are acquired, de-listed or that re-incorporate outside of a defined domicile in the intervening weeks between the Screening Date and the Reconstitution Date for the India Earnings Index are not included in the IEI, and the weights of the remaining components are adjusted accordingly.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;6. <u>Selection Parameters for the WisdomTree India Earnings Index</u> 

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;6.1 Selection parameters for the **WisdomTree India Earnings Index** are defined in section 3.1 Companies that pass this selection criterion as of the Screening
 Date for the India Earnings Index are included in the Index. The component companies are
 assigned weights in the Index as defined in section 3.4., and annual reconstitution of the
 Index takes effect as defined in section 4.1.

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 **Methodology Guide for India EQUITY Index** 

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;1. <u>Index Overview and Description</u> 

The WisdomTree India Equity Index [referred to as "IEQ"] was developed by WisdomTree, Inc. (WT). The WisdomTree India Equity Index measures the stock performance of the 75 largest companies incorporated in India that pass WT's selection, liquidity and market capitalization requirements. The IEQ is reconstituted annually on the "India Reconstitution Date", with each components' weight adjusted based on its float-adjusted market capitalization, adjusted for an investable weighting factor that takes into account shares available to be purchased by foreign investors.

The India Equity Index is calculated to capture price appreciation and total return, which assumes dividends are reinvested into the Index. The IEQ is calculated using primary market prices. The IEQ is calculated in U.S. dollars. The WisdomTree India Hedged Equity Index [referred to as "IEH"] is designed to remove from index performance the impact of changes to the value of Indian Rupee relative to U.S. dollar.

The Index is reconstituted on an annual basis<sup>23</sup>.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;2. <u>Index Governance</u> 

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;2.1. The WisdomTree India Equity and WisdomTree India Hedged Equity
 Indexes are overseen by the WisdomTree India Index Committee (the "Committee"),
 a standing index committee of WisdomTree, Inc. ("WisdomTree"), ticker WT. The
 Committee will be composed of not less than 3 members. The Committee is responsible for making
 broad decisions with respect to the implementation, ongoing management, operation and administration
 of the Index. The primary function of the Committee is to make sure the Index rules are implemented
 correctly and comprehensively, provided that the published Index composition shall be as
 determined by the Committee. Furthermore, the Committee may determine to rebalance each Index
 more frequently in response to volatility in the market, shifts in exposure away from certain
 sectors, or other similar circumstances.

The Committee meetings will generally be held on an annual basis or such frequency in relation to the reconstitution and/or rebalance frequency of the Index, and may be held more frequently as circumstances require.

The composition of the Committee may from time to time be changed to reflect changes in market conditions.

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<sup>23</sup> Annual rebalance commencing September 2024.

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;3. <u>Key Features</u> 

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;3.1. Membership Criteria

To be eligible for inclusion in the IEQ, component companies must be covered by WisdomTree's independent index calculation agent and must meet the minimal liquidity requirements established by WT. To be included in the IEQ, shares of such component securities need to have traded at least 250,000 shares per month for each of the six months preceding the "Screening Date" for the India Equity Index (after the close of trading on the last trading day in November).

Eligible component companies must have their shares listed on the Bombay (Mumbai) Stock Exchange and must be incorporated in India. Only securities whose foreign ownership restriction limits have yet to be breached are eligible for inclusion in the index. Companies need to have a market capitalization of at least $200 million on the "Indian Screening Date" (after the close of trading on the last trading day in November); shares of such companies need to have had a median daily dollar volume of at least $200,000 for each of the six months preceding the Indian Screening Date. Common stocks, tracking stocks and holding companies, including real estate holding companies, are eligible for inclusion. Security types that are excluded from the index are: limited partnerships, royalty trusts, passive foreign investment companies (PFICS), ADRs, preferred stocks, closed-end funds, exchange-traded funds, and derivative securities such as warrants and rights.

The top 75 companies by market capitalization that meet the selection criteria are selected as Index constituents.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;3.2. Base Date and Base Value

The WisdomTree India Equity Index and WisdomTree India Hedged Equity Index were established with a base value of 200 on February 29, 2024.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;3.3. Calculation and Dissemination

The following formula is used to calculate the index levels for the WisdomTree India Equity Index:

<u>S</u> <u>i{S<sub>i</sub>P<sub>i</sub>E<sub>i</sub>}</u>

D

S<sub>i </sub>= Number of shares in the index for security i.

P<sub>i</sub> = Price of security i

E<sub>i</sub> = Cross rate of currency of Security i vs. USD. If security price in USD, E<sub>i</sub> = 1

D = Divisor

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The WisdomTree India Hedged Equity Index is designed to approximate the investable return available to U.S. based investors that seek to neutralize fluctuations on the Indian Rupee (INR). The total returns for the Index is calculated once a day on a daily basis to remove the impact of currency and uses a WM/Reuters 1-month forward rate to do so.

The WisdomTree India Hedged Equity Index will be calculated using forward amounts and foreign currency weights determined one business day prior to the month end—in accordance with the standard currency hedged calculations of WisdomTree's independent index calculation agent. The precise calculation for the daily hedged currency index equals:

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Where Forward Rate = WM/Reuters 1-month forward rate in foreign currency per U.S. dollar

Spot Rate = Spot Rate in foreign currency per U.S. dollar.

For each month *m,* there are *d= 1, 2, 3, ..* D calendar days so *md* is day *d* for month *m* and *m0* is one business day prior to the month end of month *m-1.* 

D=Total # days In Month

md= *d* day of Month *m*

WT_Hedged<sub>0</sub> – previous month-end

WT_Unhedged<sub>0 </sub>– previous month-end

The Indexes are calculated whenever the stock exchanges are open. If trading is suspended while the exchange the component company trades on is still open, the last traded price for that stock is used for all subsequent Index computations until trading resumes. If trading is suspended before the opening, the stock's adjusted closing price from the previous day is used to calculate the Index. Until a particular stock opens, its adjusted closing price from the previous day is used in the Index computation. Index values are calculated on both a price and total-return basis and disseminated on an end-of-day basis.

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;3.4. Weighting

The WisdomTree India Equity Index is weighted by float-adjusted market capitalization. "Float-adjusted" means that the share amounts used in calculating the Index reflect only shares available to investors. Shares held by control groups, public companies and government agencies are excluded. The initial weight of a component in the Index at the annual reconstitution is derived by multiplying the company's market capitalization by a second factor developed by Standard & Poor's called the "Investability Weighting Factor" (IWF). The IWF is used to scale the market capitalization of each company by restrictions on shares available to be purchased. This "Float-adjusted Factor" is calculated for every component in the Index and then summed. Each component's weight, at the "India Weighting Date" (defined below), is equal to its Float-adjusted Factor divided by the sum of all Float-adjusted Factors for all the components in that Index. The India Weighting Date is when component weights are set and it occurs after the close of trading on the relevant date. The changes take effect before the opening of trading the day following the "India Reconstitution Date." Please refer to the Reconstitution Schedule on page 1 for specific dates.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;· The maximum weight
 of any individual security is capped at 10% on the annual rebalance and the weights of all
 other components will be adjusted proportionally.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;· Should any sector
 achieve a weight equal to or greater than 30% of the Index's, weight of companies will
 be proportionally reduced to 30%.

Should the "collective weight" of Index component securities whose individual current weights equal or exceed 5.0% of the Index, when added together, equal or exceed 50.0% of the Index, the weightings in those component securities will be reduced so that their collective weight equals 40.0% of the Index at the close of the current calendar quarter, and other components in the Index will be rebalanced to reflect their relative weights before the adjustment. Further iterations of these adjustments may occur until no company or group of companies violates these rules.

The following liquidity adjustment factors will be applied:

A further volume screen requires that a calculated volume factor (the median daily dollar volume for three months preceding the Screening Date/ weight of security in each index) shall be greater than $200 million to be eligible for each index. If a security's volume factor falls below $200 million at the annual screening, but is currently in the Index, it will remain in the Index. The securities' weight will be adjusted downwards by an adjustment factor equal to its volume factor divided by $400 million.

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In the event a security has a calculated volume factor (average daily volume traded over the preceding three months / weight in the index) that is less than $400 million, its weight will be reduced such that weight after volume adjustment = weight before adjustment x calculated volume factor / $400 million. The implementation of the volume factor may cause an increase in the sector weights above the specified caps.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 3.5 Dividend Treatment

Normal dividend payments are not taken into account in the price Index, whereas they are reinvested and accounted for in the total return Index. However, special dividends that are not reinvested in the total return index require index divisor adjustments to prevent the distribution from distorting the price index.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 3.6 Multiple Share Classes

In the event a component company issues multiple classes of shares of common stock, the share class with the highest average daily volume will be included. Conversion of a share class into another share class results in the deletion of the share class being phased out and an increase in shares of the surviving share class, provided that the surviving share class is in the Index.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;4. <u>Index Maintenance</u> 

Index Maintenance includes monitoring and implementing the adjustments for company additions and deletions, stock splits, stock dividends, corporate restructurings, spins-offs, or other corporate actions. Some corporate actions, such as stock splits and stock dividends, require changes in the common shares outstanding and the stock prices of the component companies in IEQ. Some corporate actions, such as stock issuances, stock buybacks, warrant issuances, do not require changes in the index shares or the stock prices of the component companies of the IEQ. Other corporate actions, such as special dividends, may require index divisor adjustments.

Any corporate action, whether it requires divisor adjustments or not, will be implemented after the close of trading on the day prior to the ex-date of such corporate actions, or when the Index Calculation Agent typically applies such corporate actions. Whenever possible, changes to the Index's components, such as deletions as a result of corporate actions, will be announced at least two business days prior to their implementation date.

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;4.1. Component Changes

Additions

Additions to the IEQ are made at the annual reconstitution according to the inclusion criteria defined above. Changes are implemented before the opening of trading the day following the "India Reconstitution Date". No additions are made to the IEQ between annual reconstitutions, except in the cases of certain Spin-Off companies defined below.

Deletions

Shares of companies that are de-listed or acquired by a company outside of the Index are deleted from the Index and the weights of the remaining components are adjusted proportionately to reflect the change in composition of the Index. A component company that files for bankruptcy is deleted from the Index and the weights of the remaining components are adjusted proportionately to reflect the change in the composition of the Index. If a company re-incorporates outside of a defined domicile it is deleted from the Index and the weights of the remaining components are adjusted proportionately to reflect the change in the composition of the Index. If a component company is acquired by another company in the Index for stock, the acquiring company's shares and weight in the Index are adjusted to reflect the transaction after the close of trading on the day prior to the execution date. Component companies that reclassify their shares (i.e. that convert multiple share classes into a single share class) remain in the Index, although index shares are adjusted to reflect the reclassification.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;4.2. Spin-Offs and IPOs

Should a company be spun-off from an existing component company it is allowed to stay in the IEQ until the next annual reconstitution. The weights of the remaining components are adjusted proportionately to reflect the change in the composition of the Index. Companies that go public in an Initial Public Offering (IPO) and that meet all other Index inclusion requirements must wait until the next annual reconstitution to be included in the IEQ.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;5. <u>Index Divisor Adjustments</u> 

Changes in the Index's market capitalization due to changes in composition, weighting or corporate actions result in a divisor change to maintain the Index's continuity. By adjusting the divisor, the Index value retains its continuity before and after the event. Corporate actions that require divisor adjustments will be implemented prior to the opening of trading on the effective date. In certain instances where information is incomplete, or the completion of an event is announced too late to be implemented prior to the ex-date, the implementation will occur as of the close of the following day or as soon as practicable thereafter. For corporate actions not described herein, or combinations of different types of corporate events and other exceptional cases, WT reserves the right to determine the appropriate implementation method.

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Companies that are acquired, de-listed or that re-incorporate outside of a defined domicile in the intervening weeks between the Screening Date and the Reconstitution Date for the India Equity Index are not included in the IEQ, and the weights of the remaining components are adjusted accordingly.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;6. <u>Selection Parameters</u> 

Selection parameters for the WisdomTree India Equity Index are defined in section 3.1. Companies that pass this selection criterion as of the Screening Date for the India Equity Index are included in the Index. The component companies are assigned weights in the Index as defined in section 3.4, and annual reconstitution of the Index takes effect as defined in section 4.1.

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 **Methodology Guide for Global Dividend Indexes** 

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;1. <u>Overview and Description</u> 

The WisdomTree Global Dividend Indexes were developed by WisdomTree, Inc. ("WT") to measure the performance of dividend-paying stocks in the global markets.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;· The Global Dividend
 Index comprises companies included in the WisdomTree U.S. Dividend Index, which measures
 the performance of dividend paying companies in the United States; and the WisdomTree Global
 ex-U.S. Dividend Index, which measures the performance of dividend-paying companies in developed
 and emerging markets outside the U.S.

The Global High Dividend Index comprises high dividend yielding stocks from the WisdomTree Global Dividend Index. In addition to being a member of this Index, companies must also have a market capitalization of at least $2 billion as of the Screening Date (defined below) to be eligible for the Index. Each Index is reconstituted annually, at which time each component's weight is adjusted to reflect its dividend-weighting in the Index. Dividend weighting is generally defined as each component's cash dividends paid in the prior annual cycle divided by the sum of the cash dividends paid by all the components in the Index over the same period. This quotient is the percentage weight assigned to each component in the Index at the annual reconstitution. Each of the Indexes is calculated to capture price appreciation and total return, which assumes dividends are reinvested into the Indexes. The Indexes are calculated using primary market prices.

For U.S. investors, international equity investments include two components of return. The first is the return attributable to stock prices in the non-U.S. market or markets in which an investment is made. The second is the return attributable to the value of non-U.S. currencies in these markets relative to U.S. dollar.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;2. <u>Key Features</u> 

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;2.1. Membership Criteria

To be included in the WisdomTree Global Dividend Index, companies must be included in one of the following WisdomTree indexes:

1) The WisdomTree U.S. Dividend Index: (United States)

2) The WisdomTree Global ex-U.S. Dividend Index: (Developed World, outside the U.S., and Emerging Markets)

The selection methodologies for these indexes are listed below.

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;a. <u>WisdomTree U.S. Dividend Index:</u> 

To be eligible for inclusion in the Domestic Dividend Indexes, a company must list its shares on a U.S. stock exchange, conduct its Primary Business Activities<sup>24</sup> in the United States and pay regular cash dividends on shares of its common stock. Companies need to have a market capitalization of at least $100 million by the "Screening Date" (after the close of trading on the last trading day in November) and shares of such companies need to have had a median daily dollar volume of at least $100,000 for three months preceding the Screening Date. Common stocks, REITs, tracking stocks, and holding companies are eligible for inclusion. ADRs, GDRs and EDRs are excluded, as are limited partnerships, limited liability companies, royalty trusts, and Business Development Companies (BDCs). Preferred stocks, closed-end funds, exchange-traded funds, and derivative securities such as warrants and rights are not eligible.<sup>25</sup>

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;b. <u>WisdomTree Global ex-U.S. Dividend Index:</u> 

In the developed world, component companies must be under coverage by the market management team of the third party independent index calculation agent and must list their shares on one of the stock exchanges in Europe (*i.e.,* Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, or the United Kingdom), the Tokyo Stock Exchange, or on stock exchanges in Australia, Israel, Hong Kong, Singapore or Canada. Companies must conduct their Primary Business Activities in Europe, Israel, Japan, Australia, Hong Kong, Singapore or Canada and have paid at least $5 million in gross cash dividends on shares of their common stock in the annual cycle prior to the annual reconstitution. Companies must have a market capitalization of at least $100 million on the "Global Screening Date" (after the close of trading on the last trading day in September) and shares of such companies must have had a median daily dollar volume of at least $100,000 for three months preceding the Global Screening Date. Shares of such component securities need to have traded at least 250,000 shares per month for each of the six months preceding the Global Screening Date. Common stocks, REITs, tracking stocks, and holding companies are eligible for inclusion. ADRs, GDRs and EDRs, limited partnerships, royalty trusts, passive foreign investment companies, preferred stocks, closed-end funds, exchange-traded funds, and derivative securities such as warrants and rights are not eligible.

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<sup>24</sup> The country in which a company conducts its Primary Business Activities is determined based on the following factors: country of organization or incorporation, country in which a company's headquarters is located, the country to which a company has the greatest risk exposure ("Country of Risk"), and the country from which a company generates the most significant portion of its revenue or to which it allocates the greatest resources. WT may determine to consider additional or different factors depending on the nature of a company's business and operations.

<sup>25</sup> Mortgage REITs are not eligible for inclusion in the WisdomTree Domestic and International Dividend Indexes.

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In the developing world, component companies must be under coverage by the market management team of the third party independent index calculation agent and must have their shares listed on a stock exchange in one of the following countries: Brazil, Chile, China, Czech Republic, Hungary, India, Indonesia, Korea, Malaysia, Mexico, Philippines, Poland, Russia, South Africa, Taiwan, Thailand, Turkey, or Saudia Arabia. Securities must conduct their Primary Business Activities in one of these Emerging Market Countries and have positive earnings over the past year. In the case of China, companies that are incorporated or domiciled in China and traded on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange are eligible for inclusion. In India, only securities whose foreign ownership restriction limits have yet to be breached are eligible for inclusion in the index. Companies must have paid at least $5 million in gross cash dividends on shares of their common stock in the annual cycle prior to the annual reconstitution in October. Securities need to have a market capitalization of at least $200 million on the "Global Screening Date" (after the close of trading on the last trading day in September) and securities need to have had a median daily dollar volume of at least $200,000 for each of the six months preceding the Global Screening Date. Shares of such component securities need to have traded at least 250,000 shares per month for each of the six months preceding the Global Screening Date. Local exchange shares are included in the index for all countries with the exception of Russia, which include only American Depository Receipts (ADRs) or Global Depositary Receipts (GDRs). Common stocks, REITs, tracking stocks, and holding companies are eligible for inclusion. ADRs or GDRs are eligible in Russia but no other country. Security types that are excluded from the index are: Limited partnerships, royalty trusts, passive foreign investment companies, preferred stocks, closed-end funds, exchange-traded funds, and derivative securities such as warrants and rights.

In addition, companies that fall within the bottom decile of a composite risk factor score are not eligible for inclusion in the Global Dividend Index. The composite risk factor score is used to eliminate potentially higher risk companies that would have otherwise been eligible for inclusion in the Indexes. The composite risk factor score is an equally weighted score of the two factors described below.

1) Quality Factor – determined by static observations and trends of return on equity (ROE), return on assets (ROA), gross profits over assets and cash flows over assets. Scores are calculated within industry groups.

2) Momentum Factor – determined by stocks' risk adjusted total returns over historical periods (6 and 12 months)

Companies that fall within the top 5% ranked by dividend yield and also the bottom ½ of the composite risk factor score are not eligible for inclusion.

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WisdomTree applies a Foreign Investment Screen to exclude companies that are not available to be purchased or transacted in by foreign investors (or certain segments of foreign investors) or cannot continue to be reasonably purchased or transacted in by foreign investors (or certain segments of foreign investors), as determined by the third party independent calculation agent, and a data point referred to as "Degree of Open Freedom" (DOF) or by WisdomTree based generally on the guiding principles set forth below. The first test of a stock's investability is determining whether the market is open to foreign institutions. The third party independent calculation agent determines the extent to which and the mechanisms foreign institutions can use to buy and sell shares on local exchanges and repatriate capital, capital gains, and dividend income without undue constraint. Once determined that a market is open to foreign investors, the calculation agent then investigates each security that may be a candidate for inclusion. Each class of share is reviewed to determine whether there are any corporate bylaw, corporate charter, or industry limitations on foreign ownership of the stock. The DOF is the variable that ranges from zero to one and indicates the amount of the security foreigners may legally own (0.00 indicates that none of the stock is legally available, 1.00 indicates that 100% of the shares are available). Any company with a DOF of 0 will not be eligible for the WisdomTree Indexes.

 <u>WisdomTree Global High Dividend Index</u> 

The Global High Dividend Index comprises high dividend yielding stocks from the WisdomTree Global Dividend Index. In addition to being a member of this Index, companies must also have a market capitalization of at least $2 billion as of the Screening Date (defined below) to be eligible for inclusion. The resulting universe of companies after the market cap screen is applied is ranked by dividend yield and the top 30% of companies from each region, i.e. the U.S., developed and emerging markets, ranked by highest dividend yield, are selected as additions to the Index.

To be deleted from the index, companies must rank outside of the top 35% by dividend yield. The selection and weighting methodology for the WisdomTree Global Hedged High Dividend Index is identical to the selection and weighting methodology used for the WisdomTree Global High Dividend Index.

For purposes of both selection and weighting the following definitions apply: Gross Cash Dividends are generally based on dividends paid over latest annual cycle as determined by the ex-date of the dividends. In the case of Australia, gross dividends do not reflect the franking credit for Australian investors. The currency rate used to translate the dividends to U.S. dollars is the exchange rate on the screening date. Shares outstanding for the total dividend calculation are based on the shares outstanding at the time of each dividend payment. Liquidity and market cap screens are based on the shares outstanding of the security in question for each company.

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;2.2. Base Date and Base Value

Index <u> Base Date </u> <u> Base Value </u> <br> <u> WisdomTree Global Dividend Index </u> <u> 6/30/2008 </u> <u> 300 </u> <br> <u> WisdomTree Global High Dividend Index </u> <u> 11/30/2007 </u> <u> 200 </u>

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;2.3. Calculation and Dissemination

The following formula is used to calculate the index levels for the Indexes:

<u>S</u> <u>i{S<sub>i</sub>P<sub>i</sub>E<sub>i</sub>}</u>

D

S<sub>i </sub>= Number of shares in the index for security i.

P<sub>i</sub> = Price of security i

E<sub>i</sub> = Cross rate of currency of Security i vs. USD. If security price in USD, E<sub>i</sub> = 1

D = Divisor

The Global Dividend Indexes are calculated every weekday. If trading is suspended while one of the exchanges is still open, the last traded price for that stock is used for all subsequent Index computations until trading resumes. If trading is suspended before the opening, the stock's adjusted closing price from the previous day is used to calculate the Indexes. Until a particular stock opens, its adjusted closing price from the previous day is used in the Index computation. Index values are calculated on both a price and total-return basis, in U.S. dollars. The total return Indexes are calculated and disseminated on an end-of-day basis.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 2.4 Weighting

The Global Dividend Indexes are modified capitalization-weighted Indexes that employ a transparent weighting formula to magnify the effect that dividends play in the total return of the Indexes.

The initial weight of a component in the Index at the annual reconstitution is derived by multiplying the U.S. dollar value of the security's annual dividend per share by the number of common shares outstanding for that security, "The Cash Dividend Factor." For securities listed in the United States and Canada, their indicated dividend per share is multiplied by the number of common shares outstanding to determine "The Cash Dividend Factor." For Emerging Markets securities, the "Cash Dividend Factor" includes multiplying the same two factors above by a third factor developed by Standard & Poor's called the "Investability Weighting Factor" (IWF). The IWF is used to scale the dividends generated of each company by factors that impose restrictions on shares available to be purchased. The Cash Dividend Factor is calculated for every component in the Index and then summed. Each component's weight, at the Weighting Date, is equal to its Cash Dividend Factor divided by the sum of all Cash Dividend Factors for all the components in that Index. The Global Weighting Date is when component weights are set, and it occurs immediately after the close of trading on the relevant date. New components and component weights take effect before the opening of trading the day following the "Global Reconstitution Date." Please refer to the Reconstitution Schedule on page 1 for specific dates.

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WisdomTree Indexes will apply a dividend stream adjustment for constituents with dividend yields greater than 12% at the screening date. The dividend stream of these capped securities will be their market cap multiplied by 12%.

For the size segment dividend indexes (total, large, mid and small caps) and high dividend cuts of the market, companies that fall within the top two deciles of the composite risk factor will have their dividend stream multiplied by 1.5 while all other dividends will remain unadjusted. Companies will be weighted in the index based on this adjusted dividend stream.

Should any company achieve a weighting equal to or greater than 24.0% of the Index, its weighting will be reduced to 20.0% at the close of the current calendar quarter, and all other components in the Index will be rebalanced. Moreover, should the "collective weight" of Index component securities whose individual current weights equal or exceed 5.0% of the Index, when added together, equal or exceed 50.0% of the Index, the weightings in those component securities will be reduced so that their collective weight equals 40.0% of the Index at the close of the current calendar quarter, and other components in the Index will be rebalanced to reflect their relative weights before the adjustment. Further iterations of these adjustments may occur until no company or group of companies violates these rules.

The following capping rules are applied to all WisdomTree Global Dividend Indexes unless otherwise specified:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;· Should the ratio of
 a component company's weight relative to its weight in a market capitalization weighted
 version of the Index exceed 5x or fall below 0.20x, the weight of the company will be reduced
 or increased to meet the 5x or 0.20x thresholds, respectively.

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The following capping rules are applied to the WisdomTree Global Dividend Index:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;· Should any sector
 achieve a weight equal to or greater than 25% of the Indexes, weight of companies will be
 reduced to 25% as of the annual Screening Date. Real Estate sector will be capped at 15%.

The following capping rules are applied to the WisdomTree Global High Dividend Index:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;· Individual company
 weights start out with the Cash Dividend Factor described in weighting section 2.4 above.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;· The regional weights
 will be adjusted by a Regional Factor such that the regional weights are equal to the float-adjusted
 market capitalization weight of the universe of dividend and non-dividend payers of the regional
 allocations of the U.S., developed and emerging markets that meet the general liquidity and
 market cap criteria for the base index.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;· Should any sector
 achieve a weight equal to or greater than 25% of the Indexes, weight of companies will be
 reduced to 25% as of the annual Screening Date. Real Estate sector will be capped at 15%.

The weights may fluctuate above the specified caps during the year, but will be reset at each annual rebalance date.

Note: all sector cappings are conducted based on the GICS sector classifications.

The following liquidity adjustment factors will be applied to all the Indexes after country and sector caps have been applied:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;· A further volume screen
 requires that a calculated volume factor (the median daily dollar volume for three months
 preceding the Screening Date / weight of security in each index) shall be greater than $200
 million to be eligible for each index. If a security's volume factor falls below $200
 million at the annual screening, but is currently in the Index, it will remain in the Index.
 The securities' weight will be adjusted downwards by an adjustment factor equal to
 its volume factor divided by $400 million.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;· In the event a security
 has a calculated volume factor (average daily volume traded over the preceding three months
 / weight in the index) that is less than $400 million, its weight will be reduced such that
 weight after volume adjustment = weight before adjustment x calculated volume factor / $400
 million. The implementation of the volume factor may cause an increase in the sector and
 country weights above the specified caps.

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 2.5 Dividend Treatment

Normal dividend payments are not taken into account in the price Index, whereas they are reinvested and accounted for in the total return Index. However, special dividends that are not reinvested in the total return Index require index divisor adjustments to prevent the distribution from distorting the price Index.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;2.7 Multiple Share Classes

In the event a component company issues multiple classes of shares of

common stock, each class of share will be included in the Indexes, provided that dividends are paid on that share of stock and that the stock passes all other inclusion requirements. For the Global High Dividend Index, in the event a component company issues multiple classes of shares of common stock, the share class of that company with the greater liquidity, based on the average daily trading volume as described in section 2.1, would be selected for inclusion. Conversion of a share class into another share class results in the deletion of the share class being phased out and an increase in shares of the surviving share class, provided that the surviving share class is in the Index. For the Small cap cuts, if a security has multiple listed share classes and the total market capitalization of the listed share classes is greater than largest market capitalization cutoff of that index, the security would not be eligible for that index.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;3. <u>Index Maintenance</u> 

Index Maintenance includes monitoring and implementing the adjustments for company deletions, stock splits, stock dividends, spins-offs, or other corporate actions. Some corporate actions, such as stock splits, stock dividends, and rights offerings require changes in the index shares and the stock prices of the component companies in the Indexes. Some corporate actions, such as stock issuances, stock buybacks, warrant issuances, increases or decreases in dividend per share between reconstitutions, do not require changes in the index shares or the stock prices of the component companies in the Indexes. Other corporate actions, such as special dividends, may require Index divisor adjustments. Any corporate action, whether it requires divisor adjustments or not, will be implemented after the close of trading on the day prior to the ex-date of such corporate actions. Whenever possible, changes to the Index's components, such as deletions as a result of corporate actions, will be announced at least two business days prior to their implementation date.

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;3.1. Component Changes

Additions

Additions to the Indexes are made at the annual reconstitution according to the inclusion criteria defined above. Changes are implemented before the opening of trading on the first trading day following the "Emerging Market and Global Reconstitution Date." Please refer to the Reconstitution Schedule on page 1 for specific dates. No additions are made to the Indexes between annual reconstitutions.

Deletions

Shares of companies that are de-listed or acquired by a company outside of the Index are deleted from the Index and the weights of the remaining components are adjusted proportionately to reflect the change in composition of the Index. A component company that cancels its dividend payment is deleted from the Index and the weights of the remaining components are adjusted proportionately to reflect the change in the composition of the Index. A component company that files for bankruptcy is deleted from the Index and the weights of the remaining components are adjusted proportionately to reflect the change in the composition of the Index. If a component company is acquired by another company in the Index for stock, the acquiring company's shares and weight in the Index are adjusted to reflect the transaction after the close of trading on the day prior to the execution date.<sup>26</sup> A component company that moves its Primary Business Activities outside of the defined countries identified above is deleted from the Index and the weights of the remaining components are adjusted proportionately to reflect the change in the composition of the Index. Component companies that reclassify their shares (i.e. that convert multiple share classes into a single share class) remain in the Index, although index shares are adjusted to reflect the reclassification.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;3.2. Spin-Offs and IPOs

Should a company be spun-off from an existing component company and pay a regular cash dividend, it is not allowed into the Index until the next annual reconstitution, provided it meets all other Index inclusion requirements. Spin-off shares of publicly traded companies that are included in the same Index as their parent company are increased to reflect the spin-off and the weights of the remaining components are adjusted proportionately to reflect the change in the composition of the Index. Companies that go public in an Initial Public Offering (IPO) and that pay a regular cash dividend and that meet all other inclusion requirements must wait until the next annual reconstitution to be included in the Index.

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<sup>26</sup> Companies being acquired will be deleted from the WisdomTree indexes immediately before the effective date of the acquisition or upon notice of a suspension of trading in the stock of the company that is being acquired. In cases where an effective date is not publicly announced in advance, or where a notice of suspension of trading in connection with an acquisition is not announced in advance, WisdomTree reserves the right to delete the company being acquired based on best available market information.

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;4. <u>Index Divisor Adjustments</u> 

Changes in the Index's market capitalization due to changes in composition, weighting or corporate actions result in a divisor change to maintain the Index's continuity. By adjusting the divisor, the Index value retains its continuity before and after the event. Corporate actions that require divisor adjustments will be implemented prior to the opening of trading on the effective date. In certain instances where information is incomplete, or the completion of an event is announced too late to be implemented prior to the ex-date, the implementation will occur as of the close of the following day or as soon as practicable thereafter. For corporate actions not described herein, or combinations of different types of corporate events and other exceptional cases, WisdomTree reserves the right to determine the appropriate implementation method.

Companies that are acquired, de-listed, file for bankruptcy, move its Primary Business Activities outside of a defined country or that cancel their dividends in the intervening weeks between the Global Screening Date and the reconstitution date are not included in the Indexes, and the weights of the remaining components are adjusted accordingly.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;5. <u>Selection Parameters</u> 

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;5.1. Selection parameters for the Indexes are defined in section 2.1.
 Companies that pass the selection criteria as of the Global Screening Date are included in
 the Indexes. The component companies are assigned weights in the Indexes as defined in section
 2.4. and annual reconstitution of the Indexes takes effect as defined in section 3.1.

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 **Methodology Guide for Global ex–US Quality Growth index** 

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;1. <u>Overview and Description</u> 

WisdomTree Global ex-US Quality Growth Index ("WTGDXG") was developed by WisdomTree, Inc. ("WT") to measure the performance of companies that have high profitability and growth characteristics in the emerging and developed markets outside the U.S.

The Index is calculated to capture price appreciation and total return, which assumes dividends are reinvested into the Indexes. The Indexes are calculated using primary market prices.

The Indexes are reconstituted on a semi-annual basis (following the close of trading on the third Friday in April and before the opening of trading the day following the "Emerging Markets Reconstitution Date." Please refer to the Reconstitution Schedule on page 1 for specific dates.).

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;2. <u>Index Governance</u> 

The Index is overseen by the Quality Growth Index Committee (the "Committee"), a standing index committee of WisdomTree, Inc. (WT). The Committee will be composed of not less than 3 members. The Committee is responsible for making broad decisions with respect to the implementation, ongoing management, operation, and administration of the Index. The primary function of the Committee is to make sure Index rules are implemented correctly and comprehensively, provided that the published Index composition shall be as determined by the Committee.

The Committee meetings will generally be held on a semi-annual basis or such frequency in relation to the reconstitution and/or rebalance frequency of the Index and may be held more frequently as circumstances require. The composition of the Committee may from time to time be changed to reflect changes in market conditions. Furthermore, the Committee may determine to rebalance the Index more frequently in response to volatility in the market, shifts in underlying constituent market capitalization, or other similar circumstances.

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;3. <u>Key Features</u> 

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;3.1. Membership Criteria

To be eligible for inclusion in the WTGDXG, a company must be covered by WisdomTree's independent index calculation agent. In the developed world, component companies must list their shares on one of the stock exchanges in Europe (i.e., Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, or the United Kingdom), the Tokyo Stock Exchange, or on stock exchanges in Australia, Israel, Hong Kong, Singapore or Canada. Companies must conduct their Primary Business Activities<sup>27</sup> in Europe, Israel, Japan, Australia, Hong Kong, Singapore or Canada. Companies must have a market capitalization of at least $100 million on the "Screening Date" (after the close of trading on the last trading day in March and September) and shares of such companies must have had a median daily dollar volume of at least $100,000 for three months preceding the Screening Date. Shares of such component securities need to have traded at least 250,000 shares per month for each of the six months preceding the Screening Date. In the developing world, component companies must be under coverage by the market management team of the third party independent index calculation agent and must have their shares listed on a stock exchange in one of the following countries: Brazil, Chile, China, Czech Republic, Hungary, India, Indonesia, Korea, Malaysia, Mexico, Philippines, Poland, Russia, Saudia Arabia, South Africa, Taiwan, Thailand, or Turkey. Securities must conduct their Primary Business Activities<sup>28</sup> in one of these Emerging Market Countries and have positive earnings over the past year. In the case of China, companies that are incorporated or domiciled in China and traded on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange are eligible for inclusion. In India, only securities whose foreign ownership restriction limits have yet to be breached are eligible for inclusion in the index. Securities need to have a market capitalization of at least $200 million on the "Screening Date" and securities need to have had a median daily dollar volume of at least $200,000 for each of the six months preceding the Screening Date. Shares of such component securities need to have traded at least 250,000 shares per month for each of the six months preceding the Screening Date. Local exchange shares are included in the index for all countries with the exception of Russia, which include only American Depository Receipts (ADRs) or Global Depositary Receipts (GDRs). Common stocks, REITs, tracking stocks, and holding companies are eligible for inclusion. EDRs, limited partnerships, royalty trusts, passive foreign investment companies, preferred stocks, closed-end funds, exchange-traded funds, and derivative securities such as warrants and rights are not eligible.

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<sup>27</sup> The country in which a company conducts its Primary Business Activities is determined based on the following factors: country of organization or incorporation, country in which a company's headquarters is located, the country to which a company has the greatest risk exposure ("Country of Risk"), and the country from which a company generates the most significant portion of its revenue or to which it allocates the greatest resources. WT may determine to consider additional or different factors depending on the nature of a company's business and operations.

<sup>28</sup> The country in which a company conducts its Primary Business Activities is determined based on the following factors: country of organization or incorporation, country in which a company's headquarters is located, the country to which a company has the greatest risk exposure ("Country of Risk"), and the country from which a company generates the most significant portion of its revenue or to which it allocates the greatest resources. WT may determine to consider additional or different factors depending on the nature of a company's business and operations.

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On the Screening Date, the 300 largest European, 200 largest Developed ex Europe, 450 largest Emerging Markets ex-China A and 50 largest China A shares companies as measured Market Capitalization are eligible for inclusion. Eligible companies are ranked within each region, i.e. Europe, Developed ex Europe, Emerging Markets ex-China A and China A using a weighted combination of two fundamental factors: growth and quality which are equally weighted. The Index is comprised of companies with highest composite scores within each region targeting a total of 200 securities.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;· The growth and
 quality factor scores are determined as follows: The growth factor is determined by a company's
 ranking based on a 50% weight in its median analyst earnings growth forecast, a 25% weight
 in its trailing 5-year EBITDA (i.e., earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization)
 growth and a 25% weight in its trailing 5-year sales growth. The quality factor is determined
 by a company's ranking based on a 50% weight to each of its trailing 3-year average return
 on equity and trailing 3-year average return on assets. The Index constituents are determined
 by an Index Committee that looks at companies to identify equity stocks on the above-referenced
 measures.

WisdomTree applies a Foreign Investment Screen to exclude companies that are not available to be purchased or transacted in by foreign investors (or certain segments of foreign investors) or cannot continue to be reasonably purchased or transacted in by foreign investors (or certain segments of foreign investors), as determined by the third party independent calculation agent, and a data point referred to as "Degree of Open Freedom" (DOF) or by WisdomTree based generally on the guiding principles set forth below. The first test of a stock's investability is determining whether the market is open to foreign institutions. The third party independent calculation agent determines the extent to which and the mechanisms foreign institutions can use to buy and sell shares on local exchanges and repatriate capital, capital gains, and dividend income without undue constraint. Once determined that a market is open to foreign investors, the third party independent calculation agent then investigates each security that may be a candidate for inclusion. Each class of share is reviewed to determine whether there are any corporate bylaw, corporate charter, or industry limitations on foreign ownership of the stock. The DOF is the variable that ranges from zero to one and indicates the amount of the security foreigners may legally own (0.00 indicates that none of the stock is legally available, 1.00 indicates that 100% of the shares are available). Any company with a DOF of 0 will not be eligible for the WisdomTree Indexes.

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Liquidity and market cap screens are based on the shares outstanding of the security in question for each company.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 3.2 Base Date and Base Value

The Index was established with a base value of 200 on June 30, 2008.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 3.3 Calculation and Dissemination

The following formula is used to calculate the index levels for the Global ex-US Quality Growth Index:

<u>S</u> <u>i{S<sub>i</sub>P<sub>i</sub>E<sub>i</sub>}</u>

D

S<sub>i </sub>= Number of shares in the index for security i.

P<sub>i</sub> = Price of security i

E<sub>i</sub> = Cross rate of currency of Security i vs. USD. If security price in USD, E<sub>i</sub> = 1

D = Divisor

The WTGDXG is calculated every weekday. If trading is suspended while the exchange the component company trades on is still open, the last traded price for that stock is used for all subsequent Index computations until trading resumes. If trading is suspended before the opening, the stock's adjusted closing price from the previous day is used to calculate the Index. Until a particular stock opens, its adjusted closing price from the previous day is used in the Index computation. Index values are calculated on both a price and total-return basis, in U.S. dollars and disseminated on an end-of-day basis.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 3.4 Weighting

The Index is a market-capitalization weighted index.

The maximum weight of any individual security is capped at 7.5% during the semi-annual rebalance and the weights of all other components will be adjusted proportionally.

The Weighting Date is when component weights are set and it occurs after the close of the second Friday in April and the Emerging Market Weighting Date. The changes will go into effect after the close of trading on the third Friday in April and before the opening of trading the day following the "Emerging Markets Reconstitution Date." Please refer to the Reconstitution Schedule on page 1 for specific dates.

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Should any company achieve a weighting equal to or greater than 24.0% of its Index, its weighting will be reduced to 20.0% at the close of the current calendar quarter, and the weight of all other components in the Index will be rebalanced proportionally. Moreover, should the "collective weight" of Index component securities whose individual current weights equal or exceed 5.0% of the Index, when added together, equal or exceed 50.0% of the Index, the weightings in those component securities will be reduced proportionately so that their collective weight equals 40.0% of the Index at the close of the current calendar quarter, and all other components in the Index will be rebalanced in proportion to their index weightings before the adjustment. Further iterations of these adjustments may occur until no company or group of companies violates these rules.

The following liquidity adjustment factors will be applied:

A further volume screen requires that a calculated volume factor (the median daily dollar volume for three months preceding the Screening Date / weight of security in each index) shall be greater than $400 million to be eligible for each index.

In the event a security has a calculated volume factor (average daily volume traded over the preceding three months / weight in the index) that is less than $400 million, its weight will be reduced such that weight after volume adjustment = weight before adjustment x calculated volume factor / $400 million.

The weights may fluctuate above the specified caps during the year, but will be reset at each semi-annual rebalance date.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 3.5 Dividend Treatment

Normal dividend payments are not taken into account in the price Index, whereas they are reinvested and accounted for in the total return Index. However, special dividends from non-operating income require index divisor adjustments to prevent the distribution from distorting the price index.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 3.6 Multiple Share Classes

In the event a component company issues multiple classes of shares of common stock, the share class with the highest average daily volume will be included. Conversion of a share class into another share class results in the deletion of the share class being phased out and an increase in shares of the surviving share class, provided that the surviving share class is in the Index.

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;4. <u>Index Maintenance</u> 

Index Maintenance includes monitoring and implementing the adjustments for company additions and deletions, stock splits, stock dividends, corporate restructurings, spins-offs, or other corporate actions. Some corporate actions, such as stock splits and stock dividends, require changes in the common shares outstanding and the stock prices of the component companies in the Index. Other corporate actions, such as special dividends, require index divisor adjustments as well. Any corporate action, whether it requires divisor adjustments or not, will be implemented after the close of trading on the day prior to the ex-date of such corporate action. Whenever possible, changes to the Index's components will be announced at least two business days prior to their implementation date.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;4.1. Component Changes

Additions

Additions to the WTGDXG are made at the semi-annual reconstitution according to the inclusion criteria defined above. Changes are implemented following the close of trading on the third Friday in April and before the opening of trading the day following the "Emerging Markets Reconstitution Date." Please refer to the Reconstitution Schedule on page 1 for specific dates. No additions are made to the WTGDXG between semi-annual reconstitutions.

Deletions

Shares of companies that are de-listed or acquired by a company outside of the Index are deleted from the Index and the weights of the remaining components are adjusted proportionately to reflect the change in composition of the Index. A component company that files for bankruptcy is deleted from the Index and the weights of the remaining components are adjusted proportionately to reflect the change in the composition of the Index. If a company moves its Primary Business Activities outside of a defined country, it is deleted from the Index and the weights of the remaining components are adjusted proportionately to reflect the change in the composition of the Index. If a component company is acquired by another company in the Index for stock, the acquiring company's shares and weight in the Index are adjusted to reflect the transaction after the close of trading on the day prior to the execution date.<sup>29</sup> Component companies that reclassify their shares (i.e. that convert multiple share classes into a single share class) remain in the Index, although index shares are adjusted to reflect the reclassification.

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<sup>29</sup> Companies being acquired will be deleted from the WisdomTree index immediately before the effective date of the acquisition or upon notice of a suspension of trading in the stock of the company that is being acquired. In cases where an effective date is not publicly announced in advance, or where a notice of suspension of trading in connection with an acquisition is not announced in advance, WisdomTree reserves the right to delete the company being acquired based on best available market information.

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;4.2. Spin-Offs and IPOs

Should a company be spun-off from an existing component company, it is allowed to stay in the Index that its parent company is in until the next reconstitution. Spin-off shares of publicly traded companies that are included in the same indexes as their parent company are increased to reflect the spin-off and the weights of the remaining components are adjusted proportionately to reflect the change in the composition of the Index. Companies that go public in an Initial Public Offering (IPO) and that meet all other Index inclusion requirements must wait until the next reconstitution to be included in the Index.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;5. <u>Index Divisor Adjustments</u> 

Corporate actions may affect the share capital of component stocks and therefore trigger increases or decreases in the Index value. To avoid distortion, the divisor is adjusted accordingly. Changes in the Index's market capitalization due to changes in composition, weighting or corporate actions result in a divisor change to maintain the Index's continuity. By adjusting the divisor, the Index value retains its continuity before and after the event. Corporate actions that require divisor adjustments will be implemented prior to the opening of trading on the effective date. In certain instances where information is incomplete, or the completion of an event is announced too late to be implemented prior to the ex-date, the implementation will occur as of the close of the following day or as soon as practicable thereafter. For corporate actions not described herein, or combinations of different types of corporate events and other exceptional cases, WisdomTree reserves the right to determine the appropriate implementation method.

Companies that are acquired, de-listed, file for bankruptcy, or move its Primary Business Activities outside of a defined country in the intervening weeks between the Screening Date and the Reconstitution Date are not included in the Index, and the weights of the remaining components are adjusted accordingly.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;6. <u>Selection Parameters for the Global ex-US Quality Dividend Growth Index</u> 

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;6.1. Selection parameters for the **WisdomTree Global ex-US Quality Growth Index** are defined in 3.1. Companies that pass this selection criteria as of the
 Screening Date are included in the WTGDXG . The component companies are assigned weights
 in the Index as defined in section 3.4. and the semi-annual reconstitution of the Index takes
 effect as defined in section 4.1.

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 **Methodology Guide for Cybersecurity Index** 

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;1. <u>Index Overview and Description</u> 

The WisdomTree Team8 Cybersecurity Index [referred to as "the Index"] is designed to track the performance of companies primarily involved in providing cyber security-oriented products. The Index was developed by WisdomTree , Inc. ("WT"), in collaboration with third party specialists in the cyber security sector.

The Index is reconstituted on semi-annual basis following the close of trading on the third Friday in March and September.

The Index is calculated to capture price appreciation and total return, which assumes dividends are reinvested into the Index. The Index is calculated using primary market prices and calculated in U.S. dollars.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;2. <u>Key Features</u> 

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;2.1. Membership Criteria

To be eligible for inclusion in the Index, component companies must be under coverage by the market management team of the third-party independent index calculation agent, must list shares on eligible stock exchanges and derive at least 50% of their revenue from providing primarily cyber security oriented products.

In the developed world, component companies must list their shares on one of the stock exchanges in the U.S., Europe (i.e., Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, or the United Kingdom), the Tokyo Stock Exchange, or on stock exchanges in Australia, Israel, Hong Kong, Singapore or Canada.

In the developing world, component companies must have their shares listed on a stock exchange in one of the following countries: Brazil, Chile, China, Czech Republic, Hungary, Indonesia, Korea, Malaysia, Mexico, Philippines, Poland, Russia, South Africa, Taiwan, Thailand, Turkey, or Saudi Arabia. Securities must conduct their Primary Business Activities<sup>30</sup> in one of these Emerging Market Countries. In the case of China, companies that are incorporated or domiciled in China and trade on one of the stock exchanges in the developed world are eligible for inclusion. In addition, Chinese domestic listed companies that are part of the connect program<sup>31</sup> and meet index requirements will be selected for inclusion.

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<sup>30</sup> The country in which a company conducts its Primary Business Activities is determined based on the following factors: country of organization or incorporation, country in which a company's headquarters is located, the country to which a company has the greatest risk exposure ("Country of Risk"), and the country from which a company generates the most significant portion of its revenue or to which it allocates the greatest resources. WT may determine to consider additional or different factors depending on the nature of a company's business and operations.

<sup>31</sup> Stock Connect is a unique collaboration between the Hong Kong, Shanghai and Shenzhen Stock Exchanges, which allows international and Mainland Chinese investors to trade securities in each other's markets through the trading and clearing facilities of their home exchange. First launched in November 2014, the scheme now covers over 2,000 eligible equities in Shanghai, Shenzhen and Hong Kong.

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Companies need to have market capitalization of at least $300 million and a median daily dollar volume greater than $1,000,000 for each of the three months preceding the Screening Date (after the close of trading on the last trading day in February and August).

Common stocks, REITs, tracking stocks, holding companies, ADRs, GDRs and EDRs are eligible for inclusion. Limited partnerships, limited liability companies, royalty trusts, Business Development Companies (BDCs) and mortgage REITs are excluded. Preferred stocks, closed-end funds, passive foreign investment companies, exchange-traded funds, and derivative securities such as warrants and rights are not eligible. The publicly traded security for WisdomTree, Inc. (NYSE: WT), is also not eligible for inclusion in any of WisdomTree's equity indexes.

 **Growth Score:**

The index utilizes a "Growth Score" as defined by WT. The "Revenue CAGR" for each company is calculated as the compound average annual revenue growth over the trailing three years. If a security was recently listed or if the data is missing, then 2- or 1-year growth rates will be used.

WT assigns each company the following Growth Scores:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;· "Growing Fast"
 – companies with a Revenue CAGR of 20% or higher

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;· "Growing"
 – companies that are not in the index with at least 7% Revenue CAGR, or companies that
 are currently in the index with a Revenue CAGR of 5% or higher.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;· "N/A"
 - any other company

 **Focus Score:**

The Index also utilizes a "Focus Score" which is developed by WT in collaboration with third party specialists in the cyber security sector, which captures the perceived degree of a company's overall involvement across development themes in cyber security.

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Based on the number of Development Themes along which a company scores a "High Exposure" ("Highs"), WT defines a company's Focus Score to be

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;· "Broad Focus"
 if Highs is 3 or above

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;· "Narrow Focus"
 if Highs is 1 or 2

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;· "N/A"
 if Highs is zero

 **Screening Criteria for Growth and Focus Scores**

Companies being rated as "Growing Fast" or "Growing" in Growth Score and not being rated as "N/A" by Focus Score will be selected for inclusion. This means:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;· Any new company entering
 the index must have at least 7% Revenue CAGR.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;· Companies that are
 currently in the index with a Revenue CAGR below 5% will be excluded during the rebalance.

Furthermore, if less than 25 companies pass both Growth and Focus screens, the remaining companies from "Broad Focus" and "Narrow Focus" will be ranked by Revenue CAGR. Companies with higher Revenue CAGR will be selected for inclusion.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 2.2 Base Date and Base Value

The WisdomTree Team8 Cybersecurity Index was established with a base value of 200 on October 30, 2020.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 2.3 Calculation and Dissemination

The following formula is used to calculate the index levels for the Cybersecurity Index:

<u>S</u> <u>i{S<sub>i</sub>P<sub>i</sub>E<sub>i</sub>}</u>

D

S<sub>i </sub>= Number of shares in the index for security i.

P<sub>i</sub> = Price of security i

E<sub>i</sub> = Cross rate of currency of Security i vs. USD. If security price in USD, E<sub>i</sub> = 1

D = Divisor

The Index is calculated whenever the stock exchanges are open. If trading is suspended while the exchange the component company trades on is still open, the last traded price for that stock is used for all subsequent Index computations until trading resumes. If trading is suspended before the opening, the stock's adjusted closing price from the previous day is used to calculate the Index. Until a particular stock opens, its adjusted closing price from the previous day is used in the Index computation. Index values are calculated on both, price and total-return basis, in U.S. dollars, and disseminated on an end-of-day basis.

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 2.4 Weighting

Companies are assigned a Weight Factor based on their Focus and Growth Scores:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;· 1.33 for companies
 with scores of "Broad Focus" and "Growing Fast"

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;· 0.75 for companies
 with "Narrow Focus" and "Growing"

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;· 1 for all other companies

Companies are weighted to reflect their proportionate share of the Weighting Factor, subject to the following "5/37.5 rule" and liquidity adjustment:

5%/37.5% rule – the collective weights of companies with over 5% weight is capped at 37.5% at the index rebalance.

Liquidity adjustment - In the event a company has a calculated volume factor (average daily volume traded over the preceding three months / weight in the index) that is less than $400 million, its weight will be reduced such that weight after volume adjustment = weight before adjustment x calculated volume factor / $400 million.

The Weighting Date is when component weights are set, and it occurs after the close of trading on Thursday prior to the second Friday of the rebalance month. The changes will go into effect after the close of trading on the third Friday of the rebalance month.

Should the "collective weight" of Index component securities whose individual current weights equal or exceed 5.0% of the Index, when added together, equal or exceed 50.0% of the Index, the weightings in those component securities will be reduced so that their collective weight equals 40.0% of the Index at the close of the current calendar quarter, and other components in the Index will be rebalanced to reflect their relative weights before the adjustment. Further iterations of these adjustments may occur until no company or group of companies violates these rules.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 2.5 Dividend Treatment

Normal dividend payments are not taken into account in the price Index, whereas they are reinvested and accounted for in the total return Index. However, special dividends that are not reinvested in the net total return index require index divisor adjustments to prevent the distribution from distorting the price index.

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 2.6 Tax Rates

The WisdomTree Team8 Cybersecurity total return index is calculated on a net basis. Net return indices reflect the return to an investor where dividends are reinvested after the deduction of a withholding tax. The tax rate applied is the rate to non-resident institutions that do not benefit from double taxation treaties and is determined by the independent calculation agent in accordance with their methodology.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 2.7 Multiple Share Classes

In the event a component company issues multiple classes of shares of common stock, the share class with the highest average daily volume will be included. Conversion of a share class into another share class results in the deletion of the share class being phased out and an increase in shares of the surviving share class, provided that the surviving share class is in the Index.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;3. <u>Index Maintenance</u> 

Index Maintenance includes monitoring and implementing the adjustments for company deletions, stock splits, stock dividends, spins-offs, or other corporate actions. Some corporate actions, such as stock splits, stock dividends, and rights offerings require changes in the index shares and the stock prices of the component companies in the Index. Some corporate actions, such as stock issuances, stock buybacks, warrant issuances, increases or decreases in dividend per share between reconstitutions, do not require changes in the index shares or the stock prices of the component companies in the Index. Other corporate actions, such as special dividends and entitlements, may require Index divisor adjustments. Any corporate action, whether it requires divisor adjustments or not, will be implemented after the close of trading on the day prior to the ex-date of such corporate actions. Whenever possible, changes to the Index's components, such as deletions as a result of corporate actions, will be announced at least two business days prior to their implementation date.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;3.1. Component Changes

Additions

Additions to the Index are made at reconstitution according to the inclusion criteria defined above. Changes are implemented following the close of trading on the third Friday in March and September. No additions are made to the Index between reconstitutions, except in the cases of certain spin-off companies defined below.

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Deletions

Shares of companies that are de-listed or acquired by a company outside of the Index are deleted from the Index and the weights of the remaining components are adjusted proportionately to reflect the change in composition of the Index. A component company that files for bankruptcy is deleted from the Index and the weights of the remaining components are adjusted proportionately to reflect the change in the composition of the Index. If a component company is acquired by another company in the Index for stock, the acquiring company's shares and weight in the Index are adjusted to reflect the transaction after the close of trading on the day prior to the execution date.<sup>32</sup> Component companies that reclassify their shares (i.e., that convert multiple share classes into a single share class) remain in the Index, although index shares are adjusted to reflect the reclassification.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;3.2. Spin-Offs and IPOs

Should a company be spun-off from an existing component company, it is allowed to stay in the Index that its parent company is in until the next reconstitution. Spin-off shares of publicly traded companies that are included in the same indexes as their parent company are increased to reflect the spin-off and the weights of the remaining components are adjusted proportionately to reflect the change in the composition of the Index. Companies that go public in an Initial Public Offering (IPO) and that meet all other Index inclusion requirements must wait until the next reconstitution to be included in the Index.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;4. <u>Index Divisor Adjustments</u> 

Changes in the Index's market capitalization due to changes in composition, weighting or corporate actions result in a divisor change to maintain the Index's continuity. By adjusting the divisor, the Index value retains its continuity before and after the event. Corporate actions that require divisor adjustments will be implemented prior to the opening of trading on the effective date. In certain instances where information is incomplete, or the completion of an event is announced too late to be implemented prior to the ex-date, the implementation will occur as of the close of the following day or as soon as practicable thereafter. For corporate actions not described herein, or combinations of different types of corporate events and other exceptional cases, WT reserves the right to determine the appropriate implementation method.

Companies that are acquired, de-listed, file for bankruptcy, or move its Primary Business Activities outside of a defined country in the intervening weeks between the Screening Date and the Reconstitution Date are not included in the Index, and the weights of the remaining components are adjusted accordingly.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;5. <u>Selection Parameters</u> 

Selection parameters for the WisdomTree Team8 Cybersecurity Index are defined in section 2.1. Companies that pass these selection criteria as of the Screening Date are included in the Index. The component companies are assigned weights in the Index as defined in section 2.4., and reconstitution of the Index takes effect as defined in section 3.1.

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<sup>32</sup> Companies being acquired will be deleted from the Index immediately before the effective date of the acquisition or upon notice of a suspension of trading in the stock of the company that is being acquired. In cases where an effective date is not publicly announced in advance, or where a notice of suspension of trading in connection with an acquisition is not announced in advance, WisdomTree reserves the right to delete the company being acquired based on best available market information.

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 **Methodology guide for biorevolution Index** 

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;1. <u>Index Overview and Description</u> 

The WisdomTree BioRevolution Index [referred to as "the Index"] is designed to track the performance of companies that will be significantly transformed by advancements in genetics and biotechnology. These advancements include, but are not limited to, the application of genetic technologies to prevent and treat disease; the applications of human genetic technologies to new classes of consumer products personalized for each individual; the transformation of agriculture, aquaculture, and food production, creating healthier and more sustainable models for feeding the growing global population; biological re-engineering used to produce an increasing percentage of the physical inputs needed for manufacturing; and/or DNA as a storage solution (collectively, "BioRevolution Activities").

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;2. <u>Index Governance</u> 

The Index is overseen by the WisdomTree BioRevolution Index Committee (the "Committee"), a standing index committee of WisdomTree, Inc. ("WisdomTree"), ticker WT. The Committee will be composed of not less than 3 members. The Committee is responsible for making broad decisions with respect to the implementation, ongoing management, operation and administration of the Index. The primary function of the Committee is to make sure the Index rules are implemented correctly and comprehensively, provided that the published Index composition shall be as determined by the Committee. Furthermore, the Committee may determine to rebalance the Index more frequently in response to volatility in the market, shifts in exposure away from certain sectors, or other similar circumstances.

The Committee meetings will generally be held on a quarterly basis or such frequency in relation to the reconstitution and/or rebalance frequency of the Index, and may be held more frequently as circumstances require.

The composition of the Committee may from time to time be changed to reflect changes in market conditions.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;3. <u>Key Features</u> 

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;3.1. Membership Criteria

To be eligible for inclusion in the Index, component companies must be under coverage by the market management team of the third-party independent index calculation agent and must list shares on eligible stock exchanges.

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Component companies must conduct their Primary Business Activities<sup>33</sup> and have their shares listed on a stock exchange in one of the following countries: United States, Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom, Japan, Australia, Israel, Hong Kong, Singapore or Canada. Companies listed in Japan must list their shares on the Tokyo Stock Exchange.

Companies need to have market capitalization of at least $300 million and a median daily dollar volume greater than $1,000,000 for each of the three months preceding the Screening Date (after the close of trading on the last trading day in March and September).

Common stocks, REITs, tracking stocks, holding companies, ADRs, GDRs and EDRs are eligible for inclusion. Limited partnerships, limited liability companies, royalty trusts, Business Development Companies (BDCs) and mortgage REITs are excluded. Preferred stocks, closed-end funds, passive foreign investment companies, exchange-traded funds, and derivative securities such as warrants and rights are not eligible. The publicly traded security for WisdomTree is not eligible for inclusion in any of WisdomTree's equity indexes.

Eligible companies must be involved in BioRevolution Activities. The key sectors listed below are used as guidelines to determine if a company is primarily involved in BioRevolution Activities. A company's engagement in these sectors is indicated via applicable language in its Annual Report, 10K or equivalent report, as well as via exposure to relevant industry classifications.

 **Human Health** – the application of genetic technologies to prevent and treat disease, leading to significant enhancements to human health, wellbeing, and longevity; the applications of human genetic technologies to new classes of consumer products personalized for each individual.

 **Agriculture and Food** – the transformation of agriculture, aquaculture, and food production, creating healthier and more sustainable models for feeding the growing global population.

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<sup>33</sup> The country in which a company conducts its Primary Business Activities is determined based on the following factors: country of organization or incorporation, country in which a company's headquarters is located, the country to which a company has the greatest risk exposure ("Country of Risk"), and the country from which a company generates the most significant portion of its revenue or to which it allocates the greatest resources. WT may determine to consider additional or different factors depending on the nature of a company's business and operations.

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 **Materials, Chemicals, and Energy** – biological re-engineering used to produce an increasing percentage of the physical inputs needed for manufacturing.<br>

 **Biological Machines and Interfaces** – DNA as a storage solution.

Qualitative and quantitative characteristics of eligible companies are evaluated by the Committee. Companies that are representative of the aforementioned BioRevolution Activities and sectors are selected for inclusion in the Index by the Committee.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 3.2 Base Date and Base Value

The Index was established with a base value of 200 on April 30, 2021.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 3.3 Calculation and Dissemination

The following formula is used to calculate the index levels for the BioRevolution Index:

<u>S</u> <u>i{S<sub>i</sub>P<sub>i</sub>E<sub>i</sub>}</u>

D

S<sub>i </sub>= Number of shares in the index for security i.

P<sub>i</sub> = Price of security i

E<sub>i</sub> = Cross rate of currency of Security i vs. USD. If security price in USD, E<sub>i</sub> = 1

D = Divisor

The Index is calculated to capture price appreciation and total return, which assumes dividends are reinvested into the Index. The Index is calculated using primary market prices and calculated in U.S. dollars.

The Index is calculated whenever the stock exchanges are open. If trading is suspended while the exchange the component company trades on is still open, the last traded price for that stock is used for all subsequent Index computations until trading resumes. If trading is suspended before the opening, the stock's adjusted closing price from the previous day is used to calculate the Index. Until a particular stock opens, its adjusted closing price from the previous day is used in the Index computation. Index values are calculated on both, price and total-return basis, in U.S. dollars, and disseminated on an end-of-day basis.

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 3.4 Weighting

The Index is a modified equally weighted index. The Committee makes strategic decisions regarding the weight allocated to the selected BioRevolution sectors and stocks based on quantitative and qualitative criteria.

The Weighting Date is when component weights are set, and it occurs after the close of trading on Thursday prior to the second Friday of the rebalance month. The Index is reconstituted on a semi-annual basis following the close of trading on the third Friday in April and October.

Should the "collective weight" of Index component securities whose individual current weights equal or exceed 5.0% of the Index, when added together, equal or exceed 50.0% of the Index, the weightings in those component securities will be reduced so that their collective weight equals 40.0% of the Index at the close of the current calendar quarter, and other components in the Index will be rebalanced to reflect their relative weights before the adjustment. Further iterations of these adjustments may occur until no company or group of companies violates these rules.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 3.5 Dividend Treatment

Normal dividend payments are not taken into account in the price Index, whereas they are reinvested and accounted for in the total return Index. However, special dividends that are not reinvested in the net total return index require index divisor adjustments to prevent the distribution from distorting the price index.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 3.6 Multiple Share Classes

In the event a component company issues multiple classes of shares of common stock, the share class with the highest average daily volume will be included. Conversion of a share class into another share class results in the deletion of the share class being phased out and an increase in shares of the surviving share class, provided that the surviving share class is in the Index.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;4. <u>Index Maintenance</u> 

Index Maintenance includes monitoring and implementing the adjustments for company deletions, stock splits, stock dividends, spins-offs, or other corporate actions. Some corporate actions, such as stock splits, stock dividends, and rights offerings require changes in the index shares and the stock prices of the component companies in the Index. Some corporate actions, such as stock issuances, stock buybacks, warrant issuances, increases or decreases in dividend per share between reconstitutions, do not require changes in the index shares or the stock prices of the component companies in the Index. Other corporate actions, such as special dividends and entitlements, may require Index divisor adjustments. Any corporate action, whether it requires divisor adjustments or not, will be implemented after the close of trading on the day prior to the ex-date of such corporate actions. Whenever possible, changes to the Index's components, such as deletions as a result of corporate actions, will be announced at least two business days prior to their implementation date.

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;4.1. Component Changes

Additions

Additions to the Index are made at reconstitution according to the inclusion criteria defined above. Changes are implemented following the close of trading on the third Friday in April and October. No additions are made to the Index between reconstitutions, except in the cases of certain spin-off companies defined below or as otherwise determined by the Committee consistent with the criteria herein.

Deletions

Shares of companies that are de-listed or acquired by a company outside of the Index are deleted from the Index and the weights of the remaining components are adjusted proportionately to reflect the change in composition of the Index. A component company that files for bankruptcy is deleted from the Index and the weights of the remaining components are adjusted proportionately to reflect the change in the composition of the Index. If a component company is acquired by another company in the Index for stock, the acquiring company's shares and weight in the Index are adjusted to reflect the transaction after the close of trading on the day prior to the execution date.<sup>34</sup> Component companies that reclassify their shares (i.e., that convert multiple share classes into a single share class) remain in the Index, although index shares are adjusted to reflect the reclassification. The Committee may remove a company it has determined to be in extreme financial distress if the Committee deems the removal necessary to protect the integrity of the Index. If removed, its weight will be reallocated to the remaining constituents in the Index.

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<sup>34</sup> Companies being acquired will be deleted from the Index immediately before the effective date of the acquisition or upon notice of a suspension of trading in the stock of the company that is being acquired. In cases where an effective date is not publicly announced in advance, or where a notice of suspension of trading in connection with an acquisition is not announced in advance, WisdomTree reserves the right to delete the company being acquired based on best available market information.

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;4.2. Spin-Offs and IPOs

Should a company be spun-off from an existing component company, it is allowed to stay in the Index that its parent company is in until the next reconstitution. Spin-off shares of publicly traded companies that are included in the same indexes as their parent company are increased to reflect the spin-off and the weights of the remaining components are adjusted proportionately to reflect the change in the composition of the Index. Companies that go public in an Initial Public Offering (IPO) and that meet all other Index inclusion requirements must wait until the next reconstitution to be included in the Index or as otherwise determined by the Committee consistent with the criteria herein.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;5. <u>Index Divisor Adjustments</u> 

Changes in the Index's market capitalization due to changes in composition, weighting or corporate actions result in a divisor change to maintain the Index's continuity. By adjusting the divisor, the Index value retains its continuity before and after the event. Corporate actions that require divisor adjustments will be implemented prior to the opening of trading on the effective date. In certain instances where information is incomplete, or the completion of an event is announced too late to be implemented prior to the ex-date, the implementation will occur as of the close of the following day or as soon as practicable thereafter. For corporate actions not described herein, or combinations of different types of corporate events and other exceptional cases, the Committee reserves the right to determine the appropriate implementation method.

Companies that are acquired, de-listed, file for bankruptcy, or move its Primary Business Activities outside of a defined country in the intervening weeks between the Screening Date and the Reconstitution Date are not included in the Index, and the weights of the remaining components are adjusted accordingly.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;6. <u>Selection Parameters</u> 

Selection parameters for the Index are defined in section 3.1. Companies that pass these selection criteria as of the Screening Date are included in the Index unless otherwise determined by the Committee. The component companies are assigned weights in the Index as defined in section 3.4., and reconstitution of the Index takes effect as defined in section 4.1.

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 **Methodology guide for Artificial Intelligence & Innovation Index** 

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;1. <u>Index Overview and Description</u> 

The WisdomTree Artificial Intelligence & Innovation Index (referred to as "the Index") is designed to track the performance of companies primarily involved in the investment theme of Artificial Intelligence and Innovation.

The Index focuses on artificial intelligence technology in the following categories:

 **Software** – companies that provide artificial intelligence software to enable artificial intelligence and machine learning capabilities to be applied in the client domain.

 **Semiconductors** – companies that produce semiconductors or semiconductor equipment and technology.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<br>

 **Other Hardware** – companies that produce or develop hardware and technology essential for artificial intelligence applications that are not classified as semiconductors (collectively, "Artificial Intelligence Activities").

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<br>

Innovation is defined as companies that introduce a new, creative, or different (i.e., "innovative") technologically enabled product or service in seeking to potentially change an industry landscape, as well as companies that service those Innovative technologies, particularly those related to artificial intelligence.

The Index is calculated to capture price appreciation and total return, which assumes dividends are reinvested into the Index. The Index is calculated using primary market prices and calculated in U.S. dollars.

The Index is reconstituted on a quarterly basis following the close of trading on the third Friday in February, May, August and November.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;2. <u>Index Governance</u> 

The Index is overseen by the WisdomTree Artificial Intelligence [and Innovation] Index Committee (the "Committee"), a standing index committee of WisdomTree, Inc. ("WisdomTree"), ticker WT. The Committee will be composed of not less than 3 members. The Committee is responsible for making broad decisions with respect to the implementation, ongoing management, operation, and administration of the Index. The primary function of the Committee is to make sure the Index rules are implemented correctly and comprehensively, provided that the published Index composition shall be as determined by the Committee. Furthermore, the Committee may determine to rebalance the Index more frequently in response to volatility in the market, shifts in exposure away from certain sectors, or other similar circumstances.

The Committee meetings will generally be held on a quarterly basis or such frequency in relation to the reconstitution and/or rebalance frequency of the Index and may be held more frequently as circumstances require. The composition of the Committee may from time to time be changed to reflect changes in market conditions.

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;3. <u>Key Features</u> 

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;3.1. Membership Criteria

To be eligible for inclusion in the Index, component companies must be under coverage by the market management team of the third-party independent index calculation agent and must list shares on eligible stock exchanges.

Component companies must conduct their Primary Business Activities<sup>35</sup> and have their shares listed on a stock exchange in one of the following countries:

Developed Market countries: Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Portugal, Singapore, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, the UK, and the US.

Emerging Market countries: Argentina, Brazil, Chile, China, Colombia, Czech Republic, Egypt, Greece, Hungary, India, Indonesia, Korea, Kuwait, Malaysia, Mexico, Pakistan, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Qatar, Russia, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, Taiwan, Thailand, Turkey, and United Arab Emirates.

In the case of China, component companies must be incorporated or domiciled in China and have their shares listed on the Hong Kong stock exchange or are trading primarily on a U.S. stock exchange are eligible for inclusion. In addition, Chinese domestic companies that are part of the connect program and meet index requirements are also eligible for inclusion.

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<sup>35</sup> The country in which a company conducts its Primary Business Activities is determined based on the following factors: country of organization or incorporation, country in which a company's headquarters is located, the country to which a company has the greatest risk exposure ("Country of Risk"), and the country from which a company generates the most significant portion of its revenue or to which it allocates the greatest resources. WT may determine to consider additional or different factors depending on the nature of a company's business and operations.

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Companies need to have market capitalization of at least $100 million and a median daily dollar volume greater than $1,000,000 for each of the three months preceding the Screening Date (after the close of trading on the last trading day in January, April, July and October). Common stocks, REITs, tracking stocks, holding companies, ADRs, GDRs and EDRs are eligible for inclusion. Limited partnerships, limited liability companies, royalty trusts, Business Development Companies (BDCs) and mortgage REITs are excluded. Preferred stocks, closed-end funds, passive foreign investment companies, exchange-traded funds, and derivative securities such as warrants and rights are not eligible. The publicly traded security for WisdomTree is not eligible for inclusion in any of WisdomTree's equity indexes.

Eligible companies must be involved in Artificial Intelligence Activities or Innovation.

The key activities and hardware listed below are used as guidelines to determine if a company is primarily involved in Artificial Intelligence Activities. A company's engagement in these activities and hardware is indicated via applicable language in its company description, Annual Report, 10K or equivalent report, earnings call transcripts, patent submissions, news and press releases, as well as via exposure to relevant industry classifications. These Artificial Intelligence Activities will be assigned to the following three categories ("the Categories"):

 **Software** – Companies that provide artificial intelligence software to their clients to enable AI and machine learning capabilities to be applied in the client domain. These include but are not limited to software platforms and tools for natural language processing, speech recognition, robotics process automation, computer vision and image processing, conversational bots and virtual assistants, and data science and analytics.<br>

 **Semiconductors** – Companies that produce semiconductors or semiconductor equipment and technology critical to the AI hardware vertical. These include but are not limited to various types of integrated circuits such as GPUs and ASICs for efficient computation, memory devices for the necessary data storage and transfer, as well as equipment and technology for semiconductor manufacturing and design.<br>

 **Other Hardware** – Companies that produce or develop hardware and technology essential for artificial intelligence applications that are not classified as semiconductors. These include but are not limited to the devices and technology for robotics, industrial automation, and autonomous driving.

Qualitative and quantitative characteristics of eligible companies are evaluated by the Committee. Companies that are representative of the aforementioned Artificial Intelligence Activities and Innovation are selected for inclusion in the Index by the Committee.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 3.2 Base Date and Base Value

The Index was established with a base value of 200 on November 9, 2021.

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 3.3 Calculation and Dissemination

The following formula is used to calculate the index levels for the Artificial Intelligence & Innovation Index:

<u>S</u> <u>i{S<sub>i</sub>P<sub>i</sub>E<sub>i</sub>}</u>

D

S<sub>i </sub>= Number of shares in the index for security i.

P<sub>i</sub> = Price of security i

E<sub>i</sub> = Cross rate of currency of Security i vs. USD. If security price in USD, E<sub>i</sub> = 1

D = Divisor

The Index is calculated to capture price appreciation and total return, which assumes dividends are reinvested into the Index. The Index is calculated using primary market prices and calculated in U.S. dollars.

The Index is calculated whenever the stock exchanges are open. If trading is suspended while the exchange the component company trades on is still open, the last traded price for that stock is used for all subsequent Index computations until trading resumes. If trading is suspended before the opening, the stock's adjusted closing price from the previous day is used to calculate the Index. Until a particular stock opens, its adjusted closing price from the previous day is used in the Index computation. Index values are calculated on both, price and total-return basis, in U.S. dollars, and disseminated on an end-of-day basis.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 3.4 Weighting

The Index is a hierarchical, multi-category, modified equal-weighted index. The Committee makes strategic decisions regarding the weight allocated to each of the Artificial Intelligence Activities and Innovation themes based upon market forecasts, equal weighting the constituent stocks which are selected for inclusion based upon quantitative and qualitative criteria.

The Weighting Date is when component weights are set, and it occurs after the close of trading on Thursday prior to the second Friday of the rebalance month.

Should the "collective weight" of Index component securities whose individual current weights equal or exceed 5.0% of the Index, when added together, equal or exceed 50.0% of the Index, the weightings in those component securities will be reduced so that their collective weight equals 40.0% of the Index at the close of the current calendar quarter, and other components in the Index will be rebalanced to reflect their relative weights before the adjustment. Further iterations of these adjustments may occur until no company or group of companies violates these rules.

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The Index is reconstituted on a quarterly basis following the close of trading on the third Friday in February, May, August and November.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 3.5 Dividend Treatment

Normal dividend payments are not taken into account in the price Index, whereas they are reinvested and accounted for in the total return Index. However, special dividends that are not reinvested in the net total return index require index divisor adjustments to prevent the distribution from distorting the price index.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 3.6 Multiple Share Classes

In the event a component company issues multiple classes of shares of common stock, the share class with the highest average daily volume will be included. Conversion of a share class into another share class results in the deletion of the share class being phased out and an increase in shares of the surviving share class, provided that the surviving share class is in the Index.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;4. <u>Index Maintenance</u> 

Index Maintenance includes monitoring and implementing the adjustments for company deletions, stock splits, stock dividends, spins-offs, or other corporate actions. Some corporate actions, such as stock splits, stock dividends, and rights offerings require changes in the index shares and the stock prices of the component companies in the Index. Some corporate actions, such as stock issuances, stock buybacks, warrant issuances, increases or decreases in dividend per share between reconstitutions, do not require changes in the index shares or the stock prices of the component companies in the Index. Other corporate actions, such as special dividends and entitlements, may require Index divisor adjustments. Any corporate action, whether it requires divisor adjustments or not, will be implemented after the close of trading on the day prior to the ex-date of such corporate actions. Whenever possible, changes to the Index's components, such as deletions as a result of corporate actions, will be announced at least two business days prior to their implementation date.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;4.1. Component Changes

Additions

Additions to the Index are made at reconstitution according to the inclusion criteria defined above. Changes are implemented following the close of trading on the third Friday in February, May, August and November. No additions are made to the Index between reconstitutions, except in the cases of certain spin-off companies defined below or as otherwise determined by the Committee consistent with the criteria herein.

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Deletions

Shares of companies that are de-listed or acquired by a company outside of the Index are deleted from the Index and the weights of the remaining components are adjusted proportionately to reflect the change in composition of the Index. A component company that files for bankruptcy is deleted from the Index and the weights of the remaining components are adjusted proportionately to reflect the change in the composition of the Index. If a component company is acquired by another company in the Index for stock, the acquiring company's shares and weight in the Index are adjusted to reflect the transaction after the close of trading on the day prior to the execution date.

Component companies that reclassify their shares (i.e., that convert multiple share classes into a single share class) remain in the Index, although index shares are adjusted to reflect the reclassification. The Committee may remove a company it has determined to be in extreme financial distress if the Committee deems the removal necessary to protect the integrity of the Index. If removed, its weight will be reallocated to the remaining constituents in its Category or Activity.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;4.2. Spin-Offs and IPOs

Should a company be spun-off from an existing component company, it is allowed to stay in the Index that its parent company is in until the next reconstitution. Spin-off shares of publicly traded companies that are included in the same indexes as their parent company are increased to reflect the spin-off and the weights of the remaining components are adjusted proportionately to reflect the change in the composition of the Index. Companies that go public in an Initial Public Offering (IPO) and that meet all other Index inclusion requirements must wait until the next reconstitution to be included in the Index or as otherwise determined by the Committee consistent with the criteria herein.

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;5. <u>Index Divisor Adjustments</u> 

Changes in the Index's market capitalization due to changes in composition, weighting or corporate actions result in a divisor change to maintain the Index's continuity. By adjusting the divisor, the Index value retains its continuity before and after the event. Corporate actions that require divisor adjustments will be implemented prior to the opening of trading on the effective date. In certain instances where information is incomplete, or the completion of an event is announced too late to be implemented prior to the ex-date, the implementation will occur as of the close of the following day or as soon as practicable thereafter. For corporate actions not described herein, or combinations of different types of corporate events and other exceptional cases, the Committee reserves the right to determine the appropriate implementation method. Companies that are acquired, de-listed, file for bankruptcy, or move their Primary Business Activities outside of a defined country in the intervening weeks between the Screening Date and the Reconstitution Date are not included in the Index, and the weights of the remaining components are adjusted accordingly.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;6. <u>Selection Parameters</u> 

Selection parameters for the Index are defined in section 3.1. Companies that pass these selection criteria as of the Screening Date are included in the Index unless otherwise determined by the Committee. The component companies are assigned weights in the Index as defined in section 3.4, and reconstitution of the Index takes effect as defined in section 4.1.

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 **Methodology guide for Battery Value Chain and Innovation Index** 

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;1. <u>Index Overview and Description</u> 

The WisdomTree Battery Value Chain and Innovation Index [referred to as "the Index"] is designed to track the performance of companies primarily involved in Battery and Energy Storage Solutions ("BESS") and Innovation. The Index was developed by WisdomTree, Inc. ("WT"), in collaboration with third party specialists at BESS.

BESS can be defined as technology that captures electrical energy in chemical form. These technologies are positioned to benefit from the fact that both, chemical and electrical energy, have an electron as the carrier, which limits the conversion loss.

Innovation is defined as the introduction of new, creative, or different (i.e., "innovative") technologically enabled products or services with the potential to change the industry landscape.

The Index is reconstituted on semi-annual basis (following the close of trading on the third Friday in May and November).

The Index is calculated to capture price appreciation and total return, which assumes dividends are reinvested into the Index. The Index is calculated using primary market prices and calculated in U.S. dollars.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;2. <u>Key Features</u> 

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;2.1. Membership Criteria

To be eligible for inclusion in the Index, component companies must be under coverage by the market management team of the third-party independent index calculation agent, must list shares on eligible stock exchanges and be classified as a BESS or Innovation company, and derive 50% of revenue from one or more of the Battery Value Chain Activities (as defined below) or Innovation. In the developed world, component companies must list their shares on one of the stock exchanges in the U.S., Europe (i.e., Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, or the United Kingdom), the Tokyo Stock Exchange, or on stock exchanges in Australia, Israel, New Zealand, Hong Kong, Singapore or Canada. In the developing world, component companies must have their shares listed on a stock exchange in one of the following countries: Brazil, Chile, China, Czech Republic, Hungary, Indonesia, Korea, Malaysia, Mexico, Philippines, Poland, Russia, South Africa, Taiwan, Thailand, Turkey, or Saudia Arabia. Securities must conduct their Primary Business Activities<sup>36</sup> in one of these Emerging Market Countries. In the case of China, companies that are incorporated or domiciled in China and trade on one of the stock exchanges in the developed world are eligible for inclusion. In addition, Chinese domestic listed companies that are part of the connect program<sup>37</sup> and meet Index requirements will be selected for inclusion.

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<sup>36</sup> The country in which a company conducts its Primary Business Activities is determined based on the following factors: country of organization or incorporation, country in which a company's headquarters is located, the country to which a company has the greatest risk exposure ("Country of Risk"), and the country from which a company generates the most significant portion of its revenue or to which it allocates the greatest resources. WT may determine to consider additional or different factors depending on the nature of a company's business and operations.

<sup>37</sup> Stock Connect is a unique collaboration between the Hong Kong, Shanghai and Shenzhen Stock Exchanges, which allows international and Mainland Chinese investors to trade securities in each other's markets through the trading and clearing facilities of their home exchange. First launched in November 2014, the scheme now covers over 2,000 eligible equities in Shanghai, Shenzhen and Hong Kong.

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Companies need to have market capitalization of at least $250 million and a median daily dollar volume of at least $1,000,000 for each of the three months preceding the Screening Date (after the close of trading on the last trading day in April and October).

If a security was recently listed and does not have 3-months of trading history, the data available since listing will be used to extrapolate a 3-month average daily traded value. Common stocks, REITs, tracking stocks, holding companies, ADRs, GDRs and EDRs are eligible for inclusion. Limited partnerships, limited liability companies, royalty trusts, Business Development Companies (BDCs) and mortgage REITs are excluded. Preferred stocks, closed-end funds, passive foreign investment companies, exchange-traded funds, and derivative securities such as warrants and rights are not eligible. The publicly traded security for WisdomTree, Inc., ticker WT, is not eligible for inclusion in any of WisdomTree's equity indexes.

The Index classifies the BESS value chain into 4 categories (i.e., Raw Materials, Manufacturing, Enablers and/or Emerging Technology) (collectively, "Battery Value Chain Activities"), partitioned into 12 sectors, which are further divided into 37 sub-sectors<sup>38</sup>.

 **Raw Materials** - companies that focus on raw battery materials mining, such as Lithium, Nickel or extract chemicals for instance Lithium Carbonate, Cobalt Chemicals specifically used for BESS.

 **Manufacturing** - companies that process battery materials, cell, pack and build components such as Anode, Cathode for BESS.

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<sup>38</sup> As of January 2022.

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 **Enablers** - companies that develop the battery building block components for BESS such as grid edge or charging infrastructure.

 **Emerging Technologies** - companies that use new battery storage technologies such as Lithium Air, Hydrogen Fuel Cell or develop new applications for instance wireless charging.

The Index utilizes an intensity rating, developed by WisdomTree in collaboration with third-party specialists at BESS ("Intensity Rating"), which captures the perceived degree of a company's overall involvement across the BESS value chain.

This BESS Intensity Rating is calculated as sub-sector score multiplied by the company revenue exposure score:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;o Sub-sector
 score: the scores are calculated based on 3 factors with the following weights, Size –10%;
 Exposure – 50%; Growth – 40%:

⮚ Size score: quantitative measure based on the relative value of the market

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|:---|:---|
| ⮚ | Exposure score: quantitative measure based on percentage of demand in BESS as an end-use |

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|:---|:---|
| ⮚ | Growth score: qualitative and quantitative measure based on the percentage relative to sub-sector growth |

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;o Company
 revenue exposure score: based on the company's percentage of revenue from each sub-sector

Each company from the universe is also assigned a Composite Risk Score, which is calculated as the average of the below two factor scores:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;o Quality
 Factor – determined by return on equity, return on assets, gross profits over assets
 and cash flows over assets

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;o Momentum
 Factor – determined by the stocks' risk adjusted total returns over historical
 periods (i.e., 6 and 12 months)

Companies are ranked based on the Intensity Rating and Composite Risk Score, respectively. Stocks that do not fall within the bottom 20% of the Intensity Rating are selected for inclusion, subject to a minimum of 75 stocks. Furthermore, stocks ranked within the top 33.3% of each category will also be included, if those stocks have not been selected in the previous step. Companies that fall within the bottom 10% of the eligible universe based on the Composite Risk Score, will be removed from the selection. Security additions and deletions are reviewed and rebalanced on semi-annual basis in May and November.

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 2.2 Base Date and Base Value

The WisdomTree Battery Value Chain and Innovation Index was established with a base value of 200 on November 19, 2021.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 2.3 Calculation and Dissemination

The following formula is used to calculate the index levels for the Battery Value Chain and Innovation Index:

<u>S</u> <u>i{S<sub>i</sub>P<sub>i</sub>E<sub>i</sub>}</u>

D

S<sub>i </sub>= Number of shares in the index for security i.

P<sub>i</sub> = Price of security i

E<sub>i</sub> = Cross rate of currency of Security i vs. USD. If security price in USD, E<sub>i</sub> = 1

D = Divisor

The Index is calculated whenever the stock exchanges are open. If trading is suspended while the exchange the component company trades on is still open, the last traded price for that stock is used for all subsequent Index computations until trading resumes. If trading is suspended before the opening, the stock's adjusted closing price from the previous day is used to calculate the Index. Until a particular stock opens, its adjusted closing price from the previous day is used in the Index computation. Index values are calculated on both, price and total-return basis, in U.S. dollars, and disseminated on an end-of-day basis.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 2.4 Weighting

The target weight of each category is calculated as the average of the following weights:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;o Each
 of the 4 categories (i.e., Raw Materials, Manufacturing, Enablers and Emerging Technology)
 is equal-weighted at 25%.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;o Each
 category then receives a second weight from the average score of their underlying sub-sectors.

Each company will then be weighted within the category based on the Intensity Rating multiplied by the sub-sector density function: (log(N)+1)/N, where N is the number of selected stocks from its sub-sector.

The Weighting Date is when component weights are set, and it occurs after the close of trading on Thursday prior to the second Friday of the rebalance month. The changes will go into effect after the close of trading on the third Friday of the rebalance month.

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At each rebalance, the maximum weight of any security in the Index is capped at 3.5% and the minimum weight at 0.15%. Country exposure is capped at 25% except for U.S., which is capped at 50%.

Additionally, the Index is expected to allocate at least 50% of its weight to companies that meet the definition of Battery Value Chain Activities.

Should the "collective weight" of Index component securities whose individual current weights equal or exceed 5.0% of the Index, when added together, equal or exceed 50.0% of the Index, the weightings in those component securities will be reduced so that their collective weight equals 40.0% of the Index at the close of the current calendar quarter, and other components in the Index will be rebalanced to reflect their relative weights before the adjustment. Further iterations of these adjustments may occur until no company or group of companies violates these rules.

The following liquidity adjustment factor will be applied:

In the event a security has a calculated volume factor (average daily volume traded over the preceding three months / weight in the Index) that is less than $400 million, its weight will be reduced such that weight after volume adjustment = weight before adjustment x calculated volume factor / $400 million.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 2.5 Dividend Treatment

Normal dividend payments are not taken into account in the price Index, whereas they are reinvested and accounted for in the total return Index. However, special dividends that are not reinvested in the net total return index require index divisor adjustments to prevent the distribution from distorting the price index.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 2.8 Tax Rates

The WisdomTree Battery Value Chain and Innovation Total Return index is calculated on a net basis. Net return indices reflect the return to an

investor where dividends are reinvested after the deduction of a withholding tax. The tax rate applied is the rate to non-resident institutions that do not benefit from double taxation treaties and is determined by the independent index calculation agent in accordance with their methodology.

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 2.9 Multiple Share Classes

In the event a component company issues multiple classes of shares of common stock, the share class with the highest average daily volume will be included. Conversion of a share class into another share class results in the deletion of the share class being phased out and an increase in shares of the surviving share class, provided that the surviving share class is in the Index.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;3. <u>Index Maintenance</u> 

Index Maintenance includes monitoring and implementing the adjustments for company deletions, stock splits, stock dividends, spins-offs, or other corporate actions. Some corporate actions, such as stock splits, stock dividends, and rights offerings require changes in the index shares and the stock prices of the component companies in the Index. Some corporate actions, such as stock issuances, stock buybacks, warrant issuances, increases or decreases in dividend per share between reconstitutions, do not require changes in the index shares or the stock prices of the component companies in the Index. Other corporate actions, such as special dividends and entitlements, may require Index divisor adjustments. Any corporate action, whether it requires divisor adjustments or not, will be implemented after the close of trading on the day prior to the ex-date of such corporate actions. Whenever possible, changes to the Index's components, such as deletions as a result of corporate actions, will be announced at least two business days prior to their implementation date.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;3.1. Component Changes

Additions

Additions to the Index are made at reconstitution according to the inclusion criteria defined above. Changes are implemented following the close of trading on the third Friday in May and November. No additions are made to the Index between reconstitutions, except in the cases of certain spin-off companies defined below.

Deletions

Shares of companies that are de-listed or acquired by a company outside of the Index are deleted from the Index and the weights of the remaining components are adjusted proportionately to reflect the change in composition of the Index. A component company that files for bankruptcy is deleted from the Index and the weights of the remaining components are adjusted proportionately to reflect the change in the composition of the Index. If a component company is acquired by another company in the Index for stock, the acquiring company's shares and weight in the Index are adjusted to reflect the transaction after the close of trading on the day prior to the execution date.<sup>39</sup> Component companies that reclassify their shares (i.e., that convert multiple share classes into a single share class) remain in the Index, although index shares are adjusted to reflect the reclassification.

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<sup>39</sup> Companies being acquired will be deleted from the Index immediately before the effective date of the acquisition or upon notice of a suspension of trading in the stock of the company that is being acquired. In cases where an effective date is not publicly announced in advance, or where a notice of suspension of trading in connection with an acquisition is not announced in advance, WisdomTree reserves the right to delete the company being acquired based on best available market information.

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;3.2. Spin-Offs and IPOs

Should a company be spun-off from an existing component company, it is allowed to stay in the Index that its parent company is in until the next reconstitution. Spin-off shares of publicly traded companies that are included in the same indexes as their parent company are increased to reflect the spin-off and the weights of the remaining components are adjusted proportionately to reflect the change in the composition of the Index. Companies that go public in an Initial Public Offering (IPO) and that meet all other Index inclusion requirements must wait until the next reconstitution to be included in the Index.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;4. <u>Index Divisor Adjustments</u> 

Changes in the Index's market capitalization due to changes in composition, weighting or corporate actions result in a divisor change to maintain the Index's continuity. By adjusting the divisor, the Index value retains its continuity before and after the event. Corporate actions that require divisor adjustments will be implemented prior to the opening of trading on the effective date. In certain instances where information is incomplete, or the completion of an event is announced too late to be implemented prior to the ex-date, the implementation will occur as of the close of the following day or as soon as practicable thereafter. For corporate actions not described herein, or combinations of different types of corporate events and other exceptional cases, WT reserves the right to determine the appropriate implementation method.

Companies that are acquired, de-listed, file for bankruptcy, or move its Primary Business Activities outside of a defined country in the intervening weeks between the Screening Date and the Reconstitution Date are not included in the Index, and the weights of the remaining components are adjusted accordingly.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;5. <u>Selection Parameters</u> 

Selection parameters for the WisdomTree Battery Value Chain and Innovation Index are defined in section 2.1. Companies that pass these selection criteria as of the Screening Date are included in the Index. The component companies are assigned weights in the Index as defined in section 2.4., and reconstitution of the Index takes effect as defined in section 3.1.

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 **Methodology Guide for the WisdomTree U.S. Quality Growth Index**

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;1. <u>Index Overview and Description</u> 

The WisdomTree U.S. Quality Growth Index ("LargeCap Index"), the WisdomTree U.S. MidCap Quality Growth Index ("MidCap Index"), and the WisdomTree U.S. SmallCap Quality Growth Index ("SmallCap Index") [referred to collectively as "the Indexes"] were developed by WisdomTree, Inc. (WT). The Indexes are comprised of companies that have high profitability and growth characteristics.

The Indexes are calculated to capture price appreciation and total return, which assumes dividends are reinvested into the Index. The Indexes are calculated using primary market prices and calculated in U.S. dollars.

The Indexes are reconstituted on a semi-annual basis (following the close of trading on the eighth business day in June and December<sup>40</sup>).

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;2. <u>Index Governance</u> 

The Indexes are overseen by the Quality Growth Index Committee (the "Committee"), a standing index committee of WisdomTree, Inc. (WT). The Committee will be composed of not less than 3 members. The Committee is responsible for making broad decisions with respect to the implementation, ongoing management, operation, and administration of the Indexes. The primary function of the Committee is to make sure Index rules are implemented correctly and comprehensively, provided that the published Index composition shall be as determined by the Committee.

The Committee meetings will generally be held on a semi-annual basis or such frequency in relation to the reconstitution and/or rebalance frequency of the Indexes and may be held more frequently as circumstances require. The composition of the Committee may from time to time be changed to reflect changes in market conditions. Furthermore, the Committee may determine to rebalance each Index more frequently in response to volatility in the market, shifts in underlying constituent market capitalization, or other similar circumstances.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;3. <u>Key Features</u> 

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;3.1. Membership Criteria

To be eligible for inclusion in the Indexes, component companies must be under coverage by the market management team of the third party independent index calculation agent, must list shares on a U.S. stock exchange, conduct their Primary Business Activities<sup>41</sup> in the United States.

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<sup>40</sup> Semi-annual rebalance commencing November 2022 for the WisdomTree U.S. Quality Growth Index and November 2023 for the WisdomTree U.S. MidCap Quality Growth Index and the WisdomTree U.S. SmallCap Quality Growth Index.

<sup>41</sup> The country in which a company conducts its Primary Business Activities is determined based on the following factors: country of organization or incorporation, country in which a company's headquarters is located, the country to which a company has the greatest risk exposure ("Country of Risk"), and the country from which a company generates the most significant portion of its revenue or to which it allocates the greatest resources. WT may determine to consider additional or different factors depending on the nature of a company's business and operations.

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Companies need to have market capitalization of at least $100 million and had a median daily dollar volume of at least $1,000,000 for each of the three months preceding the Screening Date (after the close of trading on the last trading day in May and November). Common stocks, REITs, tracking stocks and holding companies are eligible for inclusion. ADRs, GDRs and EDRs are excluded, as are limited partnerships, limited liability companies, royalty trusts, Business Development Companies (BDCs), and mortgage REITs. Preferred stocks, closed-end funds, exchange-traded funds, and derivative securities such as warrants and rights are not eligible. Companies that have pending acquisitions or mergers are excluded from the initial universe. The publicly traded security for WisdomTree, Inc., ticker WT, is not eligible for inclusion in any of WisdomTree's equity indexes.

Eligible companies are ranked on a composite score of two fundamental factors: growth and quality, which are equally weighted. Each Index is comprised of the companies with the highest composite scores.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;· The growth and
 quality factor scores for the LargeCap Index are determined as follows: The growth factor
 is determined by a company's ranking based on a 50% weight in its median analyst earnings
 growth forecast, a 25% weight in its trailing 5-year EBITDA (i.e., earnings before interest,
 taxes, depreciation and amortization) growth and a 25% weight in its trailing 5-year sales
 growth. The quality factor is determined by a company's ranking based on a 50% weight to
 each of its trailing 3-year average return on equity and trailing 3-year average return on
 assets. The Index constituents are determined by an Index Committee that looks at companies
 to identify equity stocks on the above-referenced measures.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;· The growth and
 quality factor scores for the Mid-Cap and Small-Cap Indexes are determined as follows: The
 growth factor is determined by a company's ranking based on a 40% weight in its trailing
 3-year earnings growth, a 40% weight in its trailing 3-year sales growth, and a 20% weight
 in its median analyst earnings growth forecast. The quality factor is determined by a company's
 ranking based on a 50% weight to each of its trailing 3-year average return on equity and
 trailing 3-year average return on assets. The Index constituents are determined by an Index
 Committee that looks at companies to identify equity stocks on the above-referenced measures.

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For the Mid-Cap and Small-Cap Indexes, all issuers (including REITs) assigned to the Real Estate sector, Utilities sector, and Banks industry are ineligible. Note: Sectors based on the GICS sector classifications.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;3.2 Base Date and Base Value

The WisdomTree U.S. Quality Growth Index was established with a base value of 200 on November 30, 2022.

The WisdomTree U.S. MidCap Quality Growth Index and the WisdomTree U.S. SmallCap Quality Growth Index were established with a base value of 200 on November 30, 2023.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;3.3 Calculation and Dissemination

The following formula is used to calculate the index levels for the Indexes:

<u>S</u> <u>i{S</u><sub>i</sub><u>P</u><sub>i</sub><u>E</u><sub>i</sub><u>}</u>

D

S<sub>i </sub>= Number of shares in the index for Security *i*

P<sub>i</sub> = Price of Security *i*

E<sub>i</sub> = Cross rate of currency of Security *i* vs. USD. If security price in USD, E<sub>i</sub> = 1

D = Divisor

The Indexes are calculated whenever the stock exchanges are open. If trading is suspended while the exchange the component company trades on is still open, the last traded price for that stock is used for all subsequent Index computations until trading resumes. If trading is suspended before the opening, the stock's adjusted closing price from the previous day is used to calculate the Index. Until a particular stock opens, its adjusted closing price from the previous day is used in the Index computation. Index values are calculated on both a price and total-return basis, in U.S. dollars. The price and total return Indexes are calculated and disseminated on an end-of-day basis.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;3.4 Weighting

The Indexes are market-capitalization weighted indexes.

The maximum weight of any individual security is capped as follows at the semi-annual rebalance and the weights of all other components will be adjusted proportionally

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;· LargeCap Index:
 Individual securities are capped at 15%

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;· MidCap Index and
 SmallCap Index: Individual securities are capped at 5%

The Weighting Date is when component weights are set and it occurs after the close of the third business day of the rebalance month. The changes will go into effect after the close of trading on the eighth business day of the rebalance month.

Should the "collective weight" of Index component securities whose individual current weights equal or exceed 5.0% of the Index, when added together, equal or exceed 50.0% of the Index, the weightings in those component securities will be reduced so that their collective weight equals 40.0% of the Index at the close of the current calendar quarter, and other components in the Index will be rebalanced to reflect their relative weights before the adjustment. Further iterations of these adjustments may occur until no company or group of companies violates these rules.

The following liquidity adjustment factors will be applied:

A further volume screen requires that a calculated volume factor (the median daily dollar volume for three months preceding the Screening Date / weight of security in each index) shall be greater than $400 million to be eligible for each index.

In the event a security has a calculated volume factor (average daily volume traded over the preceding three months / weight in the index) that is less than $400 million, its weight will be reduced such that weight after volume adjustment = weight before adjustment x calculated volume factor / $400 million.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;3.5 Dividend Treatment

Normal dividend payments are not taken into account in the price Index, whereas they are reinvested and accounted for in the total return Index. However, special dividends that are not reinvested in the total return index require index divisor adjustments to prevent the distribution from distorting the price index.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;3.6 Multiple Share Classes

In the event a component company issues multiple classes of shares of common stock, the share class with the highest average daily volume will be included. Conversion of a share class into another share class results in the deletion of the share class being phased out and an increase in shares of the surviving share class, provided that the surviving share class is in the Index.

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;4. <u>Index Maintenance</u> 

Index Maintenance includes monitoring and implementing the adjustments for company deletions, stock splits, stock dividends, spins-offs, or other corporate actions. Some corporate actions, such as stock splits, stock dividends, and rights offerings require changes in the index shares and the stock prices of the component companies in the Index. Some corporate actions, such as stock issuances, stock buybacks, warrant issuances, increases or decreases in dividend per share between reconstitutions, do not require changes in the index shares or the stock prices of the component companies in the Index. Other corporate actions, such as special dividends and entitlements, may require Index divisor adjustments.

Any corporate action, whether it requires divisor adjustments or not, will be implemented after the close of trading on the day prior to the ex-date of such corporate actions. Whenever possible, changes to the Index's components, such as deletions as a result of corporate actions, will be announced at least two business days prior to their implementation date.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;4.1. Component Changes

Additions

Additions to the Index are made at the reconstitution according to the inclusion criteria defined above. Changes are implemented following the close of trading on the eighth business day in June and December. No additions are made to the Index between reconstitutions, except in the cases of certain spin-off companies defined below.

Deletions

Shares of companies that are de-listed or acquired by a company outside of the Index are deleted from the Index and the weights of the remaining components are adjusted proportionately to reflect the change in composition of the Index. A component company that files for bankruptcy is deleted from the Index and the weights of the remaining components are adjusted proportionately to reflect the change in the composition of the Index. If a component company is acquired by another company in the Index for stock, the acquiring company's shares and weight in the Index are adjusted to reflect the transaction after the close of trading on the day prior to the execution date. Component companies that reclassify their shares (i.e., that convert multiple share classes into a single share class) remain in the Index, although index shares are adjusted to reflect the reclassification.

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;4.2. Spin-Offs and IPOs

Should a company be spun-off from an existing component company it is allowed to stay in the Index that its parent company is in until the next reconstitution. Spin-off shares of publicly traded companies that are included in the same indexes as their parent company are increased to reflect the spin-off and the weights of the remaining components are adjusted proportionately to reflect the change in the composition of the Index. Companies that go public in an Initial Public Offering (IPO) and that meet all other Index inclusion requirements must wait until the next reconstitution to be included in the Index.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;5. <u>Index Divisor Adjustments</u> 

Changes in the Index's market capitalization due to changes in composition, weighting or corporate actions result in a divisor change to maintain the Index's continuity. By adjusting the divisor, the Index value retains its continuity before and after the event. Corporate actions that require divisor adjustments will be implemented prior to the opening of trading on the effective date. In certain instances where information is incomplete, or the completion of an event is announced too late to be implemented prior to the ex-date, the implementation will occur as of the close of the following day or as soon as practicable thereafter. For corporate actions not described herein, or combinations of different types of corporate events and other exceptional cases, WTI reserves the right to determine the appropriate implementation method.

Companies that are acquired, de-listed, file for bankruptcy, or move its Primary Business Activities outside of a defined country in the intervening weeks between the Screening Date and the Reconstitution Date are not included in the Index, and the weights of the remaining components are adjusted accordingly.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;6. <u>Selection Parameters</u> 

 selecting the top 100 scoring companies from a starting universe of the 500 largest preliminary
 eligible companies by market capitalization as defined in section 3.1. Companies that pass
 these selection criteria as of the Screening Date are included in the Index. The component
 companies are assigned weights in the Index as defined in section 3.4., and reconstitution
 of the Index takes effect as defined in section 4.1.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;6.2. The **WisdomTree U.S. MidCap Quality Growth Index** is created
 by selecting the top 30% scoring companies from a starting universe of mid-cap companies.
 The mid-cap universe is based on a defined percentage of the remaining market capitalization
 of the total universe once the 500 largest preliminary eligible companies by market capitalization
 are excluded. The companies that comprise the top 60% of the remaining market capitalization
 are defined as mid-caps. The top 30% scoring companies from this mid-cap universe are selected
 as defined in section 3.1. Companies that pass these selection criteria as of the Screening
 Date are included in the Index. The component companies are assigned weights in the Index
 as defined in section 3.4., and reconstitution of the Index takes effect as defined in section
 4.1.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;6.3. The **WisdomTree U.S. SmallCap Quality Growth Index** is created
 by selecting the top 30% scoring companies from a starting universe of small-cap companies.
 The small-cap universe is based on a defined percentage of the remaining market capitalization
 of the total universe once the 500 largest preliminary eligible companies by market capitalization
 are excluded. The companies that comprise the bottom 40% of the remaining market capitalization
 are defined as small-caps. The top 30% scoring companies from this small-cap universe are
 selected as defined in section 3.1. Companies that pass these selection criteria as of the
 Screening Date are included in the Index. The component companies are assigned weights in
 the Index as defined in section 3.4., and reconstitution of the Index takes effect as defined
 in section 4.1.

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 **Methodology Guide for New Economy Real Estate Index** 

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;1. <u>Index Overview and Description</u> 

The WisdomTree New Economy Real Estate Index [referred to as "the Index"] is designed to track the performance of global companies from developed markets and involved in new economy real estate industry.

The Index is reconstituted on a semi-annual basis in March and September.

The Index is calculated to capture price appreciation and total return, which assumes dividends are reinvested into the Index. The Index is calculated using primary market prices and calculated in U.S. dollars.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;2. <u>Index Governance</u> 

The Index is overseen by the WisdomTree New Economy Real Estate Index Committee (the "Committee"), a standing index committee of WisdomTree, Inc. ("WisdomTree"), ticker WT. The Committee will be composed of not less than 3 members. The Committee is responsible for making broad decisions with respect to the implementation, ongoing management, operation and administration of the Index. The primary function of the Committee is to make sure the Index rules are implemented correctly and comprehensively, provided that the published Index composition shall be as determined by the Committee.

The Committee meetings will generally be held on a semi-annual basis or such frequency in relation to the reconstitution and/or rebalance frequency of the Index, and may be held more frequently as circumstances require. The composition of the Committee may from time to time be changed to reflect changes in market conditions.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;3. <u>Key Features</u> 

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;3.1. Membership Criteria

To be eligible for inclusion in the Index, component companies must be under coverage by the market management team of the third-party independent index calculation agent and must list shares on eligible stock exchanges.

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Component companies must conduct their Primary Business Activities<sup>42</sup> and have their shares listed on a stock exchange in one of the following developed countries: United States, Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom, Japan, Australia, Israel, Hong Kong, Singapore or Canada. Companies listed in Japan must list their shares on the Tokyo Stock Exchange.

Companies need to have market capitalization of at least $500 million and a median daily dollar volume greater than $1,000,000 for each of the three months preceding the Screening Date (after the close of trading on the last trading day in February and August). Companies comprising the Index also will derive at least 50% of their revenues or profits from, or invest at least 50% of their assets in, products or services related to the "new economy" real estate activities, as that term is described below.

Common stocks, REITs, tracking stocks, holding companies, ADRs, GDRs and EDRs are eligible for inclusion. Limited partnerships, limited liability companies, royalty trusts, Business Development Companies (BDCs) and mortgage REITs are excluded. Preferred stocks, closed-end funds, passive foreign investment companies, exchange-traded funds, and derivative securities such as warrants and rights are not eligible. The publicly traded security for WisdomTree, Inc., ticker WT, is not eligible for inclusion in any of WisdomTree's equity indexes.

Eligible companies must be involved in "new economy" real estate activities. "New economy" real estate activities include companies that are classified as (a) digital and industrial economy infrastructure, and (b) next-generation digital infrastructure, as listed below. The key sectors listed below are used as guidelines to determine if a company is primarily involved in such activities. A company's engagement in these sectors is indicated via applicable language in its company description, Annual Report, 10K or equivalent report, earnings call transcripts, patent submissions, news and press releases, as well as via exposure to relevant industry classifications.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**a.** **Digital and Industrial Economy Infrastructure,** which
 include but not limit to telecommunication tower sector (including cable and fiber assets),
 data centers, healthcare and life sciences, modern logistics and ecommerce, as well as other
 industrial and specialized infrastructures.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**b.** **Next-generation digital infrastructure,** which include
 but not limit to blockchain-enabled, and digital infrastructures hosting cryptocurrency mining,
 or providing High performance computing (HPC) facilities.

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<sup>42</sup> The country in which a company conducts its Primary Business Activities is determined based on the following factors: country of organization or incorporation, country in which a company's headquarters is located, the country to which a company has the greatest risk exposure ("Country of Risk"), and the country from which a company generates the most significant portion of its revenue or to which it allocates the greatest resources. WT may determine to consider additional or different factors depending on the nature of a company's business and operations.

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Qualitative and quantitative characteristics of eligible companies are evaluated by the Committee. Companies that are representative of the aforementioned new economy real estate activities and sectors are selected for inclusion in the Index by the Committee, subject to a minimum of 50 stocks. To satisfy this minimum number of components for diversification purposes, companies with lower market capitalization or trading volume than the screening criteria mentioned above may be selected for inclusion.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 3.2 Base Date and Base Value

The Index was established with a base value of 200 on December 31, 2024.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 3.3 Calculation and Dissemination

The following formula is used to calculate the index levels for the Index:

<u>S</u> <u>i{S<sub>i</sub>P<sub>i</sub>E<sub>i</sub>}</u>

D

S<sub>i </sub>= Number of shares in the index for security i.

P<sub>i</sub> = Price of security i

E<sub>i</sub> = Cross rate of currency of Security i vs. USD. If security price in USD, E<sub>i</sub> = 1

D = Divisor

The Index is calculated to capture price appreciation and total return, which assumes dividends are reinvested into the Index. The Index is calculated using primary market prices and calculated in U.S. dollars.

The Index is calculated whenever the stock exchanges are open. If trading is suspended while the exchange the component company trades on is still open, the last traded price for that stock is used for all subsequent Index computations until trading resumes. If trading is suspended before the opening, the stock's adjusted closing price from the previous day is used to calculate the Index. Until a particular stock opens, its adjusted closing price from the previous day is used in the Index computation. Index values are calculated on both, price and total-return basis, in U.S. dollars, and disseminated on an end-of-day basis.

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 3.4 Weighting

The Index is a modified market capitalization weighted index.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;· The Index has target
 weight allocation for "digital and industrial economy infrastructure" and "next-generation
 digital infrastructure" categories at 90% and 10%, respectively.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;· Within each category,
 companies are weighted by market capitalization, subject to the capping and liquidity adjustment
 criteria described below. The maximum weight of any security from Next-generation Digital
 Infrastructure category will be capped at 2.5%

Capping - at each rebalance, the maximum weight of any single security is capped at 7.5%. In addition, the sum of all securities over 5% shall not exceed 35% at rebalance.

Liquidity adjustment - In the event a company has a calculated volume factor (median daily volume traded over the preceding three months / weight in the index) that is less than $400 million, its weight will be reduced such that the weight after volume adjustment equals the weight before adjustment x calculated volume factor / $400 million.

The Weighting Date is when component weights are set, and it occurs after the close of trading on Thursday prior to the second Friday of the rebalance month. The Index is reconstituted on a semi-annual basis following the close of trading on the third Friday in March and September.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 3.5 Dividend Treatment

Normal dividend payments are not taken into account in the price Index, whereas they are reinvested and accounted for in the total return Index. However, special dividends that are not reinvested in the net total return index require index divisor adjustments to prevent the distribution from distorting the price index.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 3.6 Multiple Share Classes

In the event a component company issues multiple classes of shares of common stock, the share class with the highest median daily volume will be included. Conversion of a share class into another share class results in the deletion of the share class being phased out and an increase in shares of the surviving share class, provided that the surviving share class is in the Index.

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;4. <u>Index Maintenance</u> 

Index Maintenance includes monitoring and implementing the adjustments for company deletions, stock splits, stock dividends, spins-offs, or other corporate actions. Some corporate actions, such as stock splits, stock dividends, and rights offerings require changes in the index shares and the stock prices of the component companies in the Index. Some corporate actions, such as stock issuances, stock buybacks, warrant issuances, increases or decreases in dividend per share between reconstitutions, do not require changes in the index shares or the stock prices of the component companies in the Index. Other corporate actions, such as special dividends and entitlements, may require Index divisor adjustments. Any corporate action, whether it requires divisor adjustments or not, will be implemented after the close of trading on the day prior to the ex-date of such corporate actions. Whenever possible, changes to the Index's components, such as deletions as a result of corporate actions, will be announced at least two business days prior to their implementation date.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;4.1. Component Changes

Additions

Additions to the Index are made at reconstitution according to the inclusion criteria defined above. Changes are implemented following the close of trading on the third Friday in March and September. No additions are made to the Index between reconstitutions, except in the cases of certain spin-off companies defined below or as otherwise determined by the Committee consistent with the criteria herein.

Deletions

Shares of companies that are de-listed or acquired by a company outside of the Index are deleted from the Index and the weights of the remaining components are adjusted proportionately to reflect the change in composition of the Index. A component company that files for bankruptcy is deleted from the Index and the weights of the remaining components are adjusted proportionately to reflect the change in the composition of the Index. If a component company is acquired by another company in the Index for stock, the acquiring company's shares and weight in the Index are adjusted to reflect the transaction after the close of trading on the day prior to the execution date.<sup>43</sup> Component companies that reclassify their shares (i.e., that convert multiple share classes into a single share class) remain in the Index, although index shares are adjusted to reflect the reclassification. The Committee may remove a company it has determined to be in extreme financial distress if the Committee deems the removal necessary to protect the integrity of the Index. If removed, its weight will be reallocated to the remaining constituents in the Index.

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<sup>43</sup> Companies being acquired will be deleted from the Index immediately before the effective date of the acquisition or upon notice of a suspension of trading in the stock of the company that is being acquired. In cases where an effective date is not publicly announced in advance, or where a notice of suspension of trading in connection with an acquisition is not announced in advance, WisdomTree reserves the right to delete the company being acquired based on best available market information.

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;4.2. Spin-Offs and IPOs

Should a company be spun-off from an existing component company, it is allowed to stay in the Index that its parent company is in until the next reconstitution. Spin-off shares of publicly traded companies that are included in the same indexes as their parent company are increased to reflect the spin-off and the weights of the remaining components are adjusted proportionately to reflect the change in the composition of the Index. Companies that go public in an Initial Public Offering (IPO) and that meet all other Index inclusion requirements must wait until the next reconstitution to be included in the Index or as otherwise determined by the Committee consistent with the criteria herein.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;5. <u>Index Divisor Adjustments</u> 

Changes in the Index's market capitalization due to changes in composition, weighting or corporate actions result in a divisor change to maintain the Index's continuity. By adjusting the divisor, the Index value retains its continuity before and after the event. Corporate actions that require divisor adjustments will be implemented prior to the opening of trading on the effective date. In certain instances where information is incomplete, or the completion of an event is announced too late to be implemented prior to the ex-date, the implementation will occur as of the close of the following day or as soon as practicable thereafter. For corporate actions not described herein, or combinations of different types of corporate events and other exceptional cases, the Committee reserves the right to determine the appropriate implementation method.

Companies that are acquired, de-listed, file for bankruptcy, or move their Primary Business Activities outside of a defined country in the intervening weeks between the Screening Date and the Reconstitution Date are not included in the Index, and the weights of the remaining components are adjusted accordingly.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;6. <u>Selection Parameters</u> 

Selection parameters for the Index are defined in section 3.1. Companies that pass these selection criteria as of the Screening Date are included in the Index unless otherwise determined by the Committee. The component companies are assigned weights in the Index as defined in section 3.4., and reconstitution of the Index takes effect as defined in section 4.1.

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 **Methodology Guide for WisdomTree Opportunities Indexes** 

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;1. <u>Index Overview and Description</u> 

WisdomTree, Inc. (WT) has created the WisdomTree European Opportunities Equity Index (referred to as "EUOE") and WisdomTree European Opportunities Index (referred to as "EUOP"), WisdomTree Japan Opportunities Equity Index (referred to as "JPOE") and WisdomTree Japan Opportunities Index (referred to as "JPOP"), and WisdomTree GeoAlpha Opportunities Index (referred to as "GEOP") [together referred to as "the Indexes"].

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; • The EUOE and EUOP are designed to track the performance of European companies focused on both value stocks and companies benefiting from geopolitical and global policy shifts. The EUOE and EUOP are calculated to capture price appreciation and total return, which assumes dividends are reinvested into the Index. The EUOE is calculated in U.S. dollars. The EUOP is designed to remove from index performance the impact of changes to the value of foreign currencies relative to U.S. dollar with a hedge ratio ranging from 0 to 100% on a monthly basis.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; • The JPOE and JPOP are each designed to track the performance of Japanese companies with a focus on both value stocks and companies benefitting from geopolitical and global policy shifts. The JPOE and JPOP are calculated to capture price appreciation and total return, which assumes dividends are reinvested into the Index. The JPOE is calculated in U.S. dollars. The JPOP is designed to remove from Index performance the impact of changes in the value of the Yen relative to the U.S. dollar with a hedge ratio ranging from 0 to 100% on a monthly basis.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; • The GEOP is designed to track the performance of companies primarily benefiting from geopolitical and global policy shifts. The GEOP focuses on the following categories of geopolitical and global policy shifts: Geopolitical Events, Fiscal and Monetary Policy Shifts, Innovations in Technology, and Shifting Consumer Preferences. The GEOP is calculated to capture price appreciation and total return, which assumes dividends are reinvested into the Index. The Index is calculated in U.S. dollars using primary market prices

The Indexes will be reconstituted on a quarterly basis (following the close of trading on the eighth business day in March, June, September and December). The Screening Date for each index will be the last business day in February, May, August and December. The Committee may determine to rebalance and/or reconstitute the Index more frequently in response to volatility in the market, shifts in exposure away from certain sectors, geopolitical events (such as kinetic conflicts, cyber attacks, and tariffs) or other similar circumstances. Constituent turnover in each Index will be capped at 20% per rebalance.

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;2. <u>Index Governance</u> 

The Indexes are overseen by the WisdomTree Opportunities Index Committee (the "Committee"), a standing index committee of WisdomTree, Inc. ("WisdomTree"), ticker WT. The Committee will be composed of not less than three members. The Committee is responsible for making broad decisions with respect to the implementation, ongoing management, operation, and administration of the Index. WisdomTree designed this methodology to achieve the Index's objective. The primary function of the Committee is to seek to ensure the Index methodology is implemented correctly. In such role, the Index Committee selects all constituents meeting the eligibility criteria described herein in its discretion. In addition, any changes to or deviations from this methodology are intended to enable the Index to continue to achieve its objective and will be made in the sole judgment and discretion of the Index Committee.

The Committee meetings generally will be held at a quarterly cadence or as needed in relation to the reconstitution and/or rebalance frequency of the Index or as circumstances require. The composition of the Committee may be changed from time to time.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;3. <u>Key Features</u> 

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;3.1. Membership Criteria

To be eligible for inclusion in the **EUOE and EUOP**: component companies must be under coverage by the market management team of the third-party independent index calculation agent and must list shares on eligible stock exchanges. Component companies must conduct their Primary Business Activities<sup>44</sup> and have their shares listed on a stock exchange in one of the following countries: Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey, and United Kingdom (collectively, "Europe").

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<sup>44</sup> The country in which a company conducts its Primary Business Activities is determined based on the following factors: country of organization or incorporation, country in which a company's headquarters is located, the country to which a company has the greatest risk exposure ("Country of Risk"), and the country from which a company generates the most significant portion of its revenue or to which it allocates the greatest resources. WT may determine to consider additional or different factors depending on the nature of a company's business and operations.

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Companies must have a median daily dollar volume greater than $100,000 for each of the three months preceding the Screening Date and trade at least 250,000 shares per month for each of the preceding six months Common stocks, REITs, tracking stocks, and holding companies are eligible for inclusion. ADRs, GDRs and EDRs, limited partnerships, royalty trusts, passive foreign investment companies, preferred stocks, closed-end funds, exchange-traded funds, and derivative securities such as warrants and rights are not eligible.

Companies in the bottom 15% of this universe by market capitalization are excluded.

The EUOE and EUOP are based on a rules-based methodology overseen and implemented by the WisdomTree European Opportunities Index Committee (the "Index Committee"). The Index Committee will categorize securities into two buckets.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;· 2/3 of the Index
 will be allocated to European securities that provide a high "total shareholder yield",
 evidenced by return of capital to shareholders through either dividend distributions and/or
 the repurchase of shares ("buybacks")

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;· 1/3 of the Index
 will be allocated to equities that have exposures to thematic opportunities from developments
 in the geopolitical space, technology trends, and macro-economic conditions.

 <u>Total Shareholder Yield:</u> 

The Index selects approximately two-thirds of its securities based on Total Shareholder Yield based on the below process to screen European securities from its eligible universe:

Companies that fall within the bottom quintile of a composite risk factor score are not eligible for inclusion. The composite risk factor score is used to eliminate potentially higher risk companies that would have otherwise been eligible for inclusion in the Index. The composite risk factor score is an equally weighted score of the two factors described below:

1) Quality Factor – determined by static observations and trends of return on equity (ROE), return on assets (ROA), gross profits over assets and cash flows over assets. Scores are calculated within industry groups.

2) Momentum Factor – determined by stocks' risk adjusted total returns over historical periods (6 and 12 months)

Companies that fall within the top 5% ranked by dividend yield and also the bottom ½ of the composite risk factor score are not eligible for inclusion. Companies are also screened out based on year-over-year changes in the company's share count. Companies that rank in the bottom 50% on changes in share count (greater reduction in shares outstanding earning a higher ranking) are not eligible for inclusion. Rankings are calculated within sector. Companies that rank outside of the top 30% of the eligible universe on shareholder yield are not eligible for inclusion. Rankings are calculated within sector.

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 <u>Thematic Opportunities:</u>

For companies not selected based on total shareholder yield, the Committee will consider several factors including revenues generated from non-Allied countries<sup>45</sup>, management commentary related to geopolitics, and other qualitative and quantitative factors for inclusion in the Index. As described below, eligible companies must have exposure to geopolitical events, fiscal and monetary policy shifts, innovative solutions, or shifting consumer preferences as determined by the Index Committee.

The key activities listed below are used as guidelines to determine if a company is exposed to geopolitical events and shifts in global policy.

A company's exposure to geopolitical and global policy shifts are indicated via applicable language in its company description, Annual Report, 10K or equivalent report, earnings call transcripts, patent submissions, news and press releases, as well as exposure to relevant industry classifications. These will be assigned to the following categories ("the Categories"):

1) Geopolitical events – Companies positioned to benefit from geopolitical considerations including but not limited to supply chain changes, tax policies, defense spending and alliances, or trade and tariff policies. Under typical circumstances the index will allocate 25-50% to this category.

2) Fiscal and monetary policy shifts – Companies better positioned for the raising and lowering of interest rates by central banks, different fiscal spending programs, and currency and policy interventions. Under typical circumstances the index will allocate 5-25% to this category.

3) Innovations in Technology – Companies across a range of sectors including but not limited to the Technology and Energy sectors that are participating in innovative<sup>46</sup> solutions. Under typical circumstances the index will allocate 5-25% to this category.

4) Shifting Consumer Preferences – Companies positioned to benefit from changes in global consumer habits. Under typical circumstances the index will allocate 5-15% to this category.

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<sup>45</sup> Alliances considered include NATO, Major Non-NATO Allies (MNNAs) as designated by the US State Department with Mexico and India included due to their relevance in the geopolitical theme and their inclusion in United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) and the Quad. These alliances (collectively "Allies") are integral to the future of geopolitics and the outlook for trade.

<sup>46</sup> Innovation is defined as companies that introduce a new, creative, or different (i.e., "innovative") technologically enabled product or service in seeking to potentially change an industry landscape, as well as companies that service those Innovative technologies, particularly those related to shifts to geopolitics and government policies.

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Typically, the Index will be comprised of 75-125 securities. The securities in the Index will be weighted according to shareholder yield, liquidity, and market capitalization considerations. The Index generally will be reconstituted on a quarterly basis. The Committee may determine to rebalance and/or reconstitute the Index more frequently in response to volatility in the market, shifts in exposure away from certain sectors, geopolitical events (such as kinetic conflicts, cyber-attacks, and tariffs) or other similar circumstances. Qualitative and quantitative characteristics of eligible companies are evaluated by the Committee. Companies that are representative of the aforementioned geopolitical and global policy shifts are selected for inclusion in the Index by the Committee

To be eligible for inclusion in the **JPOE and JPOP**: component companies must be under coverage by the market management team of the third-party independent index calculation agent and must list shares on eligible stock exchanges. Component companies must conduct their Primary Business Activities<sup>47</sup>, and have their shares listed, in Japan.

Companies must have a median daily dollar volume greater than $100,000 for each of the three months preceding the Screening Date and trade at least 250,000 shares per month for each of the preceding six months. Common stocks, real estate investment trusts ("REITs"), tracking stocks, and holding companies are eligible for inclusion in each Index. ADRs, GDRs, EDRs, limited partnerships, royalty trusts, passive foreign investment companies, preferred stocks, closed-end funds, exchange-traded funds, and derivatives, such as warrants and rights, are not eligible for inclusion. Companies with a market capitalization below USD $100 million are excluded.

For each Index, the Committee will categorize eligible securities into one of the four allocation categories described below:

1) 0-45% of the Index will be allocated to securities of Japanese companies that are strategic holdings of Berkshire Hathaway (i.e., companies for which Berkshire Hathaway owns more than 5% of the shares outstanding) on the screening date as evidenced by publicly available regulatory filings.

2) 15-33% of the Index will be allocated to Japanese securities that provide a high "total shareholder yield", as evidenced by high return of capital to shareholders through either dividend distributions or the repurchase of shares ("buybacks") combined with favorable earnings and dividend growth characteristics.

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<sup>47</sup> The country in which a company conducts its Primary Business Activities is determined based on the following factors: country of organization or incorporation, country in which a company's headquarters is located, the country to which a company has the greatest risk exposure ("Country of Risk"), and the country from which a company generates the most significant portion of its revenue or to which it allocates the greatest resources. WT may determine to consider additional or different factors depending on the nature of a company's business and operations.

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3) 15-33% of the Index will be allocated to Japanese securities classified as "Corporate Governance Improvers", evidenced by low valuation ratio (such as a Low Price to Book ratio) and favorable earnings and dividend growth characteristics.

4) 15-33% of the Index will be allocated to securities that have exposures to thematic opportunities from developments in the geopolitical space, technology trends, and macro-economic conditions.

 <u>Strategic Holdings of Berkshire Hathaway:</u>

Each Index allocates approximately 0-45% of its weight to Japanese companies in which Berkshire Hathaway owns more than 5% of shares outstanding according to their latest regulatory filings.

 <u>Total Shareholder Yield:</u>

Each Index allocates approximately 15-33% of its weight based on total shareholder yield, determined as described below, to screen Japanese securities from its eligible universe, excluding those classified as long-term strategic holdings of Berkshire Hathaway.

Companies with a total shareholder yield ranked outside of the top 30% of the eligible universe are not eligible for inclusion. Companies with a growth score (composed of trailing three-year growth of earnings and shareholder distributions) ranked outside of the top 50% of the eligible universe are not eligible for inclusion.

 <u>Corporate Governance Improvers:</u>

Each Index allocates approximately 15-33% of its weight to securities determined to be Corporate Governance Improvers based on the process described below. This category excludes those companies classified as strategic holdings of Berkshire Hathaway and as high total shareholder yield companies.

Companies with a growth score (composed of trailing three-year growth of earnings and shareholder distributions) ranked outside of the top 30% of the eligible universe are not eligible for inclusion. Companies with a Book-to-Price metric ranked outside of the top 50% of the eligible universe are not eligible for inclusion.

 <u>Thematic Opportunities:</u>

For companies not selected based on the three previously mentioned categories, the Committee will consider several factors including revenues generated from non-Allied countries<sup>48</sup>, management commentary related to geopolitics, and other qualitative and quantitative factors for inclusion in the Index. As described below, eligible companies must have exposure to geopolitical events, fiscal and monetary policy shifts, innovative solutions, or shifting consumer preferences as determined by the Committee.

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<sup>48</sup> Alliances considered include NATO, Major Non-NATO Allies (MNNAs) as designated by the US State Department with Mexico and India included due to their relevance in the geopolitical theme and their inclusion in United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) and the Quad. These alliances (collectively "Allies") are integral to the future of geopolitics and the outlook for trade.

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The key activities listed below are used as guidelines to determine if a company is exposed to geopolitical events and shifts in global policy. References to a company's exposure to geopolitical and global policy shifts in its company description, Annual Report, Form 10-K or equivalent report, earnings call transcripts, patent submissions, news and press releases, as well as exposure to relevant industry classifications. These will be assigned to the following categories (the "Categories"):

1) Geopolitical events – Companies positioned to benefit from geopolitical considerations including but not limited to supply chain changes, tax policies, defense spending and alliances, or trade and tariff policies. Under typical circumstances, an Index will allocate 25-50% to this Category.

2) Fiscal and monetary policy shifts – Companies better positioned for the raising and lowering of interest rates by central banks, different fiscal spending programs, and currency and policy interventions. Under typical circumstances, an Index will allocate 5-25% to this category.

3) Innovations in technology – Companies across a range of sectors including but not limited to the Technology and Energy Sectors that are participating in innovative<sup>49</sup> solutions (i.e., new, creative, or different technologically-enabled products or services that could change an industry landscape). Under typical circumstances, an Index will allocate 5-25% to this category.

4) Shifting consumer preferences – Companies positioned to benefit from changes in global consumer habits. Under typical circumstances, an Index will allocate 5-15% to this category.

Typically, the JPOE and JPOE will be comprised of 100-150 securities.

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<sup>49</sup> Innovation is defined as companies that introduce a new, creative, or different (i.e., "innovative") technologically enabled product or service in seeking to potentially change an industry landscape, as well as companies that service those Innovative technologies, particularly those related to shifts to geopolitics and government policies.

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To be eligible for inclusion in the **GEOP**: component companies must be under coverage by the market management team of the third-party independent index calculation agent and must list shares on eligible stock exchanges. Component companies must conduct their Primary Business Activities<sup>50</sup> and have their shares listed on a stock exchange in one of the following countries: Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Chile, China (including Hong Kong-listed shares, A-shares with specific inclusion criteria), Colombia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Egypt, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hong Kong, Hungary, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Kuwait, Malaysia, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Pakistan, Peru, Philippines, Portugal, Poland, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States.

Companies need to have market capitalization of at least $1 billion, a median daily dollar volume greater than $100,000 for each of the three months preceding the Screening Date (last day in February, May, August and November) and trade at least 250,000 shares per month for each of the preceding six months. Common stocks, REITs, tracking stocks, holding companies, ADRs, GDRs, exchange-traded funds and EDRs are eligible for inclusion. Interests of limited partnerships, limited liability companies, royalty trusts, Business Development Companies (BDCs) and mortgage REITs are excluded. Preferred stocks, closed-end funds, passive foreign investment companies, and derivative securities such as warrants and rights are not eligible for inclusion. The publicly traded security for WisdomTree is not eligible for inclusion in any of WisdomTree's equity indexes.

Non-US companies are screened against inclusion in NATO, Major Non-NATO Allies (MNNAs) as designated by the US State Department with Mexico and India included due to their relevance in the geopolitical theme and their inclusion in United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) and the Quad. These alliances (collectively "Allies") are integral to the future of geopolitics and the outlook for trade. The Committee will only consider companies domiciled in an Allies territory for inclusion in the Index.

For non-US companies, the Committee will consider several factors including revenues generated from non-Allied countries<sup>51</sup>, management commentary related to geopolitics, and other qualitative and quantitative factors for inclusion in the Index. US companies are screened for revenues generated from non-allies. As described below, eligible companies must have exposure to geopolitical events, fiscal and monetary policy shifts, innovative solutions, or shifting consumer preferences as determined by the Index Committee.

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<sup>50</sup> The country in which a company conducts its Primary Business Activities is determined based on the following factors: country of organization or incorporation, country in which a company's headquarters is located, the country to which a company has the greatest risk exposure ("Country of Risk"), and the country from which a company generates the most significant portion of its revenue or to which it allocates the greatest resources. WT may determine to consider additional or different factors depending on the nature of a company's business and operations.

<sup>51</sup> Alliances considered include NATO, Major Non-NATO Allies (MNNAs) as designated by the US State Department with Mexico and India included due to their relevance in the geopolitical theme and their inclusion in United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) and the Quad. These alliances (collectively "Allies") are integral to the future of geopolitics and the outlook for trade.

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The key activities listed below are used as guidelines to determine if a company is exposed to geopolitical events and shifts in global policy.

A company's exposure to geopolitical and global policy shifts are indicated via applicable language in its company description, Annual Report, 10K or equivalent report, earnings call transcripts, patent submissions, news and press releases, as well as exposure to relevant industry classifications. These will be assigned to the following categories ("the Categories"):

1) Geopolitical Events – Companies positioned to benefit from geopolitical considerations including but not limited to supply chain changes, tax policies, defense spending and alliances, or trade and tariff policies. Under typical circumstances the index will allocate 25-50% to this category.

2) Fiscal and Monetary Policy Shifts – Companies better positioned for the raising and lowering of interest rates by central banks, different fiscal spending programs, and currency and policy interventions. Under typical circumstances the index will allocate 5-25% to this category.

3) Innovations in Technology – Companies across a range of sectors including but not limited to the Information Technology and Energy sectors that are participating in innovative<sup>52</sup> solutions. Under typical circumstances the index will allocate 5-25% to this category.

4) Shifting Consumer Preferences – Companies positioned to benefit from changes in global consumer habits. Under typical circumstances the index will allocate 5-15% to this category.

Qualitative and quantitative characteristics of eligible companies are evaluated by the Committee. Companies that are representative of the aforementioned geopolitical and global policy shifts are selected for inclusion in the GEOP by the Committee. The GEOP will have between 50 and 100 constituents.

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<sup>52</sup> Innovation is defined as companies that introduce a new, creative, or different (i.e., "innovative") technologically enabled product or service in seeking to potentially change an industry landscape, as well as companies that service those Innovative technologies, particularly those related to shifts to geopolitics and government policies.

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 <u>Dynamic Currency Management</u>

For the EUOP and JPOP, the Index Committee seeks to manage the Fund's currency risk by dynamically hedging currency fluctuations in the relative value of the applicable foreign currencies against the U.S. dollar, ranging from a 0% to 100% hedge. The Investment Committee will determine if a currency hedge will be implemented based on the following signals:

1) Momentum: The one-month average of the currency's spot price versus the U.S. dollar is weaker than that of the three-month average (i.e., the targeted currency is depreciating).

2) Interest Rate Differentials: The difference in interest rates, as implied in one month FX forwards, between each currency and the U.S. dollar.

3) Geopolitical Events and Fiscal & Monetary Policy Shifts: Geopolitical considerations including but not limited to supply chain changes, tax policies, defense spending and alliances, trade and tariff policies, central bank mandated changes in interest rates, different fiscal spending programs, and currency and policy interventions.

4) Time-series momentum: Overall broad trends in the U.S. dollar.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 3.2 Base Date and Base Value

The EUOE and EUOP were established with a base value of 200 on April 30, 2025.

The JPOE and JPOP were established with a base value of 200 on April 30, 2025.

The GEOP was established with a base value of 200 on April 30, 2025.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 3.3 Calculation and Dissemination

The following formula is used to calculate the index levels for the Index:

<u>S</u> <u>i{S<sub>i</sub>P<sub>i</sub>E<sub>i</sub>}</u>

D

S<sub>i </sub>= Number of shares in the index for security i.

P<sub>i</sub> = Price of security i

E<sub>i</sub> = Cross rate of currency of Security i vs. USD. If security price in USD, E<sub>i</sub> = 1

D = Divisor

The EUOP and JPOP are designed to approximate the investable return available to U.S. based investors that seek to neutralize fluctuations on foreign currencies. The total returns for the EUOP and JPOP are calculated once a day on a daily basis to remove the impact of currency and uses a WM/Reuters 1-month forward rate to do so.

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The EUOP and JPOP will be calculated using forward amounts and foreign currency weights determined one business day prior to the month end—in accordance with the standard currency hedged calculations of WisdomTree's independent index calculation agent. The precise calculation for the daily hedged currency index equals:

![](formula_exh21b.jpg)

Where Forward Rate = WM/Reuters 1-month forward rate in foreign currency per U.S. dollar

Spot Rate = Spot Rate in foreign currency per U.S. dollar.

For each month m, there are d= 1, 2, 3, .. D calendar days so md is day d for month m and m0 is one business day prior to the month end of month m-1.

D=Total # days In Month

md= d day of Month m

WT_Hedged0 – previous month-end

WT_Unhedged0 – previous month-end

HedgeRet has a hedge ratio applied to it when determining what percentage of the currency is hedged. This is a ratio WisdomTree will send to the calculation agent every month.

The Indexes are calculated whenever the stock exchanges are open. If trading is suspended while the exchange the component company trades on is still open, the last traded price for that stock is used for all subsequent Index computations until trading resumes. If trading is suspended before the opening, the stock's adjusted closing price from the previous day is used to calculate the Index. Until a particular stock opens, its adjusted closing price from the previous day is used in the Index computation. Index values are calculated on both a price and total-return basis and disseminated on an end-of-day basis.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 3.4 Weighting

The EUOE, EUOP, JPOE and JPOP will be fundamentally weighted according to shareholder yield, liquidity, and market capitalization considerations.

Each company included in the GEOP is assigned a GeoAlpha Thematic Intensity Score based on their exposure to each of the 4 selection activities: Geopolitical Events, Fiscal and Monetary Policy Shifts, Innovations in Technology, and Shifting Consumer Preferences. The GEOP is weighted by free-float market capitalization adjusted by the GeoAlpha Thematic Intensity Score. The maximum weight of any security will be capped at 5%.

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Liquidity adjustment - In the event a company has a calculated volume factor (median daily volume traded over the preceding three months / weight in the index) that is less than $400 million, its weight will be reduced such that the weight after volume adjustment equals the weight before adjustment x calculated volume factor / $400 million.

The Weighting Date is when component weights are set, and it occurs after the close of the third business day of the rebalance month. The changes will go into effect after the close of trading on the eighth business day of the rebalance month.

Moreover, should the "collective weight" of Index component securities whose individual current weights equal or exceed 5.0% of the Indexes, when added together, equal or exceed 50.0% of the Index, the weightings in those component securities will be reduced so that their collective weight equals 40.0% of the Index at the close of the current calendar quarter, and other components in the Index will be rebalanced proportionally to reflect their relative weights before the adjustment. Further iterations of these adjustments may occur until no company or group of companies violates these rules.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 3.5 Dividend Treatment

Normal dividend payments are not taken into account in the price Index, whereas they are reinvested and accounted for in the total return Index. However, special dividends that are not reinvested in the total return Index require Index divisor adjustments to prevent the distribution from distorting the price Index.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 3.6 Multiple Share Classes

In the event a component company issues multiple classes of shares of common stock, the share class with the highest median daily volume will be included. Conversion of a share class into another share class results in the deletion of the share class being phased out and an increase in shares of the surviving share class, provided that the surviving share class is in the Index.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;4. <u>Index Maintenance</u> 

Index Maintenance includes monitoring and implementing the adjustments for company deletions, stock splits, stock dividends, spins-offs, or other corporate actions. Some corporate actions, such as stock splits, stock dividends, and rights offerings require changes in the index shares and the stock prices of the component companies in the Indexes. Some corporate actions, such as stock issuances, stock buybacks, warrant issuances, increases or decreases in dividend per share between reconstitutions, do not require changes in the index shares or the stock prices of the component companies in the Indexes. Other corporate actions, such as special dividends and entitlements, may require Index divisor adjustments.

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Any corporate action, whether it requires divisor adjustments or not, will be implemented after the close of trading on the day prior to the ex-date of such corporate actions. Whenever possible, changes to the Indexes' components, such as deletions as a result of corporate actions, will be announced at least two business days prior to their implementation date.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;4.1. Component Changes

Additions

Additions to the Indexes are made at the quarterly reconstitution according to the inclusion criteria defined above. Changes are implemented before the opening of trading on the first day following the closing of trading on the 8th business day in March, June, September and December. No additions are made to the Indexes between quarterly reconstitutions, except in the cases of certain Spin-Off companies defined below.

Deletions

Shares of companies that are de-listed or acquired by a company outside of the Indexes are deleted from the Indexes and the weights of the remaining components are adjusted proportionately to reflect the change in composition of the Indexes. A component company that files for bankruptcy is deleted from the Indexes and the weights of the remaining components are adjusted proportionately to reflect the change in the composition of the Indexes. If a company re-incorporates outside of a defined domicile it is deleted from the Indexes and the weights of the remaining components are adjusted proportionately to reflect the change in the composition of the Indexes. If a component company is acquired by another company in the Index for stock, the acquiring company's shares and weight in the Indexes are adjusted to reflect the transaction after the close of trading on the day prior to the execution date. Component companies that reclassify their shares (i.e. that convert multiple share classes into a single share class) remain in the Indexes, although index shares are adjusted to reflect the reclassification.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;4.2. Spin-Offs and IPOs

Should a company be spun-off from an existing component company it is allowed to stay in the Indexes until the next quarterly reconstitution. The weights of the remaining components are adjusted proportionately to reflect the change in the composition of the Index. Companies that go public in an Initial Public Offering (IPO) and that meet all other Index inclusion requirements must wait until the next quarterly reconstitution to be included in the Indexes.

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;5. <u>Index Divisor Adjustments</u> 

Changes in the Indexes' market capitalization due to changes in composition, weighting or corporate actions result in a divisor change to maintain the Indexes' continuity. By adjusting the divisor, the Index value retains its continuity before and after the event. Corporate actions that require divisor adjustments will be implemented prior to the opening of trading on the effective date. In certain instances where information is incomplete, or the completion of an event is announced too late to be implemented prior to the ex-date, the implementation will occur as of the close of the following day or as soon as practicable thereafter. For corporate actions not described herein, or combinations of different types of corporate events and other exceptional cases, WT reserves the right to determine the appropriate implementation method.

Companies that are acquired, de-listed, file for bankruptcy, or move their Primary Business Activities outside of a defined country in the intervening weeks between the Screening Date and the Reconstitution Date are not included in the Index, and the weights of the remaining components are adjusted accordingly.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;6. <u>Selection Parameters</u> 

Selection parameters for the Index are defined in section 3.1. Companies that pass these selection criteria as of the Screening Date are included in the Index unless otherwise determined by the Committee. The component companies are assigned weights in the Index as defined in section 3.4., and reconstitution of the Index takes effect as defined in section 4.1.

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 **Methodology Guide for WisdomTree Defense Indexes** 

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;1. <u>Index Overview and Description</u> 

WisdomTree, Inc. (WT) has created the WisdomTree Europe Defense Index (referred to as "EUDF"), WisdomTree Asia Defense Index (referred to as "ASDF") and WisdomTree Global Defense Index (referred to as "GLDF") [together referred to as "the Indexes"].

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; • The EUDF is designed to track the performance of European companies primarily involved in the defense industry. The Index is calculated to capture price appreciation and total return, which assumes dividends are reinvested into the Index. The Index is calculated using primary market prices and calculated in U.S. Dollars (USD).

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; • The ASDF is designed to track the performance of Asian companies primarily involved in the defense industry. The Index is calculated to capture price appreciation and total return, which assumes dividends are reinvested into the Index. The Index is calculated using primary market prices and calculated in U.S. Dollars (USD).

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; • The GLDF is designed to track the performance of companies around the globe primarily involved in the defense industry. The Index is calculated to capture price appreciation and total return, which assumes dividends are reinvested into the Index. The Index is calculated using primary market prices and calculated in U.S. Dollars (USD).

The EUDF and ASDF Indexes will be reconstituted on a semi-annual basis (following the close of trading on the third Friday in March and September). The Screening Date for each index will be the last business day in February and August.

The GLDF will be reconstituted on a quarterly basis (following the close of trading on the third Friday in March, June, September and December). The Screening Date for each index will be the last business day in February, May, August and November.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;2. <u>Index Governance</u> 

The Indexes are overseen by the WisdomTree Defense Index Committee (the "Committee"), a standing index committee of WisdomTree, Inc. ("WisdomTree"), ticker WT. The Committee will be composed of not less than three members. The Committee is responsible for making broad decisions with respect to the implementation, ongoing management, operation, and administration of the Index. The primary function of the Committee is to seek to ensure the Index rules are implemented correctly and comprehensively.

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The Committee meetings generally will be held at a quarterly cadence or as needed in relation to the reconstitution and/or rebalance frequency of the Index or as circumstances require. The composition of the Committee may be changed from time to time.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;3. <u>Key Features</u> 

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;3.1. Membership Criteria

To be eligible for inclusion in the **EUDF**: component companies must be under coverage by the market management team of the third-party independent index calculation agent. Component companies must conduct their Primary Business Activities<sup>53</sup> and have their shares listed on a stock exchange in one of the following developed or emerging European countries which must be a signatory to the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (commonly known as the Non-Proliferation Treaty or "NPT"): Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom, Czech Republic, Hungary, or Poland.

Companies need to have a market capitalization of at least $200 million by the "Screening Date" and a median daily dollar volume greater than $1 million for the three months preceding the Screening Date. Common stocks, REITs, tracking stocks, holding companies, ADRs, GDRs and EDRs are eligible for inclusion. Limited partnerships, limited liability companies, royalty trusts, Business Development Companies (BDCs) and mortgage REITs are excluded. Preferred stocks, closed-end funds, passive foreign investment companies, exchange-traded funds, and derivative securities such as warrants and rights are not eligible. The publicly traded security for WisdomTree, Inc., ticker WT, is not eligible for inclusion in any of WisdomTree's equity indexes.

Eligible companies need to be involved in the defense industry and derive at least 10% of their revenue from such business activities. Defense industry revenue is defined as revenue generated from sales of military equipment and services to governments and their representatives.

A company's engagement in these activities is indicated via applicable language in its company description, Annual Report, Form10K or equivalent report, earnings call transcripts, patent submissions, news and press releases, as well as via exposure to relevant industry classifications.

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<sup>53</sup> The country in which a company conducts its Primary Business Activities is determined based on the following factors: country of organization or incorporation, country in which a company's headquarters is located, the country to which a company has the greatest risk exposure ("Country of Risk"), and the country from which a company generates the most significant portion of its revenue or to which it allocates the greatest resources. WT may determine to consider additional or different factors depending on the nature of a company's business and operations.

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WisdomTree maintains a database of companies with exposure to defense and related business activities which is regularly reviewed. The classification and inclusion of companies is derived from WisdomTree's database by the Committee.

Companies that meet the aforementioned criteria are included in the Index. The Index will have between 20 and 100 constituents. To satisfy this minimum number of components for diversification purposes, companies with lower revenue exposure from defense industry or with lower market capitalization and volume than the screening criteria mentioned above may be selected for inclusion.

To be eligible for inclusion in the **ASDF**: component companies must be under coverage by the market management team of the third-party independent index calculation agent. Component companies must conduct their Primary Business Activities<sup>54</sup>, and have their shares listed on a stock exchange in one of the following developed or emerging Asia Pacific countries: Australia, Japan, Singapore, India, Indonesia, Korea, Malaysia, Philippines, Taiwan, and Thailand.

Companies need to have a market capitalization of at least $200 million by the "Screening Date" and a median daily dollar volume greater than $1 million for the three months preceding the Screening Date. Common stocks, REITs, tracking stocks, holding companies, ADRs, GDRs and EDRs are eligible for inclusion. Limited partnerships, limited liability companies, royalty trusts, Business Development Companies (BDCs) and mortgage REITs are excluded. Preferred stocks, closed-end funds, passive foreign investment companies, exchange-traded funds, and derivative securities such as warrants and rights are not eligible. The publicly traded security for WisdomTree, Inc., ticker WT, is not eligible for inclusion in any of WisdomTree's equity indexes.

Eligible companies need to be involved in the defense industry and derive at least 10% of their revenue from such business activities. Defense industry revenue is defined as revenue generated from sales of military equipment and services to governments and their representatives.

A company's engagement in these activities is indicated via applicable language in its company description, Annual Report, Form 10K or equivalent report, earnings call transcripts, patent submissions, news and press releases, as well as via exposure to relevant industry classifications.

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<sup>54</sup> The country in which a company conducts its Primary Business Activities is determined based on the following factors: country of organization or incorporation, country in which a company's headquarters is located, the country to which a company has the greatest risk exposure ("Country of Risk"), and the country from which a company generates the most significant portion of its revenue or to which it allocates the greatest resources. WT may determine to consider additional or different factors depending on the nature of a company's business and operations.

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WisdomTree maintains a database of companies with exposure to defense and related business activities which is regularly reviewed. The classification and inclusion of companies is derived from WisdomTree's database by the Committee.

Companies that meet the aforementioned criteria are included in the Index. The Index will have between 20 and 100 constituents. To satisfy this minimum number of components for diversification purposes, companies with lower revenue exposure from defense industry or with lower market capitalization and volume than the screening criteria mentioned above may be selected for inclusion.

To be eligible for inclusion in the **GLDF**: component companies must be under coverage by the market management team of the third-party independent index calculation agent. Component companies must conduct their Primary Business Activities<sup>55</sup> and have their shares listed on a stock exchange in one of the following countries: Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Hungary, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Mexico, Netherlands, Norway, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, United Kingdom, and the United States.

Companies need to have a market capitalization of at least $200 million by the "Screening Date" and a median daily dollar volume greater than $1 million for the three months preceding the Screening Date. Common stocks, REITs, tracking stocks, holding companies, ADRs, GDRs and EDRs are eligible for inclusion. Limited partnerships, limited liability companies, royalty trusts, Business Development Companies (BDCs) and mortgage REITs are excluded. Preferred stocks, closed-end funds, passive foreign investment companies, exchange-traded funds, and derivative securities such as warrants and rights are not eligible. The publicly traded security for WisdomTree, Inc., ticker WT, is not eligible for inclusion in any of WisdomTree's equity indexes.

Eligible companies need to be involved in the defense industry and derive at least 25% of their revenue from such business activities. Defense industry revenue is defined as revenue generated from sales of miliary equipment and services to governments and their representatives.

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<sup>55</sup> The country in which a company conducts its Primary Business Activities is determined based on the following factors: country of organization or incorporation, country in which a company's headquarters is located, the country to which a company has the greatest risk exposure ("Country of Risk"), and the country from which a company generates the most significant portion of its revenue or to which it allocates the greatest resources. WT may determine to consider additional or different factors depending on the nature of a company's business and operations.

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A company's engagement in these activities is indicated via applicable language in its company description, Annual Report, Form 10-K or equivalent report, earnings call transcripts, patent submissions, news and press releases, as well as via exposure to relevant industry classifications.

WisdomTree maintains a database of companies with exposure to defense and related business activities which is regularly reviewed. The classification and inclusion of companies is derived from WisdomTree's database by the Committee.

Companies that meet the aforementioned criteria are included in the Index. The Index will have between 20 and 100 constituents. To satisfy this minimum number of components for diversification purposes, companies with lower revenue exposure from defense industry or with lower market capitalization and volume than the screening criteria mentioned above may be selected for inclusion.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 3.2 Base Date and Base Value

The EUDF was established with a base value of 200 on February 28, 2025.

The ASDF was established with a base value of 200 on February 28, 2025.

The GLDF was established with a base value of 200 on February 28, 2025.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 3.3 Calculation and Dissemination

The following formula is used to calculate the index levels for the Indexes:

<u>S</u> <u>i{S<sub>i</sub>P<sub>i</sub>E<sub>i</sub>}</u>

D

S<sub>i </sub>= Number of shares in the index for security i.

P<sub>i</sub> = Price of security i

E<sub>i</sub> = Cross rate of currency of Security i vs. USD. If security price in USD, E<sub>i</sub> = 1

D = Divisor

The Indexes are calculated to capture price appreciation and total return, which assumes dividends are reinvested into the Indexes. The Indexes are calculated using primary market prices and calculated in USD.

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The Indexes are calculated whenever the stock exchanges are open. If trading is suspended while the exchange the component company trades on is still open, the last traded price for that stock is used for all subsequent Index computations until trading resumes. If trading is suspended before the opening, the stock's adjusted closing price from the previous day is used to calculate the Index. Until a particular stock opens, its adjusted closing price from the previous day is used in the Index computation. Index values are calculated on both a price and total-return basis and disseminated on an end-of-day basis.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 3.4 Weighting

For **EUDF**: Each selected company is assigned an Exposure Score based on the revenue exposure to defense activities, i.e., Exposure Score equals to 3 for companies with over 50% revenue exposure, 2 for companies with 25% to 50% revenue exposure, and 1 for companies 10% to 25% revenue exposure.

The Index is weighted by free-float market capitalization adjusted by the Exposure Score, subject to the capping and liquidity adjustment criteria described below.

Capping - at each rebalance, the maximum weight of any security with an Exposure Score equals to 3 is capped at 12.5%, and other securities are capped at 4.5%. The combined weight of companies with Exposure Score equal to 3 and weight above 5% will be capped at 45%.

Liquidity Adjustment - In the event a company has a calculated volume factor (median daily volume traded over the preceding three months / weight in the index) that is less than $300 million, its weight will be reduced such that the weight after volume adjustment equals the weight before adjustment x calculated volume factor / $300 million.

The Weighting Date is when component weights are set, and it occurs after the close of trading on Thursday prior to the second Friday of the rebalance month. The changes will go into effect after the close of trading on the third Friday of the rebalance month. Moreover, should the "collective weight" of Index component securities whose individual current weights equal or exceed 5.0% of the Index, when added together, equal or exceed 50.0% of the Index at the close of the current calendar quarter, the index will undergo a reweighting as specified above.

For **ASDF**: Each selected company is assigned an Exposure Score based on the revenue exposure to defense activities, i.e., Exposure Score equals to 3 for the companies with over 50% revenue exposure, 2 for companies with 25%-50% revenue exposure, and1 for the companies with 10% to 25% revenue exposure.

The Index is weighted by free-float market capitalization adjusted by the Exposure Score, subject to the capping and liquidity adjustment criteria described below.

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Capping - at each rebalance, the maximum weight of any security with an Exposure Score equals to 3 is capped at 7.5%, and other securities are capped at 4%. The combined weight of companies with Exposure Score equal to 3 and weight above 5% will be capped at 45%.

Liquidity Adjustment - In the event a company has a calculated volume factor (median daily volume traded over the preceding three months / weight in the index) that is less than $300 million, its weight will be reduced such that the weight after volume adjustment equals the weight before adjustment x calculated volume factor / $300 million.

The Weighting Date is when component weights are set, and it occurs after the close of trading on Thursday prior to the second Friday of the rebalance month. The changes will go into effect after the close of trading on the third Friday of the rebalance month. Moreover, should the "collective weight" of Index component securities whose individual current weights equal or exceed 5.0% of the Index, when added together, equal or exceed 50.0% of the Index at the close of the current calendar quarter, the index will undergo a reweighting as specified above.

For **GLDF**: Each selected company is assigned an Exposure Score based on the revenue exposure to defense activities, i.e., Exposure Score equals to 2 for companies with over 50% revenue exposure and 1 for companies with 25% to 50% revenue exposure.

The Index is weighted by free-float market capitalization adjusted by the Exposure Score, subject to the capping and liquidity adjustment criteria described below.

Securities will be classified into three regions: U.S., Europe, and Other Markets. Other Markets are defined as markets outside the U.S. and Europe that are investable for defense. The regions within the Index will be weighted according to the following factors:

1) Macro: Each region (i.e., US/Europe/Other Markets) receives a macro score based on factors such as government defense budget growth and priorities, sovereign security threats such as geopolitical tensions and terror threats, and the regional companies' average capital Investment and R&D Activities.

2) Momentum: The Index defines a momentum score for each region by looking at the crossings of the 3-month and 12-month moving average of the relative performance of the region compared to a global market capitalization weighted equity benchmark. Depending on the momentum scores, each region's Weighting Factor will be adjusted and in the range of 0.5 to 1.5.

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The weight of each region is capped at 70% and floored at 10%. The Index will have between 20 and 100 constituents with a maximum weight of 5% for Exposure Score 2 securities and 2.5% for Exposure 1 securities. The securities will be weighted by multiplying free float market capitalization by the exposure score.

Liquidity Adjustment. In the event a company has a calculated volume factor (median daily volume traded over the preceding three months / weight in the index) that is less than $300 million, its weight will be reduced such that the weight after volume adjustment equals the weight before adjustment x calculated volume factor / $300 million.

The Weighting Date is when component weights are set, and it occurs after the close of trading on the Thursday prior to the second Friday of the rebalance month. The changes will go into effect after the close of trading on the third Friday of the rebalance month. Moreover, should the "collective weight" of Index component securities whose individual current weights equal or exceed 5.0% of the Index, when added together, equal or exceed 50.0% of the Index at the close of the current calendar quarter, the index will undergo a reweighting as specified above.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 3.5 Dividend Treatment

Normal dividend payments are not taken into account in the price Index, whereas they are reinvested and accounted for in the total return Index. However, special dividends that are not reinvested in the total return Index require Index divisor adjustments to prevent the distribution from distorting the price Index.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 3.6 Multiple Share Classes

In the event a component company issues multiple classes of shares of common stock, the share class with the highest median daily volume will be included. Conversion of a share class into another share class results in the deletion of the share class being phased out and an increase in shares of the surviving share class, provided that the surviving share class is in the Index.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;4. <u>Index Maintenance</u> 

Index Maintenance includes monitoring and implementing the adjustments for company deletions, stock splits, stock dividends, spins-offs, or other corporate actions. Some corporate actions, such as stock splits, stock dividends, and rights offerings require changes in the index shares and the stock prices of the component companies in the Indexes. Some corporate actions, such as stock issuances, stock buybacks, warrant issuances, increases or decreases in dividend per share between reconstitutions, do not require changes in the index shares or the stock prices of the component companies in the Indexes. Other corporate actions, such as special dividends and entitlements, may require Index divisor adjustments.

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Any corporate action, whether it requires divisor adjustments or not, will be implemented after the close of trading on the day prior to the ex-date of such corporate actions. Whenever possible, changes to the Indexes' components, such as deletions as a result of corporate actions, will be announced at least two business days prior to their implementation date.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;4.1. Component Changes

Additions

Additions to the Indexes are made at their respective reconstitution according to the inclusion criteria defined above. Changes are implemented following the close of trading on the third Friday in March, June, September and December. No additions are made to the Indexes between quarterly reconstitutions, except in the cases of certain Spin-Off companies defined below.

Deletions

Shares of companies that are de-listed or acquired by a company outside of the Indexes are deleted from the Indexes and the weights of the remaining components are adjusted proportionately to reflect the change in composition of the Indexes. A component company that files for bankruptcy is deleted from the Indexes and the weights of the remaining components are adjusted proportionately to reflect the change in the composition of the Indexes. If a company re-incorporates outside of a defined domicile it is deleted from the Indexes and the weights of the remaining components are adjusted proportionately to reflect the change in the composition of the Indexes. If a component company is acquired by another company in the Index for stock, the acquiring company's shares and weight in the Indexes are adjusted to reflect the transaction after the close of trading on the day prior to the execution date. Component companies that reclassify their shares (i.e. that convert multiple share classes into a single share class) remain in the Indexes, although index shares are adjusted to reflect the reclassification.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;4.2. Spin-Offs and IPOs

Should a company be spun-off from an existing component company it is allowed to stay in the Indexes until the next quarterly reconstitution. The weights of the remaining components are adjusted proportionately to reflect the change in the composition of the Index. Companies that go public in an Initial Public Offering (IPO) and that meet all other Index inclusion requirements must wait until the next quarterly reconstitution to be included in the Indexes.

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;5. <u>Index Divisor Adjustments</u> 

Changes in the Indexes' market capitalization due to changes in composition, weighting or corporate actions result in a divisor change to maintain the Indexes' continuity. By adjusting the divisor, the Index value retains its continuity before and after the event. Corporate actions that require divisor adjustments will be implemented prior to the opening of trading on the effective date. In certain instances where information is incomplete, or the completion of an event is announced too late to be implemented prior to the ex-date, the implementation will occur as of the close of the following day or as soon as practicable thereafter. For corporate actions not described herein, or combinations of different types of corporate events and other exceptional cases, WT reserves the right to determine the appropriate implementation method.

Companies that are acquired, de-listed, file for bankruptcy, or move their Primary Business Activities outside of a defined country in the intervening weeks between the Screening Date and the Reconstitution Date are not included in the Index, and the weights of the remaining components are adjusted accordingly.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;6. <u>Selection Parameters</u> 

Selection parameters for the Index are defined in section 3.1. Companies that pass these selection criteria as of the Screening Date are included in the Index unless otherwise determined by the Committee. The component companies are assigned weights in the Index as defined in section 3.4., and reconstitution of the Index takes effect as defined in section 4.1.

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 **Methodology Guide for WisdomTree Quantum Computing Index** 

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;1. <u>Index Overview and Description</u> 

The WisdomTree Classiq Quantum Computing Index (referred to as "the Index") is designed to track the performance of companies involved in Quantum Computing activities from global developed and emerging markets as described below. Quantum Computing refers to a confluence of advances in technology that use quantum mechanics principles to process information, potentially solving complex problems beyond the capabilities of classical computers by leveraging quantum bits ("qubits") that can exist in multiple states simultaneously. The Index is reconstituted and rebalanced on a quarterly basis in February, May, August, and November.

The Index is calculated to capture price appreciation and total return, which assumes dividends are reinvested into the Index. The Index is calculated in U.S. dollars using the primary market prices of constituents.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;2. <u>Index Governance</u> 

The Index is overseen by the WisdomTree Quantum Computing Index Committee (the "Committee"), a standing index committee composed of WisdomTree, Inc. ("WisdomTree") personnel. The composition of the Committee may from time to time be changed. The Committee will be composed of not less than three (3) members. The Committee is responsible for making broad decisions with respect to the implementation, ongoing management, operation and administration of the Index. The primary function of the Committee is to make sure the Index rules are implemented correctly and comprehensively, provided, however, that the Committee has ultimate discretion with respect to both the contents of this Methodology and the composition of the published Index.

Meetings of the Committee generally will be held on a quarterly basis or with such frequency as determined appropriate by the Committee.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;3. <u>Key Features</u> 

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;3.1. Membership Criteria

To be eligible for inclusion in the Index, companies meet the criteria described in this Section as of the close of trading on the last trading day in January, April, July and October (each, a "Screening Date").

Component companies must be covered by the third-party independent index calculation agent.

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Component companies must conduct their Primary Business Activities and have their shares listed on a stock exchange in one of the following developed countries: United States, Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom, Japan (Tokyo Stock Exchange), Australia, Israel, Hong Kong, Singapore or Canada. Companies listed in Japan must list their shares on the Tokyo Stock Exchange. For Emerging Market Countries, component companies must conduct their Primary Business Activities and have their shares listed on a stock exchange in one of the following countries: Brazil, Chile, China, Czech Republic, Hungary, Korea, Mexico, Poland, South Africa, Taiwan or Thailand. In the case of Chinese companies, to be eligible for inclusion in the Index, component companies must be incorporated or domiciled in China and, except as noted below, have their shares listed on a stock exchange in the developed world. Chinese domestic listed companies that are part of the Stock Connect program<sup>56</sup> and meet the eligibility criteria described above are also eligible for inclusion in the Index.

Component companies must have had a market capitalization of at least $200 million and a median daily dollar volume greater than $1,000,000 in each of the last three months preceding a Screening Date.

Common stocks, REITs, tracking stocks, holding companies, ADRs, GDRs and EDRs are eligible for inclusion. Limited partnerships, limited liability companies, royalty trusts, Business Development Companies (BDCs) and mortgage REITs are excluded. Preferred stocks, closed-end funds, passive foreign investment companies, exchange-traded funds, and derivative securities such as warrants and rights are not eligible. The publicly traded security for WisdomTree, Inc., ticker WT, is not eligible for inclusion in any of WisdomTree's equity indexes.

Component companies must be involved in Quantum Computing Activities. Based on WisdomTree's assessment, the business activities listed below currently are reflective of the Quantum Computing space ("Quantum Computing Activities"). The list below is not exhaustive and may be modified from time to time based on WisdomTree's or the Committee's evaluation of the Quantum Computing space and related information.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 1. Quantum chips and qubit technology providers,

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 2. Quantum software and algorithm providers,

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 3. Quantum annealing and simulation providers,

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<sup>56</sup> Stock Connect is a unique collaboration between the Hong Kong, Shanghai and Shenzhen Stock Exchanges, which allows international and Mainland Chinese investors to trade securities in each other's markets through the trading and clearing facilities of their home exchange. First launched in November 2014, the scheme now covers over 2,000 eligible equities in Shanghai, Shenzhen and Hong Kong.

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 4. Quantum-as-a-Service providers,

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 5. Post-quantum cryptography providers,

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 6. Quantum networking and communications providers,

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 7. Advanced computing providers,

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 8. Providers of tools and infrastructure, as well as semiconductors, materials, and components to companies involved in the development of Quantum computing technologies.

A company's involvement in Quantum Computing Activities is assessed via the company's description as presented in and Annual Report, 10K or equivalent report, earnings call transcripts, patent submissions, news and press releases, as well as via exposure to relevant industry classifications and revenue derived from Quantum Computing Activities. WisdomTree maintains a database of companies with exposure to Quantum Computing Activities which is regularly reviewed. The data in the database is derived from a variety of sources, including unrelated third-party data providers.

The Committee assigns each component company a Relevancy Score and a Purity Classification based on the nature and significance of its Quantum Computing Activities, and, where applicable, revenue derived from those activities.

The Relevancy Score is set at 3, 2, or 1, reflecting high, medium, or low relevancy of the company's involvement in Quantum Computing Activities and significance of those activities for the progress of Quantum Computing.

The Purity Classification is specified as 'Pure' or 'Diversified', depending on the business focus and, where applicable, concentration of revenue derived from Quantum Computing Activities.

Companies that meet the aforementioned criteria are included in the Index, subject to a minimum of 25 stocks.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 3.2 Base Date and Base Value

The Index was established with a base value of 200 on April 30, 2025.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 3.3 Calculation and Dissemination

The following formula is used to calculate the index levels for the Index:

<u>S</u> <u>i{S<sub>i</sub>P<sub>i</sub>E<sub>i</sub>}</u>

D

S<sub>i </sub>= Number of shares in the index for security i.

P<sub>i</sub> = Price of security i

E<sub>i</sub> = Cross rate of currency of Security i vs. USD. If security price in USD, E<sub>i</sub> = 1

D = Divisor

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The Index is calculated to capture price appreciation and total return, which assumes dividends are reinvested into the Index. The Index is calculated using primary market prices and calculated in USD.

The Index is calculated whenever the stock exchanges are open. If trading is suspended while the exchange the component company trades on is still open, the last traded price for that stock is used for all subsequent Index computations until trading resumes. If trading is suspended before the opening, the stock's adjusted closing price from the previous day is used to calculate the Index. Until a particular stock opens, its adjusted closing price from the previous day is used in the Index computation. Index values are calculated on both a price and total-return basis and disseminated on an end-of-day basis.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 3.4 Weighting

Each component company is initially equally weighted, with subsequent Relevancy and Purity adjustments applied in a two-step process as follows:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;· Relevancy Adjustment:
 Companies with a Relevancy Score of 3 are upweighted by a factor of 1.3, while those with
 a Relevancy Score of 1 are down weighted by a factor of 0.7.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;· Purity Adjustment:
 Weights are further adjusted based on the Purity Classification, with companies classified
 as 'Pure' being upweighted by a factor of 1.3 and companies classified as 'Diversified'
 being down weighted by a factor of 0.7.

Following these adjustments, all weights are normalized to ensure the total weight of the Index sums to 100%.

Final weights are subject to the capping and liquidity constraints described below.

Capping - at each rebalance, the maximum weight of any security in the Index is capped at 15%.

Liquidity adjustment - In the event a company has a calculated volume factor (median daily volume traded over the preceding three months / weight in the index) that is less than $400 million, its weight will be reduced such that the weight after volume adjustment equals the weight before adjustment x calculated volume factor / $400 million.

The Weighting Date is when component weights are set, and it occurs after the close of trading on Thursday prior to the second Friday of the rebalance month. The changes will go into effect after the close of trading on the third Friday of the rebalance month. Moreover, should the "collective weight" of Index component securities whose individual current weights equal or exceed 5.0% of the Index, when added together, equal or exceed 50.0% of the Index at the close of the current calendar quarter, the index will undergo a reweighting as specified above.

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 3.5 Dividend Treatment

Normal dividend payments are not taken into account in the price Index, whereas they are reinvested and accounted for in the total return Index. However, special dividends that are not reinvested in the total return Index require Index divisor adjustments to prevent the distribution from distorting the price Index.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 3.6 Multiple Share Classes

In the event a component company issues multiple classes of shares of common stock, the share class with the highest median daily volume will be included. Conversion of a share class into another share class results in the deletion of the share class being phased out and an increase in shares of the surviving share class, provided that the surviving share class is in the Index.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;4. <u>Index Maintenance</u> 

Index Maintenance includes monitoring and implementing the adjustments for company deletions, stock splits, stock dividends, spins-offs, or other corporate actions. Some corporate actions, such as stock splits, stock dividends, and rights offerings require changes in the index shares and the stock prices of the component companies in the Index. Some corporate actions, such as stock issuances, stock buybacks, warrant issuances, increases or decreases in dividend per share between reconstitutions, do not require changes in the index shares or the stock prices of the component companies in the Index. Other corporate actions, such as special dividends and entitlements, may require Index divisor adjustments.

Any corporate action, whether it requires divisor adjustments or not, will be implemented after the close of trading on the day prior to the ex-date of such corporate actions. Whenever possible, changes to the Index's components, such as deletions as a result of corporate actions, will be announced at least two business days prior to their implementation date.

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;4.1. Component Changes

Additions

Additions to the Index are made at reconstitution according to the inclusion criteria defined above. Changes are implemented following the close of trading on the third Friday in February, May, August, and November. No additions are made to the Index between reconstitutions, except in the cases of certain spin-off companies defined below or as otherwise determined by the Committee consistent with the criteria herein.

Deletions

Shares of companies that are de-listed or acquired by a company outside of the Index are deleted from the Index and the weights of the remaining components are adjusted proportionately to reflect the change in composition of the Index. A component company that files for bankruptcy is deleted from the Index and the weights of the remaining components are adjusted proportionately to reflect the change in the composition of the Index. If a component company is acquired by another company in the Index for stock, the acquiring company's shares and weight in the Index are adjusted to reflect the transaction after the close of trading on the day prior to the execution date. Component companies that reclassify their shares (i.e., that convert multiple share classes into a single share class) remain in the Index, although index shares are adjusted to reflect the reclassification. The Committee may remove a company it has determined to be in extreme financial distress if the Committee deems the removal necessary to protect the integrity of the Index. If removed, its weight will be reallocated to the remaining constituents in the Index.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;4.2. Spin-Offs and IPOs

Should a company be spun-off from an existing component company, it is allowed to stay in the Index that its parent company is in until the next reconstitution. Spin-off shares of publicly traded companies that are included in the same indexes as their parent company are increased to reflect the spin-off and the weights of the remaining components are adjusted proportionately to reflect the change in the composition of the Index. Companies that go public in an Initial Public Offering (IPO) and that meet all other Index inclusion requirements must wait until the next reconstitution to be included in the Index or as otherwise determined by the Committee consistent with the criteria herein.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;5. <u>Index Divisor Adjustments</u> 

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;5.1. Changes in the Index's market capitalization due to changes
 in composition, weighting or corporate actions result in a divisor change to maintain the
 Index's continuity. By adjusting the divisor, the Index value retains its continuity
 before and after the event. Corporate actions that require divisor adjustments will be implemented
 prior to the opening of trading on the effective date. In certain instances where information
 is incomplete, or the completion of an event is announced too late to be implemented prior
 to the ex-date, the implementation will occur as of the close of the following day or as
 soon as practicable thereafter. For corporate actions not described herein, or combinations
 of different types of corporate events and other exceptional cases, the Committee reserves
 the right to determine the appropriate implementation method.

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Companies that are acquired, de-listed, file for bankruptcy, or move their Primary Business Activities outside of a defined country in the intervening weeks between the Screening Date and the Reconstitution Date are not included in the Index, and the weights of the remaining components are adjusted accordingly.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;6. <u>Selection Parameters</u> 

Selection parameters for the Index are defined in section 3.1. Companies that pass these selection criteria as of the Screening Date are included in the Index unless otherwise determined by the Committee. The component companies are assigned weights in the Index as defined in section 3.4., and reconstitution of the Index takes effect as defined in section 4.1.

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 <u>Appendix A</u>

 **WisdomTree Style Score**

WisdomTree assigns a Style Score to individual companies using the process below. The Style score is aimed at classifying companies along a spectrum from Value to Growth.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;1. Companies are assigned to a Geographic Region and Market Size
 (Geography and Size) group depending on Primary Business Activity and Market Capitalization.
 A total of 18 groups are created.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;2. A Value score is calculated for each company by equally weighting
 the below seven metrics and normalizing across Geography and Size groups:

P/E Ratio, Fwd. P/E Ratio, P/S Ratio, Fwd. P/S Ratio, P/OCF Ratio, EV/EBIT Ratio and P/B Ratio

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;3. A Growth score is calculated for each company by equally weighting
 the below eight metrics and normalizing across Geography and Size groups:

Trailing 5yr Sales Growth, Trailing 5yr Earnings Growth, Trailing 5yr Operating Cash Flow Growth, Trailing 3yr Sales Growth, Trailing 3yr Earnings Growth, Trailing 3yr Operating Cash Flow Growth, Estimated Sales Growth and Estimated Earnings Growth.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;4. A Style score is calculated for each company be subtracting a
 company's Value score from its Growth score. Style scores are then re-scaled aiming
 to assign roughly one-third of the total Geographic Market Capitalization to Value, Core
 or Growth. A Style score of less than 10 would mean a company is classified as Value, while
 a score of greater than 20 would mean a company is classified as Growth. Scores between 10
 and 20 would mean a company is classified as Core.

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You cannot invest directly in an index. A fund or portfolio may differ significantly from the securities included in the index. WisdomTree, its affiliates and their independent providers are not liable for any informational errors, incompleteness or delays or for any actions taken in reliance on information contained herein. Additional Index information is available at www.wisdomtree.com/investments.

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## Ex-99.J

**Exhibit 99.(J)**

Consent of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

We consent to the references to our firm under the captions "Financial Highlights" in the Prospectus and "Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm" in the Statement of Additional Information, each dated October 20, 2025, and each included in this Post-Effective Amendment No. 963 to the Registration Statement (Form N-1A, File No. 333-132380), of WisdomTree Trust (the "Registration Statement").

We also consent to the incorporation by reference of our report dated May 30, 2025, with respect to the financial statements and financial highlights of WisdomTree Global ex-U.S. Quality Growth Fund (formerly, WisdomTree Global ex-U.S. Quality Dividend Growth Fund) (one of the funds constituting WisdomTree Trust) included in the Annual Report to Shareholders (Form N-CSR) for the year ended March 31, 2025, into this Registration Statement, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

/s/ Ernst & Young LLP

New York, New York

October 20, 2025