WisdomTree Announces Changes to ETF Family

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WisdomTree, Inc. (NYSE: WT) plans to close and liquidate three ESG ETFs in February 2024. The ETFs include the WisdomTree International ESG Fund (RESD), WisdomTree Emerging Markets ESG Fund (RESE), and WisdomTree U.S. ESG Fund (RESP). Shareholders who do not sell their shares by January 26, 2024, will have their shares automatically redeemed for cash based on the ETF’s net asset value (NAV).

Three ESG ETFs Expected to Liquidate February 2024

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- WisdomTree, Inc. (NYSE: WT), a global financial innovator, today announced plans to close and liquidate three WisdomTree ETFs: the WisdomTree International ESG Fund (RESD), WisdomTree Emerging Markets ESG Fund (RESE), and WisdomTree U.S. ESG Fund (RESP).

Important dates related to the ETFs’ closures and liquidations are set forth in the table below.

Ticker	ETF Name	Listing Exchange	Last Day to Purchase Creation Units	Last Day of Trading	Final NAV Calculation Date	Liquidation Date
RESD	WisdomTree International SG Fund	CBOE	January 26, 2024	January 26, 2024	February 2, 2024	February 5, 2024
RESE	WisdomTree Emerging Markets ESG Fund	CBOE
RESP	WisdomTree U.S. ESG Fund	NYSE Arca

Shareholders who do not sell their shares of an ETF by Friday, January 26, 2024 will have their shares automatically redeemed for cash based on the ETF’s net asset value (NAV), which is expected to be provided to shareholders through their brokers or other financial intermediaries on or around Monday February 5, 2024. Additional information can be found in the WisdomTree Fund Changes: FAQ document here.

Investors should carefully consider the investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses of the Funds before investing. To obtain a prospectus containing this and other important information, please call 866.909.9473 or visit WisdomTree.com/investments to view or download a prospectus. Investors should read the prospectus carefully before investing.

Important Risk Information

There are risks associated with investing including possible loss of principal. Foreign investing involves currency, political and economic risk. Funds focusing on a single country, sector and/or funds that emphasize investments in smaller companies may experience greater price volatility. Investments in emerging markets, real estate, currency, fixed income and alternative investments include additional risks. Due to the investment strategy of certain Funds, they may make higher capital gain distributions than other ETFs. Please read the Fund's prospectus for specific details regarding the Fund's risk profile.

WisdomTree Funds are distributed in the U.S. by Foreside Fund Services, LLC.

About WisdomTree

WisdomTree is a global financial innovator, offering a well-diversified suite of exchange-traded products (ETPs), models, solutions and products leveraging blockchain-enabled technology. We empower investors and consumers to shape their future and support financial professionals to better serve their clients and grow their businesses. WisdomTree is leveraging the latest financial infrastructure to create products that provide access, transparency and an enhanced user experience. Building on our heritage of innovation, we are also developing and have launched next-generation digital products, services and structures, including digital or blockchain-enabled mutual funds and tokenized assets, as well as our blockchain-native digital wallet, WisdomTree Prime™.*

*The WisdomTree Prime digital wallet and digital asset services are made available through WisdomTree Digital Movement, Inc. (NMLS ID: 2372500), in select U.S. jurisdictions and may be limited where prohibited by law. Visit www.wisdomtreeprime.com or the WisdomTree Prime mobile app for more information. Foreside Fund Services, LLC, (FFS) is not affiliated with WisdomTree, Inc. and its subsidiaries. FFS does not provide digital wallet or digital asset services.

WisdomTree currently has approximately $97.7 billion in assets under management globally.

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WisdomTree

Media Relations

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Jessica Zaloom

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FAQ

What is the company name and ticker symbol of the ETFs being liquidated by WisdomTree, Inc.?

The company name is WisdomTree, Inc. and the ticker symbol is WT.

When are the WisdomTree International ESG Fund, WisdomTree Emerging Markets ESG Fund, and WisdomTree U.S. ESG Fund expected to liquidate?

The ETFs are expected to liquidate in February 2024.

What happens if shareholders do not sell their shares by January 26, 2024?

Shareholders who do not sell their shares by January 26, 2024, will have their shares automatically redeemed for cash based on the ETF’s net asset value (NAV).