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WisdomTree(WT) - 2023 Q2 - Quarterly Report
2023-08-04 21:17
Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 Form 10-Q (Mark One) ☒ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended June 30, 2023 or ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to . Commission File Number 001-10932 WisdomTree, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 13-3487784 (State or o ...
WisdomTree(WT) - 2023 Q2 - Earnings Call Presentation
2023-07-29 02:36
Financial Performance - WisdomTree reported net inflows of $2.3 billion for Q2 2023, driven by fixed income and international equity products, offset by commodity outflows[6] - The company achieved a record quarter-end AUM of $93.7 billion, a 3.3% increase due to net inflows and market appreciation[6] - Adjusted net income for Q2 2023 was $14.919 million, with adjusted EPS of $0.09[9, 35] - Revenues increased by 4.5% from the prior quarter, primarily due to higher average AUM, reaching $85.7 million[9] - Adjusted operating margin expanded to 26.9% in Q2 2023[9] Growth and Strategy - WisdomTree experienced 11 straight quarters of net inflows globally[6] - The YTD annualized organic growth rate was 21.3%, with significant contributions from Fixed Income (66%) and International Equity (40%)[6] - AUM reached $97 billion by July, up approximately 3.5% from June 30th[6] - The company terminated its contractual gold payments obligation, resulting in an estimated $18 million run-rate operating expense reduction[9] Guidance and Outlook - WisdomTree updated its compensation guidance to $104 million - $110 million for the year[12] - Gross margin guidance was updated to 79%, anticipated to be sustainable at current AUM levels[13] - Diluted shares are expected to be 177 million to account for full weighting of shares issued during Q2[13]
WisdomTree(WT) - 2023 Q2 - Earnings Call Transcript
2023-07-29 02:11
WisdomTree, Inc. (NYSE:WT) Q2 2023 Earnings Conference Call July 28, 2023 11:00 AM ET Company Participants Jessica Zaloom - Head of Corporate Communications Bryan Edmiston - Chief Financial Officer Jarrett Lilien - President and Chief Operating Officer Jonathan Steinberg - Founder and Chief Executive Officer Jeremy Campbell - Head of Investor Relations William Peck - Head of Digital Assets Jeremy Schwartz - Global Chief Investment Officer Conference Call Participants Brennan Hawken - UBS Stephanie Ma - Morg ...
WisdomTree(WT) - 2023 Q1 - Quarterly Report
2023-05-09 20:55
Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 Form 10-Q (Mark One) ☒ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended March 31, 2023 or ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to . Commission File Number 001-10932 WisdomTree, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 13-3487784 (State or ...
WisdomTree(WT) - 2022 Q4 - Annual Report
2023-02-28 22:14
Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 Form 10-K (Mark One) ☒ ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For fiscal year ended December 31, 2022 or ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to . Commission File Number 001-10932 WisdomTree, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 13-3487784 (State or other jur ...
WisdomTree(WT) - 2022 Q4 - Earnings Call Transcript
2023-02-03 19:24
Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - WisdomTree generated net flows totaling $5.3 billion in Q4 2022, marking the strongest flowing quarter since 2015, and closed the year with $82 billion of AUM, the highest quarter-end on record [5][9] - Revenues were $73.3 million, essentially unchanged from the previous quarter, as higher average AUM was offset by a 2 basis point decline in average advisory fees [10] - Adjusted net income was $7 million or $0.04 per share, excluding a non-cash after-tax loss of $35 million related to future gold commitment payments [10][11] - Operating expenses increased by 7% for the quarter, primarily due to higher incentive compensation accruals and seasonal marketing expenses [11] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - The Floating Rate Treasury product (USFR) was the primary contributor to net flows, attracting $3.4 billion, followed by U.S. equity products with about $1 billion and commodities with $800 million, mainly into oil [6][8] - U.S. equity products experienced positive net flows for 30 of the last 31 months, with over $3 billion in flows during the year [8] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - WisdomTree's AUM reached a record level of $87.2 billion, an increase of 6% from the end of December, benefiting from positive market movement [9] - The company faced a challenging market backdrop, with negative market movement impacting AUM by almost $8 billion for the year [7] Company Strategy and Development Direction - WisdomTree aims to reinvest in future growth initiatives, including the anticipated national launch of WisdomTree Prime, focusing on organic growth [12] - The company has established a first-mover advantage in digital assets and blockchain-enabled finance, with a suite of 10 blockchain-enabled funds [19][20] - The operations and strategy committee concluded its review, and the Board unanimously supported the executive management team and the firm's strategy [26] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in continued momentum, citing a best-in-class 16% organic growth rate and strong product performance, with over 80% of U.S. AUM beating benchmarks [18][20] - The company anticipates strong and steady organic growth based on fund performance and a shift in sentiment towards value investing [22] Other Important Information - The company expects its gross margin to be 78% at current AUM levels, with anticipated margin expansion assuming continued organic flow growth [14] - WisdomTree plans to reduce debt by approximately $50 million and refinance the remainder, with estimated interest costs rising temporarily to about $16 million in 2023 [16][17] Q&A Session Summary Question: Who are the major competitors to WisdomTree Prime? - William Peck identified Circle and Paxos as competitors in the digital asset space, emphasizing WisdomTree Prime's focus on real-world asset tokenization and a user-friendly investor experience [29] Question: What will drive flow growth in 2023 for WisdomTree? - Jeremy Schwartz highlighted the structural advantages of ETFs and the attractiveness of fixed income products, particularly floating rate treasuries, as key drivers for flow growth [32][34] Question: Why hasn't WisdomTree achieved consistent profitability? - Bryan Edmiston explained that fluctuations in GAAP net income are primarily due to deferred consideration related to contractual gold payments, which create accounting noise [40][42] Question: What is the marketing strategy for WisdomTree Prime? - William Peck discussed a lean marketing approach focused on high ROI channels, including digital marketing and TV advertising, to attract users to WisdomTree Prime [69]
WisdomTree(WT) - 2022 Q4 - Earnings Call Presentation
2023-02-03 16:27
WISDOMTREE® L I S T E D NYSE Q4 2022 Results February 3, 2023 WISDOMTREE® Forward looking statements This presentation contains forward-looking statements that are based on our management's beliefs and assumptions and on information currently available to our management. Although we believe that the expectations reflected in these forward-looking statements are reasonable, these statements relate to future events or our future financial performance, and involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and oth ...
WisdomTree(WT) - 2022 Q3 - Quarterly Report
2022-11-04 13:38
UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 Form 10-Q (Mark One) ☒ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2022 or ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to . Commission File Number 001-10932 WisdomTree Investments, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) (State or other jurisdiction of ...
WisdomTree(WT) - 2022 Q3 - Earnings Call Transcript
2022-10-28 20:31
Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - WisdomTree's AUM (Assets Under Management) decreased due to negative market movements, currently standing at $74.6 billion, a 5% increase from the end of September [8][9] - Revenues for the quarter were $72.4 million, a decrease of 6% from the prior quarter, attributed to negative market impacts on AUM [10] - Adjusted net income was $9.3 million or $0.06 per share, with non-GAAP results excluding a noncash after-tax gain of $78 million [10] - Adjusted operating expenses decreased by 3% for the quarter, primarily due to lower incentive compensation and marketing expenses [11] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Fixed income products were the primary contributors, generating over $2.8 billion in flows during the quarter and almost $9.7 billion year-to-date [7] - U.S. Equity product suite experienced 13% annualized organic growth, bringing in $1.2 billion during the quarter and $2.5 billion year-to-date [7] - The company reported best-in-class annualized organic growth of 14% across AUM, with eight consecutive positive flowing quarters [8] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company experienced $1.7 billion of flows during the quarter and $8.7 billion year-to-date for October, despite challenging market conditions [6] - Fixed income inflows year-to-date exceeded $10 billion, marking a breakout year for WisdomTree's fixed income team [48] Company Strategy and Development Direction - WisdomTree is focusing on digital assets and blockchain-enabled finance as a key growth area, with plans to launch a full digital fund suite [23][26] - The company aims to bring mainstream exposures into the digital world through blockchain-enabled funds and tokenized assets [24] - WisdomTree is evolving from individual ticker sales to being a true solutions provider, enhancing its model lineup and partnerships with major financial institutions [31][36] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management acknowledged the challenging market backdrop with rising interest rates and inflation concerns but expressed confidence in the company's performance and growth potential [6][28] - The company anticipates continued organic growth in digital assets, ETFs, and managed models, with a robust pipeline of opportunities [55][62] Other Important Information - WisdomTree received SEC approval for its digital treasury fund, marking a significant milestone in its digital asset strategy [42] - The company is changing its name to WisdomTree Inc. and its ticker symbol to WT, reflecting its broader mission beyond investments [36] Q&A Session Summary Question: How is WisdomTree thinking about the spot bitcoin approval process? - Management emphasized a productive relationship with regulators and the goal to be among the first to launch a spot bitcoin ETF, while also focusing on other digital asset initiatives [40][41] Question: How have fixed income products fared in the higher rate environment? - WisdomTree reported $10 billion in fixed income flows year-to-date, highlighting the success of its Floating Rate Treasury product [48] Question: Where do you see the opportunity to gather assets going forward? - Management identified digital assets, ETF lineup, and managed models as key areas for continued organic growth [55][62] Question: Can you provide more color on the beta version of WisdomTree Prime? - Management confirmed that everything is on track for a national rollout in Q1, with no specific metrics disclosed at this time [84] Question: How do you anticipate the competitive landscape to evolve in digital assets? - Management expects more competitors to enter the space but believes WisdomTree's early mover advantage and established infrastructure will position it well for future growth [106][111]
WisdomTree(WT) - 2022 Q3 - Earnings Call Presentation
2022-10-28 13:40
es Q3/22 Results October 28, 2022 s a sesses WisdomTree® Forward looking statements This presentation contains forward-looking statements that are based on our management's beliefs and assumptions and on information currently available to our management. Although we believe that the expectations reflected in these forward-looking statements are reasonable, these statements relate to future events or our future financial performance, and involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that m ...