Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Assets under management (AUM) reached a record $144.5 billion, up 5% from Q3 and over 30% year-over-year [5] - Adjusted revenues for Q4 were $147.4 million, a 17% increase from Q3 and approximately 33% year-over-year [8] - Adjusted net income for the quarter was $41.2 million, or $0.29 per share, reflecting strong performance [9] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - European-listed products saw AUM increase from $30.7 billion to $53.3 billion, supported by over $6 billion of net inflows [6] - U.S. AUM increased to a record $88.5 billion, with $1.4 billion of net inflows driven by U.S. equity offerings [7] - Digital assets platform AUM reached approximately $770 million, reflecting strong inflows into the digital money market fund [7] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - Global AUM today stands at $160.8 billion, up $16 billion or 11% from year-end, driven by favorable market conditions and almost $2 billion of net inflows [8] - European inflows were led by $4.3 billion into the UCITS franchise, with commodity products generating approximately $1 billion of inflows [6] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company aims to continue delivering differentiated products and has launched over 30 new strategies across various asset classes [17] - Focus remains on expanding the digital assets platform and private markets, with the Ceres acquisition enhancing revenue streams [19] - The company is positioned to capture growth in metals and thematic investments, reflecting a multi-year growth story [16] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in the company's ability to achieve financial and business goals despite macroeconomic volatility [3] - The company anticipates continued organic growth and margin expansion, with a focus on maintaining expense discipline [15] - Management highlighted the importance of diversification across asset classes and geographies for resilience and growth [22] Other Important Information - The company expects a compensation to revenue ratio of 26%-28% for 2026, reflecting planned hires and compensation adjustments [10] - Discretionary spending guidance is forecasted to range from $80 million-$86 million, driven by marketing and sales-related expenses [11] Q&A Session Summary Question: What are the biggest opportunities for WisdomTree in 2026 and 2027? - Management highlighted strong growth in thematic investments, particularly in Europe, and the potential for market share gains in commodities [25][26] Question: What are the major categories for discretionary spending? - Discretionary spending is largely driven by marketing and sales-related expenses to accelerate growth initiatives [32] Question: Can you discuss the digital asset strategy and user types? - The digital asset strategy focuses on serving clients already familiar with digital assets, with various use cases including treasury management and collateral instruments [52][63] Question: What lessons have been learned from the Ceres acquisition? - The integration of Ceres has gone smoothly, confirming the strategic fit and potential for synergies in distribution and product offerings [60][62]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Assets under management (AUM) reached a record $144.5 billion, up 5% from Q3 and over 30% year-over-year [5] - Adjusted revenues for Q4 were $147.4 million, a 17% increase from Q3 and approximately 33% year-over-year [8] - Adjusted net income for the quarter was $41.2 million, or $0.29 per share [9] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - European-listed products saw AUM increase from $30.7 billion to $53.3 billion, supported by over $6 billion of net inflows [6] - U.S. AUM increased to a record $88.5 billion, with $1.4 billion of net inflows for the year [7] - Digital assets platform AUM reached approximately $770 million at year-end, reflecting strong inflows into the digital money market fund [7] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - Global AUM today stands at $160.8 billion, up $16 billion or 11% from year-end, driven by favorable market conditions and almost $2 billion of net inflows [8] - European inflows were led by $4.3 billion into the UCITS franchise, particularly from the European Defence ETF launch [6] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company aims to continue delivering differentiated products and has launched over 30 new strategies across various themes [17] - Focus remains on expanding the digital assets platform and private markets, with the Ceres acquisition enhancing revenue streams [19] - The company is positioned to capture growth in metals and thematic investments, reflecting a multi-year growth story [16] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in the company's ability to achieve financial and business goals despite macroeconomic volatility [3] - The company anticipates continued organic growth and margin expansion, with a focus on maintaining expense discipline [15] - Management highlighted the importance of diversification across asset classes and geographies for resilience and growth [22] Other Important Information - The company expects a compensation to revenue ratio of 26%-28% for 2026, reflecting planned hires and compensation adjustments [10] - Discretionary spending guidance is forecasted to range from $80 million-$86 million, driven by marketing and sales-related expenses [11] Q&A Session Summary Question: What are the biggest opportunities for WisdomTree in 2026 and 2027? - Management highlighted strong growth in thematic investments, particularly in Europe, and the potential for market share gains in commodities [25][26] Question: What are the major categories for discretionary spending? - Discretionary spending is largely driven by marketing and sales-related expenses tied to growth initiatives [32] Question: Can you provide insights on the digital asset strategy and user types? - The digital asset strategy focuses on serving clients already familiar with on-chain operations, including stablecoin issuers and businesses using stablecoins for treasury management [52][63] Question: What lessons have been learned from the Ceres acquisition? - The integration of Ceres has gone smoothly, confirming the strategic fit and potential for synergies in distribution and product offerings [60][62] Question: How does macroeconomic volatility affect WisdomTree's business? - The company is well-positioned to benefit from macroeconomic volatility due to its diversified product offerings across asset classes [48][50]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Assets under management (AUM) reached a record $144.5 billion, up 5% from the third quarter and over 30% year-over-year [4] - Adjusted revenues for the quarter were $147.4 million, an increase of 17% from the third quarter and up approximately 33% year-over-year [7] - Adjusted net income for the quarter was $41.2 million, or $0.29 per share, with an adjusted operating margin expanding almost 300 basis points to finish the year at 36.5% [9] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - European-listed products saw AUM increase from $30.7 billion to a record $53.3 billion, supported by over $6 billion of net inflows [5] - U.S. AUM increased to a record $88.5 billion, with $1.4 billion of net inflows for the year, driven primarily by U.S. equity offerings [6] - Digital assets platform AUM reached approximately $770 million at year-end, reflecting strong inflows into the digital money market fund [6] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - Global AUM today stands at $160.8 billion, up $16 billion or 11% from year-end, driven by favorable market conditions and almost $2 billion of net inflows [7] - Thematic strategies, particularly in metals, saw AUM increase by 83% with more than $1 billion in net inflows [15] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company aims to deliver differentiated products that perform and persist, focusing on thematic investments and private markets [16][19] - The acquisition of Ceres Partners is expected to add a long-duration, diversifying revenue stream, with AUM growing to about $1.9 billion since the acquisition [18] - The company is committed to maintaining tight expense discipline while investing in growth, demonstrating that margin expansion and investment can coexist [14] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in the company's ability to achieve financial and business plans, highlighting the importance of organic growth and disciplined execution [14][20] - The company is well-positioned to capture market share in thematic investments, particularly in Europe, and is optimistic about the growth potential in digital assets and private markets [15][19] Other Important Information - The company forecasts a compensation to revenue ratio of 26%-28% for 2026, reflecting planned hires and compensation adjustments [10] - Discretionary spending guidance is forecasted to range from $80 million-$86 million, driven by increased marketing and sales expenses [11] Q&A Session Summary Question: What are the biggest opportunities for WisdomTree in 2026 and 2027? - Management highlighted the success of the European defense fund and the growth in thematic investments, particularly in rare earths and industrial metals, as key opportunities [24][25] Question: What are the major categories for the discretionary spending increase? - The increase is largely driven by marketing and sales-related expenses tied to growth initiatives [31] Question: Is WisdomTree's approach to growing its digital asset base focused on education or capturing existing clients? - The focus is on capturing clients who are already familiar with digital assets and tokenization [52] Question: Can you provide insights on the integration of Ceres and future growth opportunities? - The integration has gone smoothly, and management sees significant synergies and growth potential from the acquisition [61][62]