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WisdomTree(WT) - 2025 Q1 - Earnings Call Transcript
2025-05-02 16:02
WisdomTree (WT) Q1 2025 Earnings Call May 02, 2025 11:00 AM ET Company Participants Jessica Zaloom - Head, Corporate Communications and Public RelationsBryan Edmiston - CFOR. Jarrett Lilien - President & Chief Operating OfficerJonathan Steinberg - Founder, CEO & DirectorWill Peck - Head of Digital AssetsMike Grondahl - Head of Equities & Director of ResearchJeremy Schwartz - Global Chief Investment Officer Conference Call Participants George Sutton - Partner & Senior Research Analyst Operator Greetings, and ...
WisdomTree(WT) - 2025 Q1 - Earnings Call Transcript
2025-05-02 16:02
WisdomTree (WT) Q1 2025 Earnings Call May 02, 2025 11:00 AM ET Company Participants Jessica Zaloom - Head, Corporate Communications and Public RelationsBryan Edmiston - CFOR. Jarrett Lilien - President & Chief Operating OfficerJonathan Steinberg - Founder, CEO & DirectorWill Peck - Head of Digital AssetsMike Grondahl - Head of Equities & Director of ResearchJeremy Schwartz - Global Chief Investment Officer Conference Call Participants George Sutton - Partner & Senior Research Analyst Operator Greetings, and ...
WisdomTree(WT) - 2025 Q1 - Earnings Call Transcript
2025-05-02 15:00
Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company ended the quarter with record assets under management (AUM) of $115.8 billion, up 5.5% from the prior quarter [4] - Net inflows totaled $3 billion, reflecting an annualized organic growth rate of 11% [4] - Revenue for the quarter was $108 million, down slightly from the previous quarter due to two fewer trading days and lower average fee capture, but 11.6% higher than the same period last year [6][7] - Adjusted net income for the quarter was $23 million, or $0.16 per share, impacted by seasonal compensation [7] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Inflows in the U.S. exceeded $1.8 billion, with significant contributions from fixed income and U.S. equity products [5] - The European market generated over $1.1 billion in inflows, primarily into the USITS ETF suite, including $770 million into the newly launched European Defense Fund [5][11] - The model portfolios business reached $4 billion in assets under administration (AUA), up 4% year-to-date, reflecting a nearly 20% annualized organic growth rate [13] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company experienced positive market movement in commodities, which helped offset headwinds in the U.S. market [6] - The European Defense Fund has been a standout, bringing in $1.4 billion in net inflows year-to-date, making it one of the most successful launches in the company's history [19] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focusing on adapting to evolving market dynamics and has introduced unique investment ideas, such as the geopolitical risk-aware model portfolios [12] - There is a strategic emphasis on deepening client relationships, with a target to grow the total number of clients using WisdomTree products by 4% this year [13] - The company is also expanding its digital assets offerings, with plans to enable on-chain transfers and broaden functionality in the coming months [14][15] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management noted that the company is well-positioned in a more volatile market, with a balanced AUM and strong client momentum [9][10] - The future outlook is positive, with expectations for continued organic growth and a focus on efficiency improvements through AI deployment [23][24] Other Important Information - The company has positioned itself as a leader in tokenized products, with over $100 million in inflows year-to-date [21] - The management highlighted the diversification of AUM across geographies, asset classes, and client types as a significant strength [22] Q&A Session Summary Question: Opportunity for WisdomTree Prime - Management discussed the importance of on and off ramps for interacting with stable coins and other crypto assets, with a measured rollout planned for the summer and expanded marketing in September [26][27] Question: AI Deployment - Management explained that AI is being implemented across various functions to enhance customer experience, growth, and decision-making [31][33] Question: Update on Crypto Funds - The company has focused on Bitcoin in the U.S. and launched a broad 20-coin basket product in Europe, with over $100 million in inflows [38][39]
WisdomTree(WT) - 2025 Q1 - Earnings Call Presentation
2025-05-02 11:17
Q1 2025 Results May 2, 2025 WisdomTree – Q1/25 Results 1 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 ...