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WisdomTree(WT) - 2025 Q1 - Earnings Call Transcript

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company ended the quarter with record 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 up 11.6% year-over-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 - In the U.S., the company generated over $1.8 billion of inflows, including into fixed income and U.S. equity products [5] - In Europe, over $1.1 billion of inflows were generated, primarily into the USITS ETF suite, with $770 million into the European Defense Fund launched in March [5] - The model portfolios business reached AUA of $4 billion, up 4% year-to-date, reflecting a nearly 20% annualized organic growth rate [12] 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 $770 million in Q1 alone and over $700 million in April [10] 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 [11] - 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 [12] - The company is also expanding its digital assets offerings, with plans to enable on-chain transfers and broaden functionality in the coming months [14] 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] - The CEO expressed confidence in the company's ability to drive long-term value creation for shareholders, highlighting the efficiency of the business model [21][22] Other Important Information - The company has seen significant growth in its tokenized products, with over $100 million in inflows year-to-date [19] - The company is actively working on AI deployment across various functions to enhance performance and decision-making [30][31] 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 [24][26] Question: Update on Crypto Funds and New ETFs - The company highlighted its focus on Bitcoin in the U.S. and a broader 20-coin basket product in Europe, with over $100 million in inflows for the crypto offering in Europe this year [36][37]