WisdomTree International Communications Sector Index ETF Tax Rates
Index Description
The WisdomTree International Communications Sector Index is derived from the WisdomTree DEFA Index. It measures the performance of dividend-paying companies in developed markets outside of the U.S. and Canada within the "International Communications" sector. Companies are weighted in the Index based on regular cash dividends paid.
ETFs Tracking The WisdomTree International Communications Sector Index
The following table presents sortable tax data for ETFs currently tracking the WisdomTree International Communications Sector Index.
As Of 01/01/1970| Symbol | Name | ST Cap Gains Rate | LT Cap Gains Rate | Tax Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DGG | International Communications Sector Fund |
Other Communications Equities ETFs
ETFdb staff has allocated each ETF in the ETF database, as well as each index, to a single "best-fit" ETFdb Category. Other ETFs in the Communications Equities ETFdb Category are presented in the following table.
As Of 05/25/2012| Symbol | Name | ST Cap Gains Rate | LT Cap Gains Rate | Tax Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IXP | S&P Global Telecommunications Index Fund | 35% | 15% | 1099 |
| IYZ | Dow Jones U.S. Telecommunications Index Fund | 35% | 15% | 1099 |
| VOX | Telecom ETF | 35% | 15% | 1099 |
| IST | SPDR S&P International Telecommunications Sector ETF | 35% | 15% | 1099 |
| FONE | NASDAQ CEA Smartphone Index Fund | 35% | 15% | 1099 |
| FCQ | Focus Morningstar Communication Services Index ETF | 35% | 15% | 1099 |
| XTL | SPDR S&P Telecom ETF | 35% | 15% | 1099 |
| TGEM | Telecommunications GEMS ETF | 35% | 15% | 1099 |
| AXTE | MSCI ACWI ex US Telecommunication Services Sector Index Fund | 35% | 15% | 1099 |
Other Communications Equities Indexes
Other indexes tracked by ETFs in the Communications Equities ETFdb Category include:
- Dow Jones U.S. Select Telecommunications Index
- MSCI US Investable Market Telecommunication Services 25/50 Index
- S&P Developed Ex-U.S. BMI Telecommunication Services Sector Index
- S&P Global Telecommunications Sector Index
- MSCI All Country World ex USA Telecommunication Services Index
- S&P Telecom Select Industry Index
- Morningstar Communication Services Index
- NASDAQ OMX CEA Smartphone Index
- Dow Jones Emerging Markets Telecommunications Titans Index
Mutual Funds Tracking WisdomTree International Communications Sector Index
ETF Database categorizes mutual funds for the Mutual Fund to ETF Converter tool. There are no mutual funds benchmarked against WisdomTree International Communications Sector Index.









