The 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 Consumer Discretionary” sector. Companies are weighted in the Index based on regular cash dividends paid. The Index includes companies from the following industries: automobiles, media, hotels restaurants & leisure, specialty retail, trading companies & distributors, textiles, apparel & luxury goods, household durables, auto components, multiline retail, food & staples retailing, and leisure equipment & products.