WisdomTree was founded in 1985 by Jonathan Steinberg and is headquartered in New York City, United States of America (USA) initially starting as a financial media company before transforming into an ETF and asset management firm.
Key developments:
- 1985: Founded as Financial Data Systems
- 2006: Launched first ETFs
- 2012: Acquired by WisdomTree Investments
- 2024: Launched spot Bitcoin ETF
Ownership:
- Publicly traded (New York Stock Exchange (NYSE): WT)
- Major shareholders include:
- ETFS Capital Limited
- Institutional investors
- Individual investors
Focus areas:
- ETF products
- Digital assets
- Alternative investments
- International funds
- Currency hedged products
The company has evolved from a financial media business to become a significant ETF provider known for innovative investment products and early adoption of digital asset offerings.