iShares Currency Hedged MSCI EAFE Small Cap ETF (HSCZ) belongs to the Foreign Small & Mid Cap Equities category. Below you'll find alternative ETFs from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with HSCZ. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to HSCZ
HSCZ charges 0.43% annually. There are 11 ETFs in the Foreign Small & Mid Cap Equities category with lower expense ratios, going as low as 0.07%.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard FTSE All-World ex-US Small-Cap ETF | 0.07% | 13.80B | Apr 2009 | HSCZ vs VSS | |
| Schwab International Small-Cap Equity ETF | 0.08% | 5.40B | Jan 2010 | HSCZ vs SCHC | |
| Avantis International Small Cap Equity ETF | 0.30% | 319.85M | Jul 2023 | HSCZ vs AVDS | |
| Dimensional International Vector Equity ETF | 0.30% | 203.65M | Sep 2024 | HSCZ vs DXIV | |
| Avantis International Small Cap Value ETF | 0.36% | 18.90B | Sep 2019 | HSCZ vs AVDV |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to HSCZ
HSCZ has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 78. There are 3 ETFs in the Foreign Small & Mid Cap Equities category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 83.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dimensional International Vector Equity ETF | 83 | 203.65M | Sep 2024 | HSCZ vs DXIV | |
| Avantis International Small Cap Value ETF | 82 | 18.90B | Sep 2019 | HSCZ vs AVDV | |
| Dimensional International Small Cap Value ETF | 82 | 4.94B | Mar 2022 | HSCZ vs DISV | |
| Avantis International Small Cap Equity ETF | 66 | 319.85M | Jul 2023 | HSCZ vs AVDS | |
| Dimensional International Small Cap ETF | 63 | 5.74B | Mar 2022 | HSCZ vs DFIS |
Top Performing HSCZ Alternatives (YTD)
HSCZ is at 11.33% YTD. There are 4 ETFs in the Foreign Small & Mid Cap Equities category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 13.10%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dimensional International Small Cap Value ETF | 13.10% | 4.94B | Mar 2022 | HSCZ vs DISV | |
| Dimensional International Vector Equity ETF | 13.02% | 203.65M | Sep 2024 | HSCZ vs DXIV | |
| Avantis International Small Cap Value ETF | 12.96% | 18.90B | Sep 2019 | HSCZ vs AVDV | |
| First Trust Developed Markets ex-US Small Cap Alph... | 11.77% | 13.08M | Feb 2012 | HSCZ vs FDTS | |
| Schwab Fundamental International Small Equity ETF | 11.12% | 3.06B | Aug 2013 | HSCZ vs FNDC |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to HSCZ
HSCZ has 11.99% 1-year volatility. No ETFs in the Foreign Small & Mid Cap Equities category have lower 1-year volatility; the lowest-volatility alternatives shown here go as low as 13.18%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WisdomTree Dynamic Currency Hedged International S... | 13.18% | 432.87M | Jan 2016 | HSCZ vs DDLS | |
| WisdomTree International SmallCap Dividend | 13.89% | 1.05B | Jun 2006 | HSCZ vs DLS | |
| Dimensional International Vector Equity ETF | 14.05% | 203.65M | Sep 2024 | HSCZ vs DXIV | |
| NYLI International Small-Mid Cap Equity ETF | 14.26% | 24.94M | May 2026 | HSCZ vs NISM | |
| Dimensional International Small Cap Value ETF | 14.92% | 4.94B | Mar 2022 | HSCZ vs DISV |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to HSCZ
HSCZ has a 1-year max drawdown of -9.61%. No ETFs in the Foreign Small & Mid Cap Equities category have shallower 1-year drawdowns; the lowest-drawdown alternatives shown here go as shallow as -10.69%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WisdomTree Dynamic Currency Hedged International S... | -10.69% | 432.87M | Jan 2016 | HSCZ vs DDLS | |
| Dimensional International Vector Equity ETF | -10.84% | 203.65M | Sep 2024 | HSCZ vs DXIV | |
| WisdomTree International SmallCap Dividend | -11.04% | 1.05B | Jun 2006 | HSCZ vs DLS | |
| Schwab Fundamental International Small Equity ETF | -11.20% | 3.06B | Aug 2013 | HSCZ vs FNDC | |
| Invesco FTSE RAFI Developed Markets ex-U.S. Small-... | -11.26% | 352.60M | Sep 2007 | HSCZ vs PDN |
Other ETFs from iShares
The 10 most viewed iShares ETFs shown here include SGOV, IBIT, SOXX and span 14 categories. AUM among these funds goes as high as $869B.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares 0-3 Month Treasury Bond ETF | Ultrashort Bond | 100 | 2.11% | 99.95B | May 2020 | HSCZ vs SGOV | |
| iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF | Cryptocurrency | 1 | -28.22% | 46.52B | Jan 2024 | HSCZ vs IBIT | |
| iShares Semiconductor ETF | Semiconductors, Technology Equities | 90 | 67.84% | 44.69B | Jul 2001 | HSCZ vs SOXX | |
| iShares Core S&P 500 ETF | S&P 500 | 67 | 10.13% | 869.20B | May 2000 | HSCZ vs IVV | |
| iShares Core Dividend Growth ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities, Dividend | 91 | 13.39% | 42.77B | Jun 2014 | HSCZ vs DGRO | |
| iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF | Government Bonds, Long-Term Bond | 9 | -3.49% | 41.54B | Jul 2002 | HSCZ vs TLT | |
| iShares Silver Trust | Silver, Precious Metals | 36 | -18.72% | 28.08B | Apr 2006 | HSCZ vs SLV | |
| iShares Gold Trust | Gold, Precious Metals | 30 | -6.16% | 59.74B | Jan 2005 | HSCZ vs IAU | |
| iShares Russell 2000 ETF | Small Cap Blend Equities | 79 | 18.79% | 80.11B | May 2000 | HSCZ vs IWM | |
| iShares MSCI ACWI ETF | Global Equities | 71 | 11.28% | 32.49B | Mar 2008 | HSCZ vs ACWI |
Often Compared With HSCZ
Investors most often compare HSCZ with HEFA, MSMLX, HEWJ. These 20 comparison targets span 9 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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