iShares Currency Hedged MSCI EAFE Small Cap ETF (HSCZ) Alternatives
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 funds that fit a different role in your portfolio.
Cheapest Alternatives to HSCZ
HSCZ charges 0.43% annually. Among ETFs in the Foreign Small & Mid Cap Equities category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among HSCZ alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard FTSE All-World ex-US Small-Cap ETF | 0.07% | Apr 2, 2009 | HSCZ vs VSS | |
| Schwab International Small-Cap Equity ETF | 0.11% | Jan 14, 2010 | HSCZ vs SCHC | |
| Dimensional International Vector Equity ETF | 0.30% | Sep 10, 2024 | HSCZ vs DXIV | |
| Avantis International Small Cap Equity ETF | 0.30% | Jul 18, 2023 | HSCZ vs AVDS | |
| Avantis International Small Cap Value ETF | 0.36% | Sep 24, 2019 | HSCZ vs AVDV |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to HSCZ
Among ETFs in the Foreign Small & Mid Cap Equities category, these options rank highest on PortfoliosLab's risk-adjusted score, which accounts for volatility, drawdown, and return consistency over a 1-year period.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Trust Developed Markets ex-US Small Cap Alph... | 97 | Feb 15, 2012 | HSCZ vs FDTS | |
| Avantis International Small Cap Value ETF | 96 | Sep 24, 2019 | HSCZ vs AVDV | |
| Dimensional International Small Cap Value ETF | 93 | Mar 23, 2022 | HSCZ vs DISV | |
| SPDR S&P International Small Cap ETF | 92 | Apr 20, 2007 | HSCZ vs GWX | |
| Schwab Fundamental International Small Co. Index E... | 92 | Aug 15, 2013 | HSCZ vs FNDC |
Top Performing HSCZ Alternatives (YTD)
HSCZ alternatives from the Foreign Small & Mid Cap Equities category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Trust Developed Markets ex-US Small Cap Alph... | 11.04% | Feb 15, 2012 | HSCZ vs FDTS | |
| Avantis International Small Cap Value ETF | 6.39% | Sep 24, 2019 | HSCZ vs AVDV | |
| Conductor Global Equity Value ETF | 6.16% | Apr 19, 2016 | HSCZ vs CGV | |
| Schwab Fundamental International Small Co. Index E... | 4.06% | Aug 15, 2013 | HSCZ vs FNDC | |
| Dimensional International Vector Equity ETF | 4.02% | Sep 10, 2024 | HSCZ vs DXIV |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to HSCZ
HSCZ alternatives from the Foreign Small & Mid Cap Equities category, sorted by annualized volatility over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WisdomTree International SmallCap Dividend | 15.59% | Jun 16, 2006 | HSCZ vs DLS | |
| WisdomTree Dynamic Currency Hedged International S... | 15.85% | Jan 7, 2016 | HSCZ vs DDLS | |
| Schwab Fundamental International Small Co. Index E... | 15.87% | Aug 15, 2013 | HSCZ vs FNDC | |
| Conductor Global Equity Value ETF | 16.21% | Apr 19, 2016 | HSCZ vs CGV | |
| Vanguard FTSE All-World ex-US Small-Cap ETF | 16.37% | Apr 2, 2009 | HSCZ vs VSS |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to HSCZ
HSCZ alternatives from the Foreign Small & Mid Cap Equities category, sorted by maximum drawdown over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WisdomTree Dynamic Currency Hedged International S... | -10.69% | Jan 7, 2016 | HSCZ vs DDLS | |
| WisdomTree International SmallCap Dividend | -11.04% | Jun 16, 2006 | HSCZ vs DLS | |
| Dimensional International Vector Equity ETF | -11.05% | Sep 10, 2024 | HSCZ vs DXIV | |
| Schwab Fundamental International Small Co. Index E... | -11.20% | Aug 15, 2013 | HSCZ vs FNDC | |
| Invesco FTSE RAFI Developed Markets ex-U.S. Small-... | -11.26% | Sep 27, 2007 | HSCZ vs PDN |
Other ETFs from iShares
Most popular iShares ETFs on PortfoliosLab, across asset classes.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares 0-3 Month Treasury Bond ETF | Ultrashort Bond | 100 | 0.86% | May 26, 2020 | HSCZ vs SGOV | |
| iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF | Cryptocurrency | 6 | -22.62% | Jan 5, 2024 | HSCZ vs IBIT | |
| iShares Core S&P 500 ETF | S&P 500 | 65 | -4.38% | May 15, 2000 | HSCZ vs IVV | |
| iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF | Government Bonds, Long-Term Bond | 12 | 0.17% | Jul 22, 2002 | HSCZ vs TLT | |
| iShares Core Dividend Growth ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities, Dividend | 69 | 1.57% | Jun 10, 2014 | HSCZ vs DGRO | |
| iShares Silver Trust | Precious Metals | 89 | 5.77% | Apr 21, 2006 | HSCZ vs SLV | |
| iShares Semiconductor ETF | Semiconductors, Technology Equities | 92 | 9.20% | Jul 10, 2001 | HSCZ vs SOXX | |
| iShares Gold Trust | Gold, Precious Metals | 87 | 8.61% | Jan 21, 2005 | HSCZ vs IAU | |
| iShares Russell 2000 ETF | Small Cap Blend Equities | 69 | 0.93% | May 22, 2000 | HSCZ vs IWM | |
| iShares MSCI ACWI ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities | 75 | -2.21% | Mar 26, 2008 | HSCZ vs ACWI |
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