iShares MSCI EAFE Small-Cap ETF (SCZ) 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 SCZ. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to SCZ
SCZ charges 0.40% annually. There are 7 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% | 14.30B | Apr 2009 | SCZ vs VSS | |
| Schwab International Small-Cap Equity ETF | 0.08% | 5.37B | Jan 2010 | SCZ vs SCHC | |
| Avantis International Small Cap Equity ETF | 0.30% | 315.68M | Jul 2023 | SCZ vs AVDS | |
| Dimensional International Vector Equity ETF | 0.30% | 188.62M | Sep 2024 | SCZ vs DXIV | |
| Avantis International Small Cap Value ETF | 0.36% | 18.99B | Sep 2019 | SCZ vs AVDV |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to SCZ
SCZ has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 40. There are 10 ETFs in the Foreign Small & Mid Cap Equities category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 76.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares Currency Hedged MSCI EAFE Small Cap ETF | 76 | 226.84M | Jun 2015 | SCZ vs HSCZ | |
| Avantis International Small Cap Value ETF | 69 | 18.99B | Sep 2019 | SCZ vs AVDV | |
| Dimensional International Vector Equity ETF | 61 | 188.62M | Sep 2024 | SCZ vs DXIV | |
| Dimensional International Small Cap Value ETF | 60 | 4.75B | Mar 2022 | SCZ vs DISV | |
| First Trust Developed Markets ex-US Small Cap Alph... | 60 | 13.15M | Feb 2012 | SCZ vs FDTS |
Top Performing SCZ Alternatives (YTD)
SCZ is at 7.89% YTD. There are 9 ETFs in the Foreign Small & Mid Cap Equities category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 12.95%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Trust Developed Markets ex-US Small Cap Alph... | 12.95% | 13.15M | Feb 2012 | SCZ vs FDTS | |
| Avantis International Small Cap Value ETF | 11.30% | 18.99B | Sep 2019 | SCZ vs AVDV | |
| iShares Currency Hedged MSCI EAFE Small Cap ETF | 10.91% | 226.84M | Jun 2015 | SCZ vs HSCZ | |
| Schwab Fundamental International Small Equity ETF | 9.16% | 3.02B | Aug 2013 | SCZ vs FNDC | |
| Dimensional International Vector Equity ETF | 9.11% | 188.62M | Sep 2024 | SCZ vs DXIV |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to SCZ
SCZ has 15.05% 1-year volatility. There are 9 ETFs in the Foreign Small & Mid Cap Equities category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 11.81%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares Currency Hedged MSCI EAFE Small Cap ETF | 11.81% | 226.84M | Jun 2015 | SCZ vs HSCZ | |
| WisdomTree Dynamic Currency Hedged International S... | 13.20% | 429.22M | Jan 2016 | SCZ vs DDLS | |
| WisdomTree International SmallCap Dividend | 13.79% | 1.04B | Jun 2006 | SCZ vs DLS | |
| Dimensional International Vector Equity ETF | 14.13% | 188.62M | Sep 2024 | SCZ vs DXIV | |
| NYLI International Small-Mid Cap Equity ETF | 14.27% | 25.03M | May 2026 | SCZ vs NISM |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to SCZ
SCZ has a 1-year max drawdown of -11.43%. There are 7 ETFs in the Foreign Small & Mid Cap Equities category with shallower 1-year drawdowns, going as shallow as -9.61%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares Currency Hedged MSCI EAFE Small Cap ETF | -9.61% | 226.84M | Jun 2015 | SCZ vs HSCZ | |
| WisdomTree Dynamic Currency Hedged International S... | -10.69% | 429.22M | Jan 2016 | SCZ vs DDLS | |
| Dimensional International Vector Equity ETF | -10.84% | 188.62M | Sep 2024 | SCZ vs DXIV | |
| WisdomTree International SmallCap Dividend | -11.04% | 1.04B | Jun 2006 | SCZ vs DLS | |
| Schwab Fundamental International Small Equity ETF | -11.20% | 3.02B | Aug 2013 | SCZ vs FNDC |
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 $894B.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares 0-3 Month Treasury Bond ETF | Ultrashort Bond | 100 | 1.92% | 97.69B | May 2020 | SCZ vs SGOV | |
| iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF | Cryptocurrency | 1 | -29.06% | 46.82B | Jan 2024 | SCZ vs IBIT | |
| iShares Semiconductor ETF | Semiconductors, Technology Equities | 93 | 84.03% | 47.60B | Jul 2001 | SCZ vs SOXX | |
| iShares Core S&P 500 ETF | S&P 500 | 66 | 10.46% | 894.38B | May 2000 | SCZ vs IVV | |
| iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF | Government Bonds, Long-Term Bond | 13 | -1.48% | 42.18B | Jul 2002 | SCZ vs TLT | |
| iShares Core Dividend Growth ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities, Dividend | 86 | 12.23% | 42.05B | Jun 2014 | SCZ vs DGRO | |
| iShares Silver Trust | Silver, Precious Metals | 27 | -19.03% | 28.37B | Apr 2006 | SCZ vs SLV | |
| iShares Gold Trust | Gold, Precious Metals | 22 | -7.29% | 60.94B | Jan 2005 | SCZ vs IAU | |
| iShares Russell 2000 ETF | Small Cap Blend Equities | 69 | 19.72% | 83.34B | May 2000 | SCZ vs IWM | |
| iShares MSCI ACWI ETF | Global Equities | 63 | 10.93% | 33.36B | Mar 2008 | SCZ vs ACWI |
Often Compared With SCZ
Investors most often compare SCZ with IEFA, VPL, IDEV. These 20 comparison targets span 13 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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