iShares MSCI EAFE Small-Cap ETF (SCZ) Alternatives
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 funds that fit a different role in your portfolio.
Cheapest Alternatives to SCZ
SCZ charges 0.40% annually. Among ETFs in the Foreign Small & Mid Cap Equities category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among SCZ alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard FTSE All-World ex-US Small-Cap ETF | 0.07% | Apr 2, 2009 | SCZ vs VSS | |
| Schwab International Small-Cap Equity ETF | 0.11% | Jan 14, 2010 | SCZ vs SCHC | |
| Avantis International Small Cap Equity ETF | 0.30% | Jul 18, 2023 | SCZ vs AVDS | |
| Dimensional International Vector Equity ETF | 0.30% | Sep 10, 2024 | SCZ vs DXIV | |
| Avantis International Small Cap Value ETF | 0.36% | Sep 24, 2019 | SCZ vs AVDV |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to SCZ
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 | SCZ vs FDTS | |
| Avantis International Small Cap Value ETF | 96 | Sep 24, 2019 | SCZ vs AVDV | |
| Dimensional International Small Cap Value ETF | 93 | Mar 23, 2022 | SCZ vs DISV | |
| SPDR S&P International Small Cap ETF | 92 | Apr 20, 2007 | SCZ vs GWX | |
| Schwab Fundamental International Small Co. Index E... | 92 | Aug 15, 2013 | SCZ vs FNDC |
Top Performing SCZ Alternatives (YTD)
SCZ 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 | SCZ vs FDTS | |
| Avantis International Small Cap Value ETF | 6.39% | Sep 24, 2019 | SCZ vs AVDV | |
| Conductor Global Equity Value ETF | 6.16% | Apr 19, 2016 | SCZ vs CGV | |
| Schwab Fundamental International Small Co. Index E... | 4.06% | Aug 15, 2013 | SCZ vs FNDC | |
| Dimensional International Vector Equity ETF | 4.02% | Sep 10, 2024 | SCZ vs DXIV |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to SCZ
SCZ alternatives from the Foreign Small & Mid Cap Equities category, sorted by annualized volatility over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares Currency Hedged MSCI EAFE Small Cap ETF | 14.44% | Jun 29, 2015 | SCZ vs HSCZ | |
| WisdomTree International SmallCap Dividend | 15.59% | Jun 16, 2006 | SCZ vs DLS | |
| WisdomTree Dynamic Currency Hedged International S... | 15.85% | Jan 7, 2016 | SCZ vs DDLS | |
| Schwab Fundamental International Small Co. Index E... | 15.87% | Aug 15, 2013 | SCZ vs FNDC | |
| Conductor Global Equity Value ETF | 16.21% | Apr 19, 2016 | SCZ vs CGV |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to SCZ
SCZ alternatives from the Foreign Small & Mid Cap Equities category, sorted by maximum drawdown over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares Currency Hedged MSCI EAFE Small Cap ETF | -9.88% | Jun 29, 2015 | SCZ vs HSCZ | |
| WisdomTree Dynamic Currency Hedged International S... | -10.69% | Jan 7, 2016 | SCZ vs DDLS | |
| WisdomTree International SmallCap Dividend | -11.04% | Jun 16, 2006 | SCZ vs DLS | |
| Dimensional International Vector Equity ETF | -11.05% | Sep 10, 2024 | SCZ vs DXIV | |
| Schwab Fundamental International Small Co. Index E... | -11.20% | Aug 15, 2013 | SCZ vs FNDC |
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 | SCZ vs SGOV | |
| iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF | Cryptocurrency | 6 | -22.62% | Jan 5, 2024 | SCZ vs IBIT | |
| iShares Core S&P 500 ETF | S&P 500 | 65 | -4.38% | May 15, 2000 | SCZ vs IVV | |
| iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF | Government Bonds, Long-Term Bond | 12 | 0.17% | Jul 22, 2002 | SCZ vs TLT | |
| iShares Core Dividend Growth ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities, Dividend | 69 | 1.57% | Jun 10, 2014 | SCZ vs DGRO | |
| iShares Silver Trust | Precious Metals | 89 | 5.77% | Apr 21, 2006 | SCZ vs SLV | |
| iShares Semiconductor ETF | Semiconductors, Technology Equities | 92 | 9.20% | Jul 10, 2001 | SCZ vs SOXX | |
| iShares Gold Trust | Gold, Precious Metals | 87 | 8.61% | Jan 21, 2005 | SCZ vs IAU | |
| iShares Russell 2000 ETF | Small Cap Blend Equities | 69 | 0.93% | May 22, 2000 | SCZ vs IWM | |
| iShares MSCI ACWI ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities | 75 | -2.21% | Mar 26, 2008 | SCZ vs ACWI |
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