DBEF vs. EUSC

Last updated Jun 5, 2026

DBEF (Xtrackers MSCI EAFE Hedged Equity ETF) and EUSC (WisdomTree Europe Hedged SmallCap Equity Fund) are both exchange-traded funds - DBEF is a Hedge Fund fund tracking the MSCI EAFE US Dollar Hedged Index, while EUSC is a Europe Equities fund tracking the WisdomTree Europe Hedged SmallCap Equity Index. Both are passively managed. DBEF charges 0.36%/yr vs 0.58%/yr for EUSC.

Performance

DBEF vs. EUSC - Performance Comparison

The chart below illustrates the hypothetical performance of a $10,000 investment in Xtrackers MSCI EAFE Hedged Equity ETF (DBEF) and WisdomTree Europe Hedged SmallCap Equity Fund (EUSC). The values are adjusted to include any dividend payments, if applicable.

Returns By Period

DBEF

• 1D: 0.60%
• 1M: 3.93%
• YTD: 10.91%
• 6M: 12.80%
• 1Y: 25.26%
• 3Y*: 18.22%
• 5Y*: 13.25%
• 10Y*: 12.11%

EUSC

• 1D: 0.00%
• 1M: —
• YTD: —
• 6M: —
• 1Y: —
• 3Y*: —
• 5Y*: —
• 10Y*: —

*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

DBEF vs. EUSC - Yearly Performance Comparison

	2026 (YTD)
DBEF Xtrackers MSCI EAFE Hedged Equity ETF	0.64%
EUSC WisdomTree Europe Hedged SmallCap Equity Fund	0.00%

DBEF vs. EUSC - Sectors Allocation Comparison

Sectors	DBEF	EUSC
Financial Services	24.6%	28.4%
Industrials	19.9%	20.1%
Healthcare	10.5%	2.9%
Technology	10.3%	4.4%
Consumer Cyclical	7.5%	9.1%
Consumer Defensive	6.8%	4.1%
Basic Materials	5.9%	6.5%
Communication Services	4.5%	5.0%
Energy	4.1%	3.7%
Utilities	3.9%	6.5%
Real Estate	1.9%	9.3%

Return for Risk

DBEF vs. EUSC — Risk / Return Rank

Compare risk-adjusted metric ranks to identify better-performing investments over the past 12 months.

DBEF

DBEF Risk / Return Rank: 61
DBEF Sharpe Ratio Rank: 62
DBEF Sortino Ratio Rank: 63
DBEF Omega Ratio Rank: 63
DBEF Calmar Ratio Rank: 55
DBEF Martin Ratio Rank: 64

The rank (0–100) shows how this investment's returns compare to the risk taken. Higher = better. Based on the past 12 months of data, combining Sharpe, Sortino, and other metrics used by quantitative funds and institutional investors.

DBEF vs. EUSC - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison

This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for Xtrackers MSCI EAFE Hedged Equity ETF (DBEF) and WisdomTree Europe Hedged SmallCap Equity Fund (EUSC). Risk-adjusted metrics are performance indicators that assess an investment's returns in relation to its risk, enabling a more accurate comparison of different investment options.

	DBEF	EUSC	Difference
Sharpe ratio: Return per unit of total volatility	2.05	—	—
Sortino ratio: Return per unit of downside risk	2.88	—	—
Omega ratio: Gain probability vs. loss probability	1.38	—	—
Calmar ratio: Return relative to maximum drawdown	2.70	—	—
Martin ratio: Return relative to average drawdown	11.35	—	—
Data is calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. The trend shows the change in the indicator over the past month.

Sharpe Ratios by Period

	DBEF	EUSC	Difference
Sharpe Ratio (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	2.05	—	—
Sharpe Ratio (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period	0.97	—	—
Sharpe Ratio (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period	0.77	—	—
Sharpe Ratio (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history	0.55	—	—

Drawdowns

DBEF vs. EUSC - Drawdown Comparison

The maximum DBEF drawdown since its inception was -32.46%, which is greater than EUSC's maximum drawdown of 0.00%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for DBEF and EUSC.

Drawdown Indicators

	DBEF	EUSC	Difference
Max Drawdown Largest peak-to-trough decline	-32.46%	0.00%	-32.46%
Max Drawdown (1Y) Largest decline over 1 year	-9.41%	—	—
Max Drawdown (3Y) Largest decline over 3 years	-14.62%	—	—
Max Drawdown (5Y) Largest decline over 5 years	-14.95%	—	—
Max Drawdown (10Y) Largest decline over 10 years	-32.46%	—	—
Current Drawdown Current decline from peak	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%
Average Drawdown Average peak-to-trough decline	-4.73%	0.00%	-4.73%
Ulcer Index Depth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks	2.23%	—	—

Volatility

Volatility by Period

	DBEF	EUSC	Difference
Volatility (1M) Calculated over the trailing 1-month period	3.82%	—	—
Volatility (6M) Calculated over the trailing 6-month period	10.15%	—	—
Volatility (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	12.38%	0.00%	+12.38%
Volatility (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized	13.74%	0.00%	+13.74%
Volatility (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized	15.79%	0.00%	+15.79%

DBEF vs. EUSC - Expense Ratio Comparison

DBEF has a 0.36% expense ratio, which is lower than EUSC's 0.58% expense ratio.

Dividends

DBEF vs. EUSC - Dividend Comparison

DBEF's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 5.00%, while EUSC has not paid dividends to shareholders.

Position	TTM	2025	2024	2023	2022	2021	2020	2019	2018	2017	2016	2015
DBEF Xtrackers MSCI EAFE Hedged Equity ETF	5.00%	5.55%	1.29%	4.46%	15.85%	2.28%	2.41%	3.03%	3.22%	2.98%	2.55%	3.70%
EUSC WisdomTree Europe Hedged SmallCap Equity Fund	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%

Frequently Asked Questions

Which ETF is better, DBEF or EUSC?

On fees, DBEF is cheaper at 0.36% per year. The better choice depends on whether you care most about return, fees, risk, or income.

Which ETF is cheaper, DBEF or EUSC?

DBEF is cheaper with a 0.36% expense ratio, compared with 0.58% for EUSC.

Which ETF pays a higher dividend yield, DBEF or EUSC?

DBEF has the higher dividend yield at 5.00%, compared with 0.00% for EUSC.

What is the main difference between DBEF and EUSC?

DBEF is categorized as Hedge Fund, while EUSC is Europe Equities. DBEF tracks MSCI EAFE US Dollar Hedged Index, while EUSC tracks WisdomTree Europe Hedged SmallCap Equity Index. They also come from different issuers: DWS and WisdomTree. Their fees differ too: 0.36% for DBEF and 0.58% for EUSC.