DFE vs. EUSC

Last updated Jun 4, 2026

DFE (WisdomTree Europe SmallCap Dividend Fund) and EUSC (WisdomTree Europe Hedged SmallCap Equity Fund) are both Europe Equities funds from WisdomTree - DFE tracks the WisdomTree Europe SmallCap Dividend Index while EUSC tracks the WisdomTree Europe Hedged SmallCap Equity Index. Both are passively managed. Both charge a 0.58% expense ratio.

Performance

DFE vs. EUSC - Performance Comparison

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

Returns By Period

DFE

• 1D: -1.08%
• 1M: 1.12%
• YTD: 5.19%
• 6M: 8.60%
• 1Y: 14.01%
• 3Y*: 14.44%
• 5Y*: 4.05%
• 10Y*: 6.78%

EUSC

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

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

DFE vs. EUSC - Yearly Performance Comparison

	2026 (YTD)
DFE WisdomTree Europe SmallCap Dividend Fund	-1.95%
EUSC WisdomTree Europe Hedged SmallCap Equity Fund	0.00%

DFE vs. EUSC - Sectors Allocation Comparison

Sectors	DFE	EUSC
Industrials	25.3%	20.1%
Financial Services	9.7%	28.4%
Consumer Cyclical	9.5%	9.1%
Basic Materials	7.5%	6.5%
Technology	7.1%	4.4%
Energy	6.9%	3.7%
Real Estate	6.3%	9.3%
Communication Services	5.5%	5.0%
Consumer Defensive	4.3%	4.1%
Healthcare	3.5%	2.9%
Utilities	3.5%	6.5%

Return for Risk

DFE vs. EUSC — Risk / Return Rank

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

DFE

DFE Risk / Return Rank: 27
DFE Sharpe Ratio Rank: 27
DFE Sortino Ratio Rank: 26
DFE Omega Ratio Rank: 26
DFE Calmar Ratio Rank: 26
DFE Martin Ratio Rank: 29

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.

DFE vs. EUSC - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison

This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for WisdomTree Europe SmallCap Dividend Fund (DFE) 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.

	DFE	EUSC	Difference
Sharpe ratio: Return per unit of total volatility	0.96	—	—
Sortino ratio: Return per unit of downside risk	1.43	—	—
Omega ratio: Gain probability vs. loss probability	1.18	—	—
Calmar ratio: Return relative to maximum drawdown	1.23	—	—
Martin ratio: Return relative to average drawdown	4.24	—	—
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

	DFE	EUSC	Difference
Sharpe Ratio (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	0.96	—	—
Sharpe Ratio (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period	0.21	—	—
Sharpe Ratio (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period	0.34	—	—
Sharpe Ratio (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history	0.29	—	—

Drawdowns

DFE vs. EUSC - Drawdown Comparison

The maximum DFE drawdown since its inception was -69.38%, which is greater than EUSC's maximum drawdown of 0.00%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for DFE and EUSC.

Drawdown Indicators

	DFE	EUSC	Difference
Max Drawdown Largest peak-to-trough decline	-69.38%	0.00%	-69.38%
Max Drawdown (1Y) Largest decline over 1 year	-11.41%	—	—
Max Drawdown (3Y) Largest decline over 3 years	-16.41%	—	—
Max Drawdown (5Y) Largest decline over 5 years	-40.34%	—	—
Max Drawdown (10Y) Largest decline over 10 years	-49.66%	—	—
Current Drawdown Current decline from peak	-3.11%	0.00%	-3.11%
Average Drawdown Average peak-to-trough decline	-17.73%	0.00%	-17.73%
Ulcer Index Depth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks	3.31%	—	—

Volatility

Volatility by Period

	DFE	EUSC	Difference
Volatility (1M) Calculated over the trailing 1-month period	5.06%	—	—
Volatility (6M) Calculated over the trailing 6-month period	11.98%	—	—
Volatility (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	14.64%	0.00%	+14.64%
Volatility (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized	19.01%	0.00%	+19.01%
Volatility (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized	19.77%	0.00%	+19.77%

DFE vs. EUSC - Expense Ratio Comparison

Both DFE and EUSC have an expense ratio of 0.58%.

Dividends

DFE vs. EUSC - Dividend Comparison

DFE's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 3.89%, while EUSC has not paid dividends to shareholders.

Position	TTM	2025	2024	2023	2022	2021	2020	2019	2018	2017	2016	2015
DFE WisdomTree Europe SmallCap Dividend Fund	3.89%	4.38%	4.93%	4.97%	5.84%	2.56%	2.43%	3.39%	4.97%	2.53%	4.05%	2.78%
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, DFE or EUSC?

Both ETFs have the same 0.58% expense ratio. The better choice depends on whether you care most about return, fees, risk, or income.

Which ETF is cheaper, DFE or EUSC?

DFE and EUSC have the same expense ratio: 0.58% per year.

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

DFE has the higher dividend yield at 3.89%, compared with 0.00% for EUSC.

What is the main difference between DFE and EUSC?

DFE tracks WisdomTree Europe SmallCap Dividend Index, while EUSC tracks WisdomTree Europe Hedged SmallCap Equity Index.