EPOL vs. EUSC

Last updated Jun 4, 2026

EPOL (iShares MSCI Poland ETF) and EUSC (WisdomTree Europe Hedged SmallCap Equity Fund) are both Europe Equities funds - EPOL tracks the MSCI Poland Investable Market Index while EUSC tracks the WisdomTree Europe Hedged SmallCap Equity Index. Both are passively managed. EPOL charges 0.61%/yr vs 0.58%/yr for EUSC.

Performance

EPOL vs. EUSC - Performance Comparison

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

Returns By Period

EPOL

• 1D: -0.52%
• 1M: 5.18%
• YTD: 13.58%
• 6M: 22.93%
• 1Y: 40.50%
• 3Y*: 35.67%
• 5Y*: 15.78%
• 10Y*: 11.45%

EUSC

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

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

EPOL vs. EUSC - Yearly Performance Comparison

	2026 (YTD)
EPOL iShares MSCI Poland ETF	-1.55%
EUSC WisdomTree Europe Hedged SmallCap Equity Fund	0.00%

EPOL vs. EUSC - Sectors Allocation Comparison

Sectors	EPOL	EUSC
Financial Services	45.6%	28.4%
Energy	14.6%	3.7%
Consumer Cyclical	12.4%	9.1%
Basic Materials	6.6%	6.5%
Communication Services	6.3%	5.0%
Consumer Defensive	5.5%	4.1%
Utilities	5.1%	6.5%
Technology	1.9%	4.4%
Industrials	1.7%	20.1%
Healthcare	0.3%	2.9%
Real Estate	-	9.3%

Return for Risk

EPOL vs. EUSC — Risk / Return Rank

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

EPOL

EPOL Risk / Return Rank: 55
EPOL Sharpe Ratio Rank: 50
EPOL Sortino Ratio Rank: 50
EPOL Omega Ratio Rank: 45
EPOL Calmar Ratio Rank: 73
EPOL Martin Ratio Rank: 57

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.

EPOL vs. EUSC - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison

This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for iShares MSCI Poland ETF (EPOL) 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.

	EPOL	EUSC	Difference
Sharpe ratio: Return per unit of total volatility	1.76	—	—
Sortino ratio: Return per unit of downside risk	2.49	—	—
Omega ratio: Gain probability vs. loss probability	1.29	—	—
Calmar ratio: Return relative to maximum drawdown	3.68	—	—
Martin ratio: Return relative to average drawdown	10.07	—	—
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

	EPOL	EUSC	Difference
Sharpe Ratio (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	1.76	—	—
Sharpe Ratio (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period	0.55	—	—
Sharpe Ratio (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period	0.42	—	—
Sharpe Ratio (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history	0.21	—	—

Drawdowns

EPOL vs. EUSC - Drawdown Comparison

The maximum EPOL drawdown since its inception was -63.72%, which is greater than EUSC's maximum drawdown of 0.00%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for EPOL and EUSC.

Drawdown Indicators

	EPOL	EUSC	Difference
Max Drawdown Largest peak-to-trough decline	-63.72%	0.00%	-63.72%
Max Drawdown (1Y) Largest decline over 1 year	-11.04%	—	—
Max Drawdown (3Y) Largest decline over 3 years	-21.81%	—	—
Max Drawdown (5Y) Largest decline over 5 years	-54.21%	—	—
Max Drawdown (10Y) Largest decline over 10 years	-61.41%	—	—
Current Drawdown Current decline from peak	-1.65%	0.00%	-1.65%
Average Drawdown Average peak-to-trough decline	-26.89%	0.00%	-26.89%
Ulcer Index Depth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks	4.03%	—	—

Volatility

Volatility by Period

	EPOL	EUSC	Difference
Volatility (1M) Calculated over the trailing 1-month period	7.84%	—	—
Volatility (6M) Calculated over the trailing 6-month period	17.35%	—	—
Volatility (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	23.20%	0.00%	+23.20%
Volatility (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized	29.06%	0.00%	+29.06%
Volatility (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized	27.65%	0.00%	+27.65%

EPOL vs. EUSC - Expense Ratio Comparison

EPOL has a 0.61% expense ratio, which is higher than EUSC's 0.58% expense ratio.

Dividends

EPOL vs. EUSC - Dividend Comparison

EPOL's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 4.21%, while EUSC has not paid dividends to shareholders.

Position	TTM	2025	2024	2023	2022	2021	2020	2019	2018	2017	2016	2015
EPOL iShares MSCI Poland ETF	4.21%	4.78%	6.04%	2.87%	2.65%	1.33%	1.44%	2.51%	1.44%	1.88%	2.14%	2.53%
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, EPOL or EUSC?

On fees, EUSC is cheaper at 0.58% per year. The better choice depends on whether you care most about return, fees, risk, or income.

Which ETF is cheaper, EPOL or EUSC?

EUSC is cheaper with a 0.58% expense ratio, compared with 0.61% for EPOL.

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

EPOL has the higher dividend yield at 4.21%, compared with 0.00% for EUSC.

What is the main difference between EPOL and EUSC?

EPOL tracks MSCI Poland Investable Market Index, while EUSC tracks WisdomTree Europe Hedged SmallCap Equity Index. They also come from different issuers: iShares and WisdomTree. Their fees differ too: 0.61% for EPOL and 0.58% for EUSC.