EUSC vs. FKU

Last updated Jun 3, 2026

EUSC (WisdomTree Europe Hedged SmallCap Equity Fund) and FKU (First Trust United Kingdom AlphaDEX Fund) are both Europe Equities funds - EUSC tracks the WisdomTree Europe Hedged SmallCap Equity Index while FKU tracks the NASDAQ AlphaDEX United Kingdom Index. Both are passively managed. EUSC charges 0.58%/yr vs 0.80%/yr for FKU.

Performance

EUSC vs. FKU - Performance Comparison

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

Returns By Period

EUSC

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

FKU

• 1D: 0.74%
• 1M: 1.83%
• YTD: 6.38%
• 6M: 13.25%
• 1Y: 20.77%
• 3Y*: 21.15%
• 5Y*: 7.60%
• 10Y*: 7.13%

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

EUSC vs. FKU - Yearly Performance Comparison

	2026 (YTD)
EUSC WisdomTree Europe Hedged SmallCap Equity Fund	0.00%
FKU First Trust United Kingdom AlphaDEX Fund	0.12%

EUSC vs. FKU - Sectors Allocation Comparison

Sectors	EUSC	FKU
Financial Services	28.4%	27.7%
Industrials	20.1%	11.4%
Real Estate	9.3%	4.0%
Consumer Cyclical	9.1%	13.2%
Basic Materials	6.5%	17.8%
Utilities	6.5%	2.7%
Communication Services	5.0%	7.2%
Technology	4.4%	-
Consumer Defensive	4.1%	6.7%
Energy	3.7%	4.0%
Healthcare	2.9%	5.3%

Return for Risk

EUSC vs. FKU — Risk / Return Rank

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

FKU

FKU Risk / Return Rank: 32
FKU Sharpe Ratio Rank: 33
FKU Sortino Ratio Rank: 32
FKU Omega Ratio Rank: 32
FKU Calmar Ratio Rank: 31
FKU Martin Ratio Rank: 33

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.

EUSC vs. FKU - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison

This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for WisdomTree Europe Hedged SmallCap Equity Fund (EUSC) and First Trust United Kingdom AlphaDEX Fund (FKU). 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.

Risk / return metrics aren't available yet — we need at least 12 months of trading data to calculate them.

Sharpe Ratios by Period

	EUSC	FKU	Difference
Sharpe Ratio (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	—	1.20	—
Sharpe Ratio (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period	—	0.33	—
Sharpe Ratio (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period	—	0.29	—
Sharpe Ratio (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history	—	0.33	—

Drawdowns

EUSC vs. FKU - Drawdown Comparison

The maximum EUSC drawdown since its inception was 0.00%, smaller than the maximum FKU drawdown of -54.39%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for EUSC and FKU.

Drawdown Indicators

	EUSC	FKU	Difference
Max Drawdown Largest peak-to-trough decline	0.00%	-54.39%	+54.39%
Max Drawdown (1Y) Largest decline over 1 year	—	-14.25%	—
Max Drawdown (3Y) Largest decline over 3 years	—	-14.25%	—
Max Drawdown (5Y) Largest decline over 5 years	—	-41.75%	—
Max Drawdown (10Y) Largest decline over 10 years	—	-54.39%	—
Current Drawdown Current decline from peak	0.00%	-4.54%	+4.54%
Average Drawdown Average peak-to-trough decline	0.00%	-10.81%	+10.81%
Ulcer Index Depth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks	—	4.20%	—

Volatility

Volatility by Period

	EUSC	FKU	Difference
Volatility (1M) Calculated over the trailing 1-month period	—	6.47%	—
Volatility (6M) Calculated over the trailing 6-month period	—	14.67%	—
Volatility (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	0.00%	17.38%	-17.38%
Volatility (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized	0.00%	22.89%	-22.89%
Volatility (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized	0.00%	24.43%	-24.43%

EUSC vs. FKU - Expense Ratio Comparison

EUSC has a 0.58% expense ratio, which is lower than FKU's 0.80% expense ratio.

Dividends

EUSC vs. FKU - Dividend Comparison

EUSC has not paid dividends to shareholders, while FKU's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 2.71%.

Position	TTM	2025	2024	2023	2022	2021	2020	2019	2018	2017	2016	2015
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%
FKU First Trust United Kingdom AlphaDEX Fund	2.71%	2.89%	4.07%	3.82%	5.55%	2.98%	1.48%	3.34%	5.12%	2.93%	2.60%	2.64%

Frequently Asked Questions

Which ETF is better, EUSC or FKU?

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, EUSC or FKU?

EUSC is cheaper with a 0.58% expense ratio, compared with 0.80% for FKU.

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

FKU has the higher dividend yield at 2.71%, compared with 0.00% for EUSC.

What is the main difference between EUSC and FKU?

EUSC tracks WisdomTree Europe Hedged SmallCap Equity Index, while FKU tracks NASDAQ AlphaDEX United Kingdom Index. They also come from different issuers: WisdomTree and First Trust. Their fees differ too: 0.58% for EUSC and 0.80% for FKU.