EUSC vs. IEV

Last updated Jun 4, 2026

EUSC (WisdomTree Europe Hedged SmallCap Equity Fund) and IEV (iShares Europe ETF) are both Europe Equities funds - EUSC tracks the WisdomTree Europe Hedged SmallCap Equity Index while IEV tracks the S&P Europe 350 Index. Both are passively managed. EUSC charges 0.58%/yr vs 0.59%/yr for IEV.

Performance

EUSC vs. IEV - Performance Comparison

The chart below illustrates the hypothetical performance of a $10,000 investment in WisdomTree Europe Hedged SmallCap Equity Fund (EUSC) and iShares Europe ETF (IEV). 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*: —

IEV

• 1D: -1.26%
• 1M: 2.73%
• YTD: 5.38%
• 6M: 8.19%
• 1Y: 17.71%
• 3Y*: 15.90%
• 5Y*: 8.55%
• 10Y*: 9.06%

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

EUSC vs. IEV - Yearly Performance Comparison

	2026 (YTD)
EUSC WisdomTree Europe Hedged SmallCap Equity Fund	0.00%
IEV iShares Europe ETF	-1.19%

EUSC vs. IEV - Sectors Allocation Comparison

Sectors	EUSC	IEV
Financial Services	28.4%	23.9%
Industrials	20.1%	19.3%
Real Estate	9.3%	0.8%
Consumer Cyclical	9.1%	6.7%
Basic Materials	6.5%	5.7%
Utilities	6.5%	5.0%
Communication Services	5.0%	2.9%
Technology	4.4%	8.7%
Consumer Defensive	4.1%	8.3%
Energy	3.7%	5.6%
Healthcare	2.9%	13.1%

Return for Risk

EUSC vs. IEV — Risk / Return Rank

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

IEV

IEV Risk / Return Rank: 31
IEV Sharpe Ratio Rank: 31
IEV Sortino Ratio Rank: 31
IEV Omega Ratio Rank: 29
IEV Calmar Ratio Rank: 29
IEV Martin Ratio Rank: 34

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. IEV - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison

This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for WisdomTree Europe Hedged SmallCap Equity Fund (EUSC) and iShares Europe ETF (IEV). 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	IEV	Difference
Sharpe Ratio (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	—	1.14	—
Sharpe Ratio (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period	—	0.49	—
Sharpe Ratio (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period	—	0.49	—
Sharpe Ratio (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history	—	0.23	—

Drawdowns

EUSC vs. IEV - Drawdown Comparison

The maximum EUSC drawdown since its inception was 0.00%, smaller than the maximum IEV drawdown of -63.27%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for EUSC and IEV.

Drawdown Indicators

	EUSC	IEV	Difference
Max Drawdown Largest peak-to-trough decline	0.00%	-63.27%	+63.27%
Max Drawdown (1Y) Largest decline over 1 year	—	-12.31%	—
Max Drawdown (3Y) Largest decline over 3 years	—	-14.63%	—
Max Drawdown (5Y) Largest decline over 5 years	—	-30.60%	—
Max Drawdown (10Y) Largest decline over 10 years	—	-36.62%	—
Current Drawdown Current decline from peak	0.00%	-2.77%	+2.77%
Average Drawdown Average peak-to-trough decline	0.00%	-15.04%	+15.04%
Ulcer Index Depth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks	—	3.36%	—

Volatility

Volatility by Period

	EUSC	IEV	Difference
Volatility (1M) Calculated over the trailing 1-month period	—	5.61%	—
Volatility (6M) Calculated over the trailing 6-month period	—	12.95%	—
Volatility (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	0.00%	15.62%	-15.62%
Volatility (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized	0.00%	17.57%	-17.57%
Volatility (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized	0.00%	18.66%	-18.66%

EUSC vs. IEV - Expense Ratio Comparison

EUSC has a 0.58% expense ratio, which is lower than IEV's 0.59% expense ratio.

Dividends

EUSC vs. IEV - Dividend Comparison

EUSC has not paid dividends to shareholders, while IEV's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 2.59%.

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%
IEV iShares Europe ETF	2.59%	2.73%	3.10%	2.77%	3.06%	2.81%	1.76%	3.06%	3.43%	2.39%	3.08%	2.81%

Frequently Asked Questions

Which ETF is better, EUSC or IEV?

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 IEV?

EUSC is cheaper with a 0.58% expense ratio, compared with 0.59% for IEV.

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

IEV has the higher dividend yield at 2.59%, compared with 0.00% for EUSC.

What is the main difference between EUSC and IEV?

EUSC tracks WisdomTree Europe Hedged SmallCap Equity Index, while IEV tracks S&P Europe 350 Index. They also come from different issuers: WisdomTree and iShares. Their fees differ too: 0.58% for EUSC and 0.59% for IEV.