EWUS vs. EUSC

Last updated Jun 4, 2026

EWUS (iShares MSCI United Kingdom Small-Cap ETF) and EUSC (WisdomTree Europe Hedged SmallCap Equity Fund) are both Europe Equities funds - EWUS tracks the MSCI United Kingdom Small Cap Index while EUSC tracks the WisdomTree Europe Hedged SmallCap Equity Index. Both are passively managed. EWUS charges 0.59%/yr vs 0.58%/yr for EUSC.

Performance

EWUS vs. EUSC - Performance Comparison

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

Returns By Period

EWUS

• 1D: -1.03%
• 1M: 2.10%
• YTD: 1.21%
• 6M: 5.28%
• 1Y: 8.92%
• 3Y*: 12.21%
• 5Y*: -0.15%
• 10Y*: 3.77%

EUSC

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

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

EWUS vs. EUSC - Yearly Performance Comparison

	2026 (YTD)
EWUS iShares MSCI United Kingdom Small-Cap ETF	-1.47%
EUSC WisdomTree Europe Hedged SmallCap Equity Fund	0.00%

EWUS vs. EUSC - Sectors Allocation Comparison

Sectors	EWUS	EUSC
Financial Services	22.9%	28.4%
Industrials	20.7%	20.1%
Consumer Cyclical	14.6%	9.1%
Real Estate	10.1%	9.3%
Basic Materials	6.7%	6.5%
Communication Services	5.7%	5.0%
Consumer Defensive	4.6%	4.1%
Technology	4.3%	4.4%
Energy	3.3%	3.7%
Healthcare	3.2%	2.9%
Utilities	3.0%	6.5%

Return for Risk

EWUS vs. EUSC — Risk / Return Rank

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

EWUS

EWUS Risk / Return Rank: 17
EWUS Sharpe Ratio Rank: 17
EWUS Sortino Ratio Rank: 17
EWUS Omega Ratio Rank: 16
EWUS Calmar Ratio Rank: 17
EWUS Martin Ratio Rank: 18

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.

EWUS vs. EUSC - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison

This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for iShares MSCI United Kingdom Small-Cap ETF (EWUS) 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.

	EWUS	EUSC	Difference
Sharpe ratio: Return per unit of total volatility	0.50	—	—
Sortino ratio: Return per unit of downside risk	0.86	—	—
Omega ratio: Gain probability vs. loss probability	1.10	—	—
Calmar ratio: Return relative to maximum drawdown	0.59	—	—
Martin ratio: Return relative to average drawdown	1.92	—	—
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

	EWUS	EUSC	Difference
Sharpe Ratio (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	0.50	—	—
Sharpe Ratio (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period	-0.01	—	—
Sharpe Ratio (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period	0.17	—	—
Sharpe Ratio (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history	0.30	—	—

Drawdowns

EWUS vs. EUSC - Drawdown Comparison

The maximum EWUS drawdown since its inception was -49.33%, which is greater than EUSC's maximum drawdown of 0.00%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for EWUS and EUSC.

Drawdown Indicators

	EWUS	EUSC	Difference
Max Drawdown Largest peak-to-trough decline	-49.33%	0.00%	-49.33%
Max Drawdown (1Y) Largest decline over 1 year	-15.21%	—	—
Max Drawdown (3Y) Largest decline over 3 years	-19.84%	—	—
Max Drawdown (5Y) Largest decline over 5 years	-48.14%	—	—
Max Drawdown (10Y) Largest decline over 10 years	-49.33%	—	—
Current Drawdown Current decline from peak	-5.93%	0.00%	-5.93%
Average Drawdown Average peak-to-trough decline	-13.08%	0.00%	-13.08%
Ulcer Index Depth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks	4.65%	—	—

Volatility

Volatility by Period

	EWUS	EUSC	Difference
Volatility (1M) Calculated over the trailing 1-month period	6.12%	—	—
Volatility (6M) Calculated over the trailing 6-month period	14.52%	—	—
Volatility (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	17.78%	0.00%	+17.78%
Volatility (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized	21.12%	0.00%	+21.12%
Volatility (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized	22.59%	0.00%	+22.59%

EWUS vs. EUSC - Expense Ratio Comparison

EWUS has a 0.59% expense ratio, which is higher than EUSC's 0.58% expense ratio.

Dividends

EWUS vs. EUSC - Dividend Comparison

EWUS's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 3.55%, while EUSC has not paid dividends to shareholders.

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%
EWUS iShares MSCI United Kingdom Small-Cap ETF	3.55%	3.59%	3.67%	2.88%	2.03%	3.54%	1.97%	2.59%	3.53%	2.61%	3.18%	2.85%

Frequently Asked Questions

Which ETF is better, EWUS 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, EWUS or EUSC?

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

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

EWUS has the higher dividend yield at 3.55%, compared with 0.00% for EUSC.

What is the main difference between EWUS and EUSC?

EWUS tracks MSCI United Kingdom Small Cap Index, while EUSC tracks WisdomTree Europe Hedged SmallCap Equity Index. They also come from different issuers: iShares and WisdomTree. Their fees differ too: 0.59% for EWUS and 0.58% for EUSC.