FDD vs. EUSC

Last updated Jun 4, 2026

FDD (First Trust STOXX European Select Dividend Index Fund) and EUSC (WisdomTree Europe Hedged SmallCap Equity Fund) are both Europe Equities funds - FDD tracks the STOXX Europe Select Dividend 30 while EUSC tracks the WisdomTree Europe Hedged SmallCap Equity Index. Both are passively managed. Both charge a 0.58% expense ratio.

Performance

FDD vs. EUSC - Performance Comparison

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

Returns By Period

FDD

• 1D: -1.17%
• 1M: 3.51%
• YTD: 11.53%
• 6M: 17.78%
• 1Y: 33.02%
• 3Y*: 25.85%
• 5Y*: 11.03%
• 10Y*: 9.96%

EUSC

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

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

FDD vs. EUSC - Yearly Performance Comparison

	2026 (YTD)
FDD First Trust STOXX European Select Dividend Index Fund	-0.87%
EUSC WisdomTree Europe Hedged SmallCap Equity Fund	0.00%

FDD vs. EUSC - Sectors Allocation Comparison

Sectors	FDD	EUSC
Financial Services	52.2%	28.4%
Industrials	12.5%	20.1%
Consumer Cyclical	12.3%	9.1%
Energy	10.8%	3.7%
Utilities	6.0%	6.5%
Consumer Defensive	3.7%	4.1%
Real Estate	3.5%	9.3%
Basic Materials	2.9%	6.5%
Communication Services	2.1%	5.0%
Healthcare	-	2.9%
Technology	-	4.4%

Return for Risk

FDD vs. EUSC — Risk / Return Rank

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

FDD

FDD Risk / Return Rank: 64
FDD Sharpe Ratio Rank: 63
FDD Sortino Ratio Rank: 62
FDD Omega Ratio Rank: 60
FDD Calmar Ratio Rank: 70
FDD Martin Ratio Rank: 64

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.

FDD vs. EUSC - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison

This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for First Trust STOXX European Select Dividend Index Fund (FDD) 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.

	FDD	EUSC	Difference
Sharpe ratio Return per unit of total volatility	2.16	—	—
Sortino ratio Return per unit of downside risk	2.98	—	—
Omega ratio Gain probability vs. loss probability	1.37	—	—
Calmar ratio Return relative to maximum drawdown	3.53	—	—
Martin ratio Return relative to average drawdown	11.86	—	—
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

	FDD	EUSC	Difference
Sharpe Ratio (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	2.16	—	—
Sharpe Ratio (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period	0.60	—	—
Sharpe Ratio (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period	0.50	—	—
Sharpe Ratio (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history	0.10	—	—

Drawdowns

FDD vs. EUSC - Drawdown Comparison

The maximum FDD drawdown since its inception was -74.77%, which is greater than EUSC's maximum drawdown of 0.00%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for FDD and EUSC.

Drawdown Indicators

	FDD	EUSC	Difference
Max Drawdown Largest peak-to-trough decline	-74.77%	0.00%	-74.77%
Max Drawdown (1Y) Largest decline over 1 year	-9.39%	—	—
Max Drawdown (3Y) Largest decline over 3 years	-13.06%	—	—
Max Drawdown (5Y) Largest decline over 5 years	-35.11%	—	—
Max Drawdown (10Y) Largest decline over 10 years	-41.43%	—	—
Current Drawdown Current decline from peak	-2.26%	0.00%	-2.26%
Average Drawdown Average peak-to-trough decline	-35.47%	0.00%	-35.47%
Ulcer Index Depth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks	2.79%	—	—

Volatility

Volatility by Period

	FDD	EUSC	Difference
Volatility (1M) Calculated over the trailing 1-month period	5.22%	—	—
Volatility (6M) Calculated over the trailing 6-month period	12.35%	—	—
Volatility (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	15.43%	0.00%	+15.43%
Volatility (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized	18.39%	0.00%	+18.39%
Volatility (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized	20.16%	0.00%	+20.16%

FDD vs. EUSC - Expense Ratio Comparison

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

Dividends

FDD vs. EUSC - Dividend Comparison

FDD'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%
FDD First Trust STOXX European Select Dividend Index Fund	3.55%	3.99%	7.65%	6.85%	6.07%	3.44%	4.01%	4.69%	5.05%	2.78%	4.88%	4.35%

Frequently Asked Questions

Which ETF is better, FDD 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, FDD or EUSC?

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

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

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

What is the main difference between FDD and EUSC?

FDD tracks STOXX Europe Select Dividend 30, while EUSC tracks WisdomTree Europe Hedged SmallCap Equity Index. They also come from different issuers: First Trust and WisdomTree.