FLGB vs. EUSC

Last updated Jun 6, 2026

FLGB (Franklin FTSE United Kingdom ETF) and EUSC (WisdomTree Europe Hedged SmallCap Equity Fund) are both Europe Equities funds - FLGB tracks the FTSE UK RIC Capped Index while EUSC tracks the WisdomTree Europe Hedged SmallCap Equity Index. Both are passively managed. FLGB charges 0.09%/yr vs 0.58%/yr for EUSC.

Performance

FLGB vs. EUSC - Performance Comparison

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

Returns By Period

FLGB

• 1D: -1.10%
• 1M: -2.39%
• YTD: 4.93%
• 6M: 8.94%
• 1Y: 18.89%
• 3Y*: 17.48%
• 5Y*: 10.55%
• 10Y*: —

EUSC

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

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

FLGB vs. EUSC - Yearly Performance Comparison

	2026 (YTD)
FLGB Franklin FTSE United Kingdom ETF	-1.21%
EUSC WisdomTree Europe Hedged SmallCap Equity Fund	0.00%

FLGB vs. EUSC - Sectors Allocation Comparison

Sectors	FLGB	EUSC
Financial Services	24.2%	28.4%
Industrials	14.2%	20.1%
Consumer Defensive	14.0%	4.1%
Healthcare	13.6%	2.9%
Energy	11.8%	3.7%
Basic Materials	8.6%	6.5%
Utilities	5.3%	6.5%
Consumer Cyclical	4.4%	9.1%
Communication Services	2.6%	5.0%
Real Estate	0.7%	9.3%
Technology	0.7%	4.4%

Return for Risk

FLGB vs. EUSC — Risk / Return Rank

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

FLGB

FLGB Risk / Return Rank: 40
FLGB Sharpe Ratio Rank: 39
FLGB Sortino Ratio Rank: 39
FLGB Omega Ratio Rank: 38
FLGB Calmar Ratio Rank: 39
FLGB Martin Ratio Rank: 43

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.

FLGB vs. EUSC - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison

This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for Franklin FTSE United Kingdom ETF (FLGB) 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.

	FLGB	EUSC	Difference
Sharpe ratio: Return per unit of total volatility	1.33	—	—
Sortino ratio: Return per unit of downside risk	1.92	—	—
Omega ratio: Gain probability vs. loss probability	1.24	—	—
Calmar ratio: Return relative to maximum drawdown	1.85	—	—
Martin ratio: Return relative to average drawdown	6.73	—	—
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

	FLGB	EUSC	Difference
Sharpe Ratio (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	1.33	—	—
Sharpe Ratio (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period	0.64	—	—
Sharpe Ratio (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history	0.42	—	—

Drawdowns

FLGB vs. EUSC - Drawdown Comparison

The maximum FLGB drawdown since its inception was -42.61%, which is greater than EUSC's maximum drawdown of 0.00%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for FLGB and EUSC.

Drawdown Indicators

	FLGB	EUSC	Difference
Max Drawdown Largest peak-to-trough decline	-42.61%	0.00%	-42.61%
Max Drawdown (1Y) Largest decline over 1 year	-10.26%	—	—
Max Drawdown (3Y) Largest decline over 3 years	-13.13%	—	—
Max Drawdown (5Y) Largest decline over 5 years	-25.90%	—	—
Current Drawdown Current decline from peak	-4.88%	0.00%	-4.88%
Average Drawdown Average peak-to-trough decline	-6.69%	0.00%	-6.69%
Ulcer Index Depth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks	2.81%	—	—

Volatility

Volatility by Period

	FLGB	EUSC	Difference
Volatility (1M) Calculated over the trailing 1-month period	5.31%	—	—
Volatility (6M) Calculated over the trailing 6-month period	12.14%	—	—
Volatility (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	14.25%	0.00%	+14.25%
Volatility (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized	16.63%	0.00%	+16.63%
Volatility (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized	18.97%	0.00%	+18.97%

FLGB vs. EUSC - Expense Ratio Comparison

FLGB has a 0.09% expense ratio, which is lower than EUSC's 0.58% expense ratio.

Dividends

FLGB vs. EUSC - Dividend Comparison

FLGB's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 3.33%, while EUSC has not paid dividends to shareholders.

Position	TTM	2025	2024	2023	2022	2021	2020	2019	2018	2017
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%
FLGB Franklin FTSE United Kingdom ETF	3.33%	3.50%	4.42%	3.95%	4.23%	2.93%	2.67%	4.30%	3.92%	0.43%

Frequently Asked Questions

Which ETF is better, FLGB or EUSC?

On fees, FLGB is cheaper at 0.09% per year. The better choice depends on whether you care most about return, fees, risk, or income.

Which ETF is cheaper, FLGB or EUSC?

FLGB is cheaper with a 0.09% expense ratio, compared with 0.58% for EUSC.

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

FLGB has the higher dividend yield at 3.33%, compared with 0.00% for EUSC.

What is the main difference between FLGB and EUSC?

FLGB tracks FTSE UK RIC Capped Index, while EUSC tracks WisdomTree Europe Hedged SmallCap Equity Index. They also come from different issuers: Franklin Templeton and WisdomTree. Their fees differ too: 0.09% for FLGB and 0.58% for EUSC.