FLGR vs. EUSC

Last updated Jun 3, 2026

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

Performance

FLGR vs. EUSC - Performance Comparison

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

Returns By Period

FLGR

• 1D: 0.13%
• 1M: 3.06%
• YTD: 2.39%
• 6M: 6.46%
• 1Y: 4.65%
• 3Y*: 18.36%
• 5Y*: 7.01%
• 10Y*: —

EUSC

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

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

FLGR vs. EUSC - Yearly Performance Comparison

	2026 (YTD)
FLGR Franklin FTSE Germany ETF	0.10%
EUSC WisdomTree Europe Hedged SmallCap Equity Fund	0.00%

FLGR vs. EUSC - Sectors Allocation Comparison

Sectors	FLGR	EUSC
Industrials	30.5%	20.1%
Financial Services	21.7%	28.4%
Technology	13.9%	4.4%
Consumer Cyclical	8.2%	9.1%
Communication Services	6.3%	5.0%
Basic Materials	5.9%	6.5%
Healthcare	5.8%	2.9%
Utilities	5.0%	6.5%
Consumer Defensive	1.4%	4.1%
Real Estate	1.3%	9.3%
Energy	-	3.7%

Return for Risk

FLGR vs. EUSC — Risk / Return Rank

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

FLGR

FLGR Risk / Return Rank: 13
FLGR Sharpe Ratio Rank: 13
FLGR Sortino Ratio Rank: 12
FLGR Omega Ratio Rank: 12
FLGR Calmar Ratio Rank: 13
FLGR Martin Ratio Rank: 14

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.

FLGR vs. EUSC - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison

This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for Franklin FTSE Germany ETF (FLGR) 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.

	FLGR	EUSC	Difference
Sharpe ratio Return per unit of total volatility	0.27	—	—
Sortino ratio Return per unit of downside risk	0.50	—	—
Omega ratio Gain probability vs. loss probability	1.06	—	—
Calmar ratio Return relative to maximum drawdown	0.38	—	—
Martin ratio Return relative to average drawdown	1.11	—	—
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

	FLGR	EUSC	Difference
Sharpe Ratio (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	0.27	—	—
Sharpe Ratio (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period	0.35	—	—
Sharpe Ratio (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history	0.29	—	—

Drawdowns

FLGR vs. EUSC - Drawdown Comparison

The maximum FLGR drawdown since its inception was -46.21%, which is greater than EUSC's maximum drawdown of 0.00%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for FLGR and EUSC.

Drawdown Indicators

	FLGR	EUSC	Difference
Max Drawdown Largest peak-to-trough decline	-46.21%	0.00%	-46.21%
Max Drawdown (1Y) Largest decline over 1 year	-14.44%	—	—
Max Drawdown (3Y) Largest decline over 3 years	-15.53%	—	—
Max Drawdown (5Y) Largest decline over 5 years	-43.54%	—	—
Current Drawdown Current decline from peak	-2.40%	0.00%	-2.40%
Average Drawdown Average peak-to-trough decline	-12.37%	0.00%	-12.37%
Ulcer Index Depth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks	5.02%	—	—

Volatility

Volatility by Period

	FLGR	EUSC	Difference
Volatility (1M) Calculated over the trailing 1-month period	6.22%	—	—
Volatility (6M) Calculated over the trailing 6-month period	13.92%	—	—
Volatility (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	17.09%	0.00%	+17.09%
Volatility (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized	20.24%	0.00%	+20.24%
Volatility (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized	21.42%	0.00%	+21.42%

FLGR vs. EUSC - Expense Ratio Comparison

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

Dividends

FLGR vs. EUSC - Dividend Comparison

FLGR's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 1.68%, while EUSC has not paid dividends to shareholders.

Position	TTM	2025	2024	2023	2022	2021	2020	2019	2018
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%
FLGR Franklin FTSE Germany ETF	1.68%	1.72%	2.40%	2.99%	3.50%	2.67%	2.61%	2.52%	3.06%

Frequently Asked Questions

Which ETF is better, FLGR or EUSC?

On fees, FLGR 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, FLGR or EUSC?

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

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

FLGR has the higher dividend yield at 1.68%, compared with 0.00% for EUSC.

What is the main difference between FLGR and EUSC?

FLGR tracks FTSE Germany 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 FLGR and 0.58% for EUSC.