GSEU vs. EUSC

Last updated Jun 4, 2026

GSEU (Goldman Sachs ActiveBeta Europe Equity ETF) and EUSC (WisdomTree Europe Hedged SmallCap Equity Fund) are both Europe Equities funds - GSEU tracks the Goldman Sachs ActiveBeta Europe Equity Index while EUSC tracks the WisdomTree Europe Hedged SmallCap Equity Index. Both are passively managed. GSEU charges 0.25%/yr vs 0.58%/yr for EUSC.

Performance

GSEU vs. EUSC - Performance Comparison

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

Returns By Period

GSEU

• 1D: -1.00%
• 1M: 2.97%
• YTD: 5.62%
• 6M: 9.09%
• 1Y: 17.47%
• 3Y*: 16.51%
• 5Y*: 8.08%
• 10Y*: 9.21%

EUSC

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

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

GSEU vs. EUSC - Yearly Performance Comparison

	2026 (YTD)
GSEU Goldman Sachs ActiveBeta Europe Equity ETF	-1.02%
EUSC WisdomTree Europe Hedged SmallCap Equity Fund	0.00%

GSEU vs. EUSC - Sectors Allocation Comparison

Sectors	GSEU	EUSC
Financial Services	24.7%	28.4%
Industrials	19.9%	20.1%
Healthcare	13.1%	2.9%
Consumer Defensive	8.4%	4.1%
Technology	8.1%	4.4%
Consumer Cyclical	6.6%	9.1%
Basic Materials	5.0%	6.5%
Utilities	4.8%	6.5%
Communication Services	4.6%	5.0%
Energy	4.4%	3.7%
Real Estate	0.6%	9.3%

Return for Risk

GSEU vs. EUSC — Risk / Return Rank

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

GSEU

GSEU Risk / Return Rank: 32
GSEU Sharpe Ratio Rank: 32
GSEU Sortino Ratio Rank: 31
GSEU Omega Ratio Rank: 31
GSEU Calmar Ratio Rank: 30
GSEU Martin Ratio Rank: 35

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.

GSEU vs. EUSC - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison

This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for Goldman Sachs ActiveBeta Europe Equity ETF (GSEU) 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.

	GSEU	EUSC	Difference
Sharpe ratio: Return per unit of total volatility	1.16	—	—
Sortino ratio: Return per unit of downside risk	1.68	—	—
Omega ratio: Gain probability vs. loss probability	1.21	—	—
Calmar ratio: Return relative to maximum drawdown	1.47	—	—
Martin ratio: Return relative to average drawdown	5.54	—	—
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

	GSEU	EUSC	Difference
Sharpe Ratio (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	1.16	—	—
Sharpe Ratio (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period	0.47	—	—
Sharpe Ratio (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period	0.51	—	—
Sharpe Ratio (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history	0.52	—	—

Drawdowns

GSEU vs. EUSC - Drawdown Comparison

The maximum GSEU drawdown since its inception was -35.71%, which is greater than EUSC's maximum drawdown of 0.00%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for GSEU and EUSC.

Drawdown Indicators

	GSEU	EUSC	Difference
Max Drawdown Largest peak-to-trough decline	-35.71%	0.00%	-35.71%
Max Drawdown (1Y) Largest decline over 1 year	-11.90%	—	—
Max Drawdown (3Y) Largest decline over 3 years	-14.12%	—	—
Max Drawdown (5Y) Largest decline over 5 years	-33.98%	—	—
Max Drawdown (10Y) Largest decline over 10 years	-35.71%	—	—
Current Drawdown Current decline from peak	-2.16%	0.00%	-2.16%
Average Drawdown Average peak-to-trough decline	-6.60%	0.00%	-6.60%
Ulcer Index Depth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks	3.16%	—	—

Volatility

Volatility by Period

	GSEU	EUSC	Difference
Volatility (1M) Calculated over the trailing 1-month period	5.58%	—	—
Volatility (6M) Calculated over the trailing 6-month period	12.48%	—	—
Volatility (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	15.13%	0.00%	+15.13%
Volatility (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized	17.14%	0.00%	+17.14%
Volatility (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized	18.11%	0.00%	+18.11%

GSEU vs. EUSC - Expense Ratio Comparison

GSEU has a 0.25% expense ratio, which is lower than EUSC's 0.58% expense ratio.

Dividends

GSEU vs. EUSC - Dividend Comparison

GSEU's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 2.58%, while EUSC has not paid dividends to shareholders.

Position	TTM	2025	2024	2023	2022	2021	2020	2019	2018	2017	2016
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%
GSEU Goldman Sachs ActiveBeta Europe Equity ETF	2.58%	2.72%	2.35%	3.41%	3.34%	2.71%	1.84%	3.69%	3.40%	2.51%	2.74%

Frequently Asked Questions

Which ETF is better, GSEU or EUSC?

On fees, GSEU is cheaper at 0.25% per year. The better choice depends on whether you care most about return, fees, risk, or income.

Which ETF is cheaper, GSEU or EUSC?

GSEU is cheaper with a 0.25% expense ratio, compared with 0.58% for EUSC.

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

GSEU has the higher dividend yield at 2.58%, compared with 0.00% for EUSC.

What is the main difference between GSEU and EUSC?

GSEU tracks Goldman Sachs ActiveBeta Europe Equity Index, while EUSC tracks WisdomTree Europe Hedged SmallCap Equity Index. They also come from different issuers: Goldman Sachs and WisdomTree. Their fees differ too: 0.25% for GSEU and 0.58% for EUSC.