HEDJ vs. EUSC

Last updated Jun 4, 2026

HEDJ (WisdomTree Europe Hedged Equity Fund) and EUSC (WisdomTree Europe Hedged SmallCap Equity Fund) are both Europe Equities funds from WisdomTree - HEDJ tracks the WisdomTree Europe Hedged Equity Index while EUSC tracks the WisdomTree Europe Hedged SmallCap Equity Index. Both are passively managed. Both charge a 0.58% expense ratio.

Performance

HEDJ vs. EUSC - Performance Comparison

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

Returns By Period

HEDJ

• 1D: -0.88%
• 1M: 5.79%
• YTD: 6.37%
• 6M: 7.94%
• 1Y: 15.93%
• 3Y*: 14.41%
• 5Y*: 10.93%
• 10Y*: 10.67%

EUSC

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

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

HEDJ vs. EUSC - Yearly Performance Comparison

	2026 (YTD)
HEDJ WisdomTree Europe Hedged Equity Fund	-0.93%
EUSC WisdomTree Europe Hedged SmallCap Equity Fund	0.00%

HEDJ vs. EUSC - Sectors Allocation Comparison

Sectors	HEDJ	EUSC
Industrials	22.9%	20.1%
Financial Services	15.0%	28.4%
Consumer Cyclical	13.4%	9.1%
Consumer Defensive	12.7%	4.1%
Technology	11.0%	4.4%
Healthcare	8.4%	2.9%
Basic Materials	7.0%	6.5%
Communication Services	5.5%	5.0%
Energy	4.0%	3.7%
Real Estate	-	9.3%
Utilities	-	6.5%

Return for Risk

HEDJ vs. EUSC — Risk / Return Rank

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

HEDJ

HEDJ Risk / Return Rank: 29
HEDJ Sharpe Ratio Rank: 28
HEDJ Sortino Ratio Rank: 29
HEDJ Omega Ratio Rank: 28
HEDJ Calmar Ratio Rank: 28
HEDJ 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.

HEDJ vs. EUSC - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison

This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for WisdomTree Europe Hedged Equity Fund (HEDJ) 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.

	HEDJ	EUSC	Difference
Sharpe ratio Return per unit of total volatility	1.04	—	—
Sortino ratio Return per unit of downside risk	1.56	—	—
Omega ratio Gain probability vs. loss probability	1.19	—	—
Calmar ratio Return relative to maximum drawdown	1.34	—	—
Martin ratio Return relative to average drawdown	5.36	—	—
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

	HEDJ	EUSC	Difference
Sharpe Ratio (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	1.04	—	—
Sharpe Ratio (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period	0.66	—	—
Sharpe Ratio (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period	0.58	—	—
Sharpe Ratio (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history	0.48	—	—

Drawdowns

HEDJ vs. EUSC - Drawdown Comparison

The maximum HEDJ drawdown since its inception was -38.18%, which is greater than EUSC's maximum drawdown of 0.00%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for HEDJ and EUSC.

Drawdown Indicators

	HEDJ	EUSC	Difference
Max Drawdown Largest peak-to-trough decline	-38.18%	0.00%	-38.18%
Max Drawdown (1Y) Largest decline over 1 year	-11.90%	—	—
Max Drawdown (3Y) Largest decline over 3 years	-15.93%	—	—
Max Drawdown (5Y) Largest decline over 5 years	-22.17%	—	—
Max Drawdown (10Y) Largest decline over 10 years	-38.18%	—	—
Current Drawdown Current decline from peak	-1.21%	0.00%	-1.21%
Average Drawdown Average peak-to-trough decline	-5.92%	0.00%	-5.92%
Ulcer Index Depth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks	2.98%	—	—

Volatility

Volatility by Period

	HEDJ	EUSC	Difference
Volatility (1M) Calculated over the trailing 1-month period	5.50%	—	—
Volatility (6M) Calculated over the trailing 6-month period	12.53%	—	—
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	16.76%	0.00%	+16.76%
Volatility (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized	18.41%	0.00%	+18.41%

HEDJ vs. EUSC - Expense Ratio Comparison

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

Dividends

HEDJ vs. EUSC - Dividend Comparison

HEDJ's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 1.53%, 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%
HEDJ WisdomTree Europe Hedged Equity Fund	1.53%	1.63%	3.28%	3.31%	2.83%	2.08%	2.65%	1.82%	2.73%	2.27%	2.74%	9.43%

Frequently Asked Questions

Which ETF is better, HEDJ 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, HEDJ or EUSC?

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

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

HEDJ has the higher dividend yield at 1.53%, compared with 0.00% for EUSC.

What is the main difference between HEDJ and EUSC?

HEDJ tracks WisdomTree Europe Hedged Equity Index, while EUSC tracks WisdomTree Europe Hedged SmallCap Equity Index.