IEUR vs. EUSC

Last updated Jun 3, 2026

IEUR (iShares Core MSCI Europe ETF) and EUSC (WisdomTree Europe Hedged SmallCap Equity Fund) are both Europe Equities funds - IEUR tracks the MSCI Europe Investable Market Index while EUSC tracks the WisdomTree Europe Hedged SmallCap Equity Index. Both are passively managed. IEUR charges 0.09%/yr vs 0.58%/yr for EUSC.

Performance

IEUR vs. EUSC - Performance Comparison

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

Returns By Period

IEUR

• 1D: 0.45%
• 1M: 2.10%
• YTD: 6.92%
• 6M: 10.57%
• 1Y: 17.89%
• 3Y*: 16.56%
• 5Y*: 8.45%
• 10Y*: 9.28%

EUSC

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

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

IEUR vs. EUSC - Yearly Performance Comparison

	2026 (YTD)
IEUR iShares Core MSCI Europe ETF	-0.04%
EUSC WisdomTree Europe Hedged SmallCap Equity Fund	0.00%

IEUR vs. EUSC - Sectors Allocation Comparison

Sectors	IEUR	EUSC
Financial Services	22.5%	28.4%
Industrials	20.4%	20.1%
Healthcare	12.5%	2.9%
Technology	8.4%	4.4%
Consumer Defensive	8.0%	4.1%
Consumer Cyclical	6.9%	9.1%
Basic Materials	5.8%	6.5%
Energy	5.3%	3.7%
Utilities	4.8%	6.5%
Communication Services	3.8%	5.0%
Real Estate	1.6%	9.3%

Return for Risk

IEUR vs. EUSC — Risk / Return Rank

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

IEUR

IEUR Risk / Return Rank: 33
IEUR Sharpe Ratio Rank: 32
IEUR Sortino Ratio Rank: 32
IEUR Omega Ratio Rank: 31
IEUR Calmar Ratio Rank: 32
IEUR Martin Ratio Rank: 38

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.

IEUR vs. EUSC - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison

This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for iShares Core MSCI Europe ETF (IEUR) 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.

	IEUR	EUSC	Difference
Sharpe ratio Return per unit of total volatility	1.18	—	—
Sortino ratio Return per unit of downside risk	1.73	—	—
Omega ratio Gain probability vs. loss probability	1.21	—	—
Calmar ratio Return relative to maximum drawdown	1.59	—	—
Martin ratio Return relative to average drawdown	6.00	—	—
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

	IEUR	EUSC	Difference
Sharpe Ratio (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	1.18	—	—
Sharpe Ratio (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period	0.48	—	—
Sharpe Ratio (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period	0.50	—	—
Sharpe Ratio (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history	0.36	—	—

Drawdowns

IEUR vs. EUSC - Drawdown Comparison

The maximum IEUR drawdown since its inception was -36.96%, which is greater than EUSC's maximum drawdown of 0.00%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for IEUR and EUSC.

Drawdown Indicators

	IEUR	EUSC	Difference
Max Drawdown Largest peak-to-trough decline	-36.96%	0.00%	-36.96%
Max Drawdown (1Y) Largest decline over 1 year	-12.04%	—	—
Max Drawdown (3Y) Largest decline over 3 years	-14.25%	—	—
Max Drawdown (5Y) Largest decline over 5 years	-32.75%	—	—
Max Drawdown (10Y) Largest decline over 10 years	-36.96%	—	—
Current Drawdown Current decline from peak	-1.12%	0.00%	-1.12%
Average Drawdown Average peak-to-trough decline	-8.23%	0.00%	-8.23%
Ulcer Index Depth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks	3.20%	—	—

Volatility

Volatility by Period

	IEUR	EUSC	Difference
Volatility (1M) Calculated over the trailing 1-month period	5.80%	—	—
Volatility (6M) Calculated over the trailing 6-month period	12.69%	—	—
Volatility (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	15.30%	0.00%	+15.30%
Volatility (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized	17.72%	0.00%	+17.72%
Volatility (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized	18.68%	0.00%	+18.68%

IEUR vs. EUSC - Expense Ratio Comparison

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

Dividends

IEUR vs. EUSC - Dividend Comparison

IEUR's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 2.78%, 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%
IEUR iShares Core MSCI Europe ETF	2.78%	2.97%	3.54%	3.17%	3.05%	2.88%	2.13%	3.26%	3.76%	2.64%	3.19%	2.79%

Frequently Asked Questions

Which ETF is better, IEUR or EUSC?

On fees, IEUR 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, IEUR or EUSC?

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

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

IEUR has the higher dividend yield at 2.78%, compared with 0.00% for EUSC.

What is the main difference between IEUR and EUSC?

IEUR tracks MSCI Europe Investable Market Index, while EUSC tracks WisdomTree Europe Hedged SmallCap Equity Index. They also come from different issuers: iShares and WisdomTree. Their fees differ too: 0.09% for IEUR and 0.58% for EUSC.