SCJ vs. EUSC

Last updated Jun 4, 2026

SCJ (iShares MSCI Japan Small Cap ETF) and EUSC (WisdomTree Europe Hedged SmallCap Equity Fund) are both exchange-traded funds - SCJ is a Japan Equities fund tracking the MSCI Japan Small Cap Index, while EUSC is a Europe Equities fund tracking the WisdomTree Europe Hedged SmallCap Equity Index. Both are passively managed. SCJ charges 0.49%/yr vs 0.58%/yr for EUSC.

Performance

SCJ vs. EUSC - Performance Comparison

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

Returns By Period

SCJ

• 1D: 0.36%
• 1M: 5.04%
• YTD: 14.35%
• 6M: 16.37%
• 1Y: 30.15%
• 3Y*: 17.70%
• 5Y*: 7.36%
• 10Y*: 7.55%

EUSC

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

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

SCJ vs. EUSC - Yearly Performance Comparison

	2026 (YTD)
SCJ iShares MSCI Japan Small Cap ETF	-0.35%
EUSC WisdomTree Europe Hedged SmallCap Equity Fund	0.00%

SCJ vs. EUSC - Sectors Allocation Comparison

Sectors	SCJ	EUSC
Industrials	28.9%	20.1%
Consumer Cyclical	14.6%	9.1%
Technology	11.2%	4.4%
Basic Materials	10.1%	6.5%
Financial Services	9.7%	28.4%
Real Estate	8.4%	9.3%
Consumer Defensive	6.8%	4.1%
Healthcare	4.4%	2.9%
Communication Services	2.9%	5.0%
Utilities	2.1%	6.5%
Energy	0.8%	3.7%

Return for Risk

SCJ vs. EUSC — Risk / Return Rank

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

SCJ

SCJ Risk / Return Rank: 53
SCJ Sharpe Ratio Rank: 55
SCJ Sortino Ratio Rank: 55
SCJ Omega Ratio Rank: 54
SCJ Calmar Ratio Rank: 50
SCJ Martin Ratio Rank: 50

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.

SCJ vs. EUSC - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison

This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for iShares MSCI Japan Small Cap ETF (SCJ) 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.

	SCJ	EUSC	Difference
Sharpe ratio: Return per unit of total volatility	1.88	—	—
Sortino ratio: Return per unit of downside risk	2.67	—	—
Omega ratio: Gain probability vs. loss probability	1.34	—	—
Calmar ratio: Return relative to maximum drawdown	2.49	—	—
Martin ratio: Return relative to average drawdown	8.42	—	—
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

	SCJ	EUSC	Difference
Sharpe Ratio (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	1.88	—	—
Sharpe Ratio (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period	0.47	—	—
Sharpe Ratio (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period	0.46	—	—
Sharpe Ratio (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history	0.30	—	—

Drawdowns

SCJ vs. EUSC - Drawdown Comparison

The maximum SCJ drawdown since its inception was -43.52%, which is greater than EUSC's maximum drawdown of 0.00%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for SCJ and EUSC.

Drawdown Indicators

	SCJ	EUSC	Difference
Max Drawdown Largest peak-to-trough decline	-43.52%	0.00%	-43.52%
Max Drawdown (1Y) Largest decline over 1 year	-12.17%	—	—
Max Drawdown (3Y) Largest decline over 3 years	-12.43%	—	—
Max Drawdown (5Y) Largest decline over 5 years	-33.25%	—	—
Max Drawdown (10Y) Largest decline over 10 years	-38.87%	—	—
Current Drawdown Current decline from peak	-1.82%	0.00%	-1.82%
Average Drawdown Average peak-to-trough decline	-10.38%	0.00%	-10.38%
Ulcer Index Depth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks	3.59%	—	—

Volatility

Volatility by Period

	SCJ	EUSC	Difference
Volatility (1M) Calculated over the trailing 1-month period	4.03%	—	—
Volatility (6M) Calculated over the trailing 6-month period	13.13%	—	—
Volatility (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	16.11%	0.00%	+16.11%
Volatility (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized	15.81%	0.00%	+15.81%
Volatility (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized	16.29%	0.00%	+16.29%

SCJ vs. EUSC - Expense Ratio Comparison

SCJ has a 0.49% expense ratio, which is lower than EUSC's 0.58% expense ratio.

Dividends

SCJ vs. EUSC - Dividend Comparison

SCJ's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 2.75%, 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%
SCJ iShares MSCI Japan Small Cap ETF	2.75%	3.14%	1.79%	1.99%	1.18%	1.87%	0.89%	1.85%	1.44%	1.45%	2.73%	1.53%

Frequently Asked Questions

Which ETF is better, SCJ or EUSC?

On fees, SCJ is cheaper at 0.49% per year. The better choice depends on whether you care most about return, fees, risk, or income.

Which ETF is cheaper, SCJ or EUSC?

SCJ is cheaper with a 0.49% expense ratio, compared with 0.58% for EUSC.

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

SCJ has the higher dividend yield at 2.75%, compared with 0.00% for EUSC.

What is the main difference between SCJ and EUSC?

SCJ is categorized as Japan Equities, while EUSC is Europe Equities. SCJ tracks MSCI Japan Small Cap Index, while EUSC tracks WisdomTree Europe Hedged SmallCap Equity Index. They also come from different issuers: iShares and WisdomTree. Their fees differ too: 0.49% for SCJ and 0.58% for EUSC.