SPEU vs. EUSC

Last updated Jun 4, 2026

SPEU (SPDR Portfolio Europe ETF) and EUSC (WisdomTree Europe Hedged SmallCap Equity Fund) are both Europe Equities funds - SPEU tracks the STOXX Europe Total Market while EUSC tracks the WisdomTree Europe Hedged SmallCap Equity Index. Both are passively managed. SPEU charges 0.09%/yr vs 0.58%/yr for EUSC.

Performance

SPEU vs. EUSC - Performance Comparison

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

Returns By Period

SPEU

• 1D: -1.25%
• 1M: 2.61%
• YTD: 5.34%
• 6M: 8.65%
• 1Y: 17.93%
• 3Y*: 16.24%
• 5Y*: 8.03%
• 10Y*: 9.17%

EUSC

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

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

SPEU vs. EUSC - Yearly Performance Comparison

	2026 (YTD)
SPEU SPDR Portfolio Europe ETF	-1.39%
EUSC WisdomTree Europe Hedged SmallCap Equity Fund	0.00%

SPEU vs. EUSC - Sectors Allocation Comparison

Sectors	SPEU	EUSC
Financial Services	13.3%	28.4%
Healthcare	10.4%	2.9%
Technology	9.2%	4.4%
Industrials	6.1%	20.1%
Energy	5.3%	3.7%
Consumer Defensive	3.6%	4.1%
Basic Materials	3.4%	6.5%
Consumer Cyclical	3.3%	9.1%
Real Estate	1.6%	9.3%
Utilities	1.5%	6.5%
Communication Services	0.9%	5.0%

Return for Risk

SPEU vs. EUSC — Risk / Return Rank

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

SPEU

SPEU Risk / Return Rank: 32
SPEU Sharpe Ratio Rank: 32
SPEU Sortino Ratio Rank: 31
SPEU Omega Ratio Rank: 30
SPEU Calmar Ratio Rank: 30
SPEU 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.

SPEU vs. EUSC - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison

This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for SPDR Portfolio Europe ETF (SPEU) 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.

	SPEU	EUSC	Difference
Sharpe ratio: Return per unit of total volatility	1.17	—	—
Sortino ratio: Return per unit of downside risk	1.71	—	—
Omega ratio: Gain probability vs. loss probability	1.21	—	—
Calmar ratio: Return relative to maximum drawdown	1.49	—	—
Martin ratio: Return relative to average drawdown	5.47	—	—
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

	SPEU	EUSC	Difference
Sharpe Ratio (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	1.17	—	—
Sharpe Ratio (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period	0.46	—	—
Sharpe Ratio (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period	0.50	—	—
Sharpe Ratio (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history	0.31	—	—

Drawdowns

SPEU vs. EUSC - Drawdown Comparison

The maximum SPEU drawdown since its inception was -62.45%, which is greater than EUSC's maximum drawdown of 0.00%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for SPEU and EUSC.

Drawdown Indicators

	SPEU	EUSC	Difference
Max Drawdown Largest peak-to-trough decline	-62.45%	0.00%	-62.45%
Max Drawdown (1Y) Largest decline over 1 year	-12.09%	—	—
Max Drawdown (3Y) Largest decline over 3 years	-14.17%	—	—
Max Drawdown (5Y) Largest decline over 5 years	-32.70%	—	—
Max Drawdown (10Y) Largest decline over 10 years	-36.83%	—	—
Current Drawdown Current decline from peak	-2.56%	0.00%	-2.56%
Average Drawdown Average peak-to-trough decline	-13.85%	0.00%	-13.85%
Ulcer Index Depth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks	3.29%	—	—

Volatility

Volatility by Period

	SPEU	EUSC	Difference
Volatility (1M) Calculated over the trailing 1-month period	5.75%	—	—
Volatility (6M) Calculated over the trailing 6-month period	12.85%	—	—
Volatility (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	15.42%	0.00%	+15.42%
Volatility (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized	17.51%	0.00%	+17.51%
Volatility (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized	18.51%	0.00%	+18.51%

SPEU vs. EUSC - Expense Ratio Comparison

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

Dividends

SPEU vs. EUSC - Dividend Comparison

SPEU's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 3.40%, 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%
SPEU SPDR Portfolio Europe ETF	3.40%	3.47%	3.29%	2.91%	3.08%	2.67%	2.29%	3.19%	3.99%	2.82%	3.66%	3.62%

Frequently Asked Questions

Which ETF is better, SPEU or EUSC?

On fees, SPEU 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, SPEU or EUSC?

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

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

SPEU has the higher dividend yield at 3.40%, compared with 0.00% for EUSC.

What is the main difference between SPEU and EUSC?

SPEU tracks STOXX Europe Total Market, while EUSC tracks WisdomTree Europe Hedged SmallCap Equity Index. They also come from different issuers: State Street and WisdomTree. Their fees differ too: 0.09% for SPEU and 0.58% for EUSC.