SYLD vs. EUSC

Last updated Jun 4, 2026

SYLD (Cambria Shareholder Yield ETF) and EUSC (WisdomTree Europe Hedged SmallCap Equity Fund) are both exchange-traded funds - SYLD is a Mid Cap Value Equities fund actively managed by Cambria, while EUSC is a Europe Equities fund tracking the WisdomTree Europe Hedged SmallCap Equity Index. SYLD is actively managed, while EUSC is passively managed. SYLD charges 0.59%/yr vs 0.58%/yr for EUSC.

Performance

SYLD vs. EUSC - Performance Comparison

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

Returns By Period

SYLD

• 1D: -0.53%
• 1M: 0.34%
• YTD: 13.63%
• 6M: 12.35%
• 1Y: 25.51%
• 3Y*: 13.47%
• 5Y*: 5.75%
• 10Y*: 12.98%

EUSC

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

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

SYLD vs. EUSC - Yearly Performance Comparison

	2026 (YTD)
SYLD Cambria Shareholder Yield ETF	-0.13%
EUSC WisdomTree Europe Hedged SmallCap Equity Fund	0.00%

SYLD vs. EUSC - Sectors Allocation Comparison

Sectors	SYLD	EUSC
Consumer Cyclical	22.9%	9.1%
Financial Services	22.7%	28.4%
Energy	17.7%	3.7%
Industrials	8.1%	20.1%
Basic Materials	7.9%	6.5%
Consumer Defensive	6.8%	4.1%
Communication Services	6.0%	5.0%
Healthcare	5.6%	2.9%
Technology	2.3%	4.4%
Real Estate	-	9.3%
Utilities	-	6.5%

Return for Risk

SYLD vs. EUSC — Risk / Return Rank

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

SYLD

SYLD Risk / Return Rank: 55
SYLD Sharpe Ratio Rank: 47
SYLD Sortino Ratio Rank: 51
SYLD Omega Ratio Rank: 45
SYLD Calmar Ratio Rank: 73
SYLD Martin Ratio Rank: 57

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.

SYLD vs. EUSC - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison

This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for Cambria Shareholder Yield ETF (SYLD) 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.

	SYLD	EUSC	Difference
Sharpe ratio Return per unit of total volatility	1.65	—	—
Sortino ratio Return per unit of downside risk	2.54	—	—
Omega ratio Gain probability vs. loss probability	1.29	—	—
Calmar ratio Return relative to maximum drawdown	3.70	—	—
Martin ratio Return relative to average drawdown	10.02	—	—
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

	SYLD	EUSC	Difference
Sharpe Ratio (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	1.65	—	—
Sharpe Ratio (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period	0.28	—	—
Sharpe Ratio (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period	0.57	—	—
Sharpe Ratio (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history	0.57	—	—

Drawdowns

SYLD vs. EUSC - Drawdown Comparison

The maximum SYLD drawdown since its inception was -45.36%, which is greater than EUSC's maximum drawdown of 0.00%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for SYLD and EUSC.

Drawdown Indicators

	SYLD	EUSC	Difference
Max Drawdown Largest peak-to-trough decline	-45.36%	0.00%	-45.36%
Max Drawdown (1Y) Largest decline over 1 year	-6.93%	—	—
Max Drawdown (3Y) Largest decline over 3 years	-26.62%	—	—
Max Drawdown (5Y) Largest decline over 5 years	-26.62%	—	—
Max Drawdown (10Y) Largest decline over 10 years	-45.36%	—	—
Current Drawdown Current decline from peak	-1.31%	0.00%	-1.31%
Average Drawdown Average peak-to-trough decline	-5.66%	0.00%	-5.66%
Ulcer Index Depth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks	2.55%	—	—

Volatility

Volatility by Period

	SYLD	EUSC	Difference
Volatility (1M) Calculated over the trailing 1-month period	3.13%	—	—
Volatility (6M) Calculated over the trailing 6-month period	9.94%	—	—
Volatility (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	15.55%	0.00%	+15.55%
Volatility (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized	20.62%	0.00%	+20.62%
Volatility (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized	22.96%	0.00%	+22.96%

SYLD vs. EUSC - Expense Ratio Comparison

SYLD has a 0.59% expense ratio, which is higher than EUSC's 0.58% expense ratio.

Dividends

SYLD vs. EUSC - Dividend Comparison

SYLD's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 1.86%, 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%
SYLD Cambria Shareholder Yield ETF	1.86%	2.25%	2.04%	1.92%	2.20%	2.37%	1.99%	2.08%	2.52%	1.57%	1.92%	6.93%

Frequently Asked Questions

Which ETF is better, SYLD or EUSC?

On fees, EUSC is cheaper at 0.58% per year. The better choice depends on whether you care most about return, fees, risk, or income.

Which ETF is cheaper, SYLD or EUSC?

EUSC is cheaper with a 0.58% expense ratio, compared with 0.59% for SYLD.

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

SYLD has the higher dividend yield at 1.86%, compared with 0.00% for EUSC.

What is the main difference between SYLD and EUSC?

SYLD is categorized as Mid Cap Value Equities, while EUSC is Europe Equities. They also come from different issuers: Cambria and WisdomTree. Their fees differ too: 0.59% for SYLD and 0.58% for EUSC.