VGK vs. EUSC

Last updated Jun 4, 2026

VGK (Vanguard FTSE Europe ETF) and EUSC (WisdomTree Europe Hedged SmallCap Equity Fund) are both Europe Equities funds - VGK tracks the FTSE Developed Europe All Cap Index while EUSC tracks the WisdomTree Europe Hedged SmallCap Equity Index. Both are passively managed. VGK charges 0.06%/yr vs 0.58%/yr for EUSC.

Performance

VGK vs. EUSC - Performance Comparison

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

Returns By Period

VGK

• 1D: -1.19%
• 1M: 2.79%
• YTD: 5.62%
• 6M: 8.66%
• 1Y: 18.01%
• 3Y*: 16.32%
• 5Y*: 8.24%
• 10Y*: 9.26%

EUSC

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

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

VGK vs. EUSC - Yearly Performance Comparison

	2026 (YTD)
VGK Vanguard FTSE Europe ETF	-1.27%
EUSC WisdomTree Europe Hedged SmallCap Equity Fund	0.00%

VGK vs. EUSC - Sectors Allocation Comparison

Sectors	VGK	EUSC
Financial Services	23.9%	28.4%
Industrials	19.5%	20.1%
Healthcare	12.1%	2.9%
Consumer Defensive	8.5%	4.1%
Technology	8.3%	4.4%
Consumer Cyclical	6.8%	9.1%
Basic Materials	5.4%	6.5%
Energy	5.3%	3.7%
Utilities	4.8%	6.5%
Communication Services	3.3%	5.0%
Real Estate	1.5%	9.3%

Return for Risk

VGK vs. EUSC — Risk / Return Rank

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

VGK

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

VGK vs. EUSC - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison

This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for Vanguard FTSE Europe ETF (VGK) 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.

	VGK	EUSC	Difference
Sharpe ratio: Return per unit of total volatility	1.18	—	—
Sortino ratio: Return per unit of downside risk	1.72	—	—
Omega ratio: Gain probability vs. loss probability	1.21	—	—
Calmar ratio: Return relative to maximum drawdown	1.50	—	—
Martin ratio: Return relative to average drawdown	5.56	—	—
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

	VGK	EUSC	Difference
Sharpe Ratio (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	1.18	—	—
Sharpe Ratio (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period	0.46	—	—
Sharpe Ratio (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period	0.49	—	—
Sharpe Ratio (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history	0.28	—	—

Drawdowns

VGK vs. EUSC - Drawdown Comparison

The maximum VGK drawdown since its inception was -63.61%, which is greater than EUSC's maximum drawdown of 0.00%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for VGK and EUSC.

Drawdown Indicators

	VGK	EUSC	Difference
Max Drawdown Largest peak-to-trough decline	-63.61%	0.00%	-63.61%
Max Drawdown (1Y) Largest decline over 1 year	-12.09%	—	—
Max Drawdown (3Y) Largest decline over 3 years	-14.31%	—	—
Max Drawdown (5Y) Largest decline over 5 years	-32.74%	—	—
Max Drawdown (10Y) Largest decline over 10 years	-37.24%	—	—
Current Drawdown Current decline from peak	-2.41%	0.00%	-2.41%
Average Drawdown Average peak-to-trough decline	-13.34%	0.00%	-13.34%
Ulcer Index Depth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks	3.25%	—	—

Volatility

Volatility by Period

	VGK	EUSC	Difference
Volatility (1M) Calculated over the trailing 1-month period	5.73%	—	—
Volatility (6M) Calculated over the trailing 6-month period	12.78%	—	—
Volatility (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	15.40%	0.00%	+15.40%
Volatility (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized	17.90%	0.00%	+17.90%
Volatility (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized	18.96%	0.00%	+18.96%

VGK vs. EUSC - Expense Ratio Comparison

VGK has a 0.06% expense ratio, which is lower than EUSC's 0.58% expense ratio.

Dividends

VGK vs. EUSC - Dividend Comparison

VGK's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 2.82%, 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%
VGK Vanguard FTSE Europe ETF	2.82%	2.86%	3.61%	3.15%	3.25%	3.05%	2.11%	3.27%	3.95%	2.70%	3.52%	3.25%

Frequently Asked Questions

Which ETF is better, VGK or EUSC?

On fees, VGK is cheaper at 0.06% per year. The better choice depends on whether you care most about return, fees, risk, or income.

Which ETF is cheaper, VGK or EUSC?

VGK is cheaper with a 0.06% expense ratio, compared with 0.58% for EUSC.

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

VGK has the higher dividend yield at 2.82%, compared with 0.00% for EUSC.

What is the main difference between VGK and EUSC?

VGK tracks FTSE Developed Europe All Cap Index, while EUSC tracks WisdomTree Europe Hedged SmallCap Equity Index. They also come from different issuers: Vanguard and WisdomTree. Their fees differ too: 0.06% for VGK and 0.58% for EUSC.