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IVSXvsHSCZETF Comparison

ETF 1
IVSX

Applied Finance IVS International SMID ETF

This fund is part of
DM Blended Cap
-0.51%
VS
ETF 2
HSCZ

iShares Currency Hedged MSCI EAFE Small-Cap ETF

This fund is part of
DM Small Cap
-0.34%

Applied Finance IVS International SMID ETF (IVSX) belongs to the DM Blended Cap segment. iShares Currency Hedged MSCI EAFE Small-Cap ETF (HSCZ) is part of the DM Small Cap segment. IVSX's top 3 sector exposures are Industrials, Finance and Non-Energy Materials. In contrast, HSCZ's top sector exposures are Finance, Industrials and Non-Energy Materials. IVSX is less expensive with a Total Expense Ratio (TER) of 0.75%, versus 0.83% for HSCZ. Run a side-by-side ETF comparison of IVSX and HSCZ below, and assess how they stack up in performance, liquidity, risk, exposure, holdings, and more, helping you select the best ETF for your investments.

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IVSX vs HSCZ performance and flow charts

Performance

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Cumulative Flows

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Historic performance and flows
Data as of 07/29/2026
1M3MYTD1Y3Y5Y
Perf.
IVSX
HSCZ
+3.32%+0.26%
+5.00%+4.67%
n/a+11.13%
n/a+22.12%
n/a+62.47%
n/a+66.94%
Flows
IVSX
HSCZ
-+$19M
+$733K+$25M
-+$50M
-+$46M
-+$80M
-+$106M
Volatility and drawdown
3M1Y3Y5Y
Volatility
IVSX
HSCZ
+11.60%+12.84%
n/a+12.21%
n/a+12.88%
n/a+13.61%
Max drawdown
IVSX
HSCZ
-3.34%-2.98%
n/a-9.57%
n/a-12.82%
n/a-20.04%
Max drawdown duration
IVSX
HSCZ
33d17d
n/a46d
n/a49d
n/a826d
Trading data

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IVSX
HSCZ
Last sale
7/30/2026 at 2:15 PM
$25.37
$42.76
Previous close
07/29/2026
$24.94
$42.60
Consolidated volume
07/29/2026
Average volume
30 days
Average discount or premium
30 days
Average Bid/Ask spread
30 days
Replication quality
Data as of June 30, 2026
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IVSX
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IVSX
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Tracking difference
1 year cumulative return difference
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Main metrics
Last update 7/30/2026 at 2:15 PM
Live
Closed
IVSX
HSCZ
Last price
$25.37
$42.76
1D performance
+1.72%
+0.37%
AuM$4.76 M$238.87 M
E/R0.75%0.83%
Characteristics
IVSX
HSCZ
Management strategyActivePassive
ProviderApplied FinanceiShares
Benchmark-MSCI EAFE Small Cap Index
N° of holdings2452040
Asset class-Equities
Trailing 12m distribution yield
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Inception dateFebruary 19, 2026June 29, 2015
ESGNoNo
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Exposure

Countries

IVSX
Japan
33.67%
United Kingdom
12.31%
Other
54.02%
HSCZ
Japan
37.33%
United Kingdom
12.14%
Australia
10.22%
Other
40.31%

Sectors

IVSX
Industrials
21.31%
Finance
16.14%
Non-Energy Materi.
12.8%
Technology
10.08%
Consumer Cyclical.
8.44%
Other
31.23%
HSCZ
Finance
23.12%
Industrials
19.36%
Non-Energy Materi.
12.35%
Technology
11.61%
Consumer Cyclical.
7.64%
Other
25.91%
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Diversification

IVSX

Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15

21.15%
HSCZ

Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15

4.48%

Top 15 holdings

Data as of June 30, 2026
IVSX
CH1548235246
2.03%
Relo Group, Inc.
2.02%
Italgas SpA
1.91%
Leopalace21 Corp.
1.76%
Temenos AG
1.74%
Air France-KLM SA
1.43%
IONOS Group SE
1.35%
Lottomatica Group SpA
1.32%
Diploma Plc
1.26%
St. James's Place Plc
1.19%
Starts Corp., Inc.
1.15%
YASKAWA Electric Corp.
1.02%
Perseus Mining Ltd.
1.01%
Sumitomo Chemical Co., Ltd.
1.00%
Wallenius Wilhelmsen ASA
0.96%
HSCZ
Taiyo Yuden Co., Ltd.
0.42%
Kokusai Electric Corp.
0.42%
Diploma Plc
0.36%
ROHM Co., Ltd.
0.29%
NGK Corp.
0.29%
Niterra Co., Ltd.
0.28%
Beazley Plc
0.28%
YASKAWA Electric Corp.
0.28%
Accelleron Industries AG
0.28%
BlueScope Steel Ltd.
0.27%
ASMPT Ltd.
0.27%
IMI Plc
0.27%
Games Workshop Group Plc
0.27%
SPIE SA
0.25%
SUMCO Corp.
0.25%
Frequently asked questions about IVSX and HSCZ

Which ETF is bigger: IVSX or HSCZ?

As of July 29, 2026, IVSX holds $4.76 M in assets under management (AUM), while HSCZ manages $238.87 M.

What sectors do the IVSX and HSCZ ETFs invest in?

IVSX leans toward sectors like Industrials, Finance and Non-Energy Materials. Meanwhile, HSCZ focuses on Finance, Industrials and Non-Energy Materials.

What are the top holdings of the IVSX ETF and HSCZ ETF?

IVSX top holdings include CH1548235246, Relo Group, Inc. and Italgas SpA. HSCZ holds in its top three: Taiyo Yuden Co., Ltd., Kokusai Electric Corp. and Diploma Plc.

Which ETF is more diversified: IVSX or HSCZ?

IVSX holds 245 securities with 21.15% of its assets in the top 15. HSCZ has 2053 securities and a top 15 weight of 4.48%.

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