iShares MSCI EAFE Small-Cap ETF

Frequently Asked Questions About SCZ

What does SCZ invest in?

This exchange-traded fund endeavors to mirror the performance of an underlying index, which comprises shares of smaller companies in developed countries, specifically those outside of the United States and Canada.

What is the expense ratio of SCZ?

iShares MSCI EAFE Small-Cap ETF (SCZ) charges an expense ratio of 0.40%. This is the annual fee deducted from fund assets to cover management and operations.

How big is SCZ?

iShares MSCI EAFE Small-Cap ETF (SCZ) manages $13.25B in total assets. AUM determines bid-ask liquidity and the fund's vulnerability to closure — funds below ~$50M are at higher risk of liquidation.

Is SCZ actively managed or an index fund?

SCZ is a passive index fund — it tracks a published benchmark by holding the constituents in their published weights. Index funds typically charge low expense ratios (SCZ's is 0.40%) because there's no security selection cost.

When was SCZ launched?

iShares MSCI EAFE Small-Cap ETF (SCZ) launched in December 2007 and is managed by IShares.

How has SCZ performed?

SCZ's total return — price change plus reinvested distributions — is charted at the top of this page. Switch the price chart to Total Return and pick a 1-year, 3-year, 5-year, or 10-year window to read the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over each horizon.