ATLASiShares MSCI EAFE Small-Cap ETF (SCZ): outlook, holdings and fees
iShares MSCI EAFE Small-Cap ETF (SCZ) is an exchange-traded fund and is managed by iShares. The expense ratio is 0.38% and the yield is 3.31%. The ten largest holdings are 3% of the fund.
Fund data as of Oct 14, 2026 · Price Nov 2, 2026
ATLAS view on SCZ
| Last price | $83.67 (+1.1%) |
|---|---|
| ATLAS chance of a higher price in 1 month | 57% |
| Likely 1-month range (50%) | $82.30 – $85.94 |
| Normal 1-day range (±1σ) | ±0.7% |
| Distribution yield | 3.31% · semi annual |
ATLAS probabilities use the same calibrated model as every stock page. A fair value is shown for companies, not funds; the holdings below link to the fair value of each company.
SCZ fund facts
| Issuer | iShares |
|---|---|
| Theme | International developed |
| Assets under management | $12.9B |
| Expense ratio | 0.38% |
| Number of holdings | 2,020 |
| Portfolio turnover | 11% |
| Inception | Dec 10, 2007 |
| Exchange | NASDAQ |
The fund generally will invest at least 80% of its assets in the component securities of the underlying index and in investments that have economic characteristics that are substantially identical to the component securities of the underlying index. The index represents the small-capitalization segment of the MSCI EAFE IMI Index.
SCZ top holdings
| Holding | Sector | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| IMI PLC IMI | Industrials | 0.28% |
| ROHM Co. Ltd. 6963 | Technology | 0.28% |
| Bluescope Steel Ltd BSL | Basic Materials | 0.26% |
| Weir Group PLC WEIR | Industrials | 0.27% |
| Gaztransport & Technigaz SAS GTT | Energy | 0.26% |
| SHIZUOKA BANK INC 5831 | Financial Services | 0.25% |
| Taiyo Yuden Co. Ltd. 6976 | Technology | 0.24% |
| Mebuki Financial Group Inc 7167 | Financial Services | 0.24% |
| Frontline Ltd FRO | Energy | 0.22% |
| Accelleron Industries AG ACLN | Industrials | 0.22% |
Holdings with an ATLAS page link to their probability range, fair value and earnings calendar.
SCZ sector breakdown
| Sector | Weight |
|---|---|
| Industrials | 23.5% |
| Financial Services | 13.3% |
| Consumer Cyclicals | 12.2% |
| Technology | 10.4% |
| Basic Materials | 10.0% |
| Real Estate | 9.8% |
| Healthcare | 6.4% |
| Consumer Defensive | 4.6% |
| Communication Services | 4.3% |
| Energy | 3.4% |
| Utilities | 2.2% |
By region: Japan 37.7%, Europe Developed 30.7%, United Kingdom 11.3%, Australasia 11.1%, Africa/Middle East 4.1%.
SCZ returns and risk
| Year to date | +10.1% |
|---|---|
| 1 year | +13.4% |
| 3 years (annualised) | +18.1% |
| 5 years (annualised) | +5.8% |
| 10 years (annualised) | +7.6% |
| Volatility (3 years) | 14.2% |
| Sharpe ratio (3 years) | 0.91 |
Past returns do not guarantee future results.
SCZ: frequently asked questions
What does SCZ invest in?
iShares MSCI EAFE Small-Cap ETF invests in a portfolio of securities. Its largest holdings are IMI PLC (0.3%), ROHM Co. Ltd. (0.3%), Bluescope Steel Ltd (0.3%), Weir Group PLC (0.3%), Gaztransport & Technigaz SAS (0.3%).
What is the SCZ expense ratio?
0.38% a year: about $38.00 for every $10,000 invested.
What is the SCZ dividend yield?
3.31%, paid semi annual. ATLAS does not hold the exact distribution dates for ETFs.
Will SCZ go up?
Nobody can know. The ATLAS model puts the chance of a higher price in one month at 57%, with a likely range (50%) of $82.30 to $85.94 from $83.67 today. It is a probability, not a prediction.
How has SCZ performed?
Year to date +10.1%, one year +13.4%, three years +18.1% a year, five years +5.8% a year. Past returns do not guarantee future results.
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