iShares MSCI EAFE Small-Cap ETF

SCZ

Market cap $14B

The Russell 2000 has now lagged the broader market for many years. Small-cap stocks tend to perform well during periods of lower interest rates and economic expansion.

SCZ is having its best start ever in 2025, driven by strong momentum, attractive valuation, and sector diversification. The ETF offers exposure to developed-market small caps outside the U.S. and Canada, with a modest P/E of 13.2 and a 3% yield. Technical analysis shows a bullish breakout, rising 200-day moving average, and further upside likely, despite seasonal June headwinds.

The iShares MSCI EAFE Small-Cap ETF SCZ is making headlines, hitting a fresh 52-week high of $65.60 during day trading on Wednesday. This milestone caps a positive year for the ETF, which has risen by 6.33% year-to-date and a decent 12.84% over the past year.

On this episode of the “ETF of the Week” podcast, Tom Lydon discussed the iShares MSCI EAFE Small-Cap ETF (SCZ) with Chuck Jaffe of “Money Life.” The pair talked about several topics regarding the fund to give investors a deeper understanding of the ETF overall.

VettaFi's vice chairman Tom Lydon discussed the iShares MSCI EAFE Small-Cap ETF (SCZ) on this week's “ETF of the Week” podcast with Chuck Jaffe of “Money Life.” For more news, information, and analysis, visit VettaFi | ETF Trends.