iShares Core MSCI EAFE ETF (IEFA) Offers Broader Market Coverage at Lower Costs Than iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ETF (EEM)
The Motley Foolยท2025-11-02 16:02
Both the iShares Core MSCI EAFE ETF (IEFA 0.24%) and the iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ETF (EEM 0.23%) provide global equity exposure beyond the U.S., but their approaches diverge. IEFA covers developed markets outside the U.S. and Canada, while EEM focuses exclusively on emerging economies. Here's how they stack up on cost, returns, risk, and portfolio makeup.Snapshot (cost & size)MetricEEMIEFAIssuerISharesISharesExpense ratio0.72%0.07%1-yr return (as of Oct. 27, 2025)22.9%19.2%Dividend yield2.1%2.9%Beta1. ...