IEFA vs. SCHF: Lower Fee or Higher Dividend?
The Motley Foolยท2025-11-26 13:26
When choosing between these two similar ETFs, investors need to consider if they'd rather have a lower fee or a higher dividend yield.The Schwab International Equity ETF (SCHF +1.07%) offers lower costs and a marginally better five-year performance, while the iShares Core MSCI EAFE ETF (IEFA +1.16%) brings a higher yield and broader diversification.Both SCHF and IEFA aim to provide core international equity exposure by tracking developed markets outside the U.S., but they differ in cost, sector weights, and ...