IEFA vs. IEMG: Comparing the Emerging and Developed Markets

Both of these ETFs focus on the international market, but offer different strategies to take your portfolio around the world. Both the iShares Core MSCI Emerging Markets ETF (IEMG +2.50%) and iShares Core MSCI EAFE ETF (IEFA +2.22%) are designed as core holdings for international diversification, but IEMG targets emerging markets while IEFA invests in developed markets outside North America. This comparison examines cost, recent performance, volatility, and portfolio construction to help investors decide wh ...