IEFA

📎 Investment Objective

The iShares Core MSCI EAFE ETF (IEFA) seeks to track the investment results of an index composed of large- and mid-capitalization developed market equities, excluding the U.S. and Canada.

✨ Key Features

• Broad exposure to developed market equities in Europe, Australasia, and the Far East (EAFE)
• Low-cost, index-based approach with an expense ratio of 0.00%
• Diversified portfolio of large- and mid-cap stocks across multiple countries and sectors
• Suitable as a core international equity holding in a diversified investment portfolio

⚠️ Primary Risks

• Market risk: The value of the ETF's holdings may decline due to general market conditions or other factors
• Currency risk: The ETF's returns may be affected by fluctuations in the exchange rates between the U.S. dollar and the currencies of the countries in which the underlying securities are domiciled
• Concentration risk: The ETF's performance may be more volatile due to its focus on developed international markets
• Liquidity risk: The ETF's shares may trade at a premium or discount to its net asset value

👤 Best For

This ETF may be suitable for long-term investors seeking broad exposure to developed international equity markets as part of a diversified investment portfolio. It may be particularly appropriate for investors with a moderate to high risk tolerance who are looking to gain exposure to non-U.S. stocks.