IEFA vs. SPDW: Broad International Exposure With Different Portfolio Designs

iShares Core MSCI EAFE ETF (NYSEMKT:IEFA) and SPDR Portfolio Developed World ex-US ETF (NYSEMKT:SPDW) both offer broad international developed-market equity exposure, and SPDW stands out for its notably lower expense ratio and slightly higher recent total return. IEFA, on the other hand, commands much higher assets under management (AUM) and a broader portfolio.Both IEFA and SPDW are designed for investors seeking diversified access to developed markets outside the United States. This comparison highlights key differences in cost, recent performance, portfolio structure, and underlying holdings to help clarify which fund may better align with your investment goals.Beta measures price volatility relative to the S&P 500; beta is calculated from five-year weekly returns. The 1-yr return represents total return over the trailing 12 months.Continue readingWeiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei MotleyFool Weiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei MotleyFool