IEFA vs. SCHF: Lower Fee or Higher Dividend?

IEFA charges a higher fee but delivers a slightly higher dividend yield than SCHF SCHF edges out IEFA on recent returns and shows a slightly smaller five-year drawdown IEFA holds more stocks and offers broader sector diversification, but both funds share similar top holdings

The Motley Fool • Nov 26, 2025

Four ETFs That Give Your Portfolio Growth, Income And Global Balance

Investors looking for top exchange traded funds (ETFs) to invest in certainly have plenty of options to choose from.

24/7 Wall Street • Nov 5, 2025

China ETFs' Paradox: Winning But Ignored in 2025

It's been a good year for international equity ETFs. As a category, broad exposure funds tapping into both developed and emerging market equities have delivered outsized gains relative to U.S. markets this year, as well as much sought portfolio diversification.

ETF Trends • Nov 5, 2025

iShares Core MSCI EAFE ETF (IEFA) Focuses on Developed Markets While Vanguard FTSE All-World ex-US ETF (VEU) Looks Globally

IEFA brings a narrower developed-markets focus and a larger asset base. Meanwhile, VEU covers both developed and emerging markets.

The Motley Fool • Nov 3, 2025

iShares Core MSCI EAFE ETF (IEFA) Offers Less Coverage Than Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets (VEA) at a Higher Cost

IEFA and VEA both offer broad developed-market coverage. However, IEFA excludes Canada and carries a higher fee.

The Motley Fool • Nov 3, 2025

iShares Core MSCI EAFE ETF (IEFA) Offers Broader Market Coverage at Lower Costs Than iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ETF (EEM)

IEFA and EEM differ most in cost, market focus, and diversification. IEFA offers lower fees and broader developed-markets exposure.

The Motley Fool • Nov 2, 2025

Could Investing $1,000 in the iShares Core MSCI EAFE ETF (IEFA) Make You a Millionaire? (Spoiler: Yes, It Could.

The iShares Core MSCI EAFE ETF provides exposure to thousands of foreign stocks. It excludes the U.S. and Canada.

The Motley Fool • Oct 23, 2025

1 Incredible Reason to Buy IEFA's Stock in October

IEFA is a broad-based play on developed market stocks outside the U.S. There are multiple reasons to own the ETF this month, but one stands out. Hint: Market participants need to play catch-up with international equities.

The Motley Fool • Oct 23, 2025

Add Some Income to a Hot Trade

One of the top-of-mind themes for advisors and investors in 2025 has been the resurgence of international equities. As of October 10, the widely followed MSCI EAFE Index was higher by 24.1% since the start of the year.

ETF Trends • Oct 13, 2025

IEFA: International Stocks To Benefit From Higher GDP Growth In 2026

The iShares Core MSCI EAFE ETF invests in developed markets outside the U.S. and Canada, principally Japan, the United Kingdom, France and Germany. IEFA has outperformed the S&P 500 so far in 2025, benefiting from low starting valuations and a weak U.S. dollar. Looking ahead to 2026, I estimate that GDP growth in countries where IEFA invests should accelerate to 1.23%, up from 1.01% in 2025.

Seeking Alpha • Oct 13, 2025