Better International ETF: the iShares IEFA vs. State Street's SPDW

The iShares Core MSCI EAFE ETF manages significantly more assets under management (AUM) and offers a higher dividend yield than the State Street SPDR Portfolio Developed World ex-US ETF. The State Street SPDR Portfolio Developed World ex-US ETF features a lower expense ratio and has delivered higher total returns over the trailing 12 months.

The Motley Fool • Aug 29, 2026

An active fund holding a whopping 800 stocks is beating major indexes. Here's how.

For diversification in the stock market, there are actively managed alternatives to index funds.

Market Watch • Aug 12, 2026

Top Foreign Stock Funds for Income-Hungry Investors

If you're seeking steady income from your investments, good luck finding it in traditional U.S. index funds tracking the S&P 500. The current dividend yield on that tech-stock-laden benchmark is only 1.1%.

Barrons • Aug 5, 2026

The Defensive Shift: This Week's Top 10 ETF Inflows

The ETF market saw a push in capital away from the concentrated U.S. tech sector to defensive broad market exposure, short duration bonds, and commodities. The shift in flows is amplified by the semiconductor market pullback, interest rate uncertainty, and ongoing geopolitical tensions in the Middle East.

ETF Trends • Jul 24, 2026

Inside the Success of BlackRock's iShares ETFs

BlackRock's iShares helped push assets past $15T as ETFs surged. Here's what fueled the growth and which iShares ETFs remain investor favorites, per ETF Central data.

Zacks Investment Research • Jul 23, 2026

International ETFs: iShares EAFE ETF vs Vanguard Emerging Markets ETF

iShares Core MSCI EAFE ETF focuses on developed international markets while Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets ETF targets developing economies Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets ETF maintains a lower expense ratio of 0.06% compared to 0.07% for the iShares fund iShares Core MSCI EAFE ETF provides a higher trailing-12-month dividend yield of 3.4% and superior 5-year growth

The Motley Fool • Jul 19, 2026

IEFA vs. VXUS: Both Are Cheap. Both Are Broad.

The iShares Core MSCI EAFE ETF (IEFA) invests only in developed market stocks outside of the United States and Canada. The Vanguard Total International Stock ETF (VXUS) offers more comprehensive global coverage across both developed and emerging markets.

The Motley Fool • Jul 3, 2026

If the Fed Cuts Again, IEFA Could Rally Further. Here's Your Monitoring Checklist.

The iShares Core MSCI EAFE ETF (NYSEARCA:IEFA) has quietly become one of the best-performing core holdings in U.S.

24/7 Wall Street • Jun 23, 2026

Managing Exposure to International Equity ETFs Amid UK Political Shifts

Developed international equity ETFs are presenting unique diversification challenges for investors this summer. In light of ongoing UK political developments, selecting the correct international vehicle requires a granular look at geographic exposures.

ETF Trends • Jun 22, 2026

Should You Buy, Or Sell iShares Core MSCI EAFE ETF Today? | IEFA

If you've only invested in U.S. equities in the past two decades, you've likely won big, at least compared to non-U.S.

24/7 Wall Street • Jun 17, 2026