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 • 19 hours ago

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

IEFA vs. EEM: Which International ETF Is Better for Long-Term Investors?

iShares Core MSCI EAFE ETF offers a much lower expense ratio of 0.07% compared to the 0.72% fee for iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ETF. iShares Core MSCI EAFE ETF provides a higher trailing-12-month dividend yield of 3.30% while focusing on developed markets.

The Motley Fool • Jun 17, 2026

SPGM vs IEFA: Which Global Stock ETF Is the Better Buy?

State Street SPDR Portfolio MSCI Global Stock Market ETF provides broad exposure to U.S. and emerging markets while iShares Core MSCI EAFE ETF focuses strictly on developed international stocks The iShares fund offers a significantly higher dividend yield and lower expense ratio than the State Street alternative State Street SPDR Portfolio MSCI Global Stock Market ETF has delivered higher total returns and lower maximum drawdown over the last five years

The Motley Fool • Jun 12, 2026

Four developed market central banks are now hiking rates

The developed market rate-hiking club is getting bigger, as the European Central Bank on Thursday joined counterparts in Australia, Norway and Japan in tightening monetary policy, while more central banks are set ​to follow in the coming months.

Reuters • Jun 11, 2026

Vanguard vs iShares: Which is the Better International ETF?

Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets ETF includes Canadian equities and maintains a lower expense ratio of 0.03%. iShares Core MSCI EAFE ETF excludes North American exposure entirely and currently provides a higher trailing-12-month dividend yield.

The Motley Fool • Jun 11, 2026