Which International ETF Is the Better Buy: iShares’ Developed Market IEFA or Emerging Markets EEM?

iShares Core MSCI EAFE ETF (NYSEMKT:IEFA) offers low-cost, diversified exposure to developed markets like Europe and Japan, whereas iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ETF (NYSEMKT:EEM) targets high-growth developing economies with higher management fees and risk. Investors looking beyond U.S. borders often choose between established developed markets and rapidly growing emerging economies to diversify their portfolios. While both funds are issued by iShares, they serve distinct roles for an investor, varying significantly in management costs, geographic focus, and historical risk profiles. Beta measures price volatility relative to the S&P 500; beta is calculated from monthly returns over the available fund history (up to five years). The 1-yr return represents total return over the trailing 12 months. Dividend yield is the trailing-12-month distribution yield.

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