IEFA vs IEMG
iShares Core MSCI EAFE ETF vs iShares Core MSCI Emerging Markets ETF
IEFA$96.28
iShares Core MSCI EAFE ETF
Developed-market equities ex-US/Canada.
Expense: 0.07%Yield: 3.32%
IEMG$81.47
iShares Core MSCI Emerging Markets ETF
Broad emerging-market equity exposure.
Expense: 0.09%Yield: 2.37%
Quick take
- • IEFA has the lower expense ratio at 0.07% vs 0.09% for IEMG.
- • IEFA pays a higher dividend yield (3.32%).
Side-by-side metrics
| Metric | IEFA | IEMG |
|---|---|---|
Expense ratio Annual fee. Lower is better. | 0.07% | 0.09% |
Dividend yield Trailing 12-month yield. | 3.32% | 2.37% |
AUM Assets under management — bigger funds are typically more liquid. | $180.74B | $151.17B |
YTD return | 9.46% | 22.81% |
1-year return | — | — |
3-year return Annualized. | — | — |
5-year return Annualized. | — | — |
10-year return Annualized. | — | — |
Beta (3Y) Volatility relative to the market. Closer to 1 = market-like. | 0.91 | 0.99 |
P/E ratio | 18.11 | 17.04 |
Last price | $96.28 | $81.47 |
Inception | — | — |
Issuer | iShares | iShares |
IEFA top holdings
Top holdings · IEFA
| ASML.AS | ASML Holding NV | 2.17% |
| HSBA.L | HSBC Holdings PLC | 1.24% |
| AZN.L | AstraZeneca PLC | 1.15% |
| ROP.SW | Roche Holding AG Ordinary Shares new | 1.13% |
| NOVN.SW | Novartis AG Registered Shares | 1.09% |
| NESN.SW | Nestle SA | 1.04% |
| SHEL.L | Shell PLC | 1.01% |
| SIE.DE | Siemens AG | 0.88% |
| CBA.AX | Commonwealth Bank of Australia | 0.83% |
| 8306.T | Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group Inc | 0.81% |
Sector breakdown · IEFA
Real Estate3.1%
Consumer Cyclical8.2%
Basic Materials6.6%
Consumer Defensive6.4%
Technology10.2%
Communication Services4.5%
Financial Services23.0%
Utilities3.8%
Industrials20.5%
Energy4.0%
Healthcare9.8%
IEMG top holdings
Top holdings · IEMG
| 2330.TW | Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co Ltd | 12.49% |
| 005930.KS | Samsung Electronics Co Ltd | 5.32% |
| 000660.KS | SK Hynix Inc | 3.51% |
| 0700.HK | Tencent Holdings Ltd | 2.87% |
| 9988.HK | Alibaba Group Holding Ltd Ordinary Shares | 2.11% |
| 2308.TW | Delta Electronics Inc | 0.98% |
| 2454.TW | MediaTek Inc | 0.91% |
| 00939 | China Construction Bank Corp Class H | 0.81% |
| HDFCBANK.NS | HDFC Bank Ltd | 0.69% |
| RELIANCE.NS | Reliance Industries Ltd | 0.67% |
Sector breakdown · IEMG
Real Estate1.7%
Consumer Cyclical9.6%
Basic Materials6.9%
Consumer Defensive3.3%
Technology35.1%
Communication Services6.4%
Financial Services18.4%
Utilities2.2%
Industrials8.9%
Energy3.8%
Healthcare3.7%