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The article compares two global stock ETFs: SPGM (State Street SPDR Portfolio MSCI Global Stock Market ETF) and IEFA (iShares Core MSCI EAFE ETF). SPGM offers broader global exposure including U.S. and emerging markets with superior 5-year returns (28.04% vs 21.55%), while IEFA focuses on developed international markets with a lower expense ratio (0.07% vs 0.09%) and higher dividend yield (3.24% vs 1.67%). The recommendation favors IEFA for investors already holding U.S. equities, citing better diversification and income potential.

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

The article compares two iShares international ETFs: IXUS (Total International Stock ETF) and IEFA (EAFE ETF). Both have low fees (0.07%) and strong diversification, but IXUS holds over 4,000 stocks across more markets including emerging economies, while IEFA focuses on developed markets with about 2,600 stocks. IXUS is more tech-heavy (21% in tech) and has outperformed the S&P 500 over the past year and decade, while IEFA offers higher dividend yields (3.3%) and less exposure to AI-related volatility. For long-term investors seeking diversification, IXUS is recommended due to its broader geographic exposure and superior historical performance.

IXUS vs. IEFA: Which International ETF Is Better for Most Investors?

This fund endeavors to mirror the returns of an underlying index, which is made up of developed market stocks of various sizes—large, mid, and small capitalization—and notably omits companies based in the United States and Canada.

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