ETF Faceoff: Does iShares IXUS or EEM Offer Better Global Exposure?
Compare diversification, risk, and sector weightings to see how these two international funds stack up for different investor goals.
ETF Faceoff: Does iShares IXUS or EEM Offer Better Global Exposure?
Overview
A diversified investor should have exposure to non-U.S. stock, especially to find what should be faster-growing countries and companies.
iShares Core MSCI Total International Stock ETF (NASDAQ:IXUS) offers broad developed and emerging market exposure at a low cost, while iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ETF (NYSEMKT:EEM) targets high-growth developing economies with a narrower scope and higher fees.
Details
International investing requires deciding between a catch-all approach or a targeted bet on developing economies. While both funds provide exposure to global growth outside the United States, the investment vehicles differ significantly in their cost structures, geographic scope, and volatility profiles. This analysis explores how the two iShares funds balance diversification against concentrated market access.
Source
Originally published at www.fool.com.
