SPGM vs IEFA: Which Global Stock ETF Is the Better Buy?
Sector allocations and regional focus set these ETFs apart for global investors. Explore how each fund's holdings shape risk and income potential.
SPGM vs IEFA: Which Global Stock ETF Is the Better Buy?
Overview
There is a world of stocks out there. Diversified investors would be wise to hold some in their portfolios. But the question is which is the better fund to get global stock exposure?
The State Street SPDR Portfolio MSCI Global Stock Market ETF (NYSEMKT:SPGM) offers all-in-one global equity exposure, while the iShares Core MSCI EAFE ETF (NYSEMKT:IEFA) targets developed markets excluding North America.
Details
These two funds provide different building blocks for an international portfolio. The iShares fund tracks developed markets like Japan and the United Kingdom, serving as a complement to U.S. holdings, whereas the State Street fund serves as a total-world solution that includes American and emerging-market companies.
Source
Originally published at www.fool.com.
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