Vanguard VT vs iShares IEFA: Is Global Diversification or International Exposure the Better Choice for Investors?
Vanguard offers broad global exposure, while iShares focuses strictly on developed markets outside of North America. Here's how the two compare.
Overview
Choosing between the Vanguard Total World Stock ETF (NYSEMKT:VT) and the iShares Core MSCI EAFE ETF (NYSEMKT:IEFA) depends on where an investor wants their borders to end.
VT acts as a diversified global solution by including U.S. stocks and emerging markets, while IEFA excludes North America, focusing exclusively on established international economies. Here's how the two compare on the most important factors.
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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