IEFA versus IEMG: Comparison of emerging and developed markets
Both the iShares Core MSCI Emerging Markets ETF (NYSEMKT:IEMG) and iShares Core MSCI EAFE ETF (NYSEMKT:IEFA) They are designed as core holdings for international diversification, but IEMG targets emerging markets, while IEFA invests in developed markets outside North America. This comparison examines cost, recent performance, volatility and portfolio construction to help investors decide which fund…