iShares Core MSCI EAFE ETF (IEFA) Alternatives

iShares Core MSCI EAFE ETF (IEFA) belongs to the Foreign Large Cap Equities category. Below you'll find alternative ETFs from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with IEFA. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or funds that fit a different role in your portfolio.

Cheapest Alternatives to IEFA

IEFA charges 0.07% annually. Among ETFs in the Foreign Large Cap Equities category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among IEFA alternatives.

Symbol	Name	Expense Ratio	Inception
VEA	Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets ETF	0.03%	Jul 20, 2007	IEFA vs VEA
BKIE	BNY Mellon International Equity ETF	0.04%	Apr 24, 2020	IEFA vs BKIE
SPDW	SPDR Portfolio World ex-US ETF	0.04%	Apr 26, 2007	IEFA vs SPDW
IDEV	iShares Core MSCI International Developed Markets ...	0.05%	Mar 21, 2017	IEFA vs IDEV
VXUS	Vanguard Total International Stock ETF	0.05%	Jan 26, 2011	IEFA vs VXUS

Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to IEFA

Among ETFs in the Foreign Large Cap Equities category, these options rank highest on PortfoliosLab's risk-adjusted score, which accounts for volatility, drawdown, and return consistency over a 1-year period.

Symbol	Name	Risk / Return Rank	Inception
FDT	First Trust Developed Markets ex-US AlphaDEX Fund	96	Apr 18, 2011	IEFA vs FDT
EFAS	Global X MSCI SuperDividend® EAFE ETF	96	Nov 14, 2016	IEFA vs EFAS
EIS	iShares MSCI Israel ETF	96	Mar 26, 2008	IEFA vs EIS
VIDI	Vident International Equity Fund	96	Oct 29, 2013	IEFA vs VIDI
JIVE	Jpmorgan International Value ETF	95	Sep 13, 2023	IEFA vs JIVE

Top Performing IEFA Alternatives (YTD)

IEFA alternatives from the Foreign Large Cap Equities category, sorted by year-to-date return.

Symbol	Name	YTD Return	Inception
EFAS	Global X MSCI SuperDividend® EAFE ETF	10.06%	Nov 14, 2016	IEFA vs EFAS
FDT	First Trust Developed Markets ex-US AlphaDEX Fund	9.83%	Apr 18, 2011	IEFA vs FDT
ICOW	Pacer Developed Markets International Cash Cows 10...	9.82%	Jun 16, 2017	IEFA vs ICOW
KEMX	KraneShares MSCI Emerging Markets ex China Index E...	9.35%	Apr 12, 2019	IEFA vs KEMX
IDOG	ALPS International Sector Dividend Dogs ETF	8.50%	Jun 27, 2013	IEFA vs IDOG

Lowest Volatility Alternatives to IEFA

IEFA alternatives from the Foreign Large Cap Equities category, sorted by annualized volatility over the past year.

Symbol	Name	Volatility 1Y	Inception
EFAV	iShares Edge MSCI Min Vol EAFE ETF	12.22%	Oct 18, 2011	IEFA vs EFAV
DWX	SPDR S&P International Dividend ETF	12.53%	Feb 12, 2008	IEFA vs DWX
FID	First Trust S&P International Dividend Aristocrats...	12.62%	Aug 23, 2013	IEFA vs FID
HDMV	First Trust Horizon Managed Volatility Developed I...	13.16%	Aug 24, 2016	IEFA vs HDMV
CIL	VictoryShares International Volatility Wtd ETF	13.30%	Aug 19, 2015	IEFA vs CIL

Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to IEFA

IEFA alternatives from the Foreign Large Cap Equities category, sorted by maximum drawdown over the past year.

Symbol	Name	Max Drawdown 1Y	Inception
EFAV	iShares Edge MSCI Min Vol EAFE ETF	-7.14%	Oct 18, 2011	IEFA vs EFAV
DWX	SPDR S&P International Dividend ETF	-8.59%	Feb 12, 2008	IEFA vs DWX
FDEV	Fidelity International Multifactor ETF	-8.67%	Feb 26, 2019	IEFA vs FDEV
HDMV	First Trust Horizon Managed Volatility Developed I...	-8.73%	Aug 24, 2016	IEFA vs HDMV
DWMF	WisdomTree International Multifactor Fund	-8.74%	Aug 10, 2018	IEFA vs DWMF

Other ETFs from iShares

Most popular iShares ETFs on PortfoliosLab, across asset classes.

Symbol	Name	Category	Risk / Return Rank	YTD Return	Inception
SGOV	iShares 0-3 Month Treasury Bond ETF	Ultrashort Bond	100	0.86%	May 26, 2020	IEFA vs SGOV
IBIT	iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF	Cryptocurrency	6	-22.62%	Jan 5, 2024	IEFA vs IBIT
IVV	iShares Core S&P 500 ETF	S&P 500	65	-4.38%	May 15, 2000	IEFA vs IVV
TLT	iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF	Government Bonds, Long-Term Bond	12	0.17%	Jul 22, 2002	IEFA vs TLT
DGRO	iShares Core Dividend Growth ETF	Large Cap Growth Equities, Dividend	69	1.57%	Jun 10, 2014	IEFA vs DGRO
SLV	iShares Silver Trust	Precious Metals	89	5.77%	Apr 21, 2006	IEFA vs SLV
SOXX	iShares Semiconductor ETF	Semiconductors, Technology Equities	92	9.20%	Jul 10, 2001	IEFA vs SOXX
IAU	iShares Gold Trust	Gold, Precious Metals	87	8.61%	Jan 21, 2005	IEFA vs IAU
IWM	iShares Russell 2000 ETF	Small Cap Blend Equities	69	0.93%	May 22, 2000	IEFA vs IWM
ACWI	iShares MSCI ACWI ETF	Large Cap Growth Equities	75	-2.21%	Mar 26, 2008	IEFA vs ACWI

Often Compared With IEFA

What investors most often compare with IEFA, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.

Symbol	Name	Category	Risk / Return Rank	YTD Return	Inception
EFA	iShares MSCI EAFE ETF	Foreign Large Cap Equities	76	1.15%	Aug 14, 2001	IEFA vs EFA
FSPSX	Fidelity International Index Fund	Foreign Large Cap Equities	64	-1.94%	Nov 5, 1997	IEFA vs FSPSX
XEF.TO	iShares Core MSCI EAFE IMI Index ETF	Global Equities	70	2.29%	Apr 10, 2013	IEFA vs XEF.TO
IEMG	iShares Core MSCI Emerging Markets ETF	Emerging Markets Diversified	86	3.76%	Oct 18, 2012	IEFA vs IEMG
IXUS	iShares Core MSCI Total International Stock ETF	Foreign Large Cap Equities	86	2.36%	Oct 18, 2012	IEFA vs IXUS
VT	Vanguard Total World Stock ETF	Global Equities	77	-1.71%	Jun 24, 2008	IEFA vs VT
SCZ	iShares MSCI EAFE Small-Cap ETF	Foreign Small & Mid Cap Equities	85	1.14%	Dec 10, 2007	IEFA vs SCZ
IQLT	iShares MSCI Intl Quality Factor ETF	Foreign Large Cap Equities	69	1.72%	Jan 13, 2015	IEFA vs IQLT
ZEA.TO	BMO MSCI EAFE Index ETF	Global Equities	65	2.60%	Feb 10, 2014	IEFA vs ZEA.TO
FENI	Fidelity Enhanced International ETF	Foreign Large Cap Equities	85	2.45%	Dec 20, 2007	IEFA vs FENI
IVLU	iShares MSCI Intl Value Factor ETF	Foreign Large Cap Equities	92	4.28%	Jun 16, 2015	IEFA vs IVLU
ONEQ	Fidelity NASDAQ Composite Index Tracking Stock	Large Cap Growth Equities	72	-6.77%	Sep 25, 2003	IEFA vs ONEQ
QEFA	SPDR MSCI EAFE StrategicFactors ETF	Foreign Large Cap Equities	80	2.87%	Jun 4, 2014	IEFA vs QEFA
AVSD	Avantis Responsible International Equity ETF	Foreign Large Cap Equities	80	-0.74%	Mar 15, 2022	IEFA vs AVSD
VSS	Vanguard FTSE All-World ex-US Small-Cap ETF	Foreign Small & Mid Cap Equities	89	1.72%	Apr 2, 2009	IEFA vs VSS
XEF-U.TO	iShares Core MSCI EAFE IMI Index ETF	Global Equities	68	0.12%	Oct 9, 2019	IEFA vs XEF-U.TO
IJH	iShares Core S&P Mid-Cap ETF	Mid Cap Blend Equities	53	2.56%	May 22, 2000	IEFA vs IJH
ESGD	iShares ESG Aware MSCI EAFE ETF	Foreign Large Cap Equities	71	0.56%	Jun 28, 2016	IEFA vs ESGD
EIMI.L	iShares Core MSCI EM IMI UCITS ETF	Emerging Markets Equities	82	0.33%	May 30, 2014	IEFA vs EIMI.L
FIVFX	Fidelity International Capital Appreciation Fund	Foreign Large Cap Equities	—	—	Nov 1, 1994	IEFA vs FIVFX

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