IEFA: Why This Fund Is One of the Best International ETFs
Key takeaways
- NVDA IEFA ^GSPC Investors seem to be showing more interest in buying stocks beyond the U.S. market.
- One of the best international exchange-traded funds (ETFs) is the i Shares Core MSCI EAFE ETF (NYSEMKT: IEFA).
- In 2009, a "Double Down" signal flashed for a little-known chipmaker called Nvidia.
NVDA IEFA ^GSPC Investors seem to be showing more interest in buying stocks beyond the U.S. market. This doesn t mean that the "U.S. exceptionalism" trend is over, but it does mean that there could be good opportunities for investors who diversify into international stocks.
One of the best international exchange-traded funds (ETFs) is the i Shares Core MSCI EAFE ETF (NYSEMKT: IEFA). It offers a diversified mix of stocks from more than 16 countries, with top holdings from Japan (25.2% of the fund), the United Kingdom (13.97%), France (8.9%), Switzerland (8.6%) and Germany (8.2%).
Missed Nvidia in 2009? This Rare Signal Is Flashing Again. In 2009, a "Double Down" signal flashed for a little-known chipmaker called Nvidia. For the first time in years, that same "Total Conviction" signal is flashing for a company 1/100th the size of Nvidia. Continue »