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What index does EEM track?
5 min read
By Beqa Bumbeishvili, ETF Insider

What index does EEM track?

EEM, which stands for iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ETF, tracks the MSCI Emerging Markets Index. This index is designed to measure the performance of large and mid-cap stocks from emerging market countries. It includes companies from various sectors such as financials, information technology, consumer discretionary, and more, providing investors with exposure to the potential growth opportunities offered by emerging markets.

Which Canadian stocks are in EFA and EEM
7 min read
By Beqa Bumbeishvili, ETF Insider

Which Canadian stocks are in EFA and EEM

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What stocks are in EEM?
4 min read
By Ron Koren, ETF Insider

What stocks are in EEM?

The iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ETF (EEM) is an exchange-traded fund that tracks the performance of the MSCI Emerging Markets Index. The fund provides exposure to a broad range of stocks from emerging market countries, including companies from countries like China, South Korea, Brazil, Taiwan, and India. The portfolio consists of stocks across various sectors, such as technology, financials, consumer goods, and energy, allowing investors to gain diversified exposure to emerging market economies.

What is the EFA and EEM
4 min read
By Ron Koren, ETF Insider

What is the EFA and EEM

By understanding the Canadian stocks held within EFA and EEM, investors can gain insights into the Canadian market and its representation.

Considerations for Industry-Specific Exposure
6 min read
By Ron Koren, ETF Insider

Considerations for Industry-Specific Exposure

While the iShares MSCI EAFE ETF (EFA) provides exposure to international markets, it is primarily designed to offer broad-based exposure.

Not Providing Investment Advisory Services
6 min read
By Ron Koren, ETF Insider

Not Providing Investment Advisory Services

While EFA is a popular choice for investors seeking exposure to international developed markets, there are several alternative options available.

What index does EFA track?
6 min read
By Beqa Bumbeishvili, ETF Insider

What index does EFA track?

EFA (iShares MSCI EAFE ETF) tracks the performance of the MSCI EAFE Index. This index is designed to measure the equity market performance of developed markets outside of the United States and Canada. It includes companies from Europe, Australasia, and the Far East. The EFA ETF provides investors with a way to gain exposure to a broad range of international stocks and diversify their investment portfolios beyond domestic markets.

What stocks are in the EFA?
5 min read
By Ron Koren, ETF Insider

What stocks are in the EFA?

The iShares MSCI EAFE ETF (EFA) is an exchange-traded fund that tracks the performance of the MSCI EAFE Index. The index represents developed markets outside of North America, including Europe, Australasia, and the Far East. The EFA ETF includes stocks of companies such as Nestle, Toyota, and Samsung, providing investors with exposure to a diverse range of international companies in various sectors.

What Is EFA ETF?
4 min read
By Ron Koren, ETF Insider

What Is EFA ETF?

EFA (iShares MSCI EAFE ETF) is an exchange-traded fund that seeks to track the investment results of an index composed of large- and mid-capitalization developed market equities, excluding the U.S. and Canada. It provides investors with exposure to a broad range of companies in Europe, Australasia, and the Far East. EFA offers a convenient way for investors to gain diversified international equity exposure in their portfolios.