Investors looking for a reduced volatility spin on EFA can consider the iShares MSCI EAFE Minimum Volatility ETF (NYSEArca: EFAV), which is up less than 12% over the past year compared to a 15.1% gain for EFA. [Some Low Vol ETFs Worked in 2013]
Cost-conscious investors will like the iShares Core MSCI EAFE ETF (NYSEArca: IEFA). IEFA debuted in October 2012 as part of the iShares core suite and charges just 0.14% per year compared to the 0.34% charged by EFA.
iShares MSCI EAFE ETF
ETF Trends editorial team contributed to this post. Tom Lydon’s clients own shares of EFA.