From The Motley Fool · RJ Fulton · · 1m 10s
iShares World vs Core: Better International ETF for Decade
iShares Core MSCI Total International Stock ETF offers lower costs and higher income for long-term international diversification.
In brief
iShares Core MSCI Total International Stock ETF offers lower costs and higher income for long-term international diversification. For long-term investors, the iShares Core MSCI Total International Stock ETF provides lower fees, higher dividend yield, and exposure to global markets beyond U.S. stocks. Originally…
ETF Comparison
iShares MSCI World ETF focuses on developed economies with large-cap growth, while iShares Core MSCI Total International Stock ETF offers broad non-U.S. exposure at lower cost.
Key Metrics
iShares Core MSCI Total International Stock ETF has a 0.07% expense ratio, 3.0% dividend yield, and $58.1 billion AUM versus iShares MSCI World ETF's 0.24% expense ratio, 1.4% dividend yield, and $8.8 billion AUM.
Portfolio Focus
iShares MSCI World ETF holds 1,252 securities with 32% in technology, 15% in financials, and 11% in industrials, including Nvidia, Apple, and Microsoft.
Global Reach
iShares Core MSCI Total International Stock ETF covers 4,584 holdings across developed and emerging markets, including Taiwan Semiconductor, Samsung, and SK Hynix.
Long-Term Advantage
For long-term investors, iShares Core MSCI Total International Stock ETF provides lower costs, higher income, and exposure to global markets beyond U.S. stocks.
The key point
For long-term investors, the iShares Core MSCI Total International Stock ETF provides lower fees, higher dividend yield, and exposure to global markets beyond U.S. stocks.
