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22 hours agoThis Cheap International ETF Does One Job Very Well
IDEV provides broad, low-fee exposure to developed non-U.S. stocks, diversifying beyond a U.S.-centric total market fund with stable, non-leveraged holdings.
EFA provides access to over 1,000 companies across Europe, Japan, Australia, and other developed markets outside North America. The fund's $68.6 billion in assets and 24-year track record make it one of the most established international equity options. Top holdings include ASML Holding (NASDAQ:ASML), Roche Holding (OTC:RHHBY), Novartis (NYSE:NVS), and HSBC Holdings (NYSE:HSBC), offering exposure to quality businesses generating substantial revenue worldwide.