Centene Corp vs iShares Core MSCI EAFE ETF — how do they compare? Centene Corp trades at $66.33 (market cap $32.89B), while iShares Core MSCI EAFE ETF trades at $100.75. Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| CNC | IEFA | |
|---|---|---|
Market Cap | $32.89B | — |
Sector | Health | Broad Market / Factor |
52-Week High | $68.72 | $101.09 |
52-Week Low | $26.17 | $84.72 |
Enterprise Value | $21.93B | — |
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IEFA (iShares Core MSCI EAFE ETF) trades at $101.09, up 1.1% with a bullish technical signal from moving averages. The fund provides exposure to developed international markets excluding the US and Canada, with a competitive 0.07% expense ratio and 3.30% dividend yield. Recent news highlights its role in diversification strategies amid S&P 500 concentration concerns.
The outlook remains positive given international diversification benefits and potential Fed rate cut catalysts. Key risks include developed market monetary policy shifts and currency fluctuations. Analyst sentiment favors IEFA for its cost efficiency and income generation, though emerging market alternatives offer different growth profiles.
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Centene is a managed-care organization focused on government-sponsored healthcare plans, including Medicaid, Medicare, and the individual exchanges. Centene served 22 million medical members as of September 2021, mostly in Medicaid (68% of membership), the individual exchanges (10%), Medicare Advantage (6%), and the balance in Tricare (West region), correctional facility, and international plans. The company also serves 4 million users through the Medicare Part D pharmaceutical program.
Read more on CNC →IEFA tracks the MSCI EAFE Investable Market Index, offering broad exposure to large, mid, and small-cap stocks in developed markets across Europe, Australasia, and the Far East. It serves as a low-cost core holding for international diversification, excluding the U.S. and Canada.
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