iShares Core MSCI EAFE ETF vs iShares 1 3 Year Treasury Bond ETF — how do they compare? iShares Core MSCI EAFE ETF trades at $96.91, while iShares 1 3 Year Treasury Bond ETF trades at $81.9. The key difference: iShares Core MSCI EAFE ETF is trading nearer its 52-week high, iShares 1 3 Year Treasury Bond ETF nearer its low. Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| IEFA | SHY | |
|---|---|---|
Sector | Broad Market / Factor | Fixed Income |
52-Week High | $98.56 | $83.18 |
52-Week Low | $81.70 | $81.79 |
Trailing returns across standard periods
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.
Read more on IEFA →SHY provides exposure to U.S. Treasury bonds with remaining maturities between one and three years. It is a low-risk, highly liquid ETF designed for capital preservation and short-term income, featuring 2026 top holdings across various Treasury Notes.
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