iShares Core MSCI EAFE ETF vs iShares Semiconductor ETF — how do they compare? iShares Core MSCI EAFE ETF trades at $96.91, while iShares Semiconductor ETF trades at $554.27. The key difference: iShares Core MSCI EAFE ETF is trading nearer its 52-week high, iShares Semiconductor ETF nearer its low. Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| IEFA | SOXX | |
|---|---|---|
Sector | Broad Market / Factor | Sector/Thematic |
52-Week High | $98.56 | $655.01 |
52-Week Low | $81.70 | $236.93 |
Trailing returns across standard periods
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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 →SOXX provides investors with exposure to U.S. companies that design, manufacture, and distribute semiconductors. It tracks the ICE Semiconductor Index, offering a targeted investment in the technology sector's foundational components, including firms that produce chips, related equipment, and services. SOXX is a key vehicle for investors seeking to capitalize on trends in artificial intelligence, 5G, and other technologies that rely heavily on advanced semiconductor technology.
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