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The iShares MSCI EAFE ETF is a $52 billion equity exchange-traded fund that provides retail investors with overseas equity exposure in Europe, Middle East, and Asia. The fund excludes China and offers exposure to developed markets outside the U.S. and Canada. EFA is also a play on the dollar, with a secondary risk factor of short dollar exposure via its unhedged profile.

DFAI: International Exposure From A Top Fund Issuer

On Friday, Innovator added a new defined outcome ETF to its library with the Innovator International Developed Power Buffer ETF – March (NYSE Arca: IMAR). IMAR has a net expense ratio of 0.85%, according to the fund prospectus.

HDEF: Attractive Valuation, But Lagging Peers For Over 7 Years

Today, Innovator unveiled the eighth fund in its International Developed Power Buffer ETF family. These funds provide the price return of the iShares MSCI EAFE ETF (EFA) up to a cap while protecting against the first 15% of losses from the start of the one-year outcome period.

U.S. equities have outperformed international developed market equities over the last 15 years, however, this trend may be reversing as international equities are showing signs of strength. International developed market equities should be part of investors' strategic asset allocation. EFA is a great way to get core exposure to large and mid-cap companies in Europe, Australia, and the Far East.

VettaFi's Head of Research Todd Rosenbluth joins Chuck Jaffe to discuss what investors should consider when evaluating ETFs and what's in favor in the current environment on this special episode of ETF of the Week. This was originally featured on a segment “Money Life” with Chuck Jaffe.

iShares MSCI EAFE ETF provides exposure to large and mid-sized companies across developed markets outside the U.S. and Canada. EFA has a diverse portfolio with holdings in sectors such as financials, healthcare, industrials, consumer discretionary, and consumer staples. The ETF has performed well compared to other developed market indices, but has lagged behind the S&P 500 due to the exclusion of U.S. companies.

iShares MSCI EAFE ETF offers exposure to over 800 stocks across Europe, Australia, Asia, and the Far East. Diversifying outside the US S&P 500 has underperformed, but now may be a good time to rotate into international markets. The strength of the US dollar and the dominance of technology are important factors to consider when investing in international markets.

There's been more talk lately about aiming for diversification through international investing, which wasn't a major topic of discussion for a while.