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IEFAvsLDSF

iShares Core MSCI EAFE ETF against FIRST TRUST LOW DURATION STRATEGIC FOCUS ETF — the fee, the flows, the book, and a year head-to-head.

One year, growth of $100
IEFA 109LDSF 96Oct 25Oct 26GROWTH OF $100
Head to head
IEFALDSF
Expense ratio0.070%—
Assets$190.8B$153M
Net flow, 1 month+$1.7B—
Net flow, 1 year+$18B—
Return, YTD+8.7%-3.7%
Return, 1 year+9.3%-3.6%
Avg daily volume10.7M37K
Holdings27986
ListedOct 18, 2012Jun 15, 2024
Options marketYesNo

MARKED CELLS LEAD ON THAT LINE · LOWER FEE, LARGER ASSETS, STRONGER FLOWS & RETURNS

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