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iShares ETFs: IEMG and IEFA Comparison with Key Data Points

The iShares Core MSCI Emerging Markets ETF (IEMG) aims for emerging markets and has a 1-year return of 53.2% and an expense ratio of 0.09%. In contrast, the iShares Core MSCI EAFE ETF (IEFA), focusing on developed markets, offers a 1-year return of 33.9% and a lower expense ratio of 0.07%. IEMG has $134.1 billion in assets under management (AUM), compared to IEFA's $169.6 billion. Both ETFs serve distinct investment strategies, appealing to different risk tolerances and market exposures.