Investors favor international index funds, especially IShares ESG Aware MSCI EAFE ETF (ESGD) with strong returns.

From Yahoo Finance: 2025-04-30 19:41:00

Investors are increasingly turning to international index funds as US equities face challenges due to trade wars and policy issues. European equities have outperformed, with EURO STOXX 50 index soaring 11%. The IShares ESG Aware MSCI EAFE ETF (ESGD) is an international index fund targeting investors looking for companies adhering to ESG principles. With a 5-year return of 11.61%, ESGD ranks 5th on the list of best international index funds. However, AI stocks are seen as more promising for higher returns in a shorter timeframe. Financial services stocks dominate ESGD’s holdings at 23.52%.



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