UCITS Alternatives to IEFA (iShares Core MSCI EAFE ETF)
IEFA is a popular ETF listed on the US market. It tracks the MSCI EAFE IMI Index. Due to EU regulations (MiFID II/PRIIPs), European investors cannot directly purchase non-UCITS ETFs. We found 10 UCITS-compliant alternatives that provide similar market exposure.
UCITS Alternatives
10 found| ETF Name | ISIN | TER | AUM | Dist. | Replication |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ExactiShares Core MSCI World UCITS ETF USD (Acc) | IE00B4L5Y983 |
0.20% | €72.0B | Acc | Physical |
| ExactXtrackers MSCI World UCITS ETF 1C | IE00BJ0KDQ92 |
0.19% | €12.0B | Acc | Physical |
| ExactVanguard FTSE Developed World UCITS ETF USD (Acc) | IE00BFMXXD54 |
0.12% | €12.0B | Acc | Physical |
| ExactSPDR MSCI World UCITS ETF (Acc) | IE00BFY0GT14 |
0.12% | €7.5B | Acc | Physical |
| ExactAmundi MSCI World UCITS ETF EUR (Acc) | LU1681043599 |
0.38% | €5.2B | Acc | Synthetic |
| ExactXtrackers MSCI World UCITS ETF 1D | IE00BM67HW99 |
0.19% | €5.0B | Dist | Physical |
| ExactAmundi MSCI World UCITS ETF Acc | LU1781541179 |
0.12% | €5.0B | Acc | Physical |
| ExactInvesco MSCI World UCITS ETF | IE00BD45KH83 |
0.19% | €4.0B | Acc | Synthetic |
| ExactSPDR MSCI World UCITS ETF | IE00BHZPJ890 |
0.12% | €3.5B | Acc | Physical |
| ExactiShares MSCI World EUR Hedged UCITS ETF (Acc) | IE00BD45YS76 |
0.55% | €3.0B | Acc | Physical |
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FAQ
What does IEFA track?
IEFA (iShares Core MSCI EAFE ETF) is an ETF listed on US that tracks the MSCI EAFE IMI Index. It is one of the popular ETFs in its category.
Why can't I buy IEFA in Europe?
Under EU MiFID II and PRIIPs regulations, brokers in the European Economic Area cannot sell ETFs that don't provide a Key Information Document (KID) in the local language. Most non-EU ETFs, including IEFA, don't comply with these requirements.
What is the best UCITS alternative to IEFA?
The closest UCITS alternative is iShares Core MSCI World UCITS ETF USD (Acc) (IE00B4L5Y983). We identified 10 UCITS ETFs that offer similar exposure. Compare them in the table above to find the best fit.