Why iShares ETFs for International Exposure?
iShares has more than 130 international and global exchange traded funds (ETFs) that are cost efficient and capture a broad selection of the international investing universe.
International iShares ETFs typically have lower expense ratios than actively managed mutual funds*. Since iShares ETFs seek to closely track a benchmark index, they typically buy and sell securities less often than actively managed mutual funds, thereby decreasing the likelihood of capital gains distributions. Our iShares portfolio management team continuously exercises our tax expertise throughout the year in an attempt to minimize capital gains. Of course, as with any investment, if you sell your shares of an iShares ETF at a gain, capital gains taxes will still apply. Click Know the Differences for more information on the differences between iShares ETFs and mutual funds.
* The average expense ratio of an international iShares ETF is 0.51%, versus the average international active open-ended mutual fund expense ratio of 1.29%. Morningstar, 2/29/12.
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