Reasons to Consider Buying IEFA Stock in October

The period from 2015 to 2024 was challenging for international stocks, with the MSCI EAFE Index returning only 66.9%, significantly trailing the S&P 500’s 239.9% gain. However, in 2025, the iShares Core MSCI EAFE ETF (NYSEMKT: IEFA) has surged 27.6%, outperforming the S&P 500’s 14.4%, suggesting potential further gains for late investors considering international stocks.

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