The Schwab Emerging Markets Equity ETF (NYSEMKT:SCHE) and iShares Core MSCI EAFE ETF (NYSEMKT:IEFA) provide low-cost international diversification but cater to different markets, with SCHE focusing on emerging markets and IEFA on developed markets outside the U.S. and Canada. This comparison considers their costs, performance, liquidity, and portfolio construction for investors seeking global exposure. Additionally, beta measures price volatility relative to the S&P 500, calculated from five-year monthly returns, while the 1-year return reflects total performance over the past 12 months.
