IXUS vs. IEMG: One International ETF Covers the World, the Other Focuses on Its Fastest-Growing Corner

iShares Core MSCI Emerging Markets ETF provides concentrated exposure to developing economies with higher recent returns but also greater historical drawdowns than iShares Core MSCI Total International Stock ETF. iShares Core MSCI Total International Stock ETF offers a lower expense ratio and broader diversification across both developed and emerging markets compared to the more focused iShares Core MSCI Emerging Markets ETF.