IXUS

📎 Investment Objective

The iShares Core MSCI Total International Stock ETF (IXUS) seeks to track the performance of an index that measures the equity market performance of developed and emerging markets outside of the United States.

✨ Key Features

• Broad international equity exposure across developed and emerging markets
• Low-cost index-based approach with an expense ratio of 0.00%
• Diversified portfolio of large-, mid-, and small-cap stocks
• Suitable as a core international equity holding in a diversified portfolio

⚠️ Primary Risks

• Market risk: The value of the fund's shares will fluctuate with changes in the value of the underlying securities
• Currency risk: As an international fund, IXUS is exposed to the risk of fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates
• Emerging markets risk: Investing in emerging markets may involve greater risks related to political, economic, and regulatory uncertainty
• Liquidity risk: Some of the fund's holdings may be less liquid, which can affect the fund's ability to sell these securities at favorable prices

👤 Best For

IXUS may be suitable for long-term investors seeking broad international equity exposure as part of a diversified portfolio. The fund may be appropriate for investors with a moderate to high risk tolerance who are looking for low-cost, passive exposure to developed and emerging market stocks outside the United States.