iShares Core MSCI EAFE ETF: Your Gateway to International Markets

Financial planners often explain that diversification is important. That's pretty easy to grasp when you think about the saying, "Don't put all of your eggs in one basket." But, when it comes to investing, a lot of investors do just that by only investing in U.S. stocks. iShares Core MSCI EAFE ETF (NYSEMKT: IEFA) can help you fix that quickly and easily!At roughly 25% of the world's gross domestic product (GDP), the United States is, by far, the most important market in the world. It also happens to be one of the most developed from a financial perspective. The regulations and size of the U.S. market make it a relatively safe place to invest, or as safe as financial markets can be, anyway. There are plenty of good reasons why investors place a heavy emphasis on investing in the United States.Image source: Getty Images.Continue readingWeiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei MotleyFool Weiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei MotleyFool