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iShares Core MSCI EAFE IMI Index ETF (XEF)
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iShares MSCI EAFE Index ETF (CAD-Hedged) (XIN)
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Vanguard FTSE Developed All Cap ex North America Index ETF (CAD-Hedged) (VI)
Q: I currently own a 3% total portfolio in international markets. I plan to raise my total international exposure to 10% from new money available. Do you think it is safe to do so. My U$ exposure is at 42%. No bonds, 7% in money markets.
I currently own XIN and ZWE for distribution. Is there overlap between VI, XEF and XIN? How would you proceed? Can you rank and propose what my options are among these ETFs with the % you would allocate to each 2 or3 ? I don't want EMs.
Thank you for your precious help. You've made me wonders since I use your services.
Yves
I currently own XIN and ZWE for distribution. Is there overlap between VI, XEF and XIN? How would you proceed? Can you rank and propose what my options are among these ETFs with the % you would allocate to each 2 or3 ? I don't want EMs.
Thank you for your precious help. You've made me wonders since I use your services.
Yves
5i Research Answer:
We would be quite comfortable at 10% international. There is some overlap of XIN and XEF as Japan is the biggest country exposure for both ETFs. VI is similar as well as we do not think all of these would be needed. We would rank; VI, XIN, XEF with longer term performance as our main selection criteria. We would be fine with just VI and XIN; neither has emerging market exposure.