1 Incredible Reason to Buy IEFA's Stock in October

The 2015 through 2024 stretch was a decade of woe for international stocks. For those keeping score at home, the MSCI EAFE Index, a widely followed gauge of developed market stocks outside the U.S., returned 66.9% over that span. Sure, this is better than a loss, but that performance pales in comparison to the 239.9% gained by the S&P 500 over the same period.Fortunately for investors who came into 2025 holding international stocks or those considering entering that arena, market leadership can and does change. Just look at the iShares Core MSCI EAFE ETF (NYSEMKT: IEFA). This fund is on a scintillating run this year, returning 27.6% as of Oct. 17, leaving the S&P 500 and its 14.4% gain in the dust.With international stocks in rally mode this year, late-arriving investors may be pondering if they've missed out on the "easy money" with IEFA. Investing comes with no guarantees, but there are reasons to believe there's more fuel in this fund's tank.Continue readingWeiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei MotleyFool Weiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei MotleyFool