IEFAvsGSIDETF Comparison
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ETF 2
GSID
Goldman Sachs MarketBeta International Equity ETF
This fund is part of
DM Large & Mid Cap
+0.25%
iShares Core MSCI EAFE ETF (IEFA) belongs to the DM Blended Cap segment. Goldman Sachs MarketBeta International Equity ETF (GSID) is part of the DM Large & Mid Cap segment. IEFA's top 3 sector exposures are Financials, Industrials and Consumer Discretionary. In contrast, GSID's top sector exposures are Financials, Industrials and Information Technology. IEFA is less expensive with a Total Expense Ratio (TER) of 0.07%, versus 0.25% for GSID. IEFA is up 6.25% year-to-date (YTD) with +$5.89B in YTD flows. GSID performs worse with 6.23% YTD performance, and +$40M in YTD flows. Run a side-by-side ETF comparison of IEFA and GSID below, and assess how they stack up in performance, liquidity, risk, exposure, holdings, and more, helping you select the best ETF for your investments.
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IEFA vs GSID performance and flow charts
Performance
Cumulative Flows
Historic performance and flows
Data as of 04/24/2026
| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | IEFA GSID | +6.98%+7.94% | +1.13%+2.69% | +6.25%+6.23% | +26.71%+29.46% | +52.86%+53.31% | +48.48%+50.51% |
| Flows | IEFA GSID | +$381M+$7M | +$4.50B+$54M | +$5.89B+$40M | +$17.02B+$38M | +$34.84B+$317M | +$51.06B+$441M |
Volatility and drawdown
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility | IEFA GSID | +21.02%+20.24% | +14.44%+13.49% | +14.58%+14.23% | +16.06%+15.42% |
| Max drawdown | IEFA GSID | -11.37%-10.70% | -11.37%-10.70% | -13.46%-14.37% | -30.35%-29.33% |
| Max drawdown duration | IEFA GSID | 54d52d | 54d52d | 40d42d | 906d897d |
Trading data
IEFA | GSID | |
Last sale 4/24/2026 at 1:30 PM | $94.92 | $73.25 |
| Previous close 04/23/2026 | $94.48 | $72.87 |
| Consolidated volume 04/23/2026 | ||
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Replication quality
Data as of March 31, 2026
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Main metrics
Last update 4/24/2026 at 1:30 PM
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IEFA | GSID | |
|---|---|---|
| Last price | $94.92 | $73.25 |
| 1D performance | +0.47% | +0.51% |
| AuM | $178.75 B | $1.06 B |
| E/R | 0.07% | 0.25% |
Characteristics
IEFA | GSID | |
|---|---|---|
| Management strategy | Passive | Passive |
| Provider | iShares | Goldman Sachs |
| Benchmark | MSCI EAFE IMI Index | Solactive GBS Developed Markets ex North America Large & Mid cap Index |
| N° of holdings | 2448 | 834 |
| Asset class | Equities | Equities |
| Trailing 12m distribution yield | Join | Join |
| Inception date | October 18, 2012 | May 12, 2020 |
| ESG | No | No |
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Exposure
Countries
IEFA
Japan
24.37%
United Kingdom
13.88%
Switzerland
8.71%
France
8.47%
Germany
8.18%
Australia
7.12%
Other
29.26%
GSID
Japan
25.46%
United Kingdom
13.97%
Germany
8.12%
France
7.62%
Australia
7.25%
Other
37.58%
Sectors
IEFA
Financials
21.73%
Industrials
18.78%
Consumer Discreti.
8.56%
Information Techn.
8.46%
Health Care
7.59%
Other
34.88%
GSID
Financials
21.08%
Industrials
18.32%
Information Techn.
9.01%
Consumer Discreti.
8.57%
Health Care
7.24%
Other
35.78%
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Diversification
IEFA
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15
15.27%
GSID
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15
16.81%
Top 15 holdings
Data as of March 31, 2026
IEFA
ASML HOLDING
2.12%
ASTRAZENECA
1.27%
NOVARTIS
1.21%
HSBC HOLDINGS
1.17%
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1.17%
SHELL PLC
1.14%
NESTLE SA
1.07%
COMMONWEALTH BANK OF AUSTRALIA
0.82%
TOYOTA
0.80%
TOTALENERGIES SE
0.78%
MITSUBISHI UFJ FINANCIAL GROUP
0.78%
SIEMENS
0.76%
SAP SE
0.75%
BHP GROUP LTD
0.74%
BANCO SANTANDER SA
0.68%
GSID
ASML HOLDING
2.47%
NOVARTIS
1.38%
ASTRAZENECA
1.33%
HSBC HOLDINGS
1.33%
SHELL PLC
1.28%
NESTLE SA
1.19%
TOYOTA
1.08%
COMMONWEALTH BANK OF AUSTRALIA
0.96%
MITSUBISHI UFJ FINANCIAL GROUP
0.92%
TOTALENERGIES SE
0.89%
SIEMENS
0.86%
BHP GROUP LTD
0.83%
SAP SE
0.82%
ALLIANZ SE
0.74%
SCHNEIDER ELECTRIC SE
0.72%
Frequently asked questions about IEFA and GSID
How have the IEFA and GSID ETFs performed in 2026?
As of April 24, 2026, IEFA is up 6.25% year-to-date (YTD), while GSID has returned 6.23%. That puts IEFA better performer ahead so far this year.
Which ETF is attracting more investor money: IEFA or GSID?
Year-to-date, the IEFA ETF saw +$5.89B in flows, compared to +$40M for GSID.
Which ETF is more volatile: IEFA or GSID?
Over the past year, IEFA had a volatility of 14.44%, while GSID experienced 13.49%.
Which ETF is bigger: IEFA or GSID?
As of April 24, 2026, IEFA holds $178.75 B in assets under management (AUM), while GSID manages $1.06 B.
What sectors do the IEFA and GSID ETFs invest in?
IEFA leans toward sectors like Financials, Industrials and Consumer Discretionary. Meanwhile, GSID focuses on Financials, Industrials and Information Technology.
What are the top holdings of the IEFA ETF and GSID ETF?
IEFA top holdings include ASML HOLDING, ASTRAZENECA and NOVARTIS. GSID holds in its top three: ASML HOLDING, NOVARTIS and ASTRAZENECA.
Which ETF is more diversified: IEFA or GSID?
IEFA holds 2621 securities with 15.27% of its assets in the top 15. GSID has 884 securities and a top 15 weight of 16.81%.
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