SPGM vs IEFA: Which Global Stock ETF Is the Better Buy?

The article compares two global stock ETFs: SPGM (State Street SPDR Portfolio MSCI Global Stock Market ETF) and IEFA (iShares Core MSCI EAFE ETF). SPGM offers broader global exposure including U.S. and emerging markets with superior 5-year returns (28.04% vs 21.55%), while IEFA focuses on developed international markets with a lower expense ratio (0.07% vs 0.09%) and higher dividend yield (3.24% vs 1.67%). The recommendation favors IEFA for investors already holding U.S. equities, citing better diversification and income potential.