9 Best International Index Funds to Invest In

5. IShares ESG Aware MSCI EAFE ETF (NASDAQ:ESGD)

5-Year Total Return: 11.61%

Expense Ratio: 0.21%

IShares ESG Aware MSCI EAFE ETF (NASDAQ:ESGD) is an international index fund that tracks the results of an index composed of mid and large-cap companies in various sectors, excluding US and Canadian companies. Additionally, it is an index fund that targets investors looking to invest in companies that adhere to positive environmental, social, and governance principles of ESG.

Consequently, it is an ideal index fund for investors eyeing ESG investments in Europe, Australia, and Asia. Financial services stocks account for the biggest share of the Index, holding at 23.52%, with Industrials coming second at 16.70%. Healthcare and Technology stocks account for 11.33% and 10.34% of holdings, respectively. Over the past 12 months, the fund has generated an average yield of 3.02% with a low expense ratio of 0.210%. IShares ESG Aware MSCI EAFE ETF (NASDAQ:ESGD) five-year average return is 11.61%.