I Fund

International Stock Index Fund

Equivalent Ticker: ^753692-USD-STRD

Average Annual Returns

(as of July 2025)

YTD
11.89%
1 Year
9.39%
3 Year
5.95%
5 Year
9.92%
10 Year
4.88%

Risk Profile

Low
Low-Med
Medium
Med-High
High

The I Fund carries high risk due to its exposure to international stock markets. It is subject to currency fluctuations and the economic and political conditions of developed countries in Europe and Asia.

📊 At a Glance: I Fund Profile

What It Is

A passively managed index fund that invests in thousands of stocks across developed and emerging markets, excluding the USA, China, and Hong Kong. It provides broad exposure to a wide range of international companies.

Investment Objective

To match the performance of the MSCI ACWI IMI ex USA ex China ex Hong Kong Index.

Best For

Investors seeking to diversify their stock holdings beyond the U.S. market. It is for those with a long-term time horizon who are comfortable with the unique risks of international investing, such as currency fluctuations.

📋 Holdings & Fund Details

Top Ten Holdings

NOVOB (Novo Nordisk)
ASML (ASML Holding)
NESN (Nestle)
TSM (Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing)
AZN (AstraZeneca)
SAP (SAP SE)
SIE (Siemens)
MC (LVMH Moet Hennessy)
RMS (Roche Holding)
TM (Toyota Motor)

Key Fund Details

Assets: $95.1 billion
Expense Ratio: 0.054% ($0.540 per $1,000)
Benchmark: MSCI ACWI IMI ex USA ex China ex Hong Kong Index
Asset Managers: BlackRock, State Street
Inception Date: 5/1/2001

Key Features & Benefits

🌍 International Diversification

Invest in thousands of stocks across developed and emerging markets outside of the US, China, and Hong Kong, reducing concentration risk.

📈 Developed & Emerging Market Returns

Captures the returns of a broad range of international stock markets, providing exposure to some of the world's largest and fastest-growing non-U.S. companies.

💰 Ultra-Low Costs

With an extremely low expense ratio, the I Fund is a very cost-effective way to gain broad exposure to international equity markets.

💱 Currency Exposure

Your investment is spread across various foreign currencies. A weaker U.S. dollar can enhance returns, while a stronger dollar can reduce them.