JIRE: A Decent Core ETF, But No Proven Edge Over Its Benchmark

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    • JPMorgan International Research Enhanced Equity ETF is an active ETF seeking to outperform the MSCI EAFE Index with similar risk.
    • It closely tracks the benchmark in sector/country allocations, fundamentals, volatility, and historical returns.
    • Despite active management, JIRE’s performance edge is minimal, but its cost advantage over EFA supports its use as a core EAFE equity holding.
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    JPMorgan International Research Enhanced Equity ETF (JIRE) is an actively managed fund listed on 06/10/2022 with an objective of long-term capital appreciation. JIRE has a portfolio of 209 stocks, a 12-month yield of 2.97%, a 30-day

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