IMEU
AcciShares Core MSCI Europe UCITS ETF (Accumulating)
0.12%
TER per year
Issuer
BlackRock (iShares)
Index
MSCI Europe
AUM
~€7B
Domicile
Ireland
Currency
EUR
Replication
physical
ISIN
IE00B4K48X80
Since
2007
Etfora Verdict
A solid choice for investors who want dedicated European equity exposure. Most useful as a tactical overweight alongside a global core (VWCE or IWDA). Not needed if you already hold VWCE, as it includes European stocks at market weight.
What Is IMEU?
IMEU tracks approximately 430 large and mid-cap stocks across 15 European developed markets. Top countries include the UK (~23%), France (~17%), Switzerland (~15%), and Germany (~13%). Used by investors who want to overweight European equities beyond what global ETFs like VWCE provide.
The MSCI Europe Index
The MSCI Europe Index covers large and mid-cap equities across 15 developed European countries. The UK has the largest weight despite Brexit, followed by France, Switzerland, and Germany. Sector composition tilts toward healthcare, financials, and consumer staples.
Why it works for European investors
- Direct exposure to European companies in EUR
- Low TER of 0.12%
- Physical replication for transparency
- No US exposure — useful for investors who already have S&P 500 holdings
- Large, liquid fund with strong tracking accuracy
Things to know
- Significant UK exposure (~23%) despite the UK not being in the EU
- If you hold VWCE, you already have ~16% European exposure — IMEU would be a deliberate overweight
- European equities have historically underperformed US equities over the past decade
- Sector composition differs from US — more healthcare, financials; less tech
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