EFA

iShares MSCI EAFE ETF

$95.26
+0.00%
Market closed. Last update: 11:57 AM ET

📎 Investment Objective

The iShares MSCI EAFE ETF (EFA) seeks to track the investment results of an index composed of large- and mid-capitalization developed market equities, excluding the U.S. and Canada.

Overview

ETF tracking iShares MSCI EAFE ETF

Issuer BlackRock
Inception Date 2007-12-06
Market Cap $68.7B
Average Volume N/A
Dividend Yield 2.70%
52-Week Range $72.96 - $96.56
VWAP $95.27

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Investment Summary

📎 Investment Objective

The iShares MSCI EAFE ETF (EFA) seeks to track the investment results of an index composed of large- and mid-capitalization developed market equities, excluding the U.S. and Canada.

🎯 Investment Strategy

The ETF employs a passively managed, index-based approach, investing in a representative sample of securities included in the MSCI EAFE Index. It aims to provide exposure to international developed market stocks as an efficient way to diversify a portfolio.

✨ Key Features

  • Broad exposure to developed international equity markets outside of North America
  • Tracks the MSCI EAFE Index, a widely followed benchmark for international stocks
  • Low-cost index-based approach with an expense ratio of 0.00%
  • Suitable for long-term investors seeking international diversification

⚠️ Primary Risks

  • Market risk: The value of the ETF's holdings may decline due to general market conditions
  • Currency risk: Returns may be impacted by fluctuations in the exchange rates between the U.S. dollar and foreign currencies
  • Concentration risk: The ETF's performance is tied to the economic and political conditions of the countries and regions it invests in
  • Liquidity risk: The ETF may have difficulty trading certain securities at an advantageous time or price

👤 Best For

The iShares MSCI EAFE ETF is best suited for long-term investors seeking broad exposure to developed international equity markets as part of a diversified portfolio. It may be particularly attractive for investors looking to gain exposure to international stocks in a low-cost, passive manner.

Top Holdings

Rank Ticker Name Weight Sector
1 ASML ASML HOLDING NV 1.99% Information Technology
2 AZN ASTRAZENECA PLC 1.36% Health Care
3 SAP SAP 1.31% Information Technology
4 NESN NESTLE SA 1.30% Consumer Staples
5 HSBA HSBC HOLDINGS PLC 1.27% Financials
6 ROG ROCHE HOLDING PAR AG 1.27% Health Care
7 NOVN NOVARTIS AG 1.25% Health Care
8 SHEL SHELL PLC 1.10% Energy
9 SIE SIEMENS N AG 0.99% Industrials
10 7203 TOYOTA MOTOR CORP 0.97% Consumer Discretionary
11 6758 SONY GROUP CORP 0.92% Consumer Discretionary
12 MC LVMH 0.91% Consumer Discretionary
13 8306 MITSUBISHI UFJ FINANCIAL GROUP INC 0.90% Financials
14 CBA COMMONWEALTH BANK OF AUSTRALIA 0.87% Financials
15 SAN BANCO SANTANDER SA 0.81% Financials