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iShares MSCI EAFE ETF EFA

ETF International iShares Expense 0.32% AUM $75.61B
$104.80
▲ 0.11 (+0.11%)
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$104.80 ▲ +0.11% EFA · NYSEArca
Key Statistics

EFA Key Statistics

NAV$104.91
AUM$75.61B
Expense Ratio0.32%
Dividend Yield3.17%
YTD Return+6.88%
1-Year Return+18.00%
3-Year (annual.)+17.79%
5-Year (annual.)+8.68%
52-Week High$105.94
52-Week Low$85.68
Beta (3Y)0.89
InceptionAug 2001
Top Holdings

EFA Top 10 Holdings

#HoldingSymbolWeight
1 ASML Holding NV ASML.AS 2.58%
2 HSBC Holdings PLC HSBA.L 1.46%
3 AstraZeneca PLC AZN.L 1.36%
4 Roche Holding AG Ordinary Shares new ROP.SW 1.32%
5 Novartis AG Registered Shares NOVN.SW 1.30%
6 Nestle SA NESN.SW 1.21%
7 Shell PLC SHEL.L 1.19%
8 Siemens AG SIE.DE 1.04%
9 Commonwealth Bank of Australia CBA.AX 0.97%
10 Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group Inc 8306.T 0.94%

Holdings are the fund's largest positions and shift over time. Source: fund data, updated daily.

Sector Allocation

EFA Sector Allocation

Financial Services 24.6%
Industrials 19.9%
Healthcare 10.6%
Technology 10.4%
Consumer Cyclical 7.6%
Consumer Defensive 6.7%
Basic Materials 5.9%
Communication Services 4.5%
Energy 4.0%
Utilities 4.0%
Real Estate 1.9%
The Both Eyes View

EFA — bull case vs bear case

Red Eye — Risks of EFA
  • A 0.32% expense ratio is a recurring annual cost that compounds against returns versus the cheapest index funds.
  • All ETFs carry market risk — the price can fall, and past performance does not predict future results.
  • Prices can trade slightly away from NAV, and small tracking error can open a gap versus the benchmark.
Green Eye — The case for EFA
  • Instant diversification across many holdings in one liquid ticker, with no stock-picking required.
  • A large, established fund ($75.61B AUM) means deep liquidity and tight bid-ask spreads.
  • Trades all day like a stock, with transparent holdings and no minimum investment.
The Both Eyes View weighs the bear case and the bull case. Not financial advice.
About EFA

About iShares MSCI EAFE ETF

The fund generally will invest at least 80% of its assets in the component securities of its underlying index and in investments that have economic characteristics that are substantially identical to the component securities of its underlying index. The index is a free float-adjusted, market capitalization-weighted index designed to measure large- and mid-capitalization equity market performance of developed markets outside of the U.S. and Canada.

This page tracks EFA's live price, holdings, expense ratio and returns, refreshed daily. For how we source market data, see our methodology.

EFA ETF FAQ

What does EFA hold?

iShares MSCI EAFE ETF (EFA) holds a portfolio led by ASML.AS, HSBA.L, AZN.L among its top positions. See the full top-10 holdings and sector breakdown above.

What is the EFA expense ratio?

The iShares MSCI EAFE ETF expense ratio is 0.32% per year — that is about $32.00 annually on a $10,000 investment.

Is EFA a good investment?

Whether EFA suits you depends on your goals, time horizon and risk tolerance. Weigh the bull case and bear case above, the cost, and how it fits your overall portfolio. Nothing here is financial advice.

Does EFA pay dividends?

iShares MSCI EAFE ETF distributes income with a current yield of about 3.17%. Distributions vary with the underlying holdings.

What index does EFA track?

iShares MSCI EAFE ETF is a international ETF from iShares. Its objective and benchmark index are detailed in the fund prospectus on the issuer's site.

ETF data is for information only and may be delayed. Nothing here is investment advice or a recommendation to buy or sell EFA. Markets are volatile and investing carries risk — always do your own research and read the fund prospectus.