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iShares MSCI EAFE ETF (EFA) Price, Holdings, & News

$82.26
-0.82 (-0.99%)
(As of 09/20/2024 ET)

About iShares MSCI EAFE ETF (NYSEARCA:EFA)

Key Stats

Today's Range
$81.97
$82.61
50-Day Range
$75.32
$83.08
52-Week Range
$65.68
$83.28
Volume
7.89 million shs
Average Volume
13.39 million shs
Market Capitalization
$57.35 billion
Assets Under Management
$57.98 billion
Dividend Yield
2.82%
Net Expense Ratio
0.33%
Aggregate Rating
N/A

ETF Overview

iShares MSCI EAFE ETF, formerly iShares MSCI EAFE Index Fund (the Fund), is an exchange-traded fund. The Fund’s investment objective is to seek investment results that correspond to the price and yield performance of its underlying index, MSCI EAFE Index (the Index). The Index has been developed by MSCI Inc. as an equity benchmark for its international stock performance. The Index includes stocks from Europe, Australasia and the Far East. The Fund invests in a representative sample of securities included in the Index that collectively has an investment profile similar to the Index. Due to the use of representative sampling, the Fund may or may not hold all of the securities that are included in the Index. The Fund's investment advisor is BlackRock Fund Advisors.

iShares MSCI EAFE ETF Expenses

TypeEFASize and Style ETFsEquity ETFsNYSEARCA ETFsAll ETFs
Management Fee0.32%0.47%0.55%0.51%0.52%
Other Expenses0.01%0.57%0.49%0.58%0.54%
Total Expense0.33%0.63%0.71%0.73%0.71%
Fee Waiver0.00%-0.67%-0.52%-0.68%-0.58%
Net Expense0.33%0.49%0.61%0.58%0.59%
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EFA ETF - Frequently Asked Questions

iShares MSCI EAFE ETF's stock was trading at $75.35 at the beginning of 2024. Since then, EFA shares have increased by 9.2% and is now trading at $82.26.
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iShares MSCI EAFE ETF's top institutional shareholders include Envestnet Asset Management Inc. (1.26%), Bank of New York Mellon Corp (1.07%), AlTi Global Inc. (0.96%) and TD Asset Management Inc (0.84%).

Shares of EFA stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services.
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Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some other companies that iShares MSCI EAFE ETF investors own include AT&T (T), Cisco Systems (CSCO), Johnson & Johnson (JNJ), Verizon Communications (VZ), JPMorgan Chase & Co. (JPM), NVIDIA (NVDA) and Bank of America (BAC).

Fund Details

Issuer
iShares
Fund Name
iShares MSCI EAFE ETF
Tax Classification
Regulated Investment Company
Current Symbol
NYSEARCA:EFA
Inception Date
8/14/2001
Fund Manager
Diane Hsiung, Jennifer Hsui, Greg Savage, Alan Mason

Fund Focus

Asset Class
Equity
Benchmark
MSCI EAFE Index
Category
Broad Equity
Focus
Size and Style
Development Level
Developed Markets
Region
Developed Markets
Number of Holdings
756

Fund Statistics

Assets Under Management
$57.98 billion
Average Daily Volume
$9.79 million
Discount/Premium
-0.08%

Administrator, Advisor and Custodian

Administrator
State Street Bank and Trust Company
Advisor
BlackRock Fund Advisors
Custodian
State Street Bank and Trust Company
Distributor
BlackRock Investments, LLC
Transfer Agent
State Street Bank and Trust Company
Trustee
N/A
Lead Market Maker
Jane Street

Options

Optionable
Optionable
Options Volume
118,854
Put Options
36,224
Call Options
82,630
Short Interest
45,450,000 shs

Miscellaneous

Beta
0.88
Creation Unit
600,000
Creation Fee
$15,000.00
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Should I Buy iShares MSCI EAFE ETF Stock? EFA Pros and Cons Explained

These pros and cons were generated based on recent news and financial data from MarketBeat in order to provide readers with the fastest and most accurate insights. They were last updated on Sunday, September 8, 2024. Please send any questions or comments about these iShares MSCI EAFE ETF pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

iShares MSCI EAFE ETF
Bull Case

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Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in iShares MSCI EAFE ETF:

  • The iShares MSCI EAFE ETF provides exposure to a diversified portfolio of international stocks from Europe, Australasia, and the Far East, offering geographical diversification.
  • Investors can benefit from the potential growth opportunities in international markets that may not be available in domestic markets.
  • With a low expense ratio, the iShares MSCI EAFE ETF offers a cost-effective way to gain exposure to a broad range of international equities.
  • Recent positive performance of the underlying MSCI EAFE Index indicates potential for capital appreciation.
  • Investors can easily trade iShares MSCI EAFE ETF on the NYSEARCA, providing liquidity and flexibility in managing their investment.

iShares MSCI EAFE ETF
Bear Case

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Investors should be bearish about investing in iShares MSCI EAFE ETF for these reasons:

  • International market risks, including currency fluctuations and geopolitical uncertainties, may impact the performance of the iShares MSCI EAFE ETF.
  • The fund's performance is closely tied to the performance of the MSCI EAFE Index, which may underperform in certain market conditions.
  • Investors should consider the impact of foreign exchange rates on returns when investing in international ETFs like iShares MSCI EAFE ETF.
  • Market volatility can affect the value of international stocks held by the iShares MSCI EAFE ETF, leading to potential fluctuations in returns.
  • Investors should carefully assess their risk tolerance and investment goals before considering exposure to international markets through iShares MSCI EAFE ETF.

Top 10 EFA Holdings

  • Novo Nordisk A/S
    Holding Weight: 2.46%
  • ASML Holding N.V.
    Holding Weight: 1.75%
  • Nestlé S.A.
    Holding Weight: 1.62%
  • AstraZeneca PLC
    Holding Weight: 1.49%
  • Novartis AG
    Holding Weight: 1.36%
  • Roche Holding AG
    Holding Weight: 1.32%
  • SAP SE
    Holding Weight: 1.31%
  • Shell plc
    Holding Weight: 1.22%
  • LVMH Moët Hennessy - Louis Vuitton, Société Européenne
    Holding Weight: 1.10%
  • Toyota Motor Corporation
    Holding Weight: 1.06%

EFA Sector Exposure

EFA Industry Exposure


This page (NYSEARCA:EFA) was last updated on 9/20/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff
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