iShares MSCI EAFE ETF (EFA) Holdings & Expense Ratio

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Quick Answer

iShares MSCI EAFE ETF (EFA) has a last stored price of $103.96, as of the Oct 2, 2026 trading session. It has a 0.32% expense ratio and $77.7B in assets under management.

Holdings and weights below are as of Sep 21, 2026. In the stored portfolio snapshot, the largest listed holding is ASML HOLDING (ASML.AS) at 2.96%, and the largest sector allocation is Financial Services at 26.4%.

iShares MSCI EAFE ETF (EFA) ETF — Price, Holdings & Analysis

ETF Overview

The iShares MSCI EAFE ETF (EFA) is designed to provide investors with exposure to developed market equities, specifically excluding companies domiciled in the United States and Canada. This exchange-traded fund aims to mirror the financial returns of the MSCI EAFE Index, which comprises large and mid-capitalization companies across advanced economies in Europe, Australasia, and the Far East. EFA achieves this by investing in a diversified portfolio of stocks from these regions, offering a distinct international equity allocation strategy. The fund's composition reflects its benchmark, with significant allocations to key global industries. As of 2026-09-21, Financial Services represents the largest sector exposure at 26.4%, followed by Industrials at 18.0%, and Technology at 11.8%. This sector weighting indicates a focus on established industries that are foundational to developed economies. Geographically, EFA provides substantial exposure to Japan (24.4%), the United Kingdom (13.8%)

Risk Metrics

As with all ETFs, the fund is subject to market risk and its value will fluctuate with market conditions. Past performance does not guarantee future results. The fund's investment objectives, risks, charges, and expenses may be worth researching before investing.

Beta: 0.87

Expense Ratio

0.32%

What does EFA hold?

Holding	Weight
ASML HOLDING (ASML.AS)	2.96%
HSBC HOLDINGS PLC (HSBA.L)	1.60%
ROCHE PS PAR AG (ROP.SW)	1.40%
SHELL PLC (SHEL.L)	1.26%
NOVARTIS AG (NOVN.SW)	1.18%
ASTRAZENECA PLC (AZN.L)	1.16%
MITSUBISHI UFJ FINANCIAL GROUP (8306.T)	1.13%
NESTLE SA (NESN.SW)	1.10%
BHP GROUP LTD (BHP.AX)	1.01%
SIEMENS N AG (SIE.DE)	1.01%

Holdings and weights as of Sep 21, 2026.

How Is the Fund Allocated?

Sector	Weight
Financial Services	26.4%
Industrials	18.0%
Technology	11.8%
Healthcare	10.0%
Consumer Cyclical	7.0%
Consumer Defensive	6.4%
Basic Materials	6.0%
Communication Services	4.6%
Energy	4.1%
Utilities	3.5%
Real Estate	1.5%
Cash & Others	0.6%

Country	Weight
Japan	24.4%
United Kingdom	13.8%
Switzerland	9.6%
Germany	8.7%
France	8.6%
Netherlands	6.4%
Australia	6.3%
Spain	3.9%
Sweden	3.4%
Italy	3.2%

Dividend Yield

3.15%

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Questions & Answers

What is iShares MSCI EAFE ETF (EFA)?

iShares MSCI EAFE ETF (EFA) is an exchange-traded fund. In the stored fund data, it has its largest sector allocation in Financial Services (26.4%) and charges a 0.32% expense ratio.

What is the expense ratio for EFA?

iShares MSCI EAFE ETF has an expense ratio of 0.32%, which is considered moderate for equity ETFs. This means for every $10,000 invested, annual fees would be approximately $32.

Lower expense ratios generally lead to better long-term returns, all else being equal.

What are the top holdings in EFA?

The three largest positions in iShares MSCI EAFE ETF are ASML HOLDING (ASML.AS, 3.0%), HSBC HOLDINGS PLC (HSBA.L, 1.6%), ROCHE PS PAR AG (ROP.SW, 1.4%). Together these top three holdings represent 6.0% of the fund.

The fund is relatively diversified across its holdings.

What sectors does EFA invest in?

iShares MSCI EAFE ETF allocates across 12 sectors. The largest sector exposures are Financial Services (26.4%), Industrials (18.0%), Technology (11.8%). The sector allocation provides broad market exposure across multiple industries.

How long has EFA been around?

iShares MSCI EAFE ETF was launched in 2001, making it 25 years old. As one of the longer-running ETFs, it has an extensive performance track record through multiple market cycles.

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