iShares MSCI EAFE ETF (EFA) ETF Analysis
This exchange-traded fund aims to mirror the financial returns of a specific benchmark. 0.32% expense ratio, $80.2B AUM, 674 holdings, inception 2001.
iShares MSCI EAFE ETF (EFA) ETF — Price, Holdings & Analysis
ETF Overview
Risk Metrics
Expense Ratio
What does EFA hold?
| Holding | Weight |
|---|---|
| ASML HOLDING (ASML.AS) | 3.18% |
| HSBC HOLDINGS PLC (HSBA.L) | 1.56% |
| ROCHE PS PAR AG (ROP.SW) | 1.38% |
| NOVARTIS AG (NOVN.SW) | 1.23% |
| NESTLE SA (NESN.SW) | 1.14% |
| SHELL PLC (SHEL.L) | 1.10% |
| MITSUBISHI UFJ FINANCIAL GROUP (8306.T) | 1.10% |
| SIEMENS N AG (SIE.DE) | 1.07% |
| ASTRAZENECA PLC (AZN.L) | 1.05% |
| BHP GROUP LTD (BHP.AX) | 1.01% |
How Is the Fund Allocated?
| Sector | Weight |
|---|---|
| Financial Services | 26.2% |
| Industrials | 19.0% |
| Technology | 10.9% |
| Healthcare | 10.2% |
| Consumer Cyclical | 7.6% |
| Consumer Defensive | 6.8% |
| Basic Materials | 5.7% |
| Communication Services | 4.5% |
| Energy | 3.8% |
| Utilities | 3.6% |
| Real Estate | 1.7% |
| Country | Weight |
|---|---|
| Japan | 23.3% |
| United Kingdom | 13.7% |
| Switzerland | 10.0% |
| France | 8.9% |
| Germany | 8.8% |
| Netherlands | 6.6% |
| Australia | 6.6% |
| Spain | 3.9% |
| Sweden | 3.4% |
| Italy | 3.3% |
Dividend Yield
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- State Street SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF Trust (DIA) — 0.16% expense ratio
- State Street Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLE) — 0.08% expense ratio
- iShares Russell 2000 ETF (IWM) — 0.19% expense ratio
- State Street Financial Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLF) — 0.08% expense ratio
- iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ETF (EEM) — 0.72% expense ratio
- State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF (SPY) — 0.09% expense ratio
- iShares Russell 2000 ETF (IWM) (Equity) — 0.19% expense ratio
- iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ETF (EEM) (Equity) — 0.72% expense ratio
- iShares Russell Mid-Cap ETF (IWR) (Equity) — 0.18% expense ratio
- iShares MSCI Emerging Markets Small-Cap ETF (EEMS) (Equity) — 0.72% expense ratio
- iShares FinTech Active ETF (BPAY) (Equity) — 0.66% expense ratio
- iShares Blockchain and Tech ETF (IBLC) (Equity) — 0.47% expense ratio
Risk Metrics
- Beta: 0.87
Questions & Answers
What is iShares MSCI EAFE ETF (EFA)?
This exchange-traded fund aims to mirror the financial returns of a specific benchmark. This index includes shares from major and mid-sized corporations operating in economically advanced nations, with the deliberate exclusion of those headquartered It holds 674 securities.
With $80.2B in assets under management, it is one of the larger funds in its category.
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, 3.2%), HSBC HOLDINGS PLC (HSBA.L, 1.6%), ROCHE PS PAR AG (ROP.SW, 1.4%). Together these top three holdings represent 6.1% of the fund, out of 674 total positions.
The fund is relatively diversified across its holdings.
What sectors does EFA invest in?
iShares MSCI EAFE ETF allocates across 11 sectors. The largest sector exposures are Financial Services (26.2%), Industrials (19.0%), Technology (10.9%). 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. It is managed by IShares.