How have EFA shares performed in 2024?

iShares MSCI EAFE ETF's stock was trading at $75.35 at the beginning of the year. Since then, EFA shares have increased by 1.1% and is now trading at $76.19. View the best growth stocks for 2024 here .

What does EFA invest in?

iShares MSCI EAFE ETF is a equity fund issued by iShares. EFA focuses on size and style investments and follows the MSCI EAFE Index. The fund's investments total to approximately $51.58 billion assets under management.

What is the management fee for iShares MSCI EAFE ETF?

iShares MSCI EAFE ETF's management fee is 0.32% and has no other recorded expenses or fee waivers. The net expense ratio for EFA is 0.33%.

What other stocks do shareholders of iShares MSCI EAFE ETF own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other 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) , Bank of America (BAC) , Invesco QQQ (QQQ) , SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (SPY) and Walmart (WMT) .

Who are iShares MSCI EAFE ETF's major shareholders?

iShares MSCI EAFE ETF's stock is owned by many different retail and institutional investors. Top institutional shareholders include Stairway Partners LLC (0.43%), Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services LLC (0.13%), Massmutual Trust Co. FSB ADV (0.12%), Lbmc Investment Advisors LLC (0.08%), BTC Capital Management Inc. (0.06%) and Parkside Advisors LLC (0.05%).

How do I buy shares of iShares MSCI EAFE ETF?

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. Compare Top Brokerages Here .

NYSEARCA:EFA

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

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$76.38

-0.63 (-0.82%)

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Today's Range: $76.00
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$76.62
50-Day Range: $74.28
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$80.04
52-Week Range: $65.68
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$80.06

Volume: 21.15 million shs
Average Volume: 15.20 million shs
Market Capitalization: $51.14 billion

Assets Under Management: $51.58 billion
Dividend Yield: 2.93%
Net Expense Ratio: 0.33%

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About iShares MSCI EAFE ETF (NYSEARCA:EFA)

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.

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Fund Details

Issuer: iShares
Fund Name: iShares MSCI EAFE ETF
Tax Classification: Regulated Investment Company
Stock Exchange: NYSEARCA
Current Symbol: NYSEARCA:EFA
Inception Date: 8/14/2001
Fund Manager: Diane Hsiung, Jennifer Hsui, Greg Savage, Alan Mason
Previous Symbol: NYSE:EFA
Web: us.ishares.com
Phone: +1-800-4742737

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: 798

Fund Statistics

Assets Under Management: $51.71 billion
Average Daily Volume: $15.73 million
Discount/Premium: 0.02%

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: 77,846
Put Options: 56,209
Call Options: 21,637
Short Interest: 76,850,000 shs

Miscellaneous

Outstanding Shares: 669,600,000
Beta: 0.82
Creation Unit: 600,000
Creation Fee: $15,000.00

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iShares MSCI EAFE ETF Expenses

Type	EFA	Size and Style ETFs	Equity ETFs	NYSEARCA ETFs	All ETFs
Management Fee	0.32%	0.47%	0.54%	0.50%	0.51%
Other Expenses	0.00%	0.69%	0.54%	0.64%	0.58%
Total Expense	0.33%	0.63%	0.70%	0.74%	0.70%
Fee Waiver	0.00%	-0.69%	-0.55%	-0.68%	-0.57%
Net Expense	0.33%	0.49%	0.60%	0.57%	0.58%

iShares MSCI EAFE ETF (EFA) Holdings & Exposure

Top 10 EFA Holdings

NOVO NORDISK CLASS B
Holding Weight: 2.46%
ASML HOLDING NV
Holding Weight: 2.34%
NESTLE SA
Holding Weight: 1.64%
TOYOTA MOTOR CORP
Holding Weight: 1.57%
SHELL PLC
Holding Weight: 1.43%
LVMH
Holding Weight: 1.38%
ASTRAZENECA PLC
Holding Weight: 1.28%
NOVARTIS AG
Holding Weight: 1.17%
SAP
Holding Weight: 1.14%
ROCHE HOLDING PAR AG
Holding Weight: 1.05%

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Key Executives

Michael Arthur Latham (Age 51)
President, Trustee
Jack Gee (Age 57)
Chief Financial Officer, Treasurer
Scott F. Radell (Age 48)
Executive Vice President
Amy Schioldager (Age 56)
Executive Vice President
Edward B. Baer (Age 45)
Vice President, Chief Legal Officer
Ira P. Shapiro (Age 52)
Vice President
Eilleen M. Clavere (Age 61)
Secretary
Cecilia H. Herbert (Age 68)
Independent Trustee
Charles A. Hurty (Age 73)
Independent Trustee
Robert S. Kapito (Age 59)
Trustee

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Should I Buy iShares MSCI EAFE ETF Stock? EFA Pros and Cons Explained

Pros

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

The iShares MSCI EAFE Growth ETF recently experienced a big inflow, indicating investor interest and potential growth opportunities.
The ETF tracks the MSCI EAFE Index, providing exposure to a diversified portfolio of stocks from Europe, Australasia, and the Far East.
Investors can benefit from international diversification by investing in the ETF, reducing risk associated with single-country investments.
The fund's investment objective is to seek results that correspond to the price and yield performance of the underlying index, offering transparency and alignment with investor goals.
With BlackRock Fund Advisors as the investment advisor, investors can leverage the expertise of a reputable asset management firm.

Cons

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

Market volatility can impact the performance of international stocks, potentially leading to fluctuations in the ETF's value.
Exchange rate fluctuations may affect returns for investors holding assets denominated in foreign currencies.
Investors should consider the expense ratio of the ETF, as higher fees can erode overall returns over time.
Political and economic events in the regions covered by the ETF can introduce additional risks that investors need to monitor.
It's important for investors to assess their risk tolerance and investment goals before considering exposure to international markets through this ETF.

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 Saturday, April 13, 2024. Please send any questions or comments about these iShares MSCI EAFE ETF pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

EFA ETF - Frequently Asked Questions

How have EFA shares performed in 2024?: iShares MSCI EAFE ETF's stock was trading at $75.35 at the beginning of the year. Since then, EFA shares have increased by 1.1% and is now trading at $76.19.
View the best growth stocks for 2024 here.
What does EFA invest in?: iShares MSCI EAFE ETF is a equity fund issued by iShares. EFA focuses on size and style investments and follows the MSCI EAFE Index. The fund's investments total to approximately $51.58 billion assets under management.
What is the management fee for iShares MSCI EAFE ETF?: iShares MSCI EAFE ETF's management fee is 0.32% and has no other recorded expenses or fee waivers. The net expense ratio for EFA is 0.33%.
What other stocks do shareholders of iShares MSCI EAFE ETF own?: Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other 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), Bank of America (BAC), Invesco QQQ (QQQ), SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (SPY) and Walmart (WMT).

Who are iShares MSCI EAFE ETF's major shareholders?: iShares MSCI EAFE ETF's stock is owned by many different retail and institutional investors. Top institutional shareholders include Stairway Partners LLC (0.43%), Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services LLC (0.13%), Massmutual Trust Co. FSB ADV (0.12%), Lbmc Investment Advisors LLC (0.08%), BTC Capital Management Inc. (0.06%) and Parkside Advisors LLC (0.05%).
How do I buy shares of iShares MSCI EAFE ETF?: 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.
Compare Top Brokerages Here.

This page (NYSEARCA:EFA) was last updated on 4/16/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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