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EFA ETF · iShares MSCI EAFE ETF
The EFA Exchange Traded Fund (ETF) is provided by iShares. It is built to track an index: MSCI EAFE Index. The EFA ETF provides physical exposure, so by buying it you actually own parts of all the 695 underlying holdings. This share class generates a stream of income by distributing dividends.
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This fund is part ofDM Large & Mid Cap1M perf.-3.38%
Last price
$98.65
-0.57%
1M perf.
-4.69%
1M flows
N/A
AuM
€63.03B
E/R
0.32%
Rating
ESG Consensus®
EFA
$98.65
-0.57%
Performance & flows
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EFA
$99.16
+4.64%
DM Large & Mid Cap
+6.38%
Historic performance and flows
| 1M | 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | MTD | QTD | YTD | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | -4.69%  | +4.64% | +24.72%  | +58.84% | +53.88% | -5.98% | +3.45% | +3.45% | |
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Main characteristics
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NAV
3/10/2026
$99.16
1D NAV change
+0.28%
Dividend policy
Replication method
Direct (Physical)
Replication model
Optimized sampling
No. of holdings
695
Inception date
8/14/2001
Jurisdiction
United States
Distribution
Finland
United Kingdom
Netherlands
United States
Sweden
Legal structure
Open-end Investment Company
Base currency
USD
Dividend distribution
Trailing 12-month distr. yield
Distribution frequency
Last distribution
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Classification
Investment strategy
The iShares MSCI EAFE ETF seeks to track the investment results of an index composed of large- and mid-capitalization developed market equities, excluding the U.S. and Canada.
Tax optimisation
PEA
France
UK Reporting Status
United Kingdom
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Risk profile
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Historical risk/return profile
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Returns | +4.64% | +24.72% | +58.84% | +53.88% |
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Synthetic Risk and Reward Indicator (SRRI)
UCITS
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7
PRIIPS
N/A
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Countries
Japan
22.39%
United Kingdom
14.44%
Switzerland
9.47%
France
9.31%
Germany
9.25%
Netherlands
6.69%
Australia
6.39%
Spain
3.73%
Unavailable
0.50%
Other
17.83%
Sectors
Financials
23.94%
Industrials
18.82%
Health Care
9.22%
Information Technology
9.10%
Consumer Discretionary
9.02%
Consumer Staples
6.58%
Materials
5.35%
Communication Services
4.24%
Unavailable
4.89%
Other
8.85%
Diversification
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 695
Top 15 holdings
Data as of January 31, 2026
ASML HOLDING
ROCHE
HSBC HOLDINGS
ASTRAZENECA
NOVARTIS
NESTLE SA
SIEMENS
SHELL PLC
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TOYOTA
MITSUBISHI UFJ FINANCIAL GROUP
SAP SE
DK0062498333
BANCO SANTANDER SA
BHP GROUP LTD
COMMONWEALTH BANK OF AUSTRALIA
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Integrates ESG criteria
No
SDG
ESG Consensus® by Conser
Data as of December 31, 2025
MethodologyOur partner Conser gathers the industry's consensus on the business practices of the underlying holdings. We have computed the following metrics about EFA ETF's sustainability, based on their methodology.
ESG Consensus®
ESG Consensus® is based on the Final Sustainability Grade, which itself consists of 10 grades. Our partner Conser calculates the exact grade, based on market intelligence, using their proprietary ESG Consensus® methodology.
EFA’s has a Final Sustainability Grade of either C+, C, C-, or D.
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A
A-
B+
B
B-
C+
C
C-
D
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66.04% of holdings have positive scoring
34.45% of holdings have negative scoring
41.36%
19.85%
7.66%
20.61%
6.18%
Consensus levels
Strong
Medium
Weak
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Replication quality
Calculated over 12m, as of February 27, 2026
Tracking error
Tracking difference
Replication information
Index
MSCI EAFE Net Total Return Index - USD
Index ticker
NDDUEAFE Index
Index dividend policy
NTR
Replication method
Replication model
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iShares
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Number of funds
1718
Total AuM
€4.97T
Expense ratio range
0.03% - 1.51%
Average expense ratio
0.285%
Top 5 funds by iShares
| AuM | ||
|---|---|---|
IVV | iShares Core S&P 500 ETF | €631.44B |
IEFA | iShares Core MSCI EAFE ETF | €148.92B |
IEMG | iShares Core MSCI Emerging Markets ETF | €120.87B |
AGG | iShares Core U.S. Aggregate Bond ETF | €120.57B |
CSSPX | iShares Core S&P 500 UCITS ETF | €113.95B |
Frequently asked questions about EFA
What does iShares MSCI EAFE ETF, EFA, invest in?
EFA is a Passive ETF. This ETF provides exposure to Large and Mid-Cap Developed markets ex-North America Equities.
Which benchmark or index does EFA replicate?
EFA tracks the MSCI EAFE Net Total Return Index - USD, through a optimized sampling replication method.
What is the Total Expense ratio (TER) of EFA?
EFA carries a total expense ratio (TER) of 0.32%, indicating the annual cost for holding the fund.
When was EFA launched?
EFA was introduced to the market on August 14, 2001. It trades on Finland, among other exchanges
Who is the ETF issuer of EFA?
iShares MSCI EAFE ETF, EFA, is provided by iShares. Learn more about iShares here.
What is the current assets under management (AUM) of EFA?
EFA oversees €63.03B in assets as of March 10, 2026.
How has EFA performed lately?
Based on data from March 10, 2026, EFA returned -4.69% over the past month, 4.64% over the last three months and 3.45% year-to-date.
What are the latest inflows or outflows for EFA?
As of March 10, 2026, EFA recorded net flows of +€303M year-to-date.
Does EFA distribute dividends?
EFA follows a distributing dividend policy, meaning it pays out income to investors. As of March 10, 2026, its 12-month trailing yield was 3.27%.
What are the main country or region exposures of EFA?
As of January 31, 2026, EFA has significant geographic allocations in Japan, United Kingdom and Switzerland.
In which sector or theme does EFA invest in?
As of January 31, 2026, EFA focuses largely on Financials, Industrials and Health Care.
How many securities does EFA hold and how diversified is it?
As of January 31, 2026, EFA holds 695 positions in its portfolio, with 17.62% of assets concentrated in its top 15 holdings.
What are the main positions in EFA?
As of January 31, 2026, EFA top three holdings include ASML HOLDING, ROCHE and HSBC HOLDINGS.
What is the base currency of EFA?
The base currency of EFA is USD.
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