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EFAV ETF · iShares MSCI EAFE Min Vol Factor ETF
The EFAV Exchange Traded Fund (ETF) is provided by iShares. It is built to track an index: MSCI EAFE Minimum Volatility Index. The EFAV ETF provides physical exposure, so by buying it you actually own parts of all the 254 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.-0.16%
Last price
$87.71
1M perf.
-1.20%
1M flows
-€31M
AuM
€4.45B
TER
0.2%
Rating
EFAV
$87.71
Performance & flows
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EFAV
$87.62
-0.28%
DM Large & Mid Cap
+11.93%
Historic performance and flows
| 1M | 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | MTD | QTD | YTD | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | -1.20%  | -0.28% | +7.56% | +42.87% | +34.49% | -2.08% | -1.88% | +3.47% | |
| Flows |
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Main characteristics
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NAV
6/30/2026
$87.62
1D NAV change
-0.54%
Dividend policy
Replication method
Direct (Physical)
Replication model
Optimized sampling
No. of holdings
254
Inception date
10/18/2011
Jurisdiction
United States
Distribution
United States
Legal structure
Open-end Fund
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 Min Vol Factor ETF seeks to track the investment results of an index composed of developed market equities that, in the aggregate, have lower volatility characteristics relative to the broader developed equity markets, 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 | -0.28% | +7.56% | +42.87% | +34.49% |
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Synthetic Risk and Reward Indicator (SRRI)
UCITS
N/A
PRIIPS
N/A
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Exposure
Countries
Japan
26.10%
Switzerland
10.71%
United Kingdom
9.94%
France
6.32%
Hong Kong
5.69%
Australia
5.30%
Singapore
5.06%
Italy
4.12%
Unavailable
1.08%
Other
25.66%
Sectors
Finance
22.84%
Consumer Non-Cyclicals
13.26%
Healthcare
11.74%
Industrials
10.99%
Energy
8.97%
Telecommunications
8.78%
Utilities
8.19%
Technology
5.46%
Unavailable
1.08%
Other
8.69%
Diversification
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 254
Top 15 holdings
Data as of May 31, 2026
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Sustainability
Integrates ESG criteria
No
SDG
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Replication
Trackinsight replication rating:
1-year trailing difference
As of June 30, 2026
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EFAV
N/A
Replication quality
Calculated over 12m, as of June 30, 2026
Tracking error
Tracking difference
1-year cumulative return difference
Best
Worst
Daily return difference
Average
Worst
Replication information
Index
Index ticker
Index dividend policy
Replication method
Replication model
Issuer
iShares
iShares ID Card
Number of funds
1778
Total AuM
€5.58T
Expense ratio range
0.03% - 1.51%
Average expense ratio
0.2832%
Top 5 funds by iShares
| AuM | ||
|---|---|---|
IVV | iShares Core S&P 500 ETF | €777.56B |
IEFA | iShares Core MSCI EAFE ETF | €163.32B |
IEMG | iShares Core MSCI Emerging Markets ETF | €140.71B |
CSSPX | iShares Core S&P 500 UCITS ETF | €131.44B |
IWDA | iShares Core MSCI World UCITS ETF | €123.78B |
Frequently asked questions about EFAV
What does iShares MSCI EAFE Min Vol Factor ETF, EFAV, invest in?
EFAV is a Passive ETF. This ETF provides exposure to Other Large and Mid-Cap Developed markets ex-North America Equities.
Which benchmark or index does EFAV replicate?
EFAV tracks the MSCI EAFE Minimum Volatility Net Total Return Index - USD, through a optimized sampling replication method.
What is the Total Expense ratio (TER) of EFAV?
EFAV carries a total expense ratio (TER) of 0.2%, indicating the annual cost for holding the fund.
When was EFAV launched?
EFAV was introduced to the market on October 18, 2011. It trades on United States
Who is the ETF issuer of EFAV?
iShares MSCI EAFE Min Vol Factor ETF, EFAV, is provided by iShares. Learn more about iShares here.
What is the current assets under management (AUM) of EFAV?
EFAV oversees €4.45B in assets as of June 30, 2026.
How has EFAV performed lately?
Based on data from June 30, 2026, EFAV returned -1.20% over the past month, -0.28% over the last three months and 3.47% year-to-date.
What are the latest inflows or outflows for EFAV?
As of June 30, 2026, EFAV recorded net flows of -€31M over the last month and -€153M year-to-date.
Does EFAV distribute dividends?
EFAV follows a distributing dividend policy, meaning it pays out income to investors. As of June 30, 2026, its 12-month trailing yield was 3.26%.
What are the main country or region exposures of EFAV?
As of May 31, 2026, EFAV has significant geographic allocations in Japan, Switzerland and United Kingdom.
In which sector or theme does EFAV invest in?
As of May 31, 2026, EFAV focuses largely on Finance, Consumer Non-Cyclicals and Healthcare.
How many securities does EFAV hold and how diversified is it?
As of May 31, 2026, EFAV holds 254 positions in its portfolio, with 20.17% of assets concentrated in its top 15 holdings.
What are the main positions in EFAV?
As of May 31, 2026, EFAV top three holdings include SECOM Co., Ltd., Iberdrola SA and Swisscom AG.
What is the base currency of EFAV?
The base currency of EFAV is USD.
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