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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 243 underlying holdings. This share class generates a stream of income by distributing dividends.
Last update 3/13/2026, 1:30 PM UTC
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This fund is part ofDM Large & Mid Cap1M perf.-6.06%
Last price
$89.84
1M perf.
-4.03%
1M flows
-€84M
AuM
€4.62B
E/R
0.2%
Rating
ESG Consensus®
EFAV
$89.84
Performance & flows
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December 15, 2025 → March 13, 2026
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EFAV
$89.89
+4.72%
DM Large & Mid Cap
+2.83%
Historic performance and flows
| 1M | 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | MTD | QTD | YTD | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | -4.03%  | +4.72% | +19.60%  | +52.49%  | +42.76% | -5.38% | +4.16% | +4.16% | |
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Main characteristics
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NAV
3/13/2026
$89.89
1D NAV change
-0.09%
Dividend policy
Replication method
Direct (Physical)
Replication model
Optimized sampling
No. of holdings
243
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 | +4.72% | +19.60% | +52.49% | +42.76% |
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Synthetic Risk and Reward Indicator (SRRI)
UCITS
N/A
PRIIPS
N/A
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Countries
Japan
27.04%
Switzerland
11.46%
United Kingdom
10.20%
France
6.04%
Singapore
5.56%
Hong Kong
5.15%
Australia
5.09%
Spain
4.34%
Unavailable
1.46%
Other
23.66%
Sectors
Financials
18.33%
Industrials
13.18%
Health Care
11.30%
Consumer Staples
11.05%
Communication Services
9.99%
Utilities
9.04%
Energy
6.55%
Consumer Discretionary
5.19%
Unavailable
5.61%
Other
9.77%
Diversification
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 243
Top 15 holdings
Data as of January 31, 2026
NOVARTIS
DBS GROUP HOLDINGS
SWISSCOM
ORANGE
IBERDROLA SA
TAKEDA PHARMACEUTICAL
ZURICH INSURANCE
SHELL PLC
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TOTALENERGIES SE
GB00BVZK7T90
KONINKLIJKE AHOLD DELHAIZE NV
ENI
FI4000552500
SECOM
BOC HONG KONG
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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 EFAV 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.
EFAV’s has a Final Sustainability Grade of either C+, C, C-, or D.
A+
A
A-
B+
B
B-
C+
C
C-
D
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57.92% of holdings have positive scoring
43.57% of holdings have negative scoring
5.15%
30.87%
21.90%
11.24%
26.85%
5.47%
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 Minimum Volatility Net Total Return Index - USD
Index ticker
M00IEA$O Index
Index dividend policy
NTR
Replication method
Replication model
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iShares
iShares ID Card
Number of funds
1720
Total AuM
€4.9T
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 | €604.11B |
IEFA | iShares Core MSCI EAFE ETF | €145.9B |
AGG | iShares Core U.S. Aggregate Bond ETF | €120.51B |
IEMG | iShares Core MSCI Emerging Markets ETF | €118.19B |
CSSPX | iShares Core S&P 500 UCITS ETF | €112.42B |
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 €4.62B in assets as of March 13, 2026.
How has EFAV performed lately?
Based on data from March 13, 2026, EFAV returned -4.03% over the past month, 4.72% over the last three months and 4.16% year-to-date.
What are the latest inflows or outflows for EFAV?
As of March 13, 2026, EFAV recorded net flows of -€86M over the last month and -€60M year-to-date.
Does EFAV distribute dividends?
EFAV follows a distributing dividend policy, meaning it pays out income to investors. As of March 13, 2026, its 12-month trailing yield was 3.07%.
What are the main country or region exposures of EFAV?
As of January 31, 2026, EFAV has significant geographic allocations in Japan, Switzerland and United Kingdom.
In which sector or theme does EFAV invest in?
As of January 31, 2026, EFAV focuses largely on Financials, Industrials and Health Care.
How many securities does EFAV hold and how diversified is it?
As of January 31, 2026, EFAV holds 243 positions in its portfolio, with 20.85% of assets concentrated in its top 15 holdings.
What are the main positions in EFAV?
As of January 31, 2026, EFAV top three holdings include NOVARTIS, DBS GROUP HOLDINGS and SWISSCOM.
What is the base currency of EFAV?
The base currency of EFAV is USD.
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