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HEFA ETF · iShares Currency Hedged MSCI EAFE ETF
The HEFA Exchange Traded Fund (ETF) is provided by iShares. It is built to track an index: MSCI EAFE Index. This share class generates a stream of income by distributing dividends.
Last update 4/2/2026, 1:30 PM UTC
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This fund is part ofDM Large & Mid Cap1M perf.-5.31%
Last price
$43.10
1M perf.
-3.31%
1M flows
-€78M
AuM
€5.96B
E/R
0.7%
Rating
ESG Consensus®
HEFA
$43.10
Performance & flows
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HEFA
$43.03
+2.84%
DM Large & Mid Cap
+2.43%
Historic performance and flows
| 1M | 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | MTD | QTD | YTD | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | -3.31%  | +2.84%  | +22.65%  | +60.26% | +80.75% | +1.15% | +1.15% | +4.07% | |
| Flows |
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Main characteristics
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NAV
4/2/2026
$43.03
1D NAV change
-0.20%
Dividend policy
Replication method
Other
Replication model
ETF based
No. of holdings
694
Inception date
1/31/2014
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 Currency Hedged MSCI EAFE ETF seeks to track the investment results of an index composed of large- and mid-capitalization equities in Europe, Australasia, and the Far East while mitigating exposure to fluctuations between the value of the component currencies and the U.S. dollar.
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 | +2.84% | +22.65% | +60.26% | +80.75% |
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Synthetic Risk and Reward Indicator (SRRI)
UCITS
N/A
PRIIPS
N/A
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Exposure
To find out more about HEFA's exposure, please refer to the as provided by iShares.
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Sustainability
Integrates ESG criteria
No
SDG
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Replication
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Replication quality
Calculated over 12m, as of March 31, 2026
Tracking error
Tracking difference
Replication information
Index
MSCI EAFE 100% Hedged to USD Net Total Return Index - USD
Index ticker
M0EFHUSD Index
Index dividend policy
NTR
Replication method
Replication model
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Issuer
iShares
iShares ID Card
Number of funds
1733
Total AuM
€4.91T
Expense ratio range
0.03% - 1.51%
Average expense ratio
0.2839%
Top 5 funds by iShares
| AuM | ||
|---|---|---|
IVV | iShares Core S&P 500 ETF | €629.43B |
IEFA | iShares Core MSCI EAFE ETF | €148.47B |
AGG | iShares Core U.S. Aggregate Bond ETF | €118.75B |
IEMG | iShares Core MSCI Emerging Markets ETF | €117.32B |
CSSPX | iShares Core S&P 500 UCITS ETF | €111.03B |
Frequently asked questions about HEFA
What does iShares Currency Hedged MSCI EAFE ETF, HEFA, invest in?
HEFA is a Passive ETF. This ETF provides exposure to Large and Mid-Cap Developed markets ex-North America Equities.
Which benchmark or index does HEFA replicate?
HEFA tracks the MSCI EAFE 100% Hedged to USD Net Total Return Index - USD, through a replication method.
What is the Total Expense ratio (TER) of HEFA?
HEFA carries a total expense ratio (TER) of 0.7%, indicating the annual cost for holding the fund.
When was HEFA launched?
HEFA was introduced to the market on January 31, 2014. It trades on United States
Who is the ETF issuer of HEFA?
iShares Currency Hedged MSCI EAFE ETF, HEFA, is provided by iShares. Learn more about iShares here.
What is the current assets under management (AUM) of HEFA?
HEFA oversees €5.96B in assets as of April 2, 2026.
How has HEFA performed lately?
Based on data from April 2, 2026, HEFA returned -3.31% over the past month, 2.84% over the last three months and 4.07% year-to-date.
What are the latest inflows or outflows for HEFA?
As of April 2, 2026, HEFA recorded net flows of -€78M over the last month and -€69M year-to-date.
Does HEFA distribute dividends?
HEFA follows a distributing dividend policy, meaning it pays out income to investors. As of April 2, 2026, its 12-month trailing yield was 3.22%.
What are the main country or region exposures of HEFA?
As of February 28, 2026, HEFA has significant geographic allocations in Japan, United Kingdom and Switzerland.
In which sector or theme does HEFA invest in?
As of February 28, 2026, HEFA focuses largely on Financials, Industrials and Health Care.
How many securities does HEFA hold and how diversified is it?
As of February 28, 2026, HEFA holds 694 positions in its portfolio, with 17.74% of assets concentrated in its top 15 holdings.
What are the main positions in HEFA?
As of February 28, 2026, HEFA top three holdings include ASML HOLDING, ROCHE and HSBC HOLDINGS.
What is the base currency of HEFA?
The base currency of HEFA is USD.
Is HEFA currency-hedged?
HEFA is hedged, meaning it seeks to minimize the impact of currency fluctuations between its base currency and the currency of the underlying assets.
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