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How major US stock indexes fared Thursday, 3/28/2024
S&P 500   5,254.35
DOW   39,807.37
QQQ   444.01
3 Value Stocks Too Small For Buffett’s Portfolio
Stock market today: Asian shares are mostly higher after another set of Wall St records
Foot Locker Builds Up Another Head of Steam; Gains Imminent
Average long-term US mortgage rate falls slightly, easing borrowing costs for home shoppers
Walgreens books hefty charge as the drugstore chain adjusts the value of struggling clinics
Algeria's government pushes staples to subsidized markets to stave off Ramadan shortages
How major US stock indexes fared Thursday, 3/28/2024
S&P 500   5,254.35
DOW   39,807.37
QQQ   444.01
3 Value Stocks Too Small For Buffett’s Portfolio
Stock market today: Asian shares are mostly higher after another set of Wall St records
Foot Locker Builds Up Another Head of Steam; Gains Imminent
Average long-term US mortgage rate falls slightly, easing borrowing costs for home shoppers
Walgreens books hefty charge as the drugstore chain adjusts the value of struggling clinics
Algeria's government pushes staples to subsidized markets to stave off Ramadan shortages
How major US stock indexes fared Thursday, 3/28/2024
S&P 500   5,254.35
DOW   39,807.37
QQQ   444.01
3 Value Stocks Too Small For Buffett’s Portfolio
Stock market today: Asian shares are mostly higher after another set of Wall St records
Foot Locker Builds Up Another Head of Steam; Gains Imminent
Average long-term US mortgage rate falls slightly, easing borrowing costs for home shoppers
Walgreens books hefty charge as the drugstore chain adjusts the value of struggling clinics
Algeria's government pushes staples to subsidized markets to stave off Ramadan shortages
How major US stock indexes fared Thursday, 3/28/2024
NYSEARCA:EFA

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

$79.86
-0.18 (-0.22%)
(As of 03/28/2024 ET)
Today's Range
$79.72
$79.97
50-Day Range
$73.76
$80.04
52-Week Range
$65.68
$80.06
Volume
17.18 million shs
Average Volume
15.44 million shs
Market Capitalization
$53.47 billion
Assets Under Management
$53.38 billion
Dividend Yield
2.80%
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.

EFA Stock Price History

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Fund Details

Issuer
iShares
Fund Name
iShares MSCI EAFE ETF
Tax Classification
Regulated Investment Company
Current Symbol
NYSEARCA:EFA
Inception Date
8/14/2001
Fund Manager
Diane Hsiung, Jennifer Hsui, Greg Savage, Alan Mason

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
792

Fund Statistics

Assets Under Management
$53.56 billion
Average Daily Volume
$14.44 million
Discount/Premium
0.06%

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
45,913
Put Options
27,763
Call Options
18,150
Short Interest
53,180,000 shs

Miscellaneous

Beta
0.88
Creation Unit
600,000
Creation Fee
$15,000.00
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iShares MSCI EAFE ETF Expenses

TypeEFASize and Style ETFsEquity ETFsNYSEARCA ETFsAll ETFs
Management Fee0.32%0.46%0.54%0.50%0.51%
Other Expenses0.00%0.69%0.54%0.64%0.58%
Total Expense0.33%0.63%0.70%0.74%0.70%
Fee Waiver0.00%-0.69%-0.54%-0.69%-0.56%
Net Expense0.33%0.49%0.60%0.57%0.58%

iShares MSCI EAFE ETF (EFA) Holdings & Exposure

Top 10 EFA Holdings

  • NESTLE SA
    Holding Weight: 2.15%
  • ASML HOLDING NV
    Holding Weight: 1.77%
  • NOVO NORDISK CLASS B
    Holding Weight: 1.69%
  • LVMH
    Holding Weight: 1.57%
  • ASTRAZENECA PLC
    Holding Weight: 1.39%
  • ROCHE HOLDING PAR AG
    Holding Weight: 1.38%
  • NOVARTIS AG
    Holding Weight: 1.35%
  • SHELL PLC
    Holding Weight: 1.29%
  • TOYOTA MOTOR CORP
    Holding Weight: 1.18%
  • HSBC HOLDINGS PLC
    Holding Weight: 1.03%

EFA Sector Exposure

EFA Industry Exposure

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

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 ETF provides exposure to a diversified portfolio of international stocks from Europe, Australasia, and the Far East, offering geographical diversification.
  • Investors can gain access to developed-market stocks in regions like Europe, Australasia, and the Far East through a single investment vehicle, reducing the need for individual stock selection.
  • With the iShares MSCI EAFE ETF, investors can benefit from the expertise of BlackRock Fund Advisors, a reputable investment advisor managing the fund.
  • Investors can track the performance of the MSCI EAFE Index, a widely recognized equity benchmark for international stock performance, providing a transparent and established benchmark for comparison.
  • For investors seeking exposure to international markets, the iShares MSCI EAFE ETF offers liquidity as it is an exchange-traded fund, allowing for easy buying and selling on the stock exchange.

Cons

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

  • Investing in international markets through the iShares MSCI EAFE ETF exposes investors to currency risk, as fluctuations in exchange rates can impact returns.
  • The iShares MSCI EAFE ETF may have higher expense ratios compared to some other investment options, potentially affecting overall returns for investors.
  • Market volatility in international regions covered by the ETF, such as Europe and Asia, can introduce additional risk and uncertainty into the investment, impacting short-term performance.
  • Investors should consider the current stock price of the iShares MSCI EAFE ETF and evaluate whether it aligns with their investment goals and risk tolerance.
  • As with any investment, past performance is not indicative of future results, and investors should conduct thorough research and consider their own financial objectives before investing in the iShares MSCI EAFE 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 Tuesday, March 26, 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 2024. Since then, EFA stock has increased by 6.0% and is now trading at $79.86.
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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 $53.38 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 Northern Trust Corp (3.17%), Jones Financial Companies Lllp (1.70%), Goldman Sachs Group Inc. (0.00%), PNC Financial Services Group Inc. (1.48%), Barclays PLC (0.00%) and Envestnet Asset Management Inc. (1.01%).

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.
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This page (NYSEARCA:EFA) was last updated on 3/29/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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