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Powell says Fed wants to see 'more good inflation readings' before it can cut rates
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OpenAI reveals Voice Engine, but won't yet publicly release the risky AI voice-cloning technology
A big airline is relaxing its pet policy to let owners bring the companion and a rolling carry-on
S&P 500   5,254.35
DOW   39,807.37
QQQ   444.01
Stock market today: Asian shares are mostly higher after another set of Wall St records
What stores are open on Easter Sunday 2024? See Walmart, Target, Costco hours
Powell says Fed wants to see 'more good inflation readings' before it can cut rates
US probes complaints that Ford pickups can downshift without warning, increasing the risk of a crash
Baltimore bridge collapse: Who will pay for the destroyed bridge, harmed businesses and lost lives?
OpenAI reveals Voice Engine, but won't yet publicly release the risky AI voice-cloning technology
A big airline is relaxing its pet policy to let owners bring the companion and a rolling carry-on
S&P 500   5,254.35
DOW   39,807.37
QQQ   444.01
Stock market today: Asian shares are mostly higher after another set of Wall St records
What stores are open on Easter Sunday 2024? See Walmart, Target, Costco hours
Powell says Fed wants to see 'more good inflation readings' before it can cut rates
US probes complaints that Ford pickups can downshift without warning, increasing the risk of a crash
Baltimore bridge collapse: Who will pay for the destroyed bridge, harmed businesses and lost lives?
OpenAI reveals Voice Engine, but won't yet publicly release the risky AI voice-cloning technology
A big airline is relaxing its pet policy to let owners bring the companion and a rolling carry-on
BATS:IEFA

iShares Core MSCI EAFE ETF (IEFA) Price, Holdings, & News

$74.22
-0.21 (-0.28%)
(As of 03/28/2024 ET)
Today's Range
$74.10
$74.33
50-Day Range
$68.88
$74.43
52-Week Range
$56.55
$70.84
Volume
9.09 million shs
Average Volume
N/A
Market Capitalization
$109.10 billion
Assets Under Management
$115.06 billion
Dividend Yield
2.40%
Net Expense Ratio
0.07%
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About iShares Core MSCI EAFE ETF (BATS:IEFA)

The iShares Core MSCI EAFE ETF (IEFA) is an exchange-traded fund that is based on the MSCI EAFE IMI index, a market-cap-weighted index of developed-market stocks in Europe, Australasia and the Far East, and excludes North America IEFA was launched on Oct 18, 2012 and is managed by BlackRock.

IEFA Stock Price History

IEFA ETF News Headlines

Central Banks Preparing for US Dollar Collapse?
China is spearheading this blatant de-dollarization push, dominating the physical gold market through massive central bank buying. Their ultimate goal? Ditching the greenback in favor of local BRICS currencies.
Central Banks Preparing for US Dollar Collapse?
China is spearheading this blatant de-dollarization push, dominating the physical gold market through massive central bank buying. Their ultimate goal? Ditching the greenback in favor of local BRICS currencies.
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Fund Details

Issuer
iShares
Fund Name
iShares Core MSCI EAFE ETF
Tax Classification
Regulated Investment Company
Inception Date
10/18/2012
Fund Manager
Jennifer Hsui, Greg Savage, Paul Whitehead
Web
N/A
Phone
N/A

Fund Focus

Asset Class
Equity
Benchmark
MSCI EAFE IMI Index
Category
Broad Equity
Focus
Strategy
Development Level
Developed Markets
Region
Developed Markets
Number of Holdings
2853

Fund Statistics

Assets Under Management
$115.44 billion
Average Daily Volume
$8.37 million
Discount/Premium
0.15%

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
7
Put Options
5
Call Options
2

Miscellaneous

Outstanding Shares
1,470,000,000
Beta
0.87
Creation Unit
200,000
Creation Fee
$15,000.00
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iShares Core MSCI EAFE ETF Expenses

TypeIEFAStrategy ETFsEquity ETFsBATS ETFsAll ETFs
Management Fee0.07%0.46%0.54%0.56%0.51%
Other Expenses0.00%0.42%0.54%0.52%0.58%
Total Expense0.07%0.61%0.70%0.68%0.70%
Fee Waiver0.00%-0.45%-0.54%-0.35%-0.56%
Net Expense0.07%0.51%0.60%0.63%0.58%

iShares Core MSCI EAFE ETF (IEFA) Holdings & Exposure

Top 10 IEFA Holdings

  • NESTLE SA
    Holding Weight: 1.81%
  • ASML HOLDING NV
    Holding Weight: 1.55%
  • NOVO NORDISK CLASS B
    Holding Weight: 1.43%
  • LVMH
    Holding Weight: 1.38%
  • ASTRAZENECA PLC
    Holding Weight: 1.19%
  • ROCHE HOLDING PAR AG
    Holding Weight: 1.17%
  • NOVARTIS AG
    Holding Weight: 1.15%
  • SHELL PLC
    Holding Weight: 1.11%
  • TOYOTA MOTOR CORP
    Holding Weight: 0.95%
  • HSBC HOLDINGS PLC
    Holding Weight: 0.89%

IEFA Sector Exposure

IEFA Industry Exposure

Should I Buy iShares Core MSCI EAFE ETF Stock? IEFA Pros and Cons Explained

Pros

Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in iShares Core MSCI EAFE ETF:

  • The iShares Core MSCI EAFE ETF provides exposure to developed-market stocks in Europe, Australasia, and the Far East, offering diversification across international markets.
  • Investors can benefit from the market-cap-weighted index methodology, which reflects the performance of a broad range of companies in the regions covered.
  • With a low expense ratio, this ETF offers a cost-effective way to access international markets compared to actively managed funds.
  • Recent positive performance trends in the underlying index indicate potential growth opportunities for investors.
  • Investors can track the current stock price of the ETF easily, allowing for real-time monitoring of their investment.

Cons

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

  • Market volatility in international regions covered by the ETF may pose risks to investors, impacting returns.
  • Changes in currency exchange rates can affect the value of investments in the ETF, leading to potential losses.
  • Political and economic uncertainties in the regions represented by the ETF could impact stock performance negatively.
  • Investors may face liquidity challenges with certain securities in the ETF, affecting the ease of buying or selling shares.
  • Regulatory changes or geopolitical events in the regions covered may introduce unpredictability in the ETF's performance.
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 Core MSCI EAFE ETF pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

IEFA ETF - Frequently Asked Questions

How have IEFA shares performed in 2024?

iShares Core MSCI EAFE ETF's stock was trading at $70.35 on January 1st, 2024. Since then, IEFA stock has increased by 5.5% and is now trading at $74.22.
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What does IEFA invest in?

iShares Core MSCI EAFE ETF is a equity fund issued by iShares. IEFA focuses on strategy investments and follows the MSCI EAFE IMI Index. The fund's investments total to approximately $115.06 billion assets under management.

What is the management fee for iShares Core MSCI EAFE ETF?

iShares Core MSCI EAFE ETF's management fee is 0.07% and has no other recorded expenses or fee waivers. The net expense ratio for IEFA is 0.07%.

What other stocks do shareholders of iShares Core MSCI EAFE ETF own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other iShares Core MSCI EAFE ETF investors own include Home Depot (HD), Johnson & Johnson (JNJ), AT&T (T), Walt Disney (DIS), iShares Core MSCI Emerging Markets ETF (IEMG), JPMorgan Chase & Co. (JPM), Merck & Co., Inc. (MRK), Pfizer (PFE), Invesco QQQ (QQQ) and Exxon Mobil (XOM).

Who are iShares Core MSCI EAFE ETF's major shareholders?

iShares Core MSCI EAFE ETF's stock is owned by a variety of retail and institutional investors. Top institutional shareholders include Jones Financial Companies Lllp (5.23%), TIAA Trust National Association (3.97%), Wells Fargo & Company MN (3.84%), Goldman Sachs Group Inc. (2.62%), Envestnet Asset Management Inc. (2.38%) and US Bancorp DE (2.08%).

How do I buy shares of iShares Core MSCI EAFE ETF?

Shares of IEFA 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 (BATS:IEFA) was last updated on 3/29/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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