EFA
+6.04 · +6.47%
$99.38 · NYSE ARCA

iShares MSCI EAFE ETF (EFA) ETF Analysis | Foreign Large Blend

iShares · United States
AUM:$77.3B
#– of – in Foreign Large Blend ETFs

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Market Performance

Up 32.4% over the past year, reflecting strong price momentum.

Cost Efficiency

Ongoing charge of 0.33% — competitive for the exposure provided.

What is EFA?

The fund generally will invest at least 80% of its assets in the component securities of its underlying index and in investments that have economic characteristics that are substantially identical to the component securities of its underlying index. The index is a free float-adjusted, market capitalization-weighted index designed to measure large- and mid-capitalization equity market performance of developed markets outside of the U.

Performance Highlights

Returns (%)
Top Sectors (%)

Investment Breakdown

Strong Recent Performance
EFA delivered 32.4% over the past year. Historical returns only — past performance is not indicative of future results.
Moderate Cost
Expense ratio of 0.33%. Consider how fees compound over a long holding period.
Broadly Diversified
Top 10 holdings represent just 6.7% of the ETF — exposure spread across many positions.
ETF Information
AUM$77.3B
Expense Ratio0.33%
Dividend Yield3.22%
Holdings275
Inception DateAug 2001
DomicileUnited States
DistributionHalf-yearly
Index–
ProvideriShares
Beta1.00
CategoryForeign Large Blend
CurrencyUSD
Portfolio Impact

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Uses ISF.L (iShares FTSE 100 ETF)
Indicators

Performance Metrics

Historical returns

6M
+2.2%
1Y
+19.2%
3Y
+62.2%
5Y
+53.8%
OpenBook InsightIf you had invested £10,000 in EFA 5 years ago, it would have grown to £15,382 — a gain of £5,382.

Annual Returns

Calendar year performance

EFA delivered positive returns in 4 of the last 5 calendar years.
YearEFA
2026 YTD+11.0%
2025+32.0%
2024+4.7%
2023+17.3%
2022-14.9%
CAGR 4yr+8.4%
4/5 positive yearsAvg return: +10.0%Worst year: -14.9% (2022)

Technical Analysis Summary

Automated insights from historical price action and indicators

Technical Regime: MIXED
Trend Strength
67%
Positive
Volatility
12.6%
Low
Momentum
+5.0%
30-day change
Support Level
106.02
Key floor
Key Insights
  • Low volatility environment with a narrower recent trading range.
  • Monitor key support and resistance levels as part of broader risk assessment.