ProShares MSCI EAFE Dividend Growers ETF (EFAD)
| Assets | $97.97M |
| NAV | $36.97 |
| Expense Ratio | 0.50% |
| PE Ratio | 18.92 |
| Shares Out | 2.65M |
| Dividend (ttm) | $1.36 |
| Dividend Yield | 3.67% |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Jun 22, 2022 |
| 1-Year Return | -23.44% |
| Volume | 5,643 |
| Open | 36.89 |
| Previous Close | 36.88 |
| Day's Range | 36.83 - 37.04 |
| 52-Week Low | 33.03 |
| 52-Week High | 48.03 |
| Beta | 0.79 |
| Holdings | 65 |
| Inception Date | Aug 19, 2014 |
About EFAD
The index, constructed and maintained by MSCI, targets companies that are currently members of the MSCI EAFE Index (MSCI EAFE) and have increased dividend payments each year for at least 10 years. The index contains a minimum of 40 stocks, which are equally weighted. Under normal circumstances, the fund will invest at least 80% of its total assets in component securities.
Top 10 Holdings
17.57% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| NIHON M&A CENTER HOLDINGS IN | n/a | 2.01% |
| ASHTEAD GROUP PLC | n/a | 1.85% |
| OTSUKA CORP | n/a | 1.79% |
| CHOCOLADEFABRIKEN LINDT-PC | n/a | 1.75% |
| SPIRAX-SARCO ENGINEERING PLC | n/a | 1.74% |
| BUNZL PLC | n/a | 1.70% |
| WELCIA HOLDINGS CO LTD | n/a | 1.69% |
| KAO CORP | n/a | 1.69% |
| DIASORIN SPA | n/a | 1.68% |
| WOLTERS KLUWER | n/a | 1.67% |
Dividends
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 22, 2022 | $0.40471 | Jun 29, 2022 |
| Mar 23, 2022 | $0.00488 | Mar 30, 2022 |
| Dec 23, 2021 | $0.751 | Dec 31, 2021 |
| Sep 22, 2021 | $0.19643 | Sep 29, 2021 |
| Jun 22, 2021 | $0.39267 | Jun 29, 2021 |
| Mar 23, 2021 | $0.02663 | Mar 30, 2021 |
News
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