iShares MSCI EAFE Min Vol Factor ETF (EFAV)
| Assets | $5.46B |
| Expense Ratio | 0.20% |
| PE Ratio | 19.44 |
| Shares Out | 58.70M |
| Dividend (ttm) | $2.76 |
| Dividend Yield | 2.96% |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Dec 16, 2025 |
| Payout Frequency | Semi-Annual |
| Payout Ratio | 60.73% |
| Volume | 206,201 |
| Open | 93.18 |
| Previous Close | 93.44 |
| Day's Range | 92.91 - 93.43 |
| 52-Week Low | 75.08 |
| 52-Week High | 95.13 |
| Beta | 0.53 |
| Holdings | 267 |
| Inception Date | Oct 18, 2011 |
About EFAV
Fund Home PageThe iShares MSCI EAFE Min Vol Factor ETF (EFAV) is an exchange-traded fund that is based on the MSCI EAFE Minimum Volatility index. The fund tracks an index of developed-market equities, ex-US and Canada, selected and weighted to create a low volatility portfolio subject to constraints including sector exposure. EFAV was launched on Oct 18, 2011 and is issued by BlackRock.
Top 10 Holdings
15.02% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Eni S.p.A. | ENI | 1.67% |
| TotalEnergies SE | TTE | 1.62% |
| Shell plc | SHEL | 1.57% |
| Equinor ASA | EQNR | 1.52% |
| Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited | 4502 | 1.51% |
| Iberdrola, S.A. | IBE | 1.50% |
| DBS Group Holdings Ltd | D05 | 1.42% |
| Orange S.A. | ORA | 1.42% |
| Swisscom AG | SCMN | 1.41% |
| Novartis AG | NOVN | 1.39% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 16, 2025 | $1.17338 | Dec 19, 2025 |
| Jun 16, 2025 | $1.58648 | Jun 20, 2025 |
| Dec 17, 2024 | $0.86372 | Dec 20, 2024 |
| Jun 11, 2024 | $1.42517 | Jun 17, 2024 |
| Dec 20, 2023 | $0.82139 | Dec 27, 2023 |
| Jun 7, 2023 | $1.31127 | Jun 13, 2023 |
Performance
EFAV had a total return of 26.77% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 7.32%.
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