iShares Core MSCI EAFE ETF (IEFA)
| Assets | $155.85B |
| Expense Ratio | 0.07% |
| PE Ratio | 15.96 |
| Shares Out | 1.80B |
| Dividend (ttm) | $2.60 |
| Dividend Yield | 2.94% |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Jun 16, 2025 |
| Payout Frequency | Semi-Annual |
| Payout Ratio | 47.89% |
| Volume | 7,644,591 |
| Open | 87.92 |
| Previous Close | 87.54 |
| Day's Range | 87.88 - 88.61 |
| 52-Week Low | 66.95 |
| 52-Week High | 89.98 |
| Beta | 0.80 |
| Holdings | 2637 |
| Inception Date | Oct 18, 2012 |
About IEFA
Fund Home PageThe 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 issued by BlackRock.
Top 10 Holdings
11.07% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| ASML Holding N.V. | ASML | 1.69% |
| AstraZeneca PLC | AZN | 1.26% |
| Roche Holding AG | ROG | 1.19% |
| Nestlé S.A. | NESN | 1.11% |
| SAP SE | SAP | 1.08% |
| Novartis AG | NOVN | 1.08% |
| HSBC Holdings plc | HSBA | 1.05% |
| Shell plc | SHEL | 0.93% |
| Siemens Aktiengesellschaft | SIE | 0.87% |
| Toyota Motor Corporation | 7203 | 0.82% |
Dividends
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 16, 2025 | $1.46651 | Jun 20, 2025 |
| Dec 17, 2024 | $1.13048 | Dec 20, 2024 |
| Jun 11, 2024 | $1.30964 | Jun 17, 2024 |
| Dec 20, 2023 | $0.96781 | Dec 27, 2023 |
| Jun 7, 2023 | $1.28396 | Jun 13, 2023 |
| Dec 13, 2022 | $0.33457 | Dec 19, 2022 |
Performance
IEFA had a total return of 26.00% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 7.64%.
News
IEFA vs. SCHF: Lower Fee or Higher Dividend?
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iShares Core MSCI EAFE ETF (IEFA) Offers Less Coverage Than Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets (VEA) at a Higher Cost
IEFA and VEA both offer broad developed-market coverage. However, IEFA excludes Canada and carries a higher fee.
iShares Core MSCI EAFE ETF (IEFA) Focuses on Developed Markets While Vanguard FTSE All-World ex-US ETF (VEU) Looks Globally
IEFA brings a narrower developed-markets focus and a larger asset base. Meanwhile, VEU covers both developed and emerging markets.
iShares Core MSCI EAFE ETF (IEFA) Offers Broader Market Coverage at Lower Costs Than iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ETF (EEM)
IEFA and EEM differ most in cost, market focus, and diversification. IEFA offers lower fees and broader developed-markets exposure.
1 Incredible Reason to Buy IEFA's Stock in October
IEFA is a broad-based play on developed market stocks outside the U.S. There are multiple reasons to own the ETF this month, but one stands out. Hint: Market participants need to play catch-up with in...
Could Investing $1,000 in the iShares Core MSCI EAFE ETF (IEFA) Make You a Millionaire? (Spoiler: Yes, It Could.
The iShares Core MSCI EAFE ETF provides exposure to thousands of foreign stocks. It excludes the U.S. and Canada.
IEFA: International Stocks To Benefit From Higher GDP Growth In 2026
The iShares Core MSCI EAFE ETF invests in developed markets outside the U.S. and Canada, principally Japan, the United Kingdom, France and Germany. IEFA has outperformed the S&P 500 so far in 2025, be...
Add Some Income to a Hot Trade
One of the top-of-mind themes for advisors and investors in 2025 has been the resurgence of international equities. As of October 10, the widely followed MSCI EAFE Index was higher by 24.1% since the ...
IEFA: Low Starting Valuations Offset Weak Growth Outlook
The iShares Core MSCI EAFE ETF invests in developed market equities outside the United States and Canada. I estimate countries in which IEFA invests will only deliver 1% GDP growth in 2025, 0.4% weake...
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iShares Core MSCI EAFE ETF: Your Gateway to International Markets
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IEFA: Unveiling The Diversification Illusion And The Prestige That Brings It Back
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IEFA: International Developed Equities Offer A Healthy IRR But May Not Outperform
iShares Core MSCI EAFE ETF offers diversified exposure to developed markets outside the U.S., with a low expense ratio of 0.07% and 2,704 holdings. IEFA's sector and geographical diversification, with...
IEFA: Limited Exposure To Technology Sector Will Drag On Its Performance
iShares Core MSCI EAFE ETF has high exposure to European stocks. IEFA rebounded in 2022, but still underperformed the S&P 500 index in the long run. The fund's limited exposure to information technolo...
ECB jumps ahead of the Fed to deliver its first rate cut. Is now a good time to invest in Europe ETFs?
Hello! This is MarketWatch reporter Isabel Wang bringing you this week's ETF Wrap. In this edition, we look at Europe exchange-traded funds on the back of the first interest-rate cut by the European C...
U.S. Weekly Fund Flows Insight Report: Taxable Fixed Income Funds Attract $12.4 Billion, Marking The 11th Straight Weekly Inflow
During LSEG Lipper's fund flows week that ended March 6, investors were overall net purchasers of fund assets for the third week in four, adding a net $27.3 billion. All 10 spot bitcoin ETFs reported ...
IEFA: At Some Point, International Works
iShares Core MSCI EAFE ETF offers diversification and potential growth through investing in stocks from Europe, Australasia, and Far East regions. EAFE stocks provide access to world-class companies i...
25% of Warren Buffett's Secret Portfolio Is Invested in These 3 ETFs. Here's Why They're Great Picks for 2024.
The SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (SPY) ranks as the largest holding in Buffett's secret portfolio by far. Another S&P 500 ETF -- the iShares Core S&P 500 ETF -- is even more cost-effective than SPY.
IEFA: An Undervalued Non-U.S. Equity Fund
iShares Core MSCI EAFE ETF provides exposure to developed markets across Europe, Australia, Asia, and the Far East. The fund is well-diversified and has a balanced sector exposure, reducing risk but t...
IEFA: Consider These Dividend And Value Alternatives
IEFA is a large and efficient ex-US/Canada developed markets index fund. Though it charges a low expense ratio, investors can find even cheaper funds. If you are looking for a methodology that emphasi...
IEFA: Good To Diversify But Catalysts May Be Needed
Equities market, particularly US large tech names, have outperformed this year despite concerns about high interest rates. International equities, such as iShares Core MSCI EAFE ETF, are often overloo...
U.S. Weekly FundFlows Insight Report: Conventional Investment Grade Funds Attract Largest Weekly Inflow Of 2023
Investors were overall net purchasers of fund assets for the sixth week in seven, adding a net of $22.4 billion. Money market funds, taxable-bond funds, and tax-exempt bond funds attracted new capital...
IEFA: Logic In The Ex-U.S. Approach
We are heavily underweight the U.S. right now. We have 0% U.S. stocks in our portfolio. IEFA captures this view with an ex-U.S. approach to the developed market large-cap space.
IEFA: Heavy EU Exposure May Be A Drag
IEFA offers low cost ex. US and Canada exposure to developed markets, resulting in EU-heavy portfolio. Mild weather may have saved Europe for now, but the energy crisis is far from solved.
3 Great International-Stock ETFs
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IEFA Gets Some Things Right, Multiple Is Low
IEFA focuses on Europe, Asia, Australia and the Far East, but with no China, which is a good start. These markets are pretty cheap right now, and an outsized allocation in the portfolio is to financia...
U.S. Weekly FundFlows Insight Report: Investors Turn Their Backs On Fixed Income Funds And ETFs For The Week
Investors were overall net sellers of fund assets (including those of conventional funds and ETFs) for the first week in three, withdrawing a net $12.5 billion for Refinitiv Lipper's fund-flows week e...
IEFA: International Developed Market Equities Are Priced For 8% Returns
IEFA invests in international developed markets; markets outside of the United States and Canada. Analysts are currently expecting strong earnings growth rates over the next few years, but even lower-...
U.S. Weekly FundFlows Insight Report: Investors Take Their Foot Off The Flows Pedal For The Week
Fund investors were net purchasers of equity funds (+$2.0 billion), tax-exempt fixed income funds (+$1.2 billion), and taxable bond funds (+$320 million) while being net sellers of money market funds ...
U.S. Weekly FundFlows Insight Report: APs And Fund Investors Turn Their Backs On Equities For The Week
Investors were overall net redeemers of fund assets (including those of conventional funds and ETFs) for the sixth consecutive week, with equity funds being the primary drain on funds. Equity ETFs wit...
