About BTMPX
The iShares MSCI EAFE International Index Fund Investor P Shares is a mutual fund designed to closely track the performance of the MSCI EAFE Index, which measures the equity market performance of developed markets outside the United States and Canada. This fund invests primarily in large- and mid-cap companies across Europe, Australasia, and the Far East, providing broad exposure to international developed markets. Its diversified holdings span multiple sectors, featuring prominent companies such as Novo Nordisk, ASML Holding, Nestlé, AstraZeneca, and SAP SE, with the top ten holdings accounting for around 14% of the total portfolio.
Structured as a passively managed index fund, its main purpose is to serve investors seeking international diversification through a single vehicle that mirrors the composition and returns of a widely recognized benchmark. The fund maintains a low expense ratio of 0.35%, making it an efficient option for gaining access to global equities while keeping costs minimal. With total assets exceeding $10 billion and more than 750 holdings, it plays a significant role in portfolios aiming for global reach beyond North American markets.
Fund Family BlackRock
Category Foreign Large Blend
Performance Rating Average
Risk Rating Above Average
Stock Exchange NASDAQ
Ticker Symbol BTMPX
Index MSCI EAFE NR USD
BTMPX had a total return of 24.87% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's
inception, the average annual return has been 9.42%.
