About MAIIX
The iShares MSCI EAFE International Index Fund Institutional Shares is a mutual fund designed to track the performance of the MSCI EAFE Index, which represents large- and mid-cap equities across developed markets outside of the United States and Canada, specifically covering regions in Europe, Australasia, and the Far East. The fund achieves broad diversification through holdings in over 700 companies, spanning industries such as healthcare, technology, consumer cyclical, energy, and financial services. Notable positions include internationally recognized firms like Novo Nordisk, ASML Holding, Nestlé, Toyota, and Shell. Targeted primarily at institutional investors, the fund features a low expense ratio and aims to deliver returns that closely mirror its benchmark by holding a statistically representative sample of index constituents. With significant assets under management, it serves as a core holding for investors seeking exposure to developed international markets and provides access to semi-annual dividend distributions. The fund’s structure and market-cap weighting make it a significant vehicle for efficient, cost-effective international diversification in large investment portfolios.
Fund Family BlackRock
Category Foreign Large Blend
Performance Rating Average
Risk Rating Average
Stock Exchange NASDAQ
Ticker Symbol MAIIX
Index MSCI EAFE NR USD
MAIIX had a total return of 33.81% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's
inception, the average annual return has been 9.89%.
