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iShares MSCI EAFE ETF (EFA)

The iShares MSCI EAFE ETF (EFA) is a popular exchange-traded fund (ETF) that tracks the performance of large- and mid-cap stocks in developed markets outside the US and Canada. It is designed to provide investors with exposure to a diversified portfolio of stocks across Europe, Australasia, and the Far East, hence the name MSCI EAFE. The fund is widely used by investors seeking to gain exposure to international equity markets and diversify their holdings beyond domestic stocks.

Key Facts:

-Inception Date: April 14, 1I996

-Net Assets: $54.51 billion

-Average Daily Volume: 61,497,288 shares

-Income Yield: 2.22%

-Yield 12-Month Trailing: 2.09%

-Gross Expense Ratio: 0.07%

-Net Expense Ratio: 0.07%

-Inception Return: 6.09%

-YTD Return: -1.49%

-3-Year Annualized Return: 4.88%

-5-Year Annualized Return: 5.47%

-Holdings: 883

-Holdings Turnover: 3.11%

-Market Value: $1.31 trillion

-Cash: $1.41 million

-Number of Stocks: 883

-Total Assets: $53.38 billion

Top 5 holdings:

-Roche Holding AG (ROG.S) 2.97%

Nestle SA (NSRGY) 2.83%

Novartis AG (NVS) 2.50%

HSBC Holdings PLC (HSBA.L) 1.87%

Siemens AG (SIEGY) 1.80%

Sectors:

-Consumer Discretionary 29.84%

-Consumer Staples 26.95%

-Energy 5.67%

-Financials 22.04%

-Health Care 15.87%

-Industrials 7.88%

-Materials 4.84%

-Real Estate 3.90%

-Telecommunication Services 3.66%

-Technology 8.63%

-Utilities 3.55%

Why investors like it:

-It is a liquid ETF with an average trading volume of more than 61 million shares

-It provides broad diversification across 21 developed markets, reducing the risk of individual stocks or sectors.

-It is a well-established fund that has been around since 1986, offering a long-term performance track record.

-It has a low expense ratio of 0.07%, which means investors save money that would otherwise be spent on management fees.

-It is a versatile investment tool that can be used for long positions, short positions, or as a hedging instrument.

Why investors avoid it:

-It does not provide exposure to US or Canadian stocks, which can be a disadvantage for investors interested in domestic equities.

- Developed market equities can be subject to volatility, especially during times of global economic uncertainty.

This data was current as of March 9th, 2023.