iShares MSCI EAFE Growth ETF
ETF
EFG
Price as of:
$97.74
+ $0.75
+ 0.77%
Primary Theme
fund company
Name
As of 12/23/2024Price
Aum/Mkt Cap
YIELD
Annualized forward dividend yield. Multiplies the most recent dividend payout amount by its frequency and divides by the previous close price.
Exp Ratio
Expense ratio is the fund’s total annual operating expenses, including management fees, distribution fees, and other expenses, expressed as a percentage of average net assets.
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Vitals
YTD Return
2.5%
1 yr return
3.5%
3 Yr Avg Return
-2.3%
5 Yr Avg Return
4.0%
Net Assets
$15.5 B
Holdings in Top 10
25.5%
52 WEEK LOW AND HIGH
$97.0
$93.77
$108.77
Expenses
OPERATING FEES
Expense Ratio 0.36%
SALES FEES
Front Load N/A
Deferred Load N/A
TRADING FEES
Turnover 24.00%
Redemption Fee N/A
Min Investment
Standard (Taxable)
N/A
IRA
N/A
Fund Classification
Fund Type
Exchange Traded Fund
Name
As of 12/23/2024Price
Aum/Mkt Cap
YIELD
Annualized forward dividend yield. Multiplies the most recent dividend payout amount by its frequency and divides by the previous close price.
Exp Ratio
Expense ratio is the fund’s total annual operating expenses, including management fees, distribution fees, and other expenses, expressed as a percentage of average net assets.
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EFG - Profile
Distributions
- YTD Total Return 2.5%
- 3 Yr Annualized Total Return -2.3%
- 5 Yr Annualized Total Return 4.0%
- Capital Gain Distribution Frequency Annually
- Net Income Ratio 1.15%
- Dividend Yield 1.4%
- Dividend Distribution Frequency SemiAnnual
Fund Details
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Legal NameiShares MSCI EAFE Growth ETF
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Fund Family NameBlackRock-advised Funds
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Inception DateAug 01, 2005
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Shares Outstanding99600000
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Share ClassN/A
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CurrencyUSD
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Domiciled CountryUS
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ManagerGreg Savage
Fund Description
The Fund seeks to track the investment results of the MSCI EAFE Growth Index (the “Underlying Index”), which is a subset of the MSCI EAFE Index. The MSCI EAFE Index has been developed by MSCI Inc. (the “Index Provider” or “MSCI”) to measure the equity market performance of developed markets outside of the U.S. and Canada.
Constituents of the Underlying Index include securities of companies located in Europe, Australasia and the Far East. The Underlying Index generally represents approximately 50% of the free float-adjusted market capitalization of the MSCI EAFE Index and consists of those securities classified by MSCI as most representing the growth style. MSCI uses five variables to identify growth style securities: long-term forward earnings per share “EPS”) growth rate, short-term forward EPS growth rate, current internal growth rate, long-term historical EPS growth trend and long-term historical sales per share growth trend. MSCI uses a specialized framework to attribute both value and growth style characteristics to each security within the MSCI EAFE Index. Each security is evaluated based on certain value factors and growth factors, which are then used to calculate a value score and a growth score. Based upon these two scores, MSCI determines the extent to which each security is assigned to the value or growth style. It is possible for a single security to have representation in both the value and growth style indexes; however, no more than 100% of a security’s float-adjusted market capitalization will be included within the combined style framework. The Underlying Index includes large- and mid-capitalization companies and may change over time.
As of July 31, 2024, the Underlying Index consisted of securities from the following countries or regions: Australia, Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Portugal, Singapore, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and the United Kingdom (the “U.K.”). As of July 31, 2024, a significant portion of the Underlying Index is represented by securities of companies in the consumer discretionary, healthcare, industrials and technology industries or sectors. The components of the Underlying Index are likely to change over time.
BFA uses an indexing approach to try to achieve the Fund’s investment objective. Unlike many investment companies, the Fund does not try to “beat” the index it tracks and does not seek temporary defensive positions when markets decline or appear overvalued.
Indexing may eliminate the chance that the Fund will substantially outperform the Underlying Index but also may reduce some of the risks of active management, such as poor security selection. Indexing seeks to achieve lower costs and better after-tax
performance by aiming to keep portfolio turnover low in comparison to actively managed investment companies.
BFA uses a representative sampling indexing strategy to manage the Fund. “Representative sampling” is an indexing strategy that involves investing in a representative sample of securities that collectively has an investment profile similar to that of an applicable underlying index. The securities selected are expected to have, in the aggregate, investment characteristics (based on factors such as market capitalization and industry weightings), fundamental characteristics (such as return variability and yield) and liquidity measures similar to those of an applicable underlying index. The Fund may or may not hold all of the securities in the Underlying Index.
The Fund generally will invest at least 80% of its assets in the component securities of its Underlying Index and in investments that have economic characteristics that are substantially identical to the component securities of its Underlying Index (i.e., depositary receipts representing securities of the Underlying Index) and may invest up to 20% of its assets in certain futures, options and swap contracts, cash and cash equivalents, including shares of money market funds advised by BFA or its affiliates, as well as in securities not included in the Underlying Index, but which BFA believes will help the Fund track the Underlying Index. Cash and cash equivalent investments associated with a derivative position will be treated as part of that position for the purposes of calculating the percentage of investments included in the Underlying Index. The Fund seeks to track the investment results of the Underlying Index before fees and expenses of the Fund.
The Fund may lend securities representing up to one-third of the value of the Fund's total assets (including the value of any collateral received).
The Underlying Index is sponsored by MSCI, which is independent of the Fund and BFA. The Index Provider determines the composition and relative weightings of the securities in the Underlying Index and publishes information regarding the market value of the Underlying Index.
Industry Concentration Policy. The Fund will concentrate its investments (i.e., hold 25% or more of its total assets) in a particular industry or group of industries to approximately the same extent that the Underlying Index is concentrated. For purposes of this limitation, securities of the U.S. government (including its agencies and instrumentalities) and repurchase agreements collateralized by U.S. government securities are not considered to be issued by members of any industry.
EFG - Performance
Return Ranking - Trailing
| Period | EFG Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| YTD | 2.5% | -6.6% | 31.1% | 66.84% |
| 1 Yr | 3.5% | -5.9% | 31.9% | 68.68% |
| 3 Yr | -2.3%* | -11.2% | 6.4% | 49.60% |
| 5 Yr | 4.0%* | -2.9% | 10.9% | 50.14% |
| 10 Yr | 5.5%* | 1.9% | 9.7% | 44.95% |
* Annualized
Return Ranking - Calendar
| Period | EFG Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 15.6% | -0.4% | 28.6% | 33.16% |
| 2022 | -24.1% | -49.5% | -15.2% | 27.59% |
| 2021 | 9.3% | -22.2% | 19.3% | 16.16% |
| 2020 | 16.7% | -3.7% | 85.0% | 66.48% |
| 2019 | 25.2% | -4.0% | 45.1% | 59.05% |
Total Return Ranking - Trailing
| Period | EFG Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| YTD | 2.5% | -6.6% | 31.1% | 66.84% |
| 1 Yr | 3.5% | -5.9% | 31.9% | 68.68% |
| 3 Yr | -2.3%* | -11.2% | 6.4% | 49.60% |
| 5 Yr | 4.0%* | -2.9% | 10.9% | 50.14% |
| 10 Yr | 5.5%* | 1.9% | 9.7% | 44.95% |
* Annualized
Total Return Ranking - Calendar
| Period | EFG Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 17.6% | 1.8% | 28.6% | 34.21% |
| 2022 | -23.1% | -44.4% | -11.0% | 37.40% |
| 2021 | 11.0% | -20.6% | 20.5% | 29.04% |
| 2020 | 17.8% | 7.6% | 97.1% | 73.07% |
| 2019 | 27.5% | 0.5% | 45.3% | 61.27% |
EFG - Holdings
Concentration Analysis
| EFG | Category Low | Category High | EFG % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net Assets | 15.5 B | 201 K | 133 B | 12.89% |
| Number of Holdings | 375 | 4 | 1806 | 1.32% |
| Net Assets in Top 10 | 3.87 B | 70.5 K | 36.7 B | 14.21% |
| Weighting of Top 10 | 25.45% | 10.1% | 99.9% | 81.32% |
Top 10 Holdings
- Novo Nordisk A/S 5.08%
- ASML Holding NV 4.37%
- AstraZeneca PLC 2.89%
- SAP SE 2.59%
- LVMH Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton SE 2.28%
- Nestle SA 2.06%
- Commonwealth Bank of Australia 1.77%
- Toyota Motor Corp 1.55%
- Schneider Electric SE 1.54%
- Sony Group Corp 1.30%
Asset Allocation
| Weighting | Return Low | Return High | EFG % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stocks | 99.50% | 86.17% | 119.36% | 8.42% |
| Cash | 0.31% | 0.00% | 19.02% | 88.16% |
| Preferred Stocks | 0.19% | 0.00% | 10.21% | 22.89% |
| Convertible Bonds | 0.00% | 0.00% | 2.45% | 97.36% |
| Bonds | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.03% | 97.11% |
| Other | 0.00% | -1.08% | 3.89% | 98.16% |
Stock Sector Breakdown
| Weighting | Return Low | Return High | EFG % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Industrials | 19.42% | 0.68% | 31.28% | 19.00% |
| Healthcare | 16.91% | 1.36% | 29.58% | 24.80% |
| Technology | 14.95% | 1.51% | 38.21% | 74.14% |
| Consumer Defense | 13.20% | 0.00% | 25.77% | 17.68% |
| Consumer Cyclical | 12.00% | 0.00% | 46.28% | 42.22% |
| Financial Services | 10.11% | 0.00% | 38.62% | 77.31% |
| Basic Materials | 6.20% | 0.00% | 23.15% | 56.73% |
| Communication Services | 4.52% | 0.00% | 41.13% | 44.85% |
| Real Estate | 1.34% | 0.00% | 6.64% | 13.98% |
| Energy | 0.71% | 0.00% | 24.97% | 64.91% |
| Utilities | 0.63% | 0.00% | 9.05% | 45.91% |
Stock Geographic Breakdown
| Weighting | Return Low | Return High | EFG % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Non US | 98.54% | 0.00% | 100.55% | 3.42% |
| US | 0.96% | 0.00% | 100.02% | 95.53% |
EFG - Expenses
Operational Fees
| EFG Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expense Ratio | 0.36% | 0.01% | 10.12% | 97.09% |
| Management Fee | 0.35% | 0.00% | 1.50% | 8.16% |
| 12b-1 Fee | N/A | 0.00% | 1.00% | N/A |
| Administrative Fee | N/A | 0.03% | 0.80% | N/A |
Sales Fees
| EFG Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front Load | N/A | 3.50% | 5.75% | N/A |
| Deferred Load | N/A | 1.00% | 5.00% | N/A |
Trading Fees
| EFG Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Redemption Fee | N/A | 0.25% | 2.00% | N/A |
Related Fees
Turnover provides investors a proxy for the trading fees incurred by mutual fund managers who frequently adjust position allocations. Higher turnover means higher trading fees.
| EFG Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turnover | 24.00% | 7.00% | 149.00% | 38.92% |
EFG - Distributions
Dividend Yield Analysis
| EFG | Category Low | Category High | EFG % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.42% | 0.00% | 12.70% | 29.29% |
Dividend Distribution Analysis
| EFG | Category Low | Category High | Category Mod | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Distribution Frequency | SemiAnnual | Annual | SemiAnnual | Annual |
Net Income Ratio Analysis
| EFG | Category Low | Category High | EFG % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net Income Ratio | 1.15% | -1.69% | 3.16% | 8.78% |
Capital Gain Distribution Analysis
| EFG | Category Low | Category High | Capital Mode | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capital Gain Distribution Frequency | Annually | Annually | Quarterly | Annually |
Distributions History
| Date | Amount | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 17, 2024 | $0.695 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jun 11, 2024 | $0.890 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 20, 2023 | $0.656 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jun 07, 2023 | $0.919 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 13, 2022 | $0.180 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jun 09, 2022 | $0.882 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 30, 2021 | $0.125 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 13, 2021 | $0.681 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jun 10, 2021 | $0.893 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 14, 2020 | $0.352 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jun 15, 2020 | $0.507 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 16, 2019 | $0.493 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jun 17, 2019 | $0.969 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 18, 2018 | $0.409 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jun 19, 2018 | $0.959 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 19, 2017 | $0.373 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jun 20, 2017 | $0.885 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 21, 2016 | $0.394 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jun 22, 2016 | $1.005 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 21, 2015 | $0.264 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jun 25, 2015 | $0.914 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 17, 2014 | $0.460 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jun 25, 2014 | $1.083 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 18, 2013 | $0.457 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jun 27, 2013 | $0.872 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 18, 2012 | $0.480 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jun 21, 2012 | $0.896 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 20, 2011 | $0.488 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jun 22, 2011 | $0.802 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 21, 2010 | $0.420 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jun 23, 2010 | $0.668 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 22, 2009 | $0.389 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jun 23, 2009 | $0.766 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 23, 2008 | $0.417 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jun 25, 2008 | $0.904 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 20, 2007 | $0.016 | CapitalGainShortTerm |
| Dec 20, 2007 | $0.006 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Dec 20, 2007 | $0.707 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 21, 2006 | $0.689 | OrdinaryDividend |
EFG - Fund Manager Analysis
Managers
Greg Savage
Start Date
Tenure
Tenure Rank
Jan 01, 2008
14.42
14.4%
Greg Savage, Managing Director; has been associated with BlackRock Fund Advisors since 2009. Mr. Savage has been a senior portfolio manager for BFA and BTC since 2009. Prior to his employment with BFA and BTC, Mr. Savage was a senior portfolio manager from 2006 to 2009 for BGFA and BGI and a portfolio manager from 2001 to 2006 for BGFA and BGI.
Jennifer Hsui
Start Date
Tenure
Tenure Rank
Dec 01, 2012
9.5
9.5%
Jennifer Hsui, Managing Director & Portfolio Manager at BlackRock Investment Management LLC has been employed by BlackRock Fund Advisors as a senior portfolio manager since 2007. Prior to that, Ms. Hsui was a portfolio manager from 2006 to 2007 for BGFA. She was a research analyst for RBC Capital Markets from 2003 to 2006.
Amy Whitelaw
Start Date
Tenure
Tenure Rank
Nov 29, 2018
3.5
3.5%
Amy Whitelaw is Managing Director of BlackRock, Inc. since 2013 and was Director of the firm from 2009 to 2012. Ms. Whitelaw's service with the firm dates back to 1998, including her years with Barclays Global Investors (BGI), which merged with BlackRock in 2009. Ms. Whitelaw served as Principal of BGI from 2000 to 2009. Previously Ms. Whitelaw worked in the Transition Services group as a transition manager and strategist, and was also an international equity trader on BGI’s trading desk.
Paul Whitehead
Start Date
Tenure
Tenure Rank
Jan 01, 2022
0.41
0.4%
Paul Whitehead is responsible for supporting the day-to-day management of the MML Blend Fund’s portfolio, including setting the Fund’s overall investment strategy and overseeing the management of the Fund. Mr. Whitehead is a Managing Director of BlackRock, Inc., Co-Head of Index Equity, and Co-Head of BlackRock’s ETF and Index Investments business. Mr. Whitehead also oversees the management of BlackRock’s Institutional and iShares funds. Mr. Whitehead was previously the Global Head of Equity Trading and the Global Head of Transition Management within BlackRock’s Global Trading Group. Mr. Whitehead’s service with the firm dates back to 1996, including his years with Barclays Global Investors, which merged with BlackRock in 2009. Prior to his current role, Mr. Whitehead was Head of Americas Equity Trading. Previously, he managed the trading team responsible for all Institutional Index funds, Exchange Traded funds, and Transition Management mandates. Mr. Whitehead represents BlackRock on the board of Luminex, a buy-side owned Alternative Trading System launched in 2015.
Tenure Analysis
| Category Low | Category High | Category Average | Category Mode |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.08 | 26.94 | 7.78 | 20.01 |