iShares MSCI EAFE ETF
EFA

$82.05

0.61%

Market Cap: $57.2B

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Funds holding %

of 6,710 funds

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Analysts bullish %

Fund manager confidence

Based on 2024 Q2 SEC filings by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)

1% less funds holding

Funds holding: 1,812 [Q1] → 1,797 (-15) [Q2]

4% less capital invested

Capital invested by funds: $47.1B [Q1] → $45.4B (-$1.68B) [Q2]

8% less repeat investments, than reductions

Existing positions increased: 633 | Existing positions reduced: 689

4.78% less ownership

Funds ownership: 87.8% [Q1] → 83.02% (-4.78%) [Q2]

7% less funds holding in top 10

Funds holding in top 10: 154 [Q1] → 143 (-11) [Q2]

11% less first-time investments, than exits

New positions opened: 118 | Existing positions closed: 133

36% less call options, than puts

Call options by funds: $5.37B | Put options by funds: $8.44B

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Research analyst outlook

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ETF Securities Lending Activity Shines A Light On Market Dynamics

Central bank interest rate policy divergence has become a reality, there have been increased levels of geopolitical risk due to rising tensions in the Middle East and political change has swept across Europe. With the financial landscape changing at pace, many of the recent themes impacting markets have also been seen in ETF securities lending activity. As uncertainty grows across both the political and financial spectrums, interest in ETFs within the securities lending market is expected to grow further.

ETF Securities Lending Activity Shines A Light On Market Dynamics

VIDEO: ETF of the Week: Goldman Sachs ActiveBeta International Equity ETF (GSIE)

On this episode of the “ETF of the Week” podcast, VettaFi's Head of Research Todd Rosenbluth discussed the Goldman Sachs ActiveBeta International Equity ETF (GSIE) with Chuck Jaffe of “Money Life.” The pair talked about several topics regarding the fund to give investors a deeper understanding of the ETF overall.

VIDEO: ETF of the Week: Goldman Sachs ActiveBeta International Equity ETF (GSIE)

Innovator Rolls Out International Buffer ETF

Innovator has added an international buffer ETF to its range of funds. The Innovator International Developed Power Buffer ETF – August (IAUG) launched on the NYSE on August 1.

Innovator Rolls Out International Buffer ETF

EFA: Cheaper Valuations And A Weaker Dollar May Help

iShares MSCI EAFE ETF tracks large- and mid-cap companies outside the US and Canada. EFA has underperformed the SPY in 2024 and over a three-year time frame. This has resulted in EFA trading at a higher earnings and dividend yield compared to SPY.

EFA: Cheaper Valuations And A Weaker Dollar May Help

Innovator Debuts 2 International Buffer ETFs

On Monday, Innovator grew its lineup of Buffer ETFs with the launch of a pair of new funds. Both the Innovator International Developed 10 Buffer ETF (IBUF) and Emerging Markets 10 Buffer ETF (EBUF) are actively managed funds.

Innovator Debuts 2 International Buffer ETFs

French stocks are pressuring widely held equities indexes. Should you buy the dip?

French stocks have taken a beating on election worries, dragging down popular equity indexes focused on countries outside the U.S.

French stocks are pressuring widely held equities indexes. Should you buy the dip?

BlackRock Favoring Growth Heading Into Second Half

The BlackRock Target Allocation Team, which runs model portfolios followed by many advisors, turned even more bullish this week. Indeed, the current allocation to stocks is the highest it has been since 2021.

BlackRock Favoring Growth Heading Into Second Half

Innovator Adds 11th ‘Power Buffer' Developed Markets ETF

Today, Innovator rolled out the Innovator International Developed Power Buffer ETF – June (IJUN), the 11th fund from the issuer to track the price performance of the iShares MSCI EAFE ETF (EFA) and offer 15% downside protection. Before expenses, the fund has an upside cap of 20.74%.

Innovator Adds 11th ‘Power Buffer' Developed Markets ETF

Innovator Debuts Latest Defined Outcome ETF

On Wednesday, Innovator expanded its defined outcome ETF suite with the launch of the Innovator International Developed Power Buffer ETF (IMAY). The fund is actively managed and has a net expense ratio of 0.85%.

Innovator Debuts Latest Defined Outcome ETF

EFA: World Equity Exposure For A Diversified Portfolio

The iShares MSCI EAFE ETF is a $52 billion equity exchange-traded fund that provides retail investors with overseas equity exposure in Europe, Middle East, and Asia. The fund excludes China and offers exposure to developed markets outside the U.S. and Canada. EFA is also a play on the dollar, with a secondary risk factor of short dollar exposure via its unhedged profile.

EFA: World Equity Exposure For A Diversified Portfolio

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