iShares Currency Hedged MSCI EAFE ETF
HEFA

$34.84

0.85%

Market Cap: $5.38B

0

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)

142% more first-time investments, than exits

New positions opened: 87 | Existing positions closed: 36

25% more funds holding in top 10

Funds holding in top 10: 16 [Q1] → 20 (+4) [Q2]

13% more funds holding

Funds holding: 402 [Q1] → 453 (+51) [Q2]

0% less capital invested

Capital invested by funds: $6.44B [Q1] → $6.43B (-$13.6M) [Q2]

3.79% less ownership

Funds ownership: 101.85% [Q1] → 98.07% (-3.79%) [Q2]

22% less repeat investments, than reductions

Existing positions increased: 141 | Existing positions reduced: 180

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Research analyst outlook

We haven’t received any recent analyst ratings for HEFA.

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Financial journalist opinion

HEFA: Hedging International Currency Risk Away

Investing in international stocks exposes investors to currency risk, which can significantly affect returns. The iShares Currency Hedged MSCI EAFE ETF offers exposure to international equity markets, while mitigating currency risk. HEFA uses currency forward contracts to hedge against currency risk, providing investors with a unique selling point.

HEFA: Hedging International Currency Risk Away

HEFA: Currency Neutral + Allocation To Regional Opportunities Outside Of The US

Allocating to international equities may offer notable returns and diversification benefits in a challenging economic environment. The iShares Currency Hedged MSCI EAFE ETF (HEFA) is a compelling instrument for exposure to global equities with a currency hedge. Factors supporting the case for global investments include sustained US outperformance, premium earnings growth in foreign markets, a high USD, and attractive valuations.

HEFA: Currency Neutral + Allocation To Regional Opportunities Outside Of The US

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