iShares Core MSCI EAFE ETFIEFA
IEFA
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Funds holding %
of 7,139 funds
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Analysts bullish %
Fund manager confidence
Based on 2024 Q4 regulatory filings by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)
1,252% more call options, than puts
Call options by funds: $5.71M | Put options by funds: $422K
159% more first-time investments, than exits
New positions opened: 233 | Existing positions closed: 90
48% more repeat investments, than reductions
Existing positions increased: 858 | Existing positions reduced: 581
2% more funds holding
Funds holding: 1,825 [Q3] → 1,869 (+44) [Q4]
1.19% less ownership
Funds ownership: 85.34% [Q3] → 84.14% (-1.19%) [Q4]
6% less funds holding in top 10
Funds holding in top 10: 328 [Q3] → 307 (-21) [Q4]
8% less capital invested
Capital invested by funds: $351B [Q3] → $321B (-$29.7B) [Q4]
Research analyst outlook
We haven’t received any recent analyst ratings for IEFA.
Financial journalist opinion
Positive
Investors Business Daily
1 week ago
Vanguard Is Handing Out $350 Million — How To Get Your Piece
S&P 500 ETF giant Vanguard just slashed fees on 87 of its funds — the largest fee cut in its 50-year history. The post Vanguard Is Handing Out $350 Million — How To Get Your Piece appeared first on Investor's Business Daily.
Positive
Investors Business Daily
1 month ago
Stock Market Gains Flow Mostly To Handful Of Companies
Growth is good. In another banner year for the stock market, large-cap growth funds gained 30% in 2024, with the Magnificent Seven powering the upside.
Positive
ETF Trends
1 month ago
Top ETFs in Every Asset Class by 2024 Flows
ETFs had a standout year in 2024, seeing over $1 trillion in flows for the first year in history. Total ETF assets under management grew to an impressive $10.4 trillion by year end thanks to strong flows and price appreciation.
Negative
Investors Business Daily
2 months ago
Trump's Tough Talk On Tariffs Terrorizes These Tumbling Investments
Donald Trump isn't even in the White House yet — but his threats of tariffs are already further pummeling foreign ETFs. The post Trump's Tough Talk On Tariffs Terrorizes These Tumbling Investments appeared first on Investor's Business Daily.
Positive
The Motley Fool
2 months ago
21% of Warren Buffett's "Secret" Portfolio Is Invested in These 3 ETFs. Are They Great Picks for 2025?
Does Warren Buffett have a secret portfolio? Sort of. The holdings you see listed in Berkshire Hathaway's regulatory filings aren't the only ones attached to the legendary investor.
Positive
ETF Trends
2 months ago
iShares New International ETF Takes Active Approach
Active ETF supply and demand has accelerated in 2024. We believe a new active product from iShares is one to watch.
Positive
The Motley Fool
3 months ago
iShares Core MSCI EAFE ETF: Your Gateway to International Markets
Wall Street often tells investors that diversification is important, but what's the best way to start investing outside the U.S. market?
Negative
Seeking Alpha
4 months ago
IEFA: Unveiling The Diversification Illusion And The Prestige That Brings It Back
iShares Core MSCI EAFE ETF (IEFA) is recommended as a "sell" due to sub-par diversification, historical underperformance, and macroeconomic headwinds. An equity market-neutral strategy, shorting IEFA and going long SPY, offers potential for generating alpha while mitigating market risk. IEFA's high correlation with U.S. equities undermines its effectiveness as a portfolio diversifier, despite its intra-fund diversification.
Positive
Seeking Alpha
4 months ago
IEFA: International Developed Equities Offer A Healthy IRR But May Not Outperform
iShares Core MSCI EAFE ETF offers diversified exposure to developed markets outside the U.S., with a low expense ratio of 0.07% and 2,704 holdings. IEFA's sector and geographical diversification, with significant holdings in Japan, the U.K., and France, supports a balanced risk profile and potential for stable returns. Despite its diversification, IEFA's performance may not consistently outpace the S&P 500, especially during U.S. market downturns due to its implicit short-USD hedge.
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
8 months ago
5 ETFs That Gained Investors Love Last Week
Overall, ETFs pulled in $10.4 billion in capital last week, pushing the year-to-date inflows to $324.7 billion.
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