iShares MSCI EAFE Min Vol Factor ETF (EFAV) Price, Holdings, & News

ETF Overview

The iShares MSCI EAFE Min Vol Factor ETF (EFAV) is an exchange-traded fund that is based on the MSCI EAFE Minimum Volatility (USD) index. The fund tracks an index of developed-market equities, ex-US and Canada, selected and weighted to create a low volatility portfolio subject to constraints including sector exposure. EFAV was launched on Oct 18, 2011 and is managed by BlackRock.

Key Stats

• Today's Range: $72.29 to $72.70
• 50-Day Range: $72.12 to $77.32
• 52-Week Range: $64.68 to $76.51
• Volume: 254,809 shs
• Average Volume: N/A
• Market Capitalization: $6.95 billion
• Assets Under Management: $5.88 billion
• Dividend Yield: 3.03%
• Net Expense Ratio: 0.22%
• Aggregate Rating: Hold

EFAV ETF - Frequently Asked Questions

How have EFAV shares performed this year?

iShares MSCI EAFE Min Vol Factor ETF's stock was trading at $69.34 at the beginning of 2024. Since then, EFAV shares have increased by 4.7% and is now trading at $72.5850.
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Who are iShares MSCI EAFE Min Vol Factor ETF's major shareholders?

Top institutional investors of iShares MSCI EAFE Min Vol Factor ETF include FMR LLC (11.79%), Wharton Business Group LLC (1.28%), Jane Street Group LLC (0.91%) and Burt Wealth Advisors (0.30%).

How do I buy shares of iShares MSCI EAFE Min Vol Factor ETF?

Shares of EFAV stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services.
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What other stocks do shareholders of iShares MSCI EAFE Min Vol Factor ETF own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some other companies that iShares MSCI EAFE Min Vol Factor ETF investors own include Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF (VTI), Schwab US Dividend Equity ETF (SCHD), Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets ETF (VWO), Walt Disney (DIS), Home Depot (HD), AT&T (T) and iShares Core MSCI EAFE ETF (IEFA).

Fund Details

• Issuer: iShares
• Fund Name: iShares MSCI EAFE Min Vol Factor ETF
• Tax Classification: Regulated Investment Company
• Stock Exchange: BATS
• Current Symbol: BATS:EFAV
• Inception Date: 10/18/2011
• Fund Manager: Jennifer Hsui, Greg Savage, Paul Whitehead
• Web: N/A
• Phone: N/A

Fund Focus

• Asset Class: Equity
• Benchmark: MSCI EAFE Minimum Volatility (USD) Index
• Category: Broad Equity
• Focus: Volatility
• Development Level: Developed Markets
• Region: Developed Markets
• Number of Holdings: 258

Fund Statistics

• Assets Under Management: $5.88 billion
• Average Daily Volume: $244,063.40
• Discount/Premium: -0.02%

Administrator, Advisor and Custodian

• Administrator: State Street Bank and Trust Company
• Advisor: BlackRock Fund Advisors
• Custodian: State Street Bank and Trust Company
• Distributor: BlackRock Investments, LLC
• Transfer Agent: State Street Bank and Trust Company
• Trustee: N/A
• Lead Market Maker: Old Mission

Miscellaneous

• Outstanding Shares: 95,800,000
• Beta: 0.53
• Creation Unit: 100,000
• Creation Fee: $2,600.00