iShares Core MSCI EAFE ETF
IEFA InternationalUpdated: May 20, 2026, 21:17 UTC
Key Metrics
Top 10 Holdings
| Holding | Ticker | Weight | Bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| ASML Holding NV | ASML.AS | 2.21% | |
| HSBC Holdings PLC | HSBA.L | 1.25% | |
| AstraZeneca PLC | AZN.L | 1.16% | |
| Roche Holding AG Ordinary Shares new | ROP.SW | 1.13% | |
| Novartis AG Registered Shares | NOVN.SW | 1.12% | |
| Nestle SA | NESN.SW | 1.03% | |
| Shell PLC | SHEL.L | 1.02% | |
| Siemens AG | SIE.DE | 0.89% | |
| Commonwealth Bank of Australia | CBA.AX | 0.83% | |
| Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group Inc | 8306.T | 0.8% |
Sector Allocation
About This ETF
The iShares Core MSCI EAFE ETF (IEFA) is a International ETF with an expense ratio (TER) of 0.07% and $180.7B in assets under management., with its largest holdings being ASML Holding NV, HSBC Holdings PLC, AstraZeneca PLC. The ETF currently yields 3.32% in dividends. Year-to-date, IEFA has returned +7.26%. With an expense ratio of just 0.07%, it is one of the cheapest ETFs in its category.
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. The index is designed to measure large-, mid- and small-capitalization equity market performance and includes stocks from Europe, Australasia and the Far East.
FAQ — IEFA
What is the TER of IEFA (iShares Core MSCI EAFE ETF)?
IEFA has a Total Expense Ratio (TER) of 0.07 % per year. That sits below the international category median (0.32 % across 13 peer ETFs). The TER is deducted directly from the fund and lowers your effective return.
What return has IEFA delivered?
Performance for IEFA: YTD: +7.26 % · 3-year p.a.: +15.41 % · 5-year p.a.: +8.42 %. Over 5 years, IEFA outperforms the international category median of +8.37 % by +0.05 pp. Past performance is no guarantee of future returns.
What are the top holdings of IEFA?
The five largest positions in IEFA are: ASML.AS, HSBA.L, AZN.L, ROP.SW, NOVN.SW. The full holdings list is updated daily on this page.
Does IEFA pay dividends?
IEFA has a current dividend yield of 3.32 %. Distributing ETFs pay this out in cash; accumulating versions reinvest it inside the fund. Check the share class on your broker before buying.
Where can I buy or set up a savings plan for IEFA?
IEFA is available at most major brokers. For a free monthly savings plan from €1, look at Trade Republic, Scalable Capital or Flatex. The broker comparison on this site shows fees, free-savings-plan ETFs and execution exchanges side by side.
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