EFA vs. EFAV ETF Comparison
Comparison of iShares MSCI EAFE ETF (EFA) to iShares MSCI EAFE Minimum Volatility ETF (EFAV)
EFA
iShares MSCI EAFE ETF
EFA Description
The investment seeks investment results that correspond generally to the price and yield performance, before fees and expenses, of the MSCI EAFE® Index (the "underlying index"). The fund generally invests at least 90% of its assets in securities of the underlying index and in depositary receipts representing securities of the underlying index. The underlying index has been developed by MSCI Inc. ("MSCI") as an equity benchmark for its international stock performance. The underlying index includes stocks from Europe, Australasia and the Far East and, as of June 30, 2012, consisted of the following 22 developed market country indexes or regions.
Grade (RS Rating)
Last Trade
$82.55
Average Daily Volume
11,213,642
2
EFAV
iShares MSCI EAFE Minimum Volatility ETF
EFAV Description
The investment seeks the investment results of an index composed of developed market equities that, in the aggregate, have lower volatility characteristics relative to the broader developed equity markets, excluding the U.S. and Canada. The fund generally invests at least 90% of its assets in securities of the underlying index or in depositary receipts representing securities in the MSCI EAFE Minimum Volatility Index. The components of the underlying index, and the degree to which these components represent certain industries, may change over time. Components primarily include consumer staples, financial and healthcare companies. The fund is non-diversified.Grade (RS Rating)
Last Trade
$75.64
Average Daily Volume
418,990
2
Performance
| Period | EFA | EFAV |
|---|---|---|
| 30 Days | 1.53% | -1.15% |
| 60 Days | 9.60% | 7.28% |
| 90 Days | 3.07% | 7.65% |
| 12 Months | 25.49% | 20.99% |
0 Overlapping Holdings
| Symbol | Grade | Weight in EFA | Weight in EFAV | Overlap |
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EFA: Top Represented Industries & Keywords
EFAV: Top Represented Industries & Keywords
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