NYSEARCA:EFA

iShares MSCI EAFE E.T.F. (EFA)

108.50
+0.41 (0.38%)
as of Aug 12, 2026, 8:00:00 pm Market Open.
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This summary was created by AI, based on 1 opinions in the last 12 months.

The iShares MSCI EAFE ETF (EFA) has been compared with its peers VEA and ACWX, revealing distinct differences in geographical exposure. VEA includes South Korea in its portfolio, which EFA does not, making it potentially more efficient for investors looking to gain exposure to foreign markets. On the other hand, ACWX adds Canada into the mix, further differentiating these options. Experts suggest that rather than focusing solely on the management expense ratio (MER), investors should concentrate on which ETF aligns best with their specific investment objectives. The MER can be considered as a secondary factor when all else is comparable, emphasizing the importance of strategic investment selection based on geographic exposure.

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VEA vs. EFA vs. ACWX

All have very different exposures, so it's hard to compare them.

VEA includes South Korea, EFA does not. ACWX has Canada in it. VEA is likely the most efficient one for foreign exposure. Don't focus on the MER. Instead, focus on the right exposure for your investment goals. Let the MER be the tiebreaker, all else being equal.

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EFA vs. VEA? Very similar; they cover Europe, Australia and the Far East. But EFA excludes Canada and South Korea. VEA charges only 7 basis points, and EFA around 30. Both are good ETFs. He's focusing on America and not thrilled about Europe.
COMMENT

A very large and liquid ETF that gives you exposure to the European union.

PAST TOP PICK

(A Top Pick June 24/14. Down 1.05%.) The actual investment itself was up 14.5%, but because of the rising US$, it has taken away from the returns, so he moved into Wisdomtree International Hedged Equity Fund (HEDJ-N) giving exposure to Europe.

PAST TOP PICK

(A Top Pick Feb 13/15. Up 5.6%.) The period of seasonal strength for stocks benefits all markets globally and this has been the beneficiary of that.

TOP PICK

This holds Japan, UK, Germany, European countries. If Japan and Germany are going to be accommodating their monetary policies, it looks ideal to be investing in European equities right now, particularly since we do have the favourable seasonal trend ahead of us. Markets around the globe tend to benefit from the positive 6 months’ seasonal trend from October to May. Everything looks set up for European markets to now outperform the S&P 500.

TOP PICK

Europe, Asia and Far East. XEF-T is a Canadian version. Biggest weighting is Japan, which is one of the cheapest countries out there. Compared to North American indexes, you get a higher dividend, has a valuation discount as measured by forward price earnings as well as price to book multiple.

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iShares MSCI EAFE E.T.F. (EFA) Frequently Asked Questions

What is iShares MSCI EAFE E.T.F. stock symbol?

iShares MSCI EAFE E.T.F. is a American stock, trading under the symbol EFA (previously EFA-N on Stockchase) on the NYSE Arca (EFA). It is usually referred to as AMEX:EFA or EFA

Is iShares MSCI EAFE E.T.F. a buy or a sell?

In the last year, no analyst issued a Buy, Sell, or Hold rating on EFA (previously EFA-N on Stockchase) on Stockchase. Read the latest expert commentary for iShares MSCI EAFE E.T.F..

Is iShares MSCI EAFE E.T.F. a good investment or a top pick?

iShares MSCI EAFE E.T.F. was recommended as a Top Pick by Larry Berman CFA, CMT, CTA on 2025-12-15. Read the latest stock experts ratings for iShares MSCI EAFE E.T.F..

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iShares MSCI EAFE E.T.F. is followed by 6 investors on Stockchase and is a trending stock that is worth watching.

What is iShares MSCI EAFE E.T.F. stock price?

On 2026-08-12, iShares MSCI EAFE E.T.F. (EFA) stock closed at a price of $108.50.