EFG — iShares MSCI EAFE Growth ETF
iShares MSCI EAFE Growth ETF (ticker: EFG) is a equity ETF issued by BlackRock, Inc. tracking MSCI EAFE Growth Index. It was launched on 2005-08-01.
About EFG
The iShares MSCI EAFE Growth ETF (EFG) is an equity fund that aims to track the investment results of the MSCI EAFE Growth Index. It provides exposure to large- and mid-capitalization growth companies in developed markets outside of the U.S. and Canada. The fund holds 790 securities.
An investor might consider EFG for growth-oriented exposure to international developed equity markets, specifically targeting companies with growth characteristics. It is categorized as a foreign large-cap equity fund.
- Tracks the MSCI EAFE Growth Index.
- Invests in 790 developed market ex-North America large- and mid-cap growth equities.
- Expense ratio of 0.36%.
- AUM of $16.06 billion.
- Top holdings include ASML HOLDING NV and ASTRAZENECA PLC.
Returns (Total Return)
| Period | Return |
|---|---|
| 1 Day | -0.78% |
| 1 Week | 0.19% |
| 1 Month | 3.42% |
| 3 Months | 5.31% |
| 6 Months | 7.35% |
| YTD | 7.91% |
| 1 Year | 12.61% |
| 3 Years | 34.28% |
| 5 Years | 22.47% |
| 10 Years | — |
| Since Inception | — |
Top Holdings
| # | Security | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ASML HOLDING NV | ASML | 5.34% |
| 2 | ASML HOLDING NV | ASML | 5.34% |
| 3 | ASML HOLDING NV | ASML | 5.34% |
| 4 | ASML HOLDING NV | ASML | 5.34% |
| 5 | ASML HOLDING NV | ASML | 5.34% |
| 6 | ASML HOLDING NV | ASML | 5.20% |
| 7 | ASML HOLDING NV | ASML | 5.20% |
| 8 | ASML HOLDING NV | ASML | 5.20% |
| 9 | ASML HOLDING NV | ASML | 5.20% |
| 10 | ASML HOLDING NV | ASML | 5.20% |
Fund Profile
| Issuer | BlackRock, Inc. |
|---|---|
| Brand | iShares |
| Asset Class | equity |
| Strategy | Growth |
| Structure | ETF |
| Category | Foreign Large Cap Equities |
| Segment | Equity: Developed Markets Ex-North America - Total Market Growth |
| Region | Developed Markets |
| Index Tracked | MSCI EAFE Growth Index |
| Inception Date | 2005-08-01 |
| Tax on Distributions | Qualified dividends |
Quick Facts
| Ticker | EFG |
|---|---|
| Full Name | iShares MSCI EAFE Growth ETF |
| Issuer | BlackRock, Inc. |
| Asset Class | equity |
| Expense Ratio | 0.00% |
| AUM | $16.06B |
| Inception | 2005-08-01 |
| Index Tracked | MSCI EAFE Growth Index |
Frequently Asked Questions
What does EFG track?
EFG (iShares MSCI EAFE Growth ETF) tracks MSCI EAFE Growth Index, a equity benchmark.
What is the expense ratio of EFG?
EFG has an expense ratio of 0.00% per year.
What is the AUM of EFG?
EFG has approximately $16.06B in assets under management.
Does EFG pay a dividend?
EFG distributes income according to its prospectus (Qualified dividends tax treatment). Check the dividend history tab for ex-dividend dates and yield.
Who issues EFG?
EFG is issued by BlackRock, Inc. under the iShares brand, launched on 2005-08-01.
Open the interactive EFG dashboard for charts, historical fund flows, holdings breakdown and seasonality patterns.