iShares MSCI EAFE ETF (EFA)

Profile

iShares MSCI EAFE ETF is an exchange-traded fund that seeks to track the MSCI EAFE Index, providing broad exposure to large- and mid-cap equities in developed markets outside the United States and Canada. Managed by BlackRock’s iShares, the fund offers diversified access across Europe, Australasia, and the Far East, with holdings spanning sectors such as financials, industrials, healthcare, consumer staples, and technology. It is used by investors seeking a single-fund approach to international developed-market equity exposure, combining regional diversification with a market-cap-weighted structure. The ETF focuses on publicly traded companies in established overseas markets and plays a common role as a core building block in global equity portfolios.