iShares MSCI EAFE International Index Fund

Frequently Asked Questions About BTMKX

What does BTMKX invest in?

This fund primarily targets investments that are components of the MSCI EAFE Index. A core principle is to dedicate at least 80% of its total assets to either direct holdings within that index or other financial instruments that exhibit similar economic characteristics to the index's constituents.

What is the expense ratio of BTMKX?

iShares MSCI EAFE International Index Fund (BTMKX) charges an expense ratio of 0.04%. This is the annual fee deducted from fund assets to cover management and operations.

How big is BTMKX?

iShares MSCI EAFE International Index Fund (BTMKX) manages $13.99B in total assets. AUM determines bid-ask liquidity and the fund's vulnerability to closure. Funds below ~$50M are at higher risk of liquidation.

Is BTMKX actively managed or an index fund?

BTMKX is a passive index fund. It tracks a published benchmark by holding the constituents in their published weights. Index funds typically charge low expense ratios (BTMKX's is 0.04%) because there's no security selection cost.

When was BTMKX launched?

iShares MSCI EAFE International Index Fund (BTMKX) launched in March 2011 and is managed by BlackRock.

How has BTMKX performed?

BTMKX's total return (price change plus reinvested distributions) is charted at the top of this page. Switch the price chart to Total Return and pick a 1-year, 3-year, 5-year, or 10-year window to read the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over each horizon.