iShares MSCI EAFE Growth ETF

Frequently Asked Questions About EFG

What does EFG invest in?

The iShares MSCI EAFE Growth ETF is designed to replicate the investment performance of an underlying index. This index specifically includes equities from developed countries, with the notable exclusion of companies based in the United States and Canada, and concentrates on those businesses demonstrating strong growth potential.

What is the expense ratio of EFG?

iShares MSCI EAFE Growth ETF (EFG) charges an expense ratio of 0.34%. This is the annual fee deducted from fund assets to cover management and operations.

How big is EFG?

iShares MSCI EAFE Growth ETF (EFG) manages $16.49B 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 EFG actively managed or an index fund?

EFG 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 (EFG's is 0.34%) because there's no security selection cost.

When was EFG launched?

iShares MSCI EAFE Growth ETF (EFG) launched in August 2005 and is managed by IShares.

How has EFG performed?

EFG'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.