iShares MSCI EAFE Value ETF

Frequently Asked Questions About EFV

What does EFV invest in?

This iShares fund (ETF) aims to mimic the investment returns of a specific index. The index itself is composed of common stocks from developed global markets, intentionally excluding those domiciled in the U.S. and Canada. Crucially, the constituent companies within this index are selected for their distinct value characteristics.

What is the expense ratio of EFV?

iShares MSCI EAFE Value ETF (EFV) charges an expense ratio of 0.31%. This is the annual fee deducted from fund assets to cover management and operations.

How big is EFV?

iShares MSCI EAFE Value ETF (EFV) manages $27.90B 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 EFV actively managed or an index fund?

EFV 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 (EFV's is 0.31%) because there's no security selection cost.

When was EFV launched?

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

How has EFV performed?

EFV'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.