iShares MSCI EAFE Growth ETF (EFG)
EFG is a passive ETF by iShares tracking the investment results of the MSCI EAFE Growth Index. EFG launched on Aug 1, 2005 and has a 0.40% expense ratio.
ETF Info
| ISIN | US4642888857 |
|---|---|
| CUSIP | 464288885 |
| Issuer | iShares |
| Inception Date | Aug 1, 2005 |
| Region | Developed Markets (EAFE) |
| Category | Foreign Large Cap Equities |
| Leveraged | 1x |
| Index Tracked | MSCI EAFE Growth Index |
| Home Page | www.ishares.com |
| Asset Class | Equity |
Asset Class Size | Large-Cap |
Asset Class Style | Growth |
Expense Ratio
EFG features an expense ratio of 0.40%, falling within the medium range.
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Performance
Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in iShares MSCI EAFE Growth ETF, comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.
Returns By Period
iShares MSCI EAFE Growth ETF had a return of 1.93% year-to-date (YTD) and 10.01% in the last 12 months. Over the past 10 years, iShares MSCI EAFE Growth ETF had an annualized return of 5.31%, while the S&P 500 had an annualized return of 11.11%, indicating that iShares MSCI EAFE Growth ETF did not perform as well as the benchmark.
| Period | Return | Benchmark |
|---|---|---|
| Year-To-Date | 1.93% | 23.08% |
| 1 month | -6.04% | 0.48% |
| 6 months | -5.73% | 10.70% |
| 1 year | 10.01% | 30.22% |
| 5 years (annualized) | 4.46% | 13.50% |
| 10 years (annualized) | 5.31% | 11.11% |
Monthly Returns
The table below presents the monthly returns of EFG, with color gradation from worst to best to easily spot seasonal factors. Returns are adjusted for dividends.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 0.29% | 4.56% | 2.20% | -4.73% | 4.98% | -0.60% | 1.04% | 3.97% | 0.18% | -6.33% | 1.93% | ||
| 2023 | 9.40% | -3.74% | 6.21% | 2.24% | -2.75% | 3.42% | 1.23% | -4.72% | -6.22% | -2.61% | 9.63% | 5.83% | 17.55% |
| 2022 | -9.46% | -3.90% | 0.31% | -8.34% | 0.32% | -8.14% | 8.17% | -7.53% | -9.87% | 5.00% | 13.97% | -3.34% | -23.12% |
| 2021 | -1.41% | -0.06% | 1.04% | 4.08% | 3.30% | 0.14% | 1.77% | 1.93% | -4.33% | 4.21% | -3.24% | 3.49% | 11.01% |
| 2020 | -1.30% | -7.15% | -10.27% | 6.92% | 6.37% | 3.41% | 3.98% | 4.25% | -0.23% | -3.98% | 11.41% | 5.33% | 17.85% |
| 2019 | 6.17% | 3.34% | 2.20% | 3.50% | -4.20% | 6.49% | -1.14% | -0.55% | 1.39% | 3.27% | 1.80% | 2.75% | 27.47% |
| 2018 | 4.48% | -4.55% | -0.19% | 0.58% | 0.11% | -1.46% | 2.37% | -0.56% | -0.19% | -9.29% | 0.74% | -5.05% | -12.93% |
| 2017 | 3.67% | 1.77% | 3.41% | 2.99% | 4.82% | -0.25% | 2.31% | 0.61% | 1.66% | 2.38% | 0.88% | 1.48% | 28.87% |
| 2016 | -4.74% | -3.58% | 6.71% | 1.15% | 0.42% | -0.65% | 3.94% | -1.07% | 1.65% | -4.47% | -3.44% | 1.61% | -3.09% |
| 2015 | 1.29% | 5.85% | -0.69% | 3.31% | 0.54% | -2.77% | 2.05% | -7.38% | -3.39% | 7.41% | -0.03% | -1.62% | 3.73% |
| 2014 | -5.79% | 5.97% | -0.57% | 0.85% | 1.94% | 0.82% | -3.08% | 0.61% | -3.62% | 0.40% | 0.88% | -3.89% | -5.89% |
| 2013 | 3.18% | 0.42% | 1.75% | 4.06% | -2.73% | -2.25% | 4.53% | -1.63% | 7.29% | 2.61% | 0.56% | 2.36% | 21.57% |
Risk-Adjusted Performance
Risk-Adjusted Performance Rank
The current rank of EFG is 22, indicating that it is in the bottom 22% of ETFs on our website in terms of risk-adjusted performance. This ranking is based on the combined values of the indicators listed below.
Risk-Adjusted Performance Indicators
The charts below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for iShares MSCI EAFE Growth ETF (EFG) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (^GSPC). These indicators evaluate an investment's returns against its associated risks.
Dividends
Dividend History
iShares MSCI EAFE Growth ETF provided a 1.58% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $1.55 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 | 2013 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $1.55 | $1.58 | $1.06 | $1.70 | $0.86 | $1.46 | $1.37 | $1.26 | $1.40 | $1.18 | $1.54 | $1.33 |
Dividend yield | 1.58% | 1.63% | 1.27% | 1.54% | 0.85% | 1.69% | 1.98% | 1.56% | 2.20% | 1.75% | 2.34% | 1.86% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for iShares MSCI EAFE Growth ETF. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.89 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.89 | |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.92 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.66 | $1.58 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.88 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.18 | $1.06 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.89 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.81 | $1.70 |
| 2020 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.51 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.35 | $0.86 |
| 2019 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.97 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.49 | $1.46 |
| 2018 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.96 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.41 | $1.37 |
| 2017 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.89 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.37 | $1.26 |
| 2016 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.01 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.39 | $1.40 |
| 2015 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.91 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.26 | $1.18 |
| 2014 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.08 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.46 | $1.54 |
| 2013 | $0.87 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.46 | $1.33 |
Drawdowns
Drawdowns Chart
The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.
Worst Drawdowns
The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the iShares MSCI EAFE Growth ETF. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.
The maximum drawdown for the iShares MSCI EAFE Growth ETF was 58.41%, occurring on Mar 9, 2009. Recovery took 1296 trading sessions.
The current iShares MSCI EAFE Growth ETF drawdown is 10.18%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -58.41% | Nov 1, 2007 | 339 | Mar 9, 2009 | 1296 | May 1, 2014 | 1635 |
| -35.78% | Sep 8, 2021 | 266 | Sep 27, 2022 | — | — | — |
| -29.88% | Jan 21, 2020 | 44 | Mar 23, 2020 | 84 | Jul 22, 2020 | 128 |
| -20.73% | Jan 29, 2018 | 229 | Dec 24, 2018 | 216 | Nov 1, 2019 | 445 |
| -18.89% | May 22, 2015 | 183 | Feb 11, 2016 | 307 | May 2, 2017 | 490 |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The current iShares MSCI EAFE Growth ETF volatility is 4.20%, representing the average percentage change in the investments's value, either up or down over the past month. The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.