iShares MSCI EAFE International Index Fund (MAIIX)
The investment seeks to match the performance of the MSCI EAFE Index (Europe, Australasia, Far East) in U.S. dollars with net dividends as closely as possible before the deduction of fund expenses. The fund will be substantially invested in securities in the MSCI EAFE Index, and will invest at least 80% of its assets in securities or other financial instruments that are components of or have economic characteristics similar to the securities included in the MSCI EAFE Index.
Fund Info
| ISIN | US09253F4081 |
|---|---|
| CUSIP | 09253F408 |
| Issuer | Blackrock |
| Inception Date | Apr 9, 1997 |
| Category | Foreign Large Cap Equities |
| Min. Investment | $2,000,000 |
| Asset Class | Equity |
Expense Ratio
MAIIX has an expense ratio of 0.09%, which is considered low compared to other funds.
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Performance
Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in iShares MSCI EAFE International Index Fund, 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 International Index Fund had a return of 6.58% year-to-date (YTD) and 10.07% in the last 12 months. Over the past 10 years, iShares MSCI EAFE International Index Fund had an annualized return of 4.51%, while the S&P 500 had an annualized return of 10.64%, indicating that iShares MSCI EAFE International Index Fund did not perform as well as the benchmark.
| Period | Return | Benchmark |
|---|---|---|
| Year-To-Date | 6.58% | 13.78% |
| 1 month | 0.62% | -0.38% |
| 6 months | 7.79% | 11.47% |
| 1 year | 10.07% | 18.82% |
| 5 years (annualized) | 6.89% | 12.44% |
| 10 years (annualized) | 4.51% | 10.64% |
Monthly Returns
The table below presents the monthly returns of MAIIX, 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 | -0.46% | 2.91% | 3.34% | -3.17% | 5.20% | -2.14% | 6.58% | ||||||
| 2023 | 8.60% | -2.99% | 3.15% | 2.78% | -3.92% | 4.43% | 2.79% | -3.94% | -3.55% | -3.04% | 8.55% | 5.36% | 18.35% |
| 2022 | -3.78% | -3.02% | -0.14% | -6.37% | 1.88% | -8.88% | 5.09% | -5.86% | -9.31% | 5.91% | 13.63% | -1.83% | -14.15% |
| 2021 | -1.36% | 2.42% | 2.43% | 2.90% | 3.71% | -1.36% | 0.81% | 1.55% | -3.30% | 3.04% | -4.48% | 4.83% | 11.25% |
| 2020 | -2.60% | -7.56% | -14.82% | 6.68% | 5.38% | 3.35% | 1.98% | 4.85% | -2.20% | -3.95% | 14.92% | 5.04% | 8.03% |
| 2019 | 6.55% | 2.39% | 0.78% | 3.09% | -5.03% | 5.92% | -2.09% | -1.83% | 3.03% | 3.46% | 1.16% | 3.06% | 21.82% |
| 2018 | 5.22% | -5.09% | -0.71% | 1.64% | -1.96% | -1.36% | 2.73% | -2.19% | 0.94% | -7.99% | 0.31% | -5.10% | -13.43% |
| 2017 | 3.45% | 1.00% | 3.14% | 2.72% | 3.50% | 0.15% | 2.71% | 0.07% | 2.34% | 1.64% | 0.84% | 1.24% | 25.24% |
| 2016 | -5.76% | -3.23% | 6.59% | 2.27% | -0.26% | -2.56% | 4.23% | 0.51% | 1.34% | -2.31% | -1.86% | 2.72% | 1.00% |
| 2015 | 0.78% | 6.10% | -1.53% | 3.89% | -0.07% | -2.77% | 1.64% | -7.28% | -4.58% | 6.78% | -1.04% | -1.89% | -0.95% |
| 2014 | -4.58% | 6.00% | -0.53% | 1.59% | 1.49% | 0.88% | -2.48% | 0.23% | -3.96% | -0.62% | 0.16% | -4.01% | -6.14% |
| 2013 | 4.25% | -1.39% | 1.50% | 5.03% | -3.14% | -2.73% | 5.35% | -1.66% | 7.44% | 3.15% | 0.69% | 1.80% | 21.51% |
Risk-Adjusted Performance
Risk-Adjusted Performance Rank
The current rank of MAIIX is 39, suggesting that the investment has average results relative to other mutual funds in terms of risk-adjusted performance. This ranking is determined by the cumulative values of the indicators listed below.
Risk-Adjusted Performance Indicators
The charts below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for iShares MSCI EAFE International Index Fund (MAIIX) 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 International Index Fund granted a 3.07% dividend yield in the last twelve months. The annual payout for that period amounted to $0.50 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 | 2013 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $0.50 | $0.48 | $0.37 | $0.48 | $0.29 | $0.46 | $0.53 | $0.34 | $0.33 | $0.28 | $0.10 | $0.31 |
Dividend yield | 3.07% | 3.16% | 2.76% | 3.00% | 1.94% | 3.29% | 4.53% | 2.42% | 2.81% | 2.41% | 0.80% | 2.39% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for iShares MSCI EAFE International Index Fund. 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 | $0.00 | $0.04 | $0.04 | |||||
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.02 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.45 | $0.48 |
| 2022 | $0.02 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.34 | $0.37 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.03 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.45 | $0.48 |
| 2020 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.28 | $0.29 |
| 2019 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.46 | $0.46 |
| 2018 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.01 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.53 | $0.53 |
| 2017 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.34 | $0.34 |
| 2016 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.32 | $0.33 |
| 2015 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.28 | $0.28 |
| 2014 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.01 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.09 | $0.10 |
| 2013 | $0.01 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.30 | $0.31 |
Drawdowns
Drawdowns Chart
The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way.
Worst Drawdowns
The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the iShares MSCI EAFE International Index Fund. 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 International Index Fund was 61.06%, occurring on Mar 9, 2009. Recovery took 2073 trading sessions.
The current iShares MSCI EAFE International Index Fund drawdown is 3.23%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -61.06% | Nov 1, 2007 | 338 | Mar 9, 2009 | 2073 | Jun 2, 2017 | 2411 |
| -58.73% | Mar 30, 2000 | 736 | Mar 12, 2003 | 781 | Apr 19, 2006 | 1517 |
| -34.01% | Jan 29, 2018 | 541 | Mar 23, 2020 | 166 | Nov 16, 2020 | 707 |
| -29.31% | Sep 7, 2021 | 267 | Sep 27, 2022 | 338 | Feb 1, 2024 | 605 |
| -24.55% | Jul 21, 1998 | 55 | Oct 5, 1998 | 280 | Nov 1, 1999 | 335 |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The current iShares MSCI EAFE International Index Fund volatility is 3.44%, 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.