Overview
Covers developed market equities in Europe, Australasia, and the Far East. Excludes the US and Canada. The original and most-traded developed international ETF.
Top Holdings
| Ticker | Holding | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| NESN | Nestle S.A. | 2.8% |
| ASML | ASML Holding | 2.4% |
| NOVO B | Novo Nordisk | 2.3% |
| 005930 | Samsung Electronics | 2.2% |
| 7203 | Toyota Motor | 1.9% |
| SHEL | Shell PLC | 1.8% |
| MC | LVMH Moet H. | 1.7% |
| AZN | AstraZeneca | 1.6% |
| NOVN | Novartis AG | 1.5% |
| ROG | Roche Holding | 1.4% |
Fund Details
Investment Thesis
EFA is the original international developed market ETF and remains the global institutional standard for non-US developed equity allocation. Covering approximately 900 large and mid-cap companies across Europe, Australasia, and the Far East, EFA excludes the US, Canada, and all emerging markets. Its 24-year track record, deep liquidity, and institutional adoption make it the benchmark for developed international allocation.
Who It's For
Institutional investors, financial advisors, and individuals following standard portfolio construction methodology who want the benchmark developed international equity allocation. EFA is the default international equity holding in countless model portfolios and target-date fund structures. Suitable for investors building a traditional three-fund or four-fund portfolio that separates US, developed international, and emerging market equity allocations.
10-Year History
| Year | Close | % Chg |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | $58.82 | -- |
| 2017 | $68.42 | +16.3% |
| 2018 | $58.18 | -15.0% |
| 2019 | $68.82 | +18.3% |
| 2020 | $71.42 | +3.8% |
| 2021 | $82.18 | +15.1% |
| 2022 | $64.82 | -21.1% |
| 2023 | $74.42 | +14.8% |
| 2024 | $80.18 | +7.7% |
| 2025 | $83.42 | +4.0% |
| Year | Yield |
|---|---|
| 2016 | 2.82% |
| 2017 | 2.58% |
| 2018 | 3.08% |
| 2019 | 2.82% |
| 2020 | 2.48% |
| 2021 | 2.22% |
| 2022 | 2.88% |
| 2023 | 2.62% |
| 2024 | 2.42% |
| 2025 | 2.48% |
| Year | AUM | % Chg |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | $55B | -- |
| 2017 | $68B | +23.6% |
| 2018 | $70B | +2.9% |
| 2019 | $80B | +14.3% |
| 2020 | $98B | +22.5% |
| 2021 | $118B | +20.4% |
| 2022 | $94B | -20.3% |
| 2023 | $112B | +19.1% |
| 2024 | $128B | +14.3% |
| 2025 | $134B | +4.7% |
Historical figures are ETFHub estimates modelled from asset-class return patterns and may differ from official fund records. Data as of August 2026.
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