EFAV — iShares MSCI EAFE Min Vol Factor ETF
US Quality / Factor Ranked #41 of 458 tracked ETFs · Issued by iShares
EFAV Price Performance — Growth of $10,000
Value of a $10,000 investment in EFAV over time, compared with SPY. Both lines are rebased to $10,000 on the first shared date. Based on total returns — prices are adjusted for dividends and splits, so this assumes distributions were reinvested. Hover or tap the chart for exact values.
EFAV Drawdown
The "underwater" chart: EFAV's decline from its highest prior value at each point in time. It shows how deep past losses ran and how long the fund took to recover to break-even.
What If You'd Invested in EFAV?
See what a lump sum in EFAV would have grown to, with the option to add a regular monthly contribution on top. Figures use total returns — dividends are assumed reinvested.
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Overview
The iShares MSCI EAFE Min Vol Factor ETF is a US Quality / Factor fund issued by iShares with $5.28 billion in assets. It holds a B+ grade and ranks second among 16 peers in its category, placing it 41st out of 458 tracked ETFs overall. The fund charges an expense ratio of 0.2%, which exceeds the category median of 0.15%. It offers a dividend yield of 2.98%, significantly higher than the category median of 1.22%. The top ten holdings represent 14.6% of assets, with SECOM CO., LTD. being the largest position at 1.6%.
The ETF has been available for 3.0 years and was upgraded from a B to a B+ grade on 2026-10-22. Over the past year, it returned 16.04%, outperforming the category median of 15.72%. Short-term momentum is evident with a 1-month return of 4.08% and a 3-month return of 4.84%. Year-to-date performance stands at 12.83%, while the 1-day change was -0.20%. The current price of $95.97 sits at 98.3% of its 52-week range.
With a beta of 0.52, the fund moves roughly half as much as the broader market. Annualized volatility is 10.97%, which is labeled as Low. The Sharpe ratio of 1.01 indicates strong risk-adjusted returns relative to the risk-free rate. Maximum drawdown has been limited to -8.65%. Liquidity is supported by an average daily volume of 527,410 shares.
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EFAV Top Holdings
| # | Holding | % of Net Assets | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SECOM CO., LTD. | 1.55% | $84M |
| 2 | Iberdrola, S.A. | 1.53% | $83M |
| 3 | SHELL PLC | 1.51% | $82M |
| 4 | EQUINOR ASA | 1.47% | $80M |
| 5 | ENI S.P.A. | 1.46% | $79M |
| 6 | DBS GROUP HOLDINGS LTD | 1.45% | $79M |
| 7 | Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited | 1.41% | $77M |
| 8 | Novartis AG | 1.41% | $77M |
| 9 | TOTALENERGIES SE | 1.38% | $75M |
| 10 | BOC HONG KONG (HOLDINGS) LIMITED | 1.38% | $75M |
Holdings as of 2026-07-31 per the fund's most recent SEC N-PORT-P filing. Top 10 holdings make up 14.6% of net assets — a rough gauge of concentration risk (the higher this figure, the more the fund's return depends on a handful of names). To see how EFAV's holdings overlap with other ETFs you own or are considering, check the Stock Overlap tool.
Which Funds Overlap With EFAV
Holding two funds that own the same companies adds cost and complexity without adding much diversification. These tracked ETFs share the most names with EFAV's top 10 — EFV overlaps most, holding 3 of the same companies as EFAV's top 10 (4.3% of EFAV's assets).
| ETF | Name | Shared Companies | EFAV Weight | Examples |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EFV | iShares MSCI EAFE Value ETF | 3 | 4.3% | SHELL PLC, Novartis AG, TOTALENERGIES SE |
| DFAX | Dimensional World ex U.S. Core Equity 2 ETF | 3 | 4.3% | Novartis AG, SHELL PLC, TOTALENERGIES SE |
| SCHF | Schwab International Equity ETF | 2 | 2.9% | Novartis AG, SHELL PLC |
| IDEV | iShares Core MSCI International Developed Markets ETF | 2 | 2.9% | Novartis AG, SHELL PLC |
| EFA | iShares MSCI EAFE ETF | 2 | 2.9% | Novartis AG, SHELL PLC |
Compares the top 10 reported holdings of each fund, so it's a floor on true overlap — two S&P 500 trackers overlap ~100% even when only 10 names are listed. Use the Stock Overlap tool to search by individual company.
Market Backdrop
10-Year Treasury Yield: 4.96% (as of 2026-10-22) — The yield on 10-year US Treasury bonds — the standard "risk-free rate" benchmark used to contextualize this fund’s Sharpe ratio and returns.
CBOE Volatility Index (VIX): 19.03 (as of 2026-10-22) — A real-time gauge of expected S&P 500 volatility over the next 30 days — useful context for this fund’s own volatility label.
Federal Funds Rate: 3.75% (as of 2026-09-01) — The Federal Reserve’s target policy rate, which anchors short-term borrowing costs across the economy.
What EFAV's Fees Cost You
EFAV charges an expense ratio of 0.20% a year, deducted automatically from the fund's value. Small percentages compound into real money — adjust the figures below to see the impact on your own numbers.
Assumes a constant gross return and no additional contributions — a simplification, but it isolates exactly what the expense ratio costs. Try the full fee calculator to model contributions and compare any two funds.
EFAV Dividend Income Estimator
EFAV currently yields 2.98%. Enter an amount to see the income that implies, or set a monthly income target to see the investment it would take.
Based on the fund's current trailing yield, which varies with price and distributions — treat it as an estimate, not a guarantee. Yields are not adjusted for tax.
EFAV Liquidity, Domicile & Tax Treatment
Liquidity: Average daily volume is 527K/day. Higher volume and a larger fund generally mean lower round-trip trading costs. AUM of $5.28B provides ample scale, supporting tight spreads and issuer commitment to keep the fund open.
Domicile & tax treatment: EFAV is a US-domiciled, SEC-registered ('40 Act) exchange-traded fund. Dividends and capital gains distributions are reported to US investors on Form 1099-DIV, and the fund is not subject to the PFIC reporting or UCITS-specific rules that apply to Irish- or Luxembourg-domiciled funds. Non-US investors should note that US-domiciled ETFs are generally subject to 30% US withholding tax on dividends (unless reduced by treaty) and to US estate tax exposure on the position — Irish-domiciled UCITS ETFs tracking the same index often avoid both, which is why non-US residents frequently prefer the UCITS equivalent where one exists. This is general information, not tax advice — consult a tax professional for your situation.
EFAV Performance History
| Period | Return |
|---|---|
| 1-Day | -0.20% |
| 1-Week | +1.53% |
| 1-Month | +4.08% |
| 3-Month | +4.84% |
| 6-Month | +7.05% |
| YTD | +12.83% |
| 1-Year | +16.04% |
| 3-Year | +65.38% |
How EFAV Compares to Other US Quality / Factor ETFs
| Rank | Grade | Ticker | Name | 1-Year | Exp. Ratio | AUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #14 | B+ |
VLUE | iShares MSCI USA Value Factor ETF | +54.46% | 0.15% | $9.37B |
| #41 | B+ |
EFAV | iShares MSCI EAFE Min Vol Factor ETF | +16.04% | 0.2% | $5.28B |
| #49 | B+ |
DYNF | iShares U.S. Equity Factor Rotation Active ETF | +16.13% | 0.26% | $41.8B |
| #54 | B+ |
QUAL | iShares MSCI USA Quality Factor ETF | +15.40% | 0.15% | $47.7B |
| #85 | B |
VFVA | Vanguard U.S. Value Factor ETF Shares | +28.26% | 0.13% | $897M |
| #87 | B |
COWZ | Pacer US Cash Cows 100 ETF | +25.88% | 0.49% | $18.6B |
| #109 | B |
USMV | iShares MSCI USA Min Vol Factor ETF | +10.34% | 0.15% | $23.2B |
| #121 | B |
SPMO | Invesco S&P 500 Momentum ETF | +17.04% | 0.13% | $23.0B |
| #127 | B |
SPHQ | Invesco S&P 500 Quality ETF | +13.58% | 0.15% | $18.6B |
| #131 | B |
LRGF | iShares U.S. Equity Factor ETF | +14.06% | 0.08% | $3.67B |
| #151 | B |
VFQY | Vanguard U.S. Quality Factor ETF Shares | +18.22% | 0.13% | $493M |
| #163 | B |
MTUM | iShares MSCI USA Momentum Factor ETF | +16.13% | 0.15% | $20.4B |
| #184 | C |
ACWV | iShares MSCI Global Min Vol Factor ETF | +8.90% | 0.2% | $3.28B |
| #210 | C |
EEMV | iShares MSCI Emerging Markets Min Vol Factor ETF | +12.68% | 0.25% | $3.58B |
| #223 | C |
SPLV | Invesco S&P 500 Low Volatility ETF | +5.71% | 0.25% | $6.92B |
| #234 | C |
VFMO | Vanguard U.S. Momentum Factor ETF ETF Shares | +13.97% | 0.13% | $1.91B |