EFG — iShares MSCI EAFE Growth ETF

EFG Price Performance — Growth of $10,000

Value of a $10,000 investment in EFG 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.

EFG Drawdown

The "underwater" chart: EFG'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.

Overview

The iShares MSCI EAFE Growth ETF (EFG) is an International Developed fund issued by iShares with $16.9 billion in assets under management. Currently trading at $119.18, the fund holds an overall rank of #348 out of 458 tracked ETFs across all categories and has received an ETFValuer grade of C with a score of 53.7/100. Investors in this fund face an expense ratio of 0.34% while receiving a dividend yield of 2.24%. The substantial asset base suggests significant investor adoption relative to the 22 other ETFs tracked within the International Developed category. Despite its large size, the fund's mid-tier ranking indicates it sits in the lower half of the broader universe of tracked funds. The combination of a moderate dividend yield and a C grade reflects a specific risk-return profile within its peer group. This positioning places the fund in a distinct segment of the market compared to higher-ranked alternatives in the same category.

Over the last day, the fund posted a gain of +0.06% before retreating to a -0.72% loss over the one-week period. The one-month return shows further weakness at -2.10%, yet the three-month horizon reverses this trend with a +1.57% gain. A +1.03% return over six months and a +4.31% year-to-date figure indicate a recovery in the intermediate term. The one-year return stands at +7.87%, while the three-year return demonstrates a significantly stronger trajectory at +30.48%. This pattern reveals a divergence where short-term volatility contrasts with a robust long-term accumulation of value. The data suggests the fund has experienced a period of recent consolidation following a strong multi-year performance run.

The fund carries a Moderate volatility label alongside a beta of 0.98, indicating price movements that generally track the broader market with slight dampening. A Sharpe ratio of 0.16 suggests that the risk-adjusted returns generated have been relatively low compared to the volatility incurred. The maximum drawdown of -16.87% highlights the potential for significant temporary losses during market downturns. This combination of a near-market beta and a negative Sharpe ratio implies that the fund may not have provided sufficient premium compensation for the downside risk taken. The moderate volatility classification aligns with the observed drawdown, suggesting the fund is susceptible to standard market fluctuations without extreme amplification. Investors should note that the fund's behavior in down markets involves substantial drawdowns that are not fully offset by the current risk-adjusted return metrics.

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EFG Top Holdings

Holdings as of 2026-04-30 per the fund's most recent SEC N-PORT-P filing. Top 10 holdings make up 21.8% 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 EFG's holdings overlap with other ETFs you own or are considering, check the Stock Overlap tool.

Which Funds Overlap With EFG

Holding two funds that own the same companies adds cost and complexity without adding much diversification. These tracked ETFs share the most names with EFG's top 10 — ESGD overlaps most, holding 5 of the same companies as EFG's top 10 (10.5% of EFG's assets).

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: 4.71% (as of 2026-07-23) — 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): 18.70 (as of 2026-07-23) — 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: 3.63% (as of 2026-06-01) — The Federal Reserve’s target policy rate, which anchors short-term borrowing costs across the economy.

Trade-Weighted US Dollar Index: 120.53 (as of 2026-07-17) — Measures the US dollar’s strength against major trading-partner currencies — dollar moves directly affect the US-dollar value of this fund’s international holdings.

EFG Liquidity, Domicile & Tax Treatment

Liquidity: Quoted bid/ask spread is 0.01% and average daily volume is 864K/day. Tighter spreads and higher volume mean lower round-trip trading costs; this is a live-market snapshot and can widen during volatile sessions. AUM of $16.9B provides ample scale, supporting tight spreads and issuer commitment to keep the fund open.

Domicile & tax treatment: EFG 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.

EFG Performance History

How EFG Compares to Other International Developed ETFs