EFV — iShares MSCI EAFE Value ETF

EFV Price Performance — Growth of $10,000

Value of a $10,000 investment in EFV 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.

EFV Drawdown

The "underwater" chart: EFV'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 Value ETF (EFV) is an International Developed fund managed by iShares with $23.7 billion in assets under management. Priced at $79.70, the fund holds an overall rank of #13 among 458 tracked ETFs across all categories and carries an ETFValuer grade of B+ with a score of 82.0. It charges an expense ratio of 0.31% while offering a dividend yield of 4.78%. The substantial asset base and high ranking suggest significant investor adoption within the 22 ETFs tracked in its specific category. The combination of a low expense ratio and a high yield profile positions the fund as a cost-effective income generator. Its price point and asset size reflect its established status among value-oriented international equity vehicles. This data indicates a mature fund structure with broad market participation relative to its peers.

Over the last trading day, the fund gained 0.19%, followed by a weekly increase of 2.27% and a monthly return of 4.62%. The three-month performance accelerated to 6.69%, while the six-month return reached 10.85%. Year-to-date gains stand at 13.38%, building on a one-year return of 28.02%. The long-term trajectory shows significant growth with a three-year return of 80.60%. This pattern demonstrates consistent positive momentum across all measured horizons from daily to multi-year periods. The data indicates a steady upward trend without any reported periods of negative returns in the provided timeframe.

EFV carries a Low volatility label and a beta of 0.76, indicating price movements that are generally less sensitive to broader market fluctuations. The fund has achieved a Sharpe ratio of 1.60, suggesting efficient risk-adjusted returns relative to its volatility. During its most severe downturn, the maximum drawdown was recorded at -13.72%. This combination of low beta and a high Sharpe ratio implies the fund has historically provided steady returns while limiting downside exposure. The low volatility classification aligns with the modest maximum drawdown figure observed in the data. These metrics collectively describe a fund that has navigated market conditions with a focus on capital preservation alongside growth.

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EFV Top Holdings

Holdings as of 2026-04-30 per the fund's most recent SEC N-PORT-P filing. Top 10 holdings make up 19.7% 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 EFV's holdings overlap with other ETFs you own or are considering, check the Stock Overlap tool.

Which Funds Overlap With EFV

Holding two funds that own the same companies adds cost and complexity without adding much diversification. These tracked ETFs share the most names with EFV's top 10 — IEUR overlaps most, holding 6 of the same companies as EFV's top 10 (13.0% of EFV'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: 4.65% (as of 2026-07-27) — 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): 18.67 (as of 2026-07-27) — 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: 120.71 (as of 2026-07-24) — 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.

EFV Liquidity, Domicile & Tax Treatment

Liquidity: Quoted bid/ask spread is — and average daily volume is 5.0M/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 $23.7B provides ample scale, supporting tight spreads and issuer commitment to keep the fund open.

Domicile & tax treatment: EFV 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.

EFV Performance History

How EFV Compares to Other International Developed ETFs