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iShares MSCI EAFE ETF (EFA) ETF Analysis
iShares MSCI EAFE ETF (EFA) ETF analysis covering performance, holdings context, risk, drawdowns, volatility, momentum, dividends, valuation exposure, and the current AlgovestIQ assessment.
iShares MSCI EAFE ETF (EFA) currently has an AIQ Score of 66/100, indicating a neutral setup. Risk is the strongest factor at 84/100. Value is the weakest current factor at 53/100. Performance, momentum, risk, distribution, and exposure evidence should be read together at the latest market-close snapshot.
EFA at a Glance
Crawlable current metrics from the latest market-close ETF snapshot.
| Metric | Current |
|---|---|
| Price | $108.35 |
| AIQ Score | 66/100 |
| Overall View | Neutral |
| Technical Analysis Consensus | Strong Buy |
| Fund Size | $78.99B |
| Expense Ratio | 0.32% |
| Holdings Count | 658 |
| NAV | $106.86 |
| Asset Class | Equity |
| Primary Exposure | Basic Materials (5.73%) |
| Issuer | IShares |
| Domicile | US |
| Inception Date | Aug 13, 2001 |
| Distribution Yield | 3.36% |
| Beta | 0.87 |
| Average Volume | 16.98M |
| 52-week range | $90.94-$108.89 |
| RSI 14 | 49.37 |
| 50-Day SMA | $105.87 |
| 200-Day SMA | $101.59 |
| Risk Score | 84/100 |
| Momentum Score | 61/100 |
| Value Exposure Score | 53/100 |
EFA
OverviewEFA ETF Analysis Summary
iShares MSCI EAFE ETF (EFA) currently has an AIQ Score of 66/100, indicating a neutral setup. Risk resilience is the strongest factor at 84/100. Value is the weakest current factor at 53/100. Performance, exposure, distribution, momentum, and risk evidence should be read together at the latest market-close snapshot.
In a neutral regime, EFA has AIQ Score of 66/100 with Risk resilience base of 84/100 and fading Value at 53/100. Wait for component alignment before adding exposure.
Risk resilience (84/100) leads while Value (53/100) lags. This cross-factor spread creates entry timing uncertainty.
Financial Services · 0.13% ETF move · EFA classified in Asset Management - Global.
Current Evidence
AlgovestIQ Evidence Summary
Current consensus, supporting evidence, recent changes, and what would strengthen or weaken the view.
Is EFA Bullish or Bearish Right Now?
EFA currently has a neutral overall setup. Risk Resilience is the strongest factor at 84/100, while Value is weakest at 53/100. The current evidence suggests a mixed rather than strongly bullish or bearish setup.
- - Quality is supportive at 73/100.
- - Momentum is constructive at 61/100.
- - Risk Resilience is supportive at 84/100.
- - Price is +2.34% above its 50-day SMA.
- - Technical consensus has more buy votes than sell votes (33 vs 7).
- - No strong bearish evidence is available in the current snapshot.
Current Consensus
EFA's Technical Analysis Consensus is currently Strong Buy, with 33 buy, 5 neutral, and 7 sell votes. EFA's 14-day RSI is 49.37, which places the ETF in a neutral momentum range. EFA's beta is 0.87, indicating market sensitivity broadly in line with the market.
What Changed in EFA?
Recent score-change history is not available in the current snapshot. These are the latest market-close scores instead.
What Would Change the EFA Outlook?
The current neutral outlook could improve if AIQ moves above 70, momentum recovers, risk resilience improves, and price confirms a stronger trend above the 50-day and 200-day moving averages. It would weaken if AIQ falls below 40, price loses long-term moving-average support, distribution or liquidity context deteriorates, or risk evidence worsens.
AIQ > 70, RSI above 55, price above SMA-50/SMA-200, and positive market-context evidence.
AIQ below 40, RSI below 45, loss of SMA-200, negative revisions, or rising volatility and drawdown risk.
EFA Decision Framework
Public evidence layers, setup checks, and risk context for iShares MSCI EAFE ETF.
iShares MSCI EAFE ETF (EFA) ETF Analysis
iShares MSCI EAFE ETF has an AIQ Score of 66/100 in a Neutral regime. Risk is strongest at 84/100. Beta is 0.87, below market sensitivity. Review the supporting etf factors together before drawing a conclusion from any single score.
| Evidence Layer | Public Evidence |
|---|---|
| Regime Context | EFA is in a Neutral AIQ regime with score 66/100. |
| Signal Conflict | The primary conflict is that risk leads at 84/100 while value lags at 53/100. |
| Factor Evidence | Momentum 61/100 · Value 53/100 · Quality 73/100 · Risk 84/100 |
| Persistence | Current snapshot evidence is shown; historical persistence remains in AIQ Pro. |
Current Setup Checklist
Risk is the strongest factor at 84/100.
Momentum is 61/100 and RSI (14) is 49.4.
EFA is in a Neutral regime at 66/100.
Risk factor is 84/100 with beta 0.87 and annual volatility 15.85%.
Current conflict: risk leads at 84/100 while value lags at 53/100.
EFA Research Cluster
ETF-specific paths for performance, risk, distributions, market context, data, comparisons, and news.
EFA ETF Analytics
EFA holdings context, yield, risk, valuation exposure, momentum, and AIQ evidence.
EFA Technical Analysis
EFA technical setup based on RSI, MACD, moving averages, AIQ Momentum, volume, trend, volatility, and pivots.
EFA ETF Market Context
Track EFA market context, news pressure, trend changes, income events, and current allocation evidence.
EFA Distribution Analysis
EFA distribution yield, annualized distributions, payment history, and income context.
EFA ETF Data
EFA available fund data, market metrics, technical readings, risk measures, and AIQ evidence.
EFA Risk Analysis
EFA volatility, beta, drawdown, Sharpe ratio, VaR, and downside resilience.
EFA ETF News
EFA ETF news, market tone, recent headlines, and catalyst context.
EFA vs International Peers
Current peer cohort: EFA · EWA · EWC · EWG · EWI. Compare AIQ, factor scores, Sharpe ratio and 1-year volatility in one indexable view.
| Peer | AIQ | Value | Momentum | Risk | Sharpe | 1Y Volatility | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EFA Current ETF | 66/100 | 53/100 | 61/100 | 84/100 | 0.91 | 15.85% | Current |
| EWA iShares MSCI Australia ETF | 67/100 | — | 71/100 | 84/100 | 0.52 | 17.99% | EFA vs EWA |
| EWC iShares MSCI Canada ETF | 59/100 | 50/100 | 60/100 | 80/100 | 1.42 | 14.46% | EFA vs EWC |
| EWG iShares MSCI Germany ETF | 51/100 | 24/100 | 60/100 | 86/100 | 0.21 | 17.62% | EFA vs EWG |
| EWI iShares MSCI Italy ETF | 58/100 | 62/100 | 48/100 | 84/100 | 0.98 | 18.26% | EFA vs EWI |
Peer cohort is resolved dynamically from the AlgovestIQ universe taxonomy and Compare relationship graph. Data as of Sep 4, 2026.
About the AIQ Score
Methodology for the current ETF evidence.
The AlgovestIQ AIQ Score combines multiple dimensions of ETF evidence, including momentum, valuation exposure, quality, risk resilience, sentiment context, and timing signals. It is a descriptive research score, not a guarantee of future performance or a personalized recommendation.
View AIQ methodologyFactor Diagnostics
A compact bridge from the AIQ score to the evidence tabs.
Valuation exposure across the fund's holdings.
Quality context inferred from fund exposure and available evidence.
Trend, momentum, volume, and timing confirmation.
Resilience, volatility, beta, drawdown, and tail risk.
News and event pressure around the setup.
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AIQ Component Profile
Compare the five component scores on one consistent 0–100 scale.
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Checked Sep 5, 2026
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ETF Analytics Snapshot
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Market Confirmation
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Risk Alignment
Higher resilience is stronger; exposure metrics stay separate.
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EFA ETF FAQ
What is EFA ETF price today?
EFA is currently shown at $108.35. Use the live quote with the 52-week range and AIQ context before comparing funds.
What is EFA's 52-week high and low?
EFA's 52-week range is $90.94 to $108.89 based on the latest completed market-close snapshot from Sep 4, 2026. A price near either extreme should be evaluated with volatility and trend evidence.
Does EFA pay a dividend?
EFA's current distribution yield is 3.36% based on the latest completed market-close snapshot from Sep 4, 2026. For ETFs, dividend yield should be compared with expense ratio, holdings, and risk.
What should investors compare before buying EFA?
Compare EFA's price trend, expense profile, yield, holdings exposure, volatility, and AIQ signal. ETF decisions should focus on portfolio fit as much as current momentum.