(EFAV) iShares MSCI EAFE Min Vol - Ratings and Ratios
Stocks, Developed, Market, Blend, Low-Vol
Description: EFAV iShares MSCI EAFE Min Vol
The iShares MSCI EAFE Min Vol Factor ETF (EFAV) is designed to track the performance of international equity securities with lower volatility relative to the MSCI EAFE Index. By investing at least 80% of its assets in component securities or economically identical investments, the fund aims to provide a stable investment option for those seeking to minimize risk.
As a Foreign Large Blend ETF, EFAV offers diversified exposure to large-cap international equities, which can be an attractive addition to a portfolio seeking to balance risk and potential returns. With a substantial Assets Under Management (AUM) of $5.414 billion, the fund demonstrates a significant presence in the market, potentially offering liquidity and stability.
From a performance perspective, key metrics such as the 52-week high and low ($84.70 and $68.20, respectively) and the current price ($84.13) indicate a relatively stable trading range. The funds volatility profile, as indicated by its ATR (0.58 = 0.69%), suggests a lower volatility investment option, aligning with its investment objective. To further evaluate EFAVs performance, one could examine its tracking error relative to the MSCI EAFE Index, as well as its Sharpe ratio and beta to assess risk-adjusted returns.
To gain a deeper understanding of EFAVs investment merits, one could analyze its sector allocation, geographic distribution, and dividend yield. For instance, examining the funds sector weights and comparing them to the broader MSCI EAFE Index could reveal potential areas of concentration or divergence. Additionally, evaluating EFAVs expense ratio and comparing it to peers could help investors assess its cost-effectiveness.
EFAV ETF Overview
Market Cap in USD | 5,347m |
Category | Foreign Large Blend |
TER | 0.22% |
IPO / Inception | 2011-10-18 |
EFAV ETF Ratings
Growth Rating | 54.4% |
Fundamental | - |
Dividend Rating | 59.2% |
Return 12m vs S&P 500 | -2.35% |
Analyst Rating | - |
EFAV Dividends
Dividend Yield 12m | 3.07% |
Yield on Cost 5y | 4.06% |
Annual Growth 5y | 18.56% |
Payout Consistency | 90.1% |
Payout Ratio | % |
EFAV Growth Ratios
Growth Correlation 3m | 62.3% |
Growth Correlation 12m | 79.4% |
Growth Correlation 5y | 51.4% |
CAGR 5y | 7.09% |
CAGR/Max DD 5y | 0.26 |
Sharpe Ratio 12m | 1.50 |
Alpha | 5.50 |
Beta | 0.367 |
Volatility | 11.08% |
Current Volume | 521.9k |
Average Volume 20d | 278.3k |
Stop Loss | 82.3 (-3.1%) |
Signal | 0.19 |
What is the price of EFAV shares?
Over the past week, the price has changed by -1.67%, over one month by +2.21%, over three months by +2.92% and over the past year by +14.22%.
Is iShares MSCI EAFE Min Vol a good stock to buy?
Based on momentum, paid dividends and discounted-cash-flow analyses, the fair value of EFAV is around 83.54 USD . This means that EFAV is currently overvalued and has a potential downside of -1.61%.
Is EFAV a buy, sell or hold?
What are the forecasts/targets for the EFAV price?
Issuer | Target | Up/Down from current |
---|---|---|
Wallstreet Target Price | - | - |
Analysts Target Price | - | - |
ValueRay Target Price | 92.2 | 8.6% |
Last update: 2025-08-21 11:16
EFAV Fundamental Data Overview
CCE Cash And Equivalents = unknown
Revenue TTM is 0, using Net Income TTM 0.0 + Cost of Revenue 0.0 = 0.0 USD
Beta = 0.8
Revenue TTM = 0.0 USD
EBIT TTM = 0.0 USD
EBITDA TTM = 0.0 USD
Long Term Debt = unknown (none)
Short Term Debt = unknown (none)
Debt = unknown
Net Debt = unknown
Enterprise Value = 5.35b USD (5.35b + (null Debt) - (null CCE))
Interest Coverage Ratio = unknown (Ebit TTM 0.0 / Interest Expense TTM 0.0)
FCF Yield = none (FCF TTM 0.0 / Enterprise Value 5.35b)
FCF Margin = unknown (Revenue TTM is 0)
Net Margin = unknown
Gross Margin = unknown ((Revenue TTM 0.0 - Cost of Revenue TTM 0.0) / Revenue TTM)
Tobins Q-Ratio = unknown (Enterprise Value 5.35b / Book Value Of Equity 0.0)
Interest Expense / Debt = 0.0% (Interest Expense 0.0 / Debt none)
Taxrate = 21.0% (US default)
NOPAT = 0.0 (EBIT 0.0, no tax applied on loss)
Current Ratio = unknown (Total Current Assets none / Total Current Liabilities none)
Debt / Equity = unknown Debt (none)
Debt / EBITDA = unknown (Net Debt none / EBITDA 0.0)
Debt / FCF = none (Debt none / FCF TTM 0.0)
Total Stockholder Equity = unknown
RoE = unknown (Net Income TTM 0.0 / Total Stockholder Equity none)
RoCE = unknown (Ebit 0.0 / (Equity none + L.T.Debt none))
RoIC = unknown (NOPAT 0.0, Invested Capital 0.0, Ebit 0.0)
WACC = unknown (E(5.35b)/V(0.0) * Re(7.37%)) + (D(none)/V(0.0) * Rd(0.0%) * (1-Tc(0.21)))
Discount Rate = 7.37% (= CAPM, Blume Beta Adj.) -> floored to rf + ERP 8.05%
Fair Price DCF = unknown (Cash Flow 0.0)
Additional Sources for EFAV ETF
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Fund Manager Positions: Dataroma | Stockcircle