EFA
iShares MSCI EAFE ETFETF · International Equity$104.37+$1.35 (+1.31%)as of market close, Jul 2, 2026
EFA monthly returns
iShares MSCI EAFE ETF has averaged 0.66% per month, positive in 61% of months. Month-by-month returns for iShares MSCI EAFE ETF (EFA) below, through July 2, 2026 — the table lists the most recent months; the bar chart plots the last 5 years.
Average month
+0.7%
295 months
Best month
+14.3%
Nov 2020
Worst month
-20.8%
Oct 2008
Positive months
61%
of all months
iShares MSCI EAFE ETF monthly returns#
| Month | Path | Total return |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | +0.5% | |
| Jun 2026 | -0.9% | |
| May 2026 | +2.4% | |
| Apr 2026 | +5.3% | |
| Mar 2026 | -7.8% | |
| Feb 2026 | +4.6% | |
| Jan 2026 | +4.9% | |
| Dec 2025 | +2.7% | |
| Nov 2025 | +0.7% | |
| Oct 2025 | +1.2% | |
| Sep 2025 | +2.1% | |
| Aug 2025 | +4.5% |
Monthly total return (since Aug 2021)
-10%-5%+0%+5%+10%
20222023202420252026
Methodology#
Monthly returns are total returns (dividends reinvested), computed from EFA's split- and dividend-adjusted month-end closes. The table shows the most recent 120 months and the bar chart the most recent 60. See the year-by-year returns for the annual view. Past performance does not predict future returns; not investment advice.
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FAQ
- What is iShares MSCI EAFE ETF's average monthly return?
- iShares MSCI EAFE ETF (EFA) has averaged about 0.66% per month, positive in roughly 61% of months. The best month was Nov 2020 (+14.3%) and the worst was Oct 2008 (-20.8%).