HEFA:ARCA-iShares Currency Hedged MSCI EAFE (USD)

ETF | Foreign Large Blend | NYSE Arca

Last Closing

USD 35.14

Change

+0.58 (+1.68)%

Market Cap

USD 2.90B

Volume

1.14M

Analyst Target

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Analyst Rating

Verdict

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About

The investment seeks to track the investment results of the MSCI EAFE? 100% Hedged to USD Index. The fund generally will invest at least 90% of its assets in the component securities (including indirect investments through the underlying fund) and other instruments of the underlying index and in investments that have economic characteristics that are substantially identical to the component securities of the underlying index. The index is an equity benchmark for its international stock performance with the currency risk inherent in the securities included in the underlying index hedged to the U.S. dollar on a monthly basis. The fund is non-diversified.

Inception Date: 31/01/2014

Primary Benchmark: MSCI EAFE 100% Hedged NR USD

Primary Index: MSCI ACWI Ex USA NR USD

Gross Expense Ratio: 0.38%

Management Expense Ratio: 0.03 %

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Top Sectors

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Top Regions

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Share Volume

Relative Performance (Total Returns)

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Largest Industry Peers for Foreign Large Blend

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Market Performance

  Market Performance vs. Industry/Classification (Foreign Large Blend) Market Performance vs. Exchange (NYSE Arca)
  Value Sector Median Percentile Rank Grade Market Median Percentile Rank Grade
YTD  
Capital Gain 11.52% 83% B 63% D
Dividend Return 1.92% 75% C 56% F
Total Return 13.44% 83% B 69% C-
Trailing 12 Months  
Capital Gain 16.17% 50% F 44% F
Dividend Return 3.31% 67% D+ 61% D-
Total Return 19.47% 67% D+ 55% F
Trailing 5 Years  
Capital Gain 17.76% 67% D+ 44% F
Dividend Return 31.10% 100% F 100% F
Total Return 48.86% 100% F 65% D
Average Annual (5 Year Horizon)  
Capital Gain 5.02% 67% D+ 55% F
Dividend Return 11.65% 100% F 83% B
Total Return 6.62% 100% F 99% N/A
Risk Return Profile  
Volatility (Standard Deviation) 12.82% 83% B 38% F
Risk Adjusted Return 90.88% 100% F 92% A
Market Capitalization 2.90B 67% D+ 95% A

Annual Financials (USD)

Quarterly Financials (USD)

Analyst Rating

Target Price Action Rating Action Analyst Rating Price Date

This is a composite scorecard based on the application of evaluation criteria deemed most important by analysts. This is not a buy or sell recommendation.

What to like:
Superior risk adjusted returns

This stock has performed well, on a risk adjusted basis, compared to its sector peers(for a hold period of at least 12 months) and is in the top quartile.

High dividend returns

The stock has outperformed its sector peers on average annual dividend returns basis in the past 5 years (for a hold period of at least 12 months) and is in the top quartile. This can be a good buy, especially if it is outperforming on total return basis , for investors seeking high income yields.

Superior total returns

The stock has outperformed its sector peers on average annual total returns basis in the past 5 years (for a hold period of at least 12 months) and is in the top quartile.

Low volatility

The stock’s annual returns have been stable and consistent compared to its sector peers(for a hold period of at least 12 months) and is in the top quartile. Although stability is good, also keep in mind it can limit returns.

What to not like:
Overpriced compared to earnings

The stock is trading high compared to its peers on a price to earning basis and is above the sector median.