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EFAV:BATS-iShares MSCI EAFE Min Vol Factor ETF (USD)

ETF | Foreign Large Blend |

Last Closing

USD 70.68

Change

+0.23 (+0.33)%

Market Cap

USD 7.36B

Volume

0.80M

Analyst Target

N/A
Analyst Rating

Verdict

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About

The investment seeks the investment results of the MSCI EAFE Minimum Volatility (USD) Index composed of developed market equities that, in the aggregate, have lower volatility characteristics relative to the broader developed equity markets, excluding the U.S. and Canada. The fund generally will invest at least 90% of its assets in the component securities of the index and in investments that have economic characteristics that are substantially identical to the component securities of the index. The index measures the performance of international equity securities that in the aggregate have lower volatility relative to the MSCI EAFE Index.

Currency: USD

Country : USA

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Relative Performance (Total Returns)

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Largest Industry Peers for Foreign Large Blend

Symbol Name Price(Change) Market Cap
IEFA iShares Core MSCI EAFE ETF

+0.30 (+0.43%)

 USD 33.05B
HEFA iShares Currency Hedged MSCI E..

+0.18 (+0.52%)

 USD 4.27B
DINT Davis Select International ETF

+0.09 (+0.40%)

 USD 0.20B
MOTI VanEck Morningstar Internation..

+0.31 (+1.02%)

 USD 0.16B
DWCR Arrow DWA Tactical: Internatio..

+0.20 (+0.73%)

 USD 7.04M

ETFs Containing EFAV

N/A

Market Performance

  Market Performance vs. Industry/Classification (Foreign Large Blend) Market Performance vs. Exchange
  Value Sector Median Percentile Rank Grade Market Median Percentile Rank Grade
YTD  
Capital Gain 1.93% 67% D+ 31% F
Dividend Return 2.06% 50% F 40% F
Total Return 3.99% 67% D+ 22% F
Trailing 12 Months  
Capital Gain 2.90% 67% D+ 34% F
Dividend Return 2.07% 60% D- 41% F
Total Return 4.97% 67% D+ 27% F
Trailing 5 Years  
Capital Gain -5.14% 17% F 22% F
Dividend Return 10.79% 33% F 45% F
Total Return 5.65% 17% F 19% F
Average Annual (5 Year Horizon)  
Capital Gain 1.87% 20% F 31% F
Dividend Return 3.40% 20% F 31% F
Total Return 1.53% 40% F 56% F
Risk Return Profile  
Volatility (Standard Deviation) 11.65% 100% F 44% F
Risk Adjusted Return 29.20% 40% F 26% F
Market Capitalization 7.36B 83% B 98% N/A

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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:
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.

High market capitalization

This is one of the largest entities in its sector and is among the top quartile. Such companies tend to be more stable.

What to not like:
Poor risk adjusted returns

This company is delivering below median risk adjusted returns in its peers. Even if it is outperforming on returns , the returns are unpredictable. Proceed with caution.

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.

Below median dividend returns

The company’s average income yield over the past 5 years has been low compared to its peers. However, it is not a problem if you are not looking for income.

Below median total returns

The company has under performed its peers on annual average total returns in the past 5 years.