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iShares MSCI EAFE Min Vol Factor ETF

Minimum volatility factor ETF covering developed markets (ex-US). Selects and weights EAFE stocks to minimize overall portfolio volatility. Pairs with USMV for global low-vol coverage.

TER
0.20%
AUM
$6B
Holdings
~250
Data Range
— → —

Key Facts

ISIN
US46432F3964
Issuer
BlackRock
Benchmark
MSCI EAFE Minimum Volatility Index
Total Expense Ratio (TER)
0.20%
Assets Under Management
$6B approx.
Inception Date
2011-10-18
Domicile
US
Legal Structure
Open-End Fund
Dividend Policy
Distributing (pays dividends)
Replication Method
Physical (Optimized Sampling)
UCITS Status
✗ Not UCITS
Fund Currency
USD
Primary Exchange
Cboe BZX
Number of Holdings
~250

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Who Is This ETF For?

General portfolio building block for the asset class it covers.

Key Risks to Consider

Market risk: equity values can drop 30-50% in severe bear markets.

Non-UCITS: may have unfavorable tax treatment for non-US investors (US estate tax, withholding tax).

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Data & Methodology

Metadata sourced from official issuer documentation. Price data from Yahoo Finance (monthly adjusted close, includes reinvested dividends and splits). AUM figures are approximate and updated quarterly.

Data source: Yahoo Finance (EFAV), iShares (metadata)Last verified: 2026-05-06