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HEFAvsNTSIETF Comparison

ETF 1
HEFA

iShares Currency Hedged MSCI EAFE ETF

This fund is part of
DM Large & Mid Cap
-0.72%
VS
ETF 2
NTSI

WisdomTree International Efficient Core Fund

This fund is part of
Alternatives
-0.54%

iShares Currency Hedged MSCI EAFE ETF (HEFA) belongs to the DM Large & Mid Cap segment. WisdomTree International Efficient Core Fund (NTSI) is part of the Alternatives segment. HEFA's top 3 sector exposures are Financials, Industrials and Health Care. In contrast, NTSI's top sector exposures are Financials, Industrials and Consumer Discretionary. HEFA is more expensive with a Total Expense Ratio (TER) of 0.7%, versus 0.26% for NTSI. HEFA is down -0.23% year-to-date (YTD) with -$80M in YTD flows. NTSI performs worse with -2.39% YTD performance, and +$20M in YTD flows. Run a side-by-side ETF comparison of HEFA and NTSI below, and assess how they stack up in performance, liquidity, risk, exposure, holdings, and more, helping you select the best ETF for your investments.

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HEFA vs NTSI performance and flow charts

Performance

-12.0-10.0-8.0-6.0-4.0-2.00.0%Feb 27Mar 6Mar 13Mar 20Mar 27

Cumulative Flows

-100 M-50 M0 M50 MFeb 27Mar 6Mar 13Mar 20Mar 27

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Historic performance and flows
Data as of 03/27/2026
1M3MYTD1Y3Y5Y
Perf.
HEFA
NTSI
-8.34%-11.09%
-0.24%-2.57%
-0.23%-2.39%
+15.49%+16.37%
+58.62%+41.23%
+76.70%n/a
Flows
HEFA
NTSI
-$91M+$4M
-$65M+$20M
-$80M+$20M
-$1.98B+$37M
+$1.60B+$145M
+$2.61B-
Volatility and drawdown
3M1Y3Y5Y
Volatility
HEFA
NTSI
+15.48%+15.76%
+16.85%+15.95%
+13.13%+13.75%
+13.70%n/a
Max drawdown
HEFA
NTSI
-9.45%-11.26%
-13.27%-11.40%
-14.34%-13.88%
-14.65%n/a
Max drawdown duration
HEFA
NTSI
30d26d
43d28d
65d227d
381dn/a
Trading data

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HEFA
NTSI
Last sale
3/27/2026 at 1:30 PM
$41.22
$42.49
Previous close
03/26/2026
$41.60
$42.81
Consolidated volume
03/26/2026
Average volume
30 days
Average discount or premium
30 days
Average Bid/Ask spread
30 days
Replication quality
Data as of February 27, 2026
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NTSI
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HEFA
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Tracking error
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1 year cumulative return difference
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Main metrics
Last update 3/27/2026 at 1:30 PM
Live
Closed
HEFA
NTSI
Last price
$41.22
$42.49
1D performance
-0.91%
-0.75%
AuM$6.59 B$453.92 M
E/R0.7%0.26%
Characteristics
HEFA
NTSI
Management strategyPassiveActive
ProvideriSharesWisdomTree
BenchmarkMSCI EAFE Index-
N° of holdings655427
Asset classEquities-
Trailing 12m distribution yield
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Inception dateJanuary 31, 2014May 20, 2021
ESGNoNo
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Exposure

Countries

HEFA
Japan
22.74%
United Kingdom
14.38%
Switzerland
9.42%
France
9.4%
Germany
9.07%
Other
35%
NTSI
Japan
21.63%
United Kingdom
13.05%
France
9.08%
Switzerland
8.92%
Germany
7.93%
Other
39.39%

Sectors

HEFA
Financials
23.39%
Industrials
18.94%
Health Care
9.2%
Consumer Discreti.
8.86%
Information Techn.
8.68%
Other
30.93%
NTSI
Financials
21.89%
Industrials
15.24%
Consumer Discreti.
8.98%
Health Care
8.64%
Information Techn.
8.1%
Other
37.15%

Diversification

HEFA

Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15

17.74%
NTSI

Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15

18.77%

Top 15 holdings

Data as of February 28, 2026
HEFA
ASML HOLDING
2.48%
ROCHE
1.45%
HSBC HOLDINGS
1.43%
ASTRAZENECA
1.39%
NOVARTIS
1.38%
NESTLE SA
1.21%
SHELL PLC
1.04%
TOYOTA
1.01%
SIEMENS
0.98%
MITSUBISHI UFJ FINANCIAL GROUP
0.95%
SAP SE
0.93%
COMMONWEALTH BANK OF AUSTRALIA
0.93%
BHP GROUP LTD
0.92%
BANCO SANTANDER SA
0.86%
SCHNEIDER ELECTRIC SE
0.78%
NTSI
ASML HOLDING
2.68%
NOVARTIS
1.52%
HSBC HOLDINGS
1.51%
ROCHE
1.45%
SHELL PLC
1.32%
TOYOTA
1.26%
NESTLE SA
1.25%
MITSUBISHI UFJ FINANCIAL GROUP
1.18%
ASTRAZENECA
1.16%
SIEMENS
0.94%
COMMONWEALTH BANK OF AUSTRALIA
0.94%
SAP SE
0.93%
BANCO SANTANDER SA
0.88%
TOTALENERGIES SE
0.88%
SOFTBANK GROUP CORP
0.86%
Frequently asked questions about HEFA and NTSI

How have the HEFA and NTSI ETFs performed in 2026?

As of March 27, 2026, HEFA is down -0.23% year-to-date (YTD), while NTSI has lost -2.39%. That puts HEFA better performer ahead so far this year.

Which ETF is attracting more investor money: HEFA or NTSI?

Year-to-date, the HEFA ETF saw -$80M in flows, compared to +$20M for NTSI.

Which ETF is more volatile: HEFA or NTSI?

Over the past year, HEFA had a volatility of 16.85%, while NTSI experienced 15.95%.

Which ETF is bigger: HEFA or NTSI?

As of March 27, 2026, HEFA holds $6.59 B in assets under management (AUM), while NTSI manages $453.92 M.

What sectors do the HEFA and NTSI ETFs invest in?

HEFA leans toward sectors like Financials, Industrials and Health Care. Meanwhile, NTSI focuses on Financials, Industrials and Consumer Discretionary.

What are the top holdings of the HEFA ETF and NTSI ETF?

HEFA top holdings include ASML HOLDING, ROCHE and HSBC HOLDINGS. NTSI holds in its top three: ASML HOLDING, NOVARTIS and HSBC HOLDINGS.

Which ETF is more diversified: HEFA or NTSI?

HEFA holds 694 securities with 17.74% of its assets in the top 15. NTSI has 447 securities and a top 15 weight of 18.77%.

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