VEFAvsEFAETF Comparison
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VanEck MSCI EAFE Analyst Sentiment ETF (VEFA) and iShares MSCI EAFE ETF (EFA) belong to the same industry segment: DM Large & Mid Cap. VEFA's top 3 sector exposures are Finance, Technology and Industrials. In contrast, EFA's top sector exposures are Finance, Industrials and Technology. VEFA is less expensive with a Total Expense Ratio (TER) of 0.3%, versus 0.32% for EFA. Run a side-by-side ETF comparison of VEFA and EFA 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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VEFA vs EFA performance and flow charts
Performance
Cumulative Flows
Historic performance and flows
Data as of 09/18/2026
| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | VEFA EFA | -2.23%-1.89% | +1.75%+0.67% | n/a+11.31% | n/a+16.55% | n/a+62.44% | n/a+56.10% |
| Flows | VEFA EFA | -- | --$686M | -+$482M | -+$1.73B | -+$5.28B | -+$2.46B |
Volatility and drawdown
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility | VEFA EFA | +13.36%+13.43% | n/a+15.86% | n/a+15.07% | n/a+16.34% |
| Max drawdown | VEFA EFA | -3.57%-3.60% | n/a-11.39% | n/a-13.68% | n/a-29.16% |
| Max drawdown duration | VEFA EFA | 24d24d | n/a107d | n/a41d | n/a828d |
Trading data
VEFA | EFA | |
Last sale 9/18/2026 at 1:30 PM | $82.23 | $104.97 |
| Previous close 09/17/2026 | $82.88 | $106.04 |
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Replication quality
Data as of August 31, 2026
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Main metrics
Last update 9/18/2026 at 1:30 PM
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VEFA | EFA | |
|---|---|---|
| Last price | $82.23 | $104.97 |
| 1D performance | -0.78% | -1.01% |
| AuM | $4.09 M | $77.65 B |
| E/R | 0.3% | 0.32% |
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Exposure
Countries
VEFA
Japan
22.31%
United Kingdom
18.39%
Netherlands
11.62%
Switzerland
8.64%
Germany
7.29%
Other
31.75%
EFA
Japan
22.87%
United Kingdom
14.01%
Switzerland
10.07%
France
8.88%
Germany
8.81%
Other
35.35%
Sectors
VEFA
Finance
31.89%
Technology
16.16%
Industrials
11.54%
Healthcare
8.44%
Consumer Non-Cycl.
7.52%
Energy
7.06%
Other
17.38%
EFA
Finance
28.05%
Industrials
15.97%
Technology
12.03%
Healthcare
10%
Consumer Non-Cycl.
8.32%
Other
25.63%
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Diversification
VEFA
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15
34.1%
EFA
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15
18.34%
Top 15 holdings
Data as of July 31, 2026
VEFA
ASML Holding NV
4.25%
Oversea-Chinese Banking Corp. Ltd.
2.68%
HSBC Holdings Plc
2.44%
ABB Ltd.
2.36%
BP Plc
2.31%
ING Groep NV
2.27%
Rio Tinto Plc
2.24%
Japan Tobacco, Inc.
2.19%
BHP Group Ltd.
2.13%
Barclays PLC
2.03%
Novartis AG
1.95%
Hong Kong Exchanges & Clearing Ltd.
1.92%
AXA SA
1.78%
Eni SpA
1.77%
Lloyds Banking Group Plc
1.77%
EFA
ASML Holding NV
2.92%
HSBC Holdings Plc
1.67%
Roche Holding AG
1.40%
Novartis AG
1.31%
Nestlé SA
1.19%
AstraZeneca PLC
1.17%
Shell Plc
1.14%
Siemens AG
1.09%
Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, Inc.
1.07%
BHP Group Ltd.
0.96%
Commonwealth Bank of Australia
0.95%
Banco Santander SA
0.92%
Allianz SE
0.86%
SAP SE
0.85%
Toyota Motor Corp.
0.84%
Frequently asked questions about VEFA and EFA
Which ETF is bigger: VEFA or EFA?
As of September 18, 2026, VEFA holds $4.09 M in assets under management (AUM), while EFA manages $77.65 B.
What sectors do the VEFA and EFA ETFs invest in?
VEFA leans toward sectors like Finance, Technology and Industrials. Meanwhile, EFA focuses on Finance, Industrials and Technology.
What are the top holdings of the VEFA ETF and EFA ETF?
VEFA top holdings include ASML Holding NV, Oversea-Chinese Banking Corp. Ltd. and HSBC Holdings Plc. EFA holds in its top three: ASML Holding NV, HSBC Holdings Plc and Roche Holding AG.
Which ETF is more diversified: VEFA or EFA?
VEFA holds 100 securities with 34.1% of its assets in the top 15. EFA has 674 securities and a top 15 weight of 18.34%.
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