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iShares Currency Hedged MSCI EAFE ETF
HEFA performance and flow charts
Performance
Flows
Historic performance and flows
Data as of March 26, 2026| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | -7.92% | +0.21% | +0.49% | +16.34% | +59.76% | +77.60% |
| Flows | -$43M | -$65M | -$80M | -$1.98B | +$1.60B | +$2.62B |
Characteristics
The iShares Currency Hedged MSCI EAFE ETF is built to track the MSCI EAFE 100% Hedged to USD Net Total Return Index - USD. This share class generates a stream of income by distributing dividends.
| Management strategy | Passive |
| Strategy | Long Only |
| Provider | iShares |
| N° of holdings | 694 |
| Replication method | |
| Asset class | Equity |
| Dividend policy | Distributing |
Trailing 12m distribution yield | Join for free |
| Inception date | January 31, 2014 |
| ESG | No |
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HEFA's exposure
This ETF provides synthetic exposure. It does not hold the securities of the index directly so we cannot display its exposure breakdown.
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Trading data
Volatility and drawdown
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility | +15.41% | +16.83% | +13.13% | +13.70% |
Max drawdown | -9.45% | -13.27% | -14.34% | -14.65% |
Max drawdown duration | 29d | 43d | 65d | 381d |
Time to recover | N/A | 32d | 32d | 113d |
Replication quality
Data as of February 27, 2026Create an account to view replication metrics
1 year cumulative return difference | |
|---|---|
| Best | Join for free |
| Worst | Join for free |
| daily return difference | |
|---|---|
| Average | Join for free |
| Worst | Join for free |
What type of ETF is HEFA?
HEFA is a Passive ETF that provides exposure to Equity assets. It is managed by iShares.
What index does HEFA track?
HEFA tracks the MSCI EAFE 100% Hedged to USD Net Total Return Index - USD.
What does HEFA invest in?
This ETF provides exposure to Large and Mid-Cap Developed markets ex-North America Equities. It is part of the segment: DM Large & Mid Cap.
What is the expense ratio of HEFA?
The total expense ratio (TER) of HEFA is 0.7%, representing the annual fee charged by the fund manager.
When was HEFA launched?
HEFA was launched on January 31, 2014, marking its entry into the ETF market.
Who is the issuer of HEFA?
HEFA is issued by iShares.
What is the AUM of HEFA?
As of March 26, 2026, HEFA manages $6.64 B, reflecting the total assets held in the fund.
How has HEFA performed recently?
As of March 26, 2026, HEFA delivered a return of -7.92% over the past month (1M performance), 0.21% over the past three months (3M), and 0.49% year-to-date (YTD).
What are the recent fund flows for HEFA?
As of March 26, 2026, HEFA has seen net flows of -$43M in the past month (1M flow) and -$80M year-to-date (YTD).
Does HEFA pay dividends?
As of March 26, 2026, HEFA has a trailing 12-month distribution yield of 3.34%.
How many holdings are in HEFA
As of February 28, 2026, HEFA holds 694 securities in its portfolio. This level of diversification can influence the fund’s risk profile and exposure to individual assets.
How diversified is HEFA?
As of February 28, 2026, HEFA holds 694 securities, with 17.74% of its assets concentrated in its top 15 holdings.
What are the top holdings of HEFA?
As of February 28, 2026, HEFA holds a portfolio of 694 underlyings, with its largest positions including ASML HOLDING, ROCHE and HSBC HOLDINGS. These top holdings play a significant role in shaping the fund’s performance and exposure.
What countries or regions does HEFA invest in?
As of February 28, 2026, HEFA has its largest geographic exposures in Japan, United Kingdom and Switzerland.
What sectors or themes does HEFA focus on?
As of February 28, 2026, HEFA is primarily exposed to Financials, Industrials and Health Care.
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