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State Street SPDR MSCI EAFE StrategicFactors ETF
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Performance
Flows
Historic performance and flows
Data as of August 28, 2026| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | +3.67% | +6.07% | +13.74% | +20.57% | +62.59% | +51.12% |
| Flows | -$5M | -$56M | -$9M | -$21M | -$240M | +$6M |
Characteristics
The State Street SPDR MSCI EAFE StrategicFactors ETF is built to track the MSCI EAFE Factor Mix A-Series Net Total Return Index - USD. This ETF provides physical exposure - by owning its shares you earn the return of the securities composing the index (as the ETF holds them directly). This share class generates a stream of income by distributing dividends.
| Management strategy | Passive |
| Strategy | Long Only |
| Provider | State Street Investment Management |
| N° of holdings | 625 |
| Replication method | Direct (Physical) |
| Asset class | Equity |
| Dividend policy | Distributing |
Trailing 12m distribution yield | Join for free |
| Inception date | June 4, 2014 |
| ESG | No |
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Exposure
Data as of July 31, 2026Diversification
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 625
Top 15 Holdings
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Trading data
Volatility and drawdown
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility | +9.00% | +11.20% | +12.44% | +13.58% |
Max drawdown | -2.25% | -9.43% | -12.30% | -27.87% |
Max drawdown duration | 14d | 149d | 38d | 892d |
Time to recover | 8d | 128d | 19d | 492d |
Replication quality
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1 year cumulative return difference | |
|---|---|
| Best | Join for free |
| Worst | Join for free |
| daily return difference | |
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| Average | Join for free |
| Worst | Join for free |
What type of ETF is QEFA?
QEFA is a Passive ETF that provides exposure to Equity assets. It is managed by State Street Investment Management.
What index does QEFA track?
QEFA tracks the MSCI EAFE Factor Mix A-Series Net Total Return Index - USD, aiming to replicate its performance through full replication.
What does QEFA invest in?
This ETF provides exposure to Equally Weighted 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 QEFA?
The total expense ratio (TER) of QEFA is 0.3%, representing the annual fee charged by the fund manager.
When was QEFA launched?
QEFA was launched on June 4, 2014, marking its entry into the ETF market.
Who is the issuer of QEFA?
QEFA is issued by State Street Investment Management.
What is the AUM of QEFA?
As of August 28, 2026, QEFA manages $1.08 B, reflecting the total assets held in the fund.
How has QEFA performed recently?
As of August 28, 2026, QEFA delivered a return of 3.67% over the past month (1M performance), 6.07% over the past three months (3M), and 13.74% year-to-date (YTD).
What are the recent fund flows for QEFA?
As of August 28, 2026, QEFA has seen net flows of -$5M in the past month (1M flow) and -$9M year-to-date (YTD).
Does QEFA pay dividends?
As of August 28, 2026, QEFA has a trailing 12-month distribution yield of 2.69%.
How many holdings are in QEFA
As of July 31, 2026, QEFA holds 625 securities in its portfolio. This level of diversification can influence the fund’s risk profile and exposure to individual assets.
How diversified is QEFA?
As of July 31, 2026, QEFA holds 625 securities, with 19.19% of its assets concentrated in its top 15 holdings.
What are the top holdings of QEFA?
As of July 31, 2026, QEFA holds a portfolio of 625 underlyings, with its largest positions including Novartis AG, ASML Holding NV and Roche Holding AG. These top holdings play a significant role in shaping the fund’s performance and exposure.
What countries or regions does QEFA invest in?
As of July 31, 2026, QEFA has its largest geographic exposures in Japan, United Kingdom and Switzerland.
What sectors or themes does QEFA focus on?
As of July 31, 2026, QEFA is primarily exposed to Finance, Industrials and Healthcare.
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