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EFA: A Flawed Hedge With Diminishing Long-Term Appeal
Seeking Alpha·2025-07-17 18:19

The iShares MSCI EAFE ETF ( EFA ) appears as bland as it can get. One of the most popular international ETFs with an AUM of over $63b, EFA fails to impress by recent performance or hedging advantages. It tracks the MSCI EAFE indexI am a stock analyst with over 20 years of experience in quantitative research, financial modeling, and risk management. My focus is on equity valuation, market trends, and portfolio optimization to uncover high-growth investment opportunities. As a former Vice President at Barclay ...