Is iShares MSCI EAFE ETF a good dividend ETF?

iShares MSCI EAFE ETF (EFA) is a dividend-paying ETF with a current dividend yield of 3.11%. Review its dividend history, payout consistency and growth to judge whether it fits your income strategy.

What is EFA's dividend yield?

The dividend yield for EFA ETF is currently 3.11%.

How much does EFA pay in dividends per year?

iShares MSCI EAFE ETF pays an annual dividend of $3.3643 per share over the trailing twelve months.

How often does EFA pay dividends?

EFA ETF pays dividends bi-annually.

Is EFA's dividend growing?

iShares MSCI EAFE ETF's 3-year dividend CAGR is 28.67%.

EFA Stock Price, Chart, Stats & News

iShares MSCI EAFE ETF

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Overview Dividends Holdings

iShares MSCI EAFE ETF (EFA) is a dividend-paying ETF with a current dividend yield of 3.11% as of Aug 21, 2026. It pays $3.36 per share over the trailing twelve months and distributes bi-annually. Its dividend has grown at a 13.38% 5-year compound annual rate.

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EFA returns

YTD	14.91%
1Y	22.59%
3Y	18.47%
5Y	9.35%
10Y	9.52%
1Y volatility	12.75%
3Y volatility	12.79%
Sharpe ratio	0.86

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This exchange-traded fund aims to mirror the financial returns of a specific benchmark.

Top 10 EFA holdings

Holding	Ownership
Identiv, Inc. INVE NASDAQ	Technology 0.33%
Nebius Group N.V. NBIS NASDAQ	Technology 0.24%
Sea Limited SE NYSE	Consumer Cyclical 0.20%
Teva Pharmaceutical… TEVA NYSE	Health care 0.19%
Sunbelt Rentals Hol… SUNB NYSE	Industrials 0.15%
Telefonaktiebolaget… ERIC NASDAQ	Technology 0.12%
AerCap Holdings N.V. AER NYSE	Industrials 0.11%
Carlsmed, Inc. CARL NASDAQ	Health care 0.06%
Millicom Internatio… TIGO NASDAQ	Communication Services 0.04%
Grab Holdings Limit… GRAB NASDAQ	Technology 0.04%