What investor type does iShares Core MSCI EAFE ETF fit best in FoxScore?

iShares Core MSCI EAFE ETF fits a more defensive investor type in FoxScore: stability is the strongest part of the profile. That points to comparatively smaller drawdowns and calmer swings versus the universe — but prices can still fall.

How meaningful is the available history for iShares Core MSCI EAFE ETF?

iShares Core MSCI EAFE ETF currently has about 13.3 years of price history since it started trading. That’s a solid base to interpret returns, drawdowns and trend behavior since launch — earlier market crises happened before the asset existed and are therefore not part of its history.

What is FoxScore good for — and what is it not for?

FoxScore is an analysis and comparison tool: it helps you sort assets quickly, compare profiles and spot strengths/weaknesses. It’s not a substitute for your own research or fundamental analysis, and it’s not a buy/sell recommendation.

Analysis for iShares Core MSCI EAFE ETF

IEFA · As of: 02/17/2026

Basic information

Type: ETF

Region: US

Sector: Diversified

TER: –

History

Available history:13.3 years

Last tradingday:02/17/2026

Description & usage

The iShares Core MSCI EAFE ETF tracks developed-market equities outside North America. It holds a broad selection of listed companies across regions such as Europe as well as Australia and parts of Asia, spanning many sectors. Performance reflects underlying stock prices and dividends, typically with a large- and mid-cap tilt. The fund is commonly used as a core vehicle for gaining EAFE exposure in a single ETF.

Scale: 0 = weak, 50 = average, 100 = top

Analysis summary

iShares Core MSCI EAFE ETF (IEFA) currently has a total score of 62 points, placing it in the strong range. The score is made up of Performance (46), Stability (84) and Trend (67). The profile is clearly uneven: Stability stands out while Performance is more neutral.

Performance scores 46 points (neutral). Key strength: 1Y return at 27.7 %. Weaker metric: 10Y return at 98.6 %. This points to a sharper upswing more recently.

Stability scores 84 points (very strong). Key strength: volatility (365d, annualized) at 16.5 %. Main drag: CAGR/drawdown ratio at 0.18. Higher Stability points are better and typically reflect calmer swings and smaller drawdowns—but prices can still fall.

Trend scores 67 points (strong). Key strength: trend strength at 0.86. Even the weakest metric remains solid in absolute terms: SMA50 distance at 5.2 %.

Overall, the profile has a clear strength in Stability, while Performance is the main limiter. On a metric level, volatility (365d, annualized) stands out, while 10Y return lags.

(Historical evaluation, not investment advice.)

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Overall score

strong

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FAQ

What investor type does iShares Core MSCI EAFE ETF fit best in FoxScore?: iShares Core MSCI EAFE ETF fits a more defensive investor type in FoxScore: stability is the strongest part of the profile. That points to comparatively smaller drawdowns and calmer swings versus the universe — but prices can still fall.
How meaningful is the available history for iShares Core MSCI EAFE ETF?: iShares Core MSCI EAFE ETF currently has about 13.3 years of price history since it started trading. That’s a solid base to interpret returns, drawdowns and trend behavior since launch — earlier market crises happened before the asset existed and are therefore not part of its history.
What is FoxScore good for — and what is it not for?: FoxScore is an analysis and comparison tool: it helps you sort assets quickly, compare profiles and spot strengths/weaknesses. It’s not a substitute for your own research or fundamental analysis, and it’s not a buy/sell recommendation.