EFA
iShares MSCI EAFE ETF
ETF
$105.04−0.52 (−0.49%)Close Sep 28, 2026
EFA returned 6.46% a year from Aug 2001 to Sep 2026, turning $10,000 into $48,060. It fell 61.04% from Oct 2007 to Mar 2009, and it took 6.6 years to get back to its high.
Aug 27, 2001 – Sep 28, 2026
| $10,000 became | CAGR | Max drawdown | Sharpe ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| $48,060 | 6.46% | −61.04% | 0.41 |
| $10,000 became | $48,060 |
|---|---|
| CAGR | 6.46% |
| Max drawdown | −61.04% |
| Sharpe ratio | 0.41 |
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Growth of $10,000
- EFA
Trailing returns
| Period | EFA |
|---|---|
| 1M | −2.49% |
| 3M | +2.44% |
| 6M | +13.76% |
| YTD | +11.11% |
| 1Y | +17.28% |
| 3Y | +18.63% |
| 5Y | +9.39% |
| 10Y | +9.03% |
| 15Y | +8.48% |
| 20Y | +5.33% |
| 25Y | +7.03% |
| Since 2001 | +6.46% |
Metrics
| Return | EFA |
|---|---|
| Final balance | $48,060 |
| Total return | 380.60% |
| CAGR | 6.46% |
| Calendar years | EFA |
| Best year | 40.30% |
| Worst year | −41.03% |
| Positive years | 17 of 24 |
| Risk | EFA |
| Max drawdown | −61.04% |
| Longest drawdown | 6.6 years |
| Volatility (annualized) | 20.74% |
| Risk-adjusted | EFA |
| Sharpe ratio | 0.41 |
| Sortino ratio | 0.57 |
| Calmar ratio | 0.11 |
| Return | EFA |
|---|---|
| Final balance | $48,060 |
| Total return | 380.60% |
| CAGR | 6.46% |
| Calendar years | EFA |
| Best year | 40.30% |
| Worst year | −41.03% |
| Positive years | 17 of 24 |
| Risk | EFA |
|---|---|
| Max drawdown | −61.04% |
| Longest drawdown | 6.6 years |
| Volatility (annualized) | 20.74% |
| Risk-adjusted | EFA |
| Sharpe ratio | 0.41 |
| Sortino ratio | 0.57 |
| Calmar ratio | 0.11 |
Worst drawdowns
| Decline | Peak | Bottom | Recovered |
|---|---|---|---|
| −61.0% | Oct 2007 | Mar 2009 | Jun 2014 |
| −34.2% | Jan 2018 | Mar 2020 | Nov 2020 |
| −31.3% | Aug 2001 | Mar 2003 | Oct 2003 |
| −29.5% | Sep 2021 | Sep 2022 | Feb 2024 |
| −23.1% | Jul 2014 | Feb 2016 | May 2017 |
Annual returns
| Year | EFA |
|---|---|
| 2001from Aug 27 | −6.96% |
| 2002 | −15.42% |
| 2003 | +40.30% |
| 2004 | +18.96% |
| 2005 | +13.32% |
| 2006 | +25.81% |
| 2007 | +9.95% |
| 2008 | −41.03% |
| 2009 | +26.99% |
| 2010 | +8.17% |
| 2011 | −12.23% |
| 2012 | +18.76% |
| 2013 | +21.44% |
| 2014 | −6.19% |
| 2015 | −0.99% |
| 2016 | +1.37% |
| 2017 | +25.08% |
| 2018 | −13.82% |
| 2019 | +22.04% |
| 2020 | +7.60% |
| 2021 | +11.45% |
| 2022 | −14.39% |
| 2023 | +18.36% |
| 2024 | +3.49% |
| 2025 | +31.55% |
| 2026to Sep 28 | +11.11% |