What Is EFG? iShares MSCI EAFE Growth ETF
Last updated July 2026
Short answer
EFG is iShares MSCI EAFE Growth ETF, an ETF that tracks a developed-markets ex-US growth equity index at a 0.34% expense ratio. EFG tracks a developed-markets ex-US growth equity index. It charges 0.34%. The distribution yield is about 2.24%. It has traded since 2005, so its record spans more than one full cycle. The ten largest positions are roughly 22% of assets, with ASML Holding the biggest at 6.9%.
EFG is issued by iShares and tracks a developed-markets ex-US growth equity index. It charges a 0.34% expense ratio, holds approximately $16.9B in assets under management, yields about 2.24%, and launched in 2005.
What is EFG?
EFG is iShares MSCI EAFE Growth ETF, an ETF that tracks a developed-markets ex-US growth equity index at a 0.34% expense ratio. EFG tracks a developed-markets ex-US growth equity index. It charges 0.34%. The distribution yield is about 2.24%. It has traded since 2005, so its record spans more than one full cycle. The ten largest positions are roughly 22% of assets, with ASML Holding the biggest at 6.9%.
EFG is issued by iShares and tracks a developed-markets ex-US growth equity index, so a single ticker gives you the whole portfolio of underlying holdings weighted by the index's methodology rather than by any active stock-picking.
What does EFG hold?
EFG is weighted toward its largest constituents. As of August 2026, the top holdings are:
| Rank | Ticker | Company | % of EFG | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ASML Holding NV | 6.9% | ||
| 2 | AstraZeneca PLC | 2.6% | ||
| 3 | Tokyo Electron Ltd | 1.9% | ||
| 4 | Commonwealth Bank of Australia | 1.7% | ||
| 5 | Schneider Electric SE | 1.6% | ||
| 6 | Kioxia Holdings Corp Ordinary Shares | 1.6% | ||
| 7 | ABB Ltd | 1.5% | ||
| 8 | Rolls-Royce Holdings PLC | 1.5% | ||
| 9 | SAP SE | 1.5% | ||
| 10 | UBS Group AG Registered Shares | 1.4% |
The remaining holdings make up the balance of the fund, with weights tapering off below the top names. Because the index reconstitutes on a rolling basis, the roster stays current without active management. Each ticker above links to its individual stock guide in Walnut.
How do I invest in EFG?
There are three common ways to get EFG exposure. Buy shares (or fractional shares) of EFG directly at any major broker that lists it. Hold it as a core position and layer more concentrated ideas on top. Or build it into a thematic portfolio in Walnut, so EFG sits alongside other holdings that express the same thesis, with target weights you can rebalance toward. EFG trades like a stock during market hours, so you buy it the same way you would any listed share.
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Is EFG a good buy?
Whether EFG is a good buy depends less on any single call and more on your time horizon and what you already hold: it tracks a developed-markets ex-US growth equity index, so the real question is whether you want that exposure in your mix and at what weight. We walk through valuation, concentration, and what would have to be true for it to outperform from here in is EFG a buy?
The bottom line on EFG
EFG gives you a developed-markets ex-US growth equity index exposure in one ticker at a 0.34% expense ratio. Most investors use it as a core holding and layer more concentrated thematic portfolios on top.
More on EFG
Whether EFG is worth buying today depends more on your time horizon and what you already hold than on any single call. We walk through valuation, concentration, and what would have to be true for it to outperform from here in is EFG a buy?
EFG yields 2.24% as of August 2026, paid by passing through the dividends of its underlying holdings. For the payout schedule, history, and how the distributions are taxed, see EFG dividend: yield and schedule.
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Investing in EFG with AI
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FAQ
What is EFG's ticker symbol?
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EFG, iShares MSCI EAFE Growth ETF. Issued by iShares; tracks a developed-markets ex-US growth equity index. Trades during US market hours, available at every major US brokerage.
What is EFG's expense ratio?
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0.34% as of August 2026.
What are EFG's top holdings?
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Top holdings as of August 2026: , , , , and others. See the full holdings table above.
How can I invest in EFG through Walnut?
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Walnut isn't a broker. Connect a brokerage and Walnut sits on top to help you build and track thematic portfolios. EFG can be a constituent alongside individual stocks.
How do I compare EFG to similar ETFs?
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Put a few fields side by side: the expense ratio (fees compound over decades), the index or strategy it tracks, the top holdings and how much they overlap with what you already own, the dividend yield, and the AUM, liquidity, and bid-ask spread that affect trading costs. For index funds, tracking error (how closely it follows its index) and tax efficiency matter too. EFG's figures are above; the full method is in Walnut's guide on how to compare ETFs.
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Walnut is informational, not investment advice. Holdings weights and fund statistics on this page are approximations stamped to August 2026; verify current figures against iShares's fund page or your broker before investing.