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EFAvsEWJ

iShares MSCI EAFE ETF against iShares MSCI Japan ETF — the fee, the flows, the book, and a year head-to-head.

One year, growth of $100
EFA 117EWJ 118Aug 25Aug 26GROWTH OF $100
Head to head
EFAEWJ
Expense ratio0.35%0.50%
Assets$80B$22.5B
Net flow, 1 month−$374M−$244M
Net flow, 1 year+$1.7B+$3.5B
Return, YTD+10.9%+16.5%
Return, 1 year
Avg daily volume10.3M3.7M
Holdings783211
ListedAug 13, 2001Mar 11, 1996
Options marketYesYes

MARKED CELLS LEAD ON THAT LINE · LOWER FEE, LARGER ASSETS, STRONGER FLOWS & RETURNS

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