iShares Currency Hedged MSCI EAFE ETF Price & Performance (HEFA)

The iShares Currency Hedged MSCI EAFE ETF (HEFA) has climbed above its 200-day moving average, signaling renewed investor confidence in developed international markets. The fund’s performance is being closely watched as it continues to outpace its benchmark, reflecting strong demand for currency-hedged international exposure.123

Recent data shows the HEFA ETF outperformed its unhedged counterpart, EFA, over the past year, posting a 7.35% return compared to EFA’s 5.56%. Investors are increasingly attracted to currency-hedged strategies amid global currency fluctuations, narrowing volatility in international equity portfolios.24

HEFA’s net expense ratio stands at 0.35%, slightly higher than EFA’s 0.32%, but the fund continues to attract assets due to its ability to minimize currency risk. As investors seek cost-effective ways to access global markets, fee differences remain a key consideration when choosing between these ETFs.243