iShares MSCI EAFE ETF (NYSEARCA:EFA) Sets New 12-Month High at $82.77

Shares of iShares MSCI EAFE ETF (NYSEARCA:EFA) hit a new 52-week high during mid-day trading on Friday . The company traded as high as $82.77 and last traded at $82.74, with a volume of 3033218 shares traded. The stock had previously closed at $81.33.

iShares MSCI EAFE ETF Stock Performance

The stock has a 50-day simple moving average of $79.09 and a 200-day simple moving average of $78.82.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

A number of institutional investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in EFA. Howe & Rusling Inc. boosted its position in iShares MSCI EAFE ETF by 112.7% during the 4th quarter. Howe & Rusling Inc. now owns 336 shares of the exchange traded fund’s stock worth $25,000 after acquiring an additional 178 shares during the period. Triad Wealth Partners LLC acquired a new stake in shares of iShares MSCI EAFE ETF in the second quarter valued at $25,000. Arjuna Capital acquired a new stake in shares of iShares MSCI EAFE ETF in the fourth quarter valued at $26,000. Fortis Group Advisors LLC lifted its holdings in shares of iShares MSCI EAFE ETF by 100.0% in the fourth quarter. Fortis Group Advisors LLC now owns 346 shares of the exchange traded fund’s stock valued at $26,000 after buying an additional 173 shares during the period. Finally, SYM FINANCIAL Corp acquired a new stake in shares of iShares MSCI EAFE ETF in the second quarter valued at $26,000. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 79.80% of the company’s stock.

About iShares MSCI EAFE ETF

iShares MSCI EAFE ETF, formerly iShares MSCI EAFE Index Fund (the Fund), is an exchange-traded fund. The Fund’s investment objective is to seek investment results that correspond to the price and yield performance of its underlying index, MSCI EAFE Index (the Index). The Index has been developed by MSCI Inc as an equity benchmark for its international stock performance.