Wedmont Private Capital Trims Holdings in iShares MSCI EAFE ETF (NYSEARCA:EFA)

Wedmont Private Capital lessened its stake in iShares MSCI EAFE ETF (NYSEARCA:EFA) by 6.0% in the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund owned 15,858 shares of the exchange traded fund’s stock after selling 1,005 shares during the period. Wedmont Private Capital’s holdings in iShares MSCI EAFE ETF were worth $1,190,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.

Several other institutional investors have also recently added to or reduced their stakes in EFA. Fairscale Capital LLC acquired a new stake in shares of iShares MSCI EAFE ETF in the 2nd quarter valued at about $37,000. ORG Wealth Partners LLC acquired a new stake in iShares MSCI EAFE ETF during the third quarter valued at approximately $39,000. Kennebec Savings Bank bought a new position in iShares MSCI EAFE ETF during the 3rd quarter worth approximately $49,000. Financial Management Professionals Inc. lifted its holdings in iShares MSCI EAFE ETF by 2,734.8% during the 3rd quarter. Financial Management Professionals Inc. now owns 652 shares of the exchange traded fund’s stock worth $54,000 after buying an additional 629 shares during the last quarter. Finally, William Blair Investment Management LLC increased its holdings in shares of iShares MSCI EAFE ETF by 340.9% in the 2nd quarter. William Blair Investment Management LLC now owns 873 shares of the exchange traded fund’s stock valued at $68,000 after acquiring an additional 675 shares during the last quarter. 79.80% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

iShares MSCI EAFE ETF Price Performance

EFA stock opened at $74.85 on Tuesday. The stock’s 50 day simple moving average is $77.51 and its 200 day simple moving average is $79.54. iShares MSCI EAFE ETF has a 12-month low of $72.58 and a 12-month high of $84.56.

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.