Clifford Swan Investment Counsel LLC Makes New Investment in iShares MSCI EAFE ETF (NYSEARCA:EFA)

Clifford Swan Investment Counsel LLC acquired a new stake in iShares MSCI EAFE ETF (NYSEARCA:EFA) during the fourth quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the SEC. The institutional investor acquired 3,065 shares of the exchange traded fund’s stock, valued at approximately $231,000.

Several other large investors also recently modified their holdings of the company. Gallacher Capital Management LLC lifted its stake in iShares MSCI EAFE ETF by 56.7% in the fourth quarter. Gallacher Capital Management LLC now owns 5,997 shares of the exchange traded fund’s stock valued at $452,000 after buying an additional 2,171 shares during the period. Sheets Smith Wealth Management lifted its position in shares of iShares MSCI EAFE ETF by 0.6% during the 4th quarter. Sheets Smith Wealth Management now owns 41,200 shares of the exchange traded fund’s stock valued at $3,104,000 after acquiring an additional 261 shares during the period. Connecticut Wealth Management LLC boosted its stake in iShares MSCI EAFE ETF by 1.4% during the fourth quarter. Connecticut Wealth Management LLC now owns 76,613 shares of the exchange traded fund’s stock worth $5,773,000 after acquiring an additional 1,078 shares in the last quarter. National Bank of Canada FI grew its holdings in iShares MSCI EAFE ETF by 13.8% in the fourth quarter. National Bank of Canada FI now owns 258,292 shares of the exchange traded fund’s stock worth $19,231,000 after purchasing an additional 31,391 shares during the period. Finally, Pointe Capital Management LLC increased its stake in iShares MSCI EAFE ETF by 37.6% in the fourth quarter. Pointe Capital Management LLC now owns 11,829 shares of the exchange traded fund’s stock valued at $891,000 after purchasing an additional 3,231 shares in the last quarter. 79.80% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

iShares MSCI EAFE ETF Price Performance

EFA stock opened at $79.76 on Tuesday. The company’s 50-day moving average is $78.42 and its 200-day moving average is $74.95. iShares MSCI EAFE ETF has a 1 year low of $65.68 and a 1 year high of $80.06.

iShares MSCI EAFE ETF Company Profile

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.