Growth of $10,000 in EFA
iShares MSCI EAFE ETF · iShares
A $10,000 investment compounding at EFA’s trailing 10-year annualized total return of 9.7% would reach $63,699 in 20 years. The table shows every combination of averaging period and horizon; returns include dividends and are net of the fund's 0.32% expense ratio. Past performance does not predict future results.
Projection table
| Horizon | At 3-year avg (17.9%) | At 5-year avg (9.6%) | At 10-year avg (9.7%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 years | $22,781 | $15,822 | $15,887 |
| 10 years | $51,896 | $25,032 | $25,239 |
| 15 years | $118,224 | $39,605 | $40,096 |
| 20 years | $269,325 | $62,662 | $63,699 |
| 25 years | $613,543 | $99,141 | $101,197 |
| 30 years | $1,397,701 | $156,858 | $160,768 |
Annualized total returns as of Aug 7, 2026, dividends reinvested. A constant rate is an illustration of compounding — real markets are far bumpier.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What would $10,000 in EFA be worth in 10 years?
Compounding at its trailing 10-year annualized return of 9.7%, $10,000 in EFA would grow to about $25,239 in 10 years and $63,699 in 20 years. Real returns arrive unevenly, so treat this as an illustration of compounding, not a forecast.
What is EFA's average annual return?
As of Aug 7, 2026, EFA's annualized total returns were 17.9% over 3 years, 9.6% over 5 years, 9.7% over 10 years — dividends reinvested, net of its 0.32% expense ratio.