Growth of $10,000 in IEFA
iShares Core MSCI EAFE ETF · iShares
A $10,000 investment compounding at IEFA’s trailing 10-year annualized total return of 9.8% would reach $64,635 in 20 years. The table shows every combination of averaging period and horizon; returns include dividends and are net of the fund's 0.07% expense ratio. Past performance does not predict future results.
Projection table
| Horizon | At 3-year avg (17.9%) | At 5-year avg (9.3%) | At 10-year avg (9.8%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 years | $22,829 | $15,606 | $15,945 |
| 10 years | $52,117 | $24,356 | $25,423 |
| 15 years | $118,979 | $38,010 | $40,537 |
| 20 years | $271,618 | $59,320 | $64,635 |
| 25 years | $620,081 | $92,576 | $103,058 |
| 30 years | $1,415,593 | $144,476 | $164,322 |
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 IEFA be worth in 10 years?
Compounding at its trailing 10-year annualized return of 9.8%, $10,000 in IEFA would grow to about $25,423 in 10 years and $64,635 in 20 years. Real returns arrive unevenly, so treat this as an illustration of compounding, not a forecast.
What is IEFA's average annual return?
As of Aug 7, 2026, IEFA's annualized total returns were 17.9% over 3 years, 9.3% over 5 years, 9.8% over 10 years — dividends reinvested, net of its 0.07% expense ratio.