ISHARES MSCI EAFE ETF (EFA) Institutional Ownership Changes & 13F Activity
ISHARES MSCI EAFE ETF (EFA) institutional ownership data tracks hedge funds, asset managers, and other institutional investors based on recent SEC 13F filings (Q1 2026). This page analyzes institutional buying and selling activity, new holdings, and sold-out positions among tracked filers. Notable filers include Renaissance Technologies LLC, Causeway Capital Management, Mairs & Power Growth Fund, Hillman Value Fund, and Sequoia Financial Advisors.
| Portfolio quarter | Name | Type | Quantity | Remaining | Reported stock balance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q4 2017 | Mairs & Power Growth Fund | Sell | -3,508 | 9,031 | $635 |
| Q4 2017 | Sequoia Financial Advisors | Buy | 438 | 29,065 | $2,044 |
| Q3 2017 | Mairs & Power Growth Fund | Buy | 5,600 | 12,539 | $859 |
| Q3 2017 | Sequoia Financial Advisors | Buy | 5,006 | 28,627 | $1,960 |
| Q2 2017 | Sequoia Financial Advisors | Buy | 1,357 | 23,621 | $1,540 |
| Q2 2017 | Mairs & Power Growth Fund | Sell | -484 | 6,939 | $452 |
| Q1 2017 | Mairs & Power Growth Fund | Buy | 751 | 7,423 | $462 |
| Q1 2017 | Sequoia Financial Advisors | Sell | -160 | 22,264 | $1,387 |
| Q4 2016 | Mairs & Power Growth Fund | Sell | -3,639 | 6,672 | $385 |
| Q4 2016 | Sequoia Financial Advisors | Sell | -1,434 | 22,424 | $1,295 |
| Q3 2016 | Sequoia Financial Advisors | Sell | -14,559 | 23,858 | $1,411 |
| Q3 2016 | Mairs & Power Growth Fund | Sell | -2,130 | 10,311 | $610 |
| Q2 2016 | Sequoia Financial Advisors | Buy | 37,352 | 38,417 | $2,144 |
| Q2 2016 | First Eagle U.S. Value | Sell | -7,650 | 79,900 | $4,459 |
| Q2 2016 | Mairs & Power Growth Fund | Sell | -3,881 | 12,441 | $694 |
| Q1 2016 | Sequoia Financial Advisors | Sell | -7,014 | 1,065 | $18,639 |
| Q1 2016 | Mairs & Power Growth Fund | Buy | 600 | 16,322 | $933 |
| Q4 2015 | Matrix Advisors Value Fund | Buy | 4,396 | 4,396 | $258 |
| Q4 2015 | Sequoia Financial Advisors | Sell | -1,018 | 8,079 | $492 |
| Q3 2015 | Mairs & Power Growth Fund | Buy | 8,310 | 15,722 | $901 |
| Q3 2015 | Sequoia Financial Advisors | Buy | 289 | 9,097 | $521 |
| Q2 2015 | First Eagle U.S. Value | Buy | 57,550 | 87,550 | $5,559 |
| Q1 2015 | Sequoia Financial Advisors | Buy | 729 | 8,808 | $565 |
| Q1 2015 | Mairs & Power Growth Fund | Sell | -100 | 7,412 | $476 |
| Q4 2014 | Mairs & Power Growth Fund | Buy | 847 | 7,512 | $457 |
| Q3 2014 | Mairs & Power Growth Fund | Sell | -913 | 6,665 | $427 |
| Q3 2014 | Sequoia Financial Advisors | Buy | 454 | 8,079 | $518 |
| Q2 2014 | Mairs & Power Growth Fund | Sell | -1,527 | 7,578 | $518 |
| Q2 2014 | Sequoia Financial Advisors | Buy | 204 | 7,625 | $521 |
| Q1 2014 | Sequoia Financial Advisors | Sell | -2,219 | 7,421 | $499 |
Frequently asked questions about EFA activity
Which institutional owners are buying EFA?
Institutional owners buying EFA include investors who have either initiated new positions or increased their existing holdings based on recent SEC 13F filings. The activity table above highlights which funds added shares in the latest reporting periods and how their positions changed over time.
What does "buy" mean in EFA activity?
"Buy" means an investor increased their reported position in EFA compared to the prior reporting period. This reflects growing exposure to ISHARES MSCI EAFE ETF (EFA) rather than necessarily a brand-new position (though new positions also appear as buys when prior quantity was zero).
Is institutional interest in EFA increasing?
Institutional interest in EFA can be assessed by comparing the number of tracked funds adding or increasing positions versus those trimming or exiting across the periods shown. A higher number of additions typically signals increasing participation among large filers, but it should be read alongside position sizes and the full table.