ISHARES MSCI EAFE ETF (EFA) Stock Institutional Trading Activity
ISHARES MSCI EAFE ETF (EFA) position changes reported by tracked institutional filers across multiple SEC 13F reporting periods. Based on recent SEC 13F filings (Q4 2025), investors with some of the largest reported share count changes include Causeway Capital Management, Renaissance Technologies LLC, Mairs & Power Growth Fund, Matrix Private Capital Group, and Matrix Advisors Value Fund. Explore insights into buying and selling patterns, position changes, and investment conviction levels to understand institutional trading behavior and market dynamics.
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| Portfolio quarter | Name | Type | Quantity | Remaining | Reported stock balance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q4 2016 | Sequoia Financial Advisors | Sell | -1,434 | 22,424 | $1,295 |
| Q3 2016 | Mairs & Power Growth Fund | Sell | -2,130 | 10,311 | $610 |
| Q3 2016 | Sequoia Financial Advisors | Sell | -14,559 | 23,858 | $1,411 |
| Q2 2016 | Mairs & Power Growth Fund | Sell | -3,881 | 12,441 | $694 |
| 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 |
| Q1 2016 | Mairs & Power Growth Fund | Buy | 600 | 16,322 | $933 |
| Q1 2016 | Sequoia Financial Advisors | Sell | -7,014 | 1,065 | $18,639 |
| 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 | Mairs & Power Growth Fund | Sell | -100 | 7,412 | $476 |
| Q1 2015 | Sequoia Financial Advisors | Buy | 729 | 8,808 | $565 |
| 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 | Sequoia Financial Advisors | Buy | 204 | 7,625 | $521 |
| Q2 2014 | Mairs & Power Growth Fund | Sell | -1,527 | 7,578 | $518 |
| Q1 2014 | Sequoia Financial Advisors | Sell | -2,219 | 7,421 | $499 |
| Q1 2014 | Mairs & Power Growth Fund | Sell | -560 | 9,105 | $612 |
| Q4 2013 | Sequoia Financial Advisors | Buy | 9,640 | 9,640 | $647 |
| Q4 2013 | First Eagle U.S. Value | Buy | 30,000 | 30,000 | $2,012 |
| Q4 2013 | Mairs & Power Growth Fund | Sell | -183 | 9,665 | $648 |
| Q3 2013 | Mairs & Power Growth Fund | Sell | -50 | 9,848 | $628 |
| Q2 2013 | Mairs & Power Growth Fund | Buy | 9,898 | 9,898 | $567 |
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.