ISHARES MSCI EAFE ETF (EFA) Institutional Buying Activity
Institutional investors tracked by InsiderSet increased exposure to ISHARES MSCI EAFE ETF (EFA) during the quarter ended June 30, 2026 through a combination of new purchases and expanded existing positions disclosed in SEC Form 13F filings.
The largest institutional buyer of EFA during the latest reporting period was Causeway Capital Management, which increased its reported EFA position by approximately $462.42M based on quarter-end filing values. Several additional hedge funds and long-term asset managers also reported meaningful increases in EFA exposure during the quarter.
Institutional buying activity can provide insight into investor conviction, sector allocation trends, and smart money positioning toward ISHARES MSCI EAFE ETF (EFA). InsiderSet tracks quarterly accumulation trends, new institutional positions, ownership increases, and estimated performance of newly disclosed holdings using SEC filing data and recent market prices.
The investors highlighted on this page collectively added approximately $1.00B in reported EFA exposure during the latest filing period, reflecting continued institutional interest in ISHARES MSCI EAFE ETF's growth initiatives and strategic positioning.
| Portfolio quarter | Name | Type | Quantity | Remaining | Reported stock balance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q2 2026 | Matrix Advisors Value Fund | Buy | 26 | 14,881 | $1,545,787 |
| Q1 2026 | Renaissance Technologies LLC | Buy | 856,500 | 861,000 | $83,628,930 |
| Q1 2026 | Mairs & Power Growth Fund | Buy | 3,609 | 15,702 | $1,525,203 |
| Q1 2026 | Hillman Value Fund | Buy | 2,292 | 30,854 | $2,996,829 |
| Q1 2026 | Matrix Private Capital Group | Buy | 64 | 28,950 | $2,811,914 |
| Q1 2026 | Matrix Advisors Value Fund | Buy | 1 | 14,855 | $1,442,837 |
| Q4 2025 | Sequoia Financial Advisors | Buy | 14,492 | 84,535 | $8,117,878 |
| Q4 2025 | Hillman Value Fund | Buy | 2,738 | 28,562 | $2,742,789 |
| Q4 2025 | Matrix Private Capital Group | Buy | 150 | 28,886 | $2,773,923 |
| Q4 2025 | Matrix Advisors Value Fund | Buy | 29 | 14,854 | $1,426,497 |
| Q3 2025 | Causeway Capital Management | Buy | 4,952,603 | 4,959,667 | $463,084,144 |
| Q3 2025 | Sequoia Financial Advisors | Buy | 1,632 | 70,043 | $6,539,873 |
| Q3 2025 | Mairs & Power Growth Fund | Buy | 790 | 12,486 | $1,165,771 |
| Q3 2025 | Hillman Value Fund | Buy | 239 | 25,824 | $2,411,152 |
| Q3 2025 | Matrix Private Capital Group | Buy | 171 | 28,736 | $2,683,080 |
| Q2 2025 | Sequoia Financial Advisors | Buy | 1,458 | 68,411 | $6,115,219 |
| Q2 2025 | Hillman Value Fund | Buy | 1,199 | 25,585 | $2,287,010 |
| Q2 2025 | Matrix Advisors Value Fund | Buy | 1,019 | 15,783 | $1,410,873 |
| Q2 2025 | Causeway Capital Management | Buy | 623 | 7,064 | $631,417 |
| Q2 2025 | Mairs & Power Growth Fund | Buy | 125 | 11,696 | $1,045,461 |
| Q1 2025 | Renaissance Technologies LLC | Buy | 122,500 | 191,600 | $15,659,468 |
| Q1 2025 | Sequoia Financial Advisors | Buy | 48,338 | 66,953 | $5,472,045 |
| Q1 2025 | Mairs & Power Growth Fund | Buy | 8,779 | 11,571 | $945,711 |
| Q4 2024 | Hillman Value Fund | Buy | 1,317 | 26,284 | $1,987,368 |
| Q4 2024 | Sequoia Financial Advisors | Buy | 535 | 18,615 | $1,407,491 |
| Q4 2024 | Matrix Private Capital Group | Buy | 128 | 29,478 | $2,228,832 |
| Q4 2024 | Matrix Advisors Value Fund | Buy | 36 | 15,313 | $1,157,790 |
| Q3 2024 | Causeway Capital Management | Buy | 1,289,551 | 1,299,033 | $108,638,146 |
| Q3 2024 | Sequoia Financial Advisors | Buy | 1,268 | 18,080 | $1,512,000 |
| Q3 2024 | Hillman Value Fund | Buy | 1,211 | 24,967 | $2,087,975 |
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.