ATLASSPDR MSCI EAFE StrategicFactors ETF (QEFA): outlook, holdings and fees
SPDR MSCI EAFE StrategicFactors ETF (QEFA) is an exchange-traded fund and is managed by State Street Investment Management. The expense ratio is 0.31% and the yield is 2.80%. The ten largest holdings are 15% of the fund.
Fund data as of Oct 14, 2026 · Price Nov 2, 2026
ATLAS view on QEFA
| Last price | $100.52 (+0.3%) |
|---|---|
| ATLAS chance of a higher price in 1 month | 58% |
| Likely 1-month range (50%) | $99.27 – $102.88 |
| Normal 1-day range (±1σ) | ±0.6% |
| Distribution yield | 2.80% |
ATLAS probabilities use the same calibrated model as every stock page. A fair value is shown for companies, not funds; the holdings below link to the fair value of each company.
QEFA fund facts
| Issuer | State Street Investment Management |
|---|---|
| Theme | International developed |
| Assets under management | $1.0B |
| Expense ratio | 0.31% |
| Number of holdings | 50 |
| Portfolio turnover | 14% |
| Inception | Jun 4, 2014 |
| Exchange | NYSE |
The fund generally invests substantially all, but at least 80%, of its total assets in the securities comprising the index and in depositary receipts based on securities comprising the index. The index captures large- and mid-cap representation across 21 developed market Europe, Australasia, and Far East countries and aims to represent the performance of value, low volatility, and quality factor strategies.
QEFA top holdings
| Holding | Sector | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| ASML Holding N.V. ASML | Technology | 2.23% |
| Novartis AG NOVN | Healthcare | 1.86% |
| Roche Holding AG ROP | Healthcare | 1.80% |
| AstraZeneca PLC AZN | Healthcare | 1.58% |
| Nestle S.A. NESN | Consumer Defensive | 1.56% |
| Shell plc SHEL | Energy | 1.35% |
| Unilever PLC ULVR | Consumer Defensive | 1.20% |
| SAP SE SAP | Technology | 1.16% |
| BHP Group Ltd BHP | Basic Materials | 1.05% |
| Allianz SE VNA O.N. ALV | Financial Services | 0.98% |
Holdings with an ATLAS page link to their probability range, fair value and earnings calendar.
QEFA sector breakdown
| Sector | Weight |
|---|---|
| Financial Services | 20.5% |
| Industrials | 16.6% |
| Healthcare | 13.0% |
| Technology | 10.2% |
| Consumer Defensive | 9.9% |
| Consumer Cyclicals | 7.9% |
| Communication Services | 5.8% |
| Energy | 5.4% |
| Basic Materials | 4.8% |
| Utilities | 4.4% |
| Real Estate | 1.4% |
By region: Europe Developed 48.8%, Japan 23.2%, United Kingdom 13.8%, Australasia 6.1%, Asia Developed 5.0%.
QEFA returns and risk
| Year to date | +9.7% |
|---|---|
| 1 year | +15.5% |
| 3 years (annualised) | +16.9% |
| 5 years (annualised) | +8.2% |
| 10 years (annualised) | +9.0% |
| Volatility (3 years) | 11.4% |
| Sharpe ratio (3 years) | 1.00 |
Past returns do not guarantee future results.
QEFA: frequently asked questions
What does QEFA invest in?
SPDR MSCI EAFE StrategicFactors ETF invests in a portfolio of securities. Its largest holdings are ASML Holding N.V. (2.2%), Novartis AG (1.9%), Roche Holding AG (1.8%), AstraZeneca PLC (1.6%), Nestle S.A. (1.6%).
What is the QEFA expense ratio?
0.31% a year: about $31.00 for every $10,000 invested.
What is the QEFA dividend yield?
2.80%. ATLAS does not hold the exact distribution dates for ETFs.
Will QEFA go up?
Nobody can know. The ATLAS model puts the chance of a higher price in one month at 58%, with a likely range (50%) of $99.27 to $102.88 from $100.52 today. It is a probability, not a prediction.
How has QEFA performed?
Year to date +9.7%, one year +15.5%, three years +16.9% a year, five years +8.2% a year. Past returns do not guarantee future results.
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