iShares Core MSCI EAFE ETF vs Williams-Sonoma, Inc. — how do they compare? iShares Core MSCI EAFE ETF trades at $96.91, while Williams-Sonoma, Inc. trades at $223.2 (market cap $26.30B). The key difference: Williams-Sonoma, Inc. pays a 1.36% dividend while iShares Core MSCI EAFE ETF pays none, and iShares Core MSCI EAFE ETF is trading nearer its 52-week high, Williams-Sonoma, Inc. nearer its low. Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| IEFA | WSM | |
|---|---|---|
Sector | Broad Market / Factor | Consumer Cyclical |
52-Week High | $98.56 | $240.06 |
52-Week Low | $81.70 | $168.64 |
Market Cap | — | $26.30B |
Enterprise Value | — | $27.14B |
Dividend Yield | — | 1.36% |
Trailing returns across standard periods
IEFA tracks the MSCI EAFE Investable Market Index, offering broad exposure to large, mid, and small-cap stocks in developed markets across Europe, Australasia, and the Far East. It serves as a low-cost core holding for international diversification, excluding the U.S. and Canada.
Read more on IEFA →With a wide retail and direct-to-consumer presence, Williams-Sonoma is a leader in the $300 billion domestic home category, focused on expanding its exposure in the B2B, marketplace, and franchise areas. Namesake Williams-Sonoma (175 stores) offers high-end cooking essentials, while Pottery Barn (189) provides casual home accessories. Brand extensions include Pottery Barn Kids (52) and PBteen. West Elm (121) is an emerging concept for young professionals, and Rejuvenation (9) offers lighting and house parts. Williams-Sonoma also has a business-to-business team that supports projects that range from residential to large-scale commercial.
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