MSCI EAFE Defensive Sectors Index

The MSCI EAFE Defensive Sectors Index is based on the MSCI EAFE Index, its parent index, and captures large and mid-cap segments across Developed Markets in Europe, Australasia, and the Far East. The index is designed to reflect the performance of global defensive companies across various GICS® sectors, including Consumer Staples, Energy, Healthcare, and Utilities.
Index code
704863
Index type
Equity
Benchmark administrator
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Div Yld (%)
2.94
P/E
17.99
P/E Fwd
16.55
P/BV
2.73
Number of constituents
167
Index Market Cap
$5.21 T
Largest constituent Market Cap
$291.04 B
Smallest constituent Market Cap
$3.25 B
Average constituent Market Cap
$31.25 B
Median constituent Market Cap
$13.19 B
Does this benchmark pursue ESG objectives?
N/A*
Data as of Feb. 27, 2026 
* For ESG objective information, please see this page

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