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 (%)
3.40
P/E
15.92
P/E Fwd
14.13
P/BV
2.36
Number of constituents
167
Index Market Cap
$4.87 T
Largest constituent Market Cap
$239.23 B
Smallest constituent Market Cap
$2.96 B
Average constituent Market Cap
$29.19 B
Median constituent Market Cap
$12.61 B
Does this benchmark pursue ESG objectives?
No
Data as of Nov. 28, 2025 

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