EEA · NYSE · Closed-end fund
The European Equity Fund (EEA) Price, Holdings & Fees
The European Equity Fund (EEA) closed at $372.27 on Oct 9, 2026, down 0.06% from the previous close of $372.49.
Share price, past year
1Y +7.45%Monthly closing prices
| Date | Close |
|---|---|
| Oct 9, 2026 | $372.27 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | $362.97 |
| Aug 31, 2026 | $374.13 |
| Jul 31, 2026 | $383.35 |
| Jun 30, 2026 | $385.21 |
| May 29, 2026 | $370.73 |
| Apr 30, 2026 | $375.49 |
| Mar 31, 2026 | $360.53 |
| Feb 27, 2026 | $337.96 |
| Jan 30, 2026 | $337.42 |
| Dec 31, 2025 | $336.04 |
| Nov 28, 2025 | $350.77 |
| Oct 31, 2025 | $353.64 |
Key statistics
- Expense ratio
- —
- Net assets
- $89.6M
- as of Jun 30, 2026
- Holdings
- 63
- as of Jun 30, 2026
- 52-week range
- $329.49 – $400.25
Holdings
The European Equity Fund held 63 investments worth $89.63M as of Jun 30, 2026. Its largest holding was ASML HOLDING NV /EUR/, at 6.45% of the fund.
| # | Holding | % of fund | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ASML HOLDING NV /EUR/ | 6.45% | $5.78M |
| 2 | HSBC HOLDINGS PLC /GBP/ | 3.67% | $3.28M |
| 3 | NOVARTIS AG-REG /CHF/ | 3.23% | $2.90M |
| 4 | AIRBUS SE /EUR/ | 3.04% | $2.72M |
| 5 | INFINEON TECHNOLOGIES AG /EUR/ | 3.01% | $2.69M |
| 6 | SIEMENS ENERGY AG /EUR/ | 2.99% | $2.68M |
| 7 | SCHNEIDER ELEC SA /EUR/ | 2.85% | $2.56M |
| 8 | BANCO SANTANDER SA /EUR/ | 2.77% | $2.49M |
| 9 | AXA SA /EUR/ | 2.58% | $2.31M |
| 10 | UNICREDIT SPA /EUR/ | 2.52% | $2.26M |
| 11 | SAFRAN SA /EUR/ | 2.40% | $2.15M |
| 12 | SIEMENS AG-REG /EUR/ | 2.30% | $2.06M |
| 13 | INTESA SANPAOLO /EUR/ | 2.29% | $2.06M |
| 14 | GENERALI /EUR/ | 2.27% | $2.04M |
| 15 | ROLLS-ROYCE HOLDINGS PLC /GBP/ | 2.23% | $2.00M |
| 16 | ASTRAZENECA PLC /GBP/ | 2.17% | $1.94M |
| 17 | ROCHE HOLDING AG /CHF/ | 2.16% | $1.93M |
| 18 | AIR LIQUIDE SA /EUR/ | 2.08% | $1.87M |
| 19 | PRYSMIAN SPA /EUR/ | 1.99% | $1.78M |
| 20 | RYANAIR HOLDINGS PLC /EUR/ | 1.88% | $1.68M |
| 21 | ORANGE SA /EUR/ | 1.71% | $1.53M |
| 22 | ENEL SPA /EUR/ | 1.70% | $1.52M |
| 23 | ANGLO AMERICAN PLC /GBP/ | 1.64% | $1.47M |
| 24 | BNP PARIBAS /EUR/ | 1.56% | $1.40M |
| 25 | DANONE /EUR/ | 1.55% | $1.39M |
Top 25 of 63 holdings, as of Jun 30, 2026. Percentages are of the fund's net assets.
What the fund owns
| Asset type | % of fund |
|---|---|
| Stocks | 98.20% |
| Cash and short-term investments | 2.03% |
| Country | % of fund |
|---|---|
| France | 21.70% |
| Germany | 14.72% |
| Netherlands | 14.13% |
| Italy | 12.10% |
| United Kingdom | 11.87% |
| Switzerland | 11.08% |
| Spain | 3.73% |
| Ireland | 2.75% |
| Sweden | 2.63% |
| Denmark | 2.31% |
Shares of net assets from the fund's N-PORT report. Funds that borrow can add up to more than 100%, with borrowing (such as repurchase agreements) shown as a negative share.
Monthly total returns
Over the 3 months to Jun 30, 2026, The European Equity Fund's total return was +13.53%, as reported to the SEC.
| Month | Total return |
|---|---|
| Jun 30, 2026 | +2.52% |
| May 31, 2026 | +3.23% |
| Apr 30, 2026 | +7.28% |
The fund's own total returns as reported to the SEC (N-PORT), including reinvested distributions. Not the sample prices above.
Fund profile
- Name
- The European Equity Fund, Inc.
- Ticker
- EEA
- Exchange
- NYSE
- Fund type
- Closed-end fund
- Trust
- EUROPEAN EQUITY FUND, INC / MD
- SEC CIK
- 0000791718
- Fractional shares
- Yes
Recent SEC filings
- Aug 20, 2026
- Aug 28, 2026
- Mar 6, 2026
- Sep 4, 2025
- Jul 1, 2025
- Mar 7, 2025
- Sep 6, 2024
- Mar 7, 2024
Frequently asked questions
What is EEA's price?
The European Equity Fund (EEA) closed at $372.27 on Oct 9, 2026, down 0.06% from the previous close of $372.49.
What does EEA hold?
The European Equity Fund held 63 investments worth $89.63M as of Jun 30, 2026. Its largest holding was ASML HOLDING NV /EUR/, at 6.45% of the fund. Its five largest holdings were ASML HOLDING NV /EUR/, HSBC HOLDINGS PLC /GBP/, NOVARTIS AG-REG /CHF/, AIRBUS SE /EUR/, INFINEON TECHNOLOGIES AG /EUR/.
How has EEA performed?
Over the 3 months to Jun 30, 2026, The European Equity Fund's total return was +13.53%, as reported to the SEC.
Sources and methodology
Holdings, net assets and monthly returns come from the fund's N-PORT filing with the SEC, as of Jun 30, 2026 (filed Aug 20, 2026). Prices are generated sample data for development. Data sources and disclosures