DSI — iShares ESG MSCI KLD 400 ETF
ESG Ranked #151 of 458 tracked ETFs · Issued by iShares
DSI Price Performance — Growth of $10,000
Value of a $10,000 investment in DSI over time, compared with SPY. Both lines are rebased to $10,000 on the first shared date. Based on total returns — prices are adjusted for dividends and splits, so this assumes distributions were reinvested. Hover or tap the chart for exact values.
DSI Drawdown
The "underwater" chart: DSI's decline from its highest prior value at each point in time. It shows how deep past losses ran and how long the fund took to recover to break-even.
What If You'd Invested in DSI?
See what a lump sum in DSI would have grown to, with the option to add a regular monthly contribution on top. Figures use total returns — dividends are assumed reinvested.
Past performance doesn't predict future results. Assumes contributions on the first trading day of each month, no trading costs or taxes, and reinvested distributions. History is limited to the range published in the site's daily return data.
Overview
The iShares ESG MSCI KLD 400 ETF is an ESG-focused fund issued by iShares with $5.51 billion in assets under management. It holds a B grade with a score of 66.9 out of 100, ranking 7th among 11 peers in its category and 151st of 458 tracked ETFs overall. The fund charges an expense ratio of 0.25%, which is higher than the category median of 0.2%. Its dividend yield stands at 0.84%, trailing the category median of 0.91%. The top ten holdings represent 45.6% of assets, with NVIDIA CORPORATION comprising the largest single position at 14.4%.
The fund’s price of $147.40 sits at 95.2% of its 52-week range, indicating it is near the top of its recent trading band. Short-term returns show a slight dip of 0.37% over one day, followed by modest gains of 0.04% over one week and 0.68% over one month. Longer-term performance is stronger, with a 1-year return of 22.24% matching the category median and a 3-year return of 78.71%. The rating was upgraded from C to B on 2026-08-06, reflecting this improved standing. Historical data is available for 3.0 years, providing a limited but relevant track record for analysis.
With a beta of 1.12, the fund exhibits higher sensitivity to market movements than the broader index. Annualized volatility is recorded at 14.57%, which is labeled as Low within the assessment framework. The Sharpe ratio of 1.18 suggests favorable risk-adjusted returns relative to the risk taken. Maximum drawdown has reached -20.58%, highlighting the potential for significant temporary losses. Liquidity is moderate, with an average daily volume of 112,503 shares and a bid-ask spread of 1.68%.
AI-generated summary based on the data on this page.
DSI Top Holdings
| # | Holding | % of Net Assets | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | NVIDIA CORPORATION | 14.44% | $740M |
| 2 | MICROSOFT CORPORATION | 8.58% | $439M |
| 3 | ALPHABET INC. | 6.67% | $342M |
| 4 | ALPHABET INC. | 5.54% | $284M |
| 5 | TESLA, INC. | 3.21% | $165M |
| 6 | ADVANCED MICRO DEVICES, INC. | 1.72% | $88M |
| 7 | VISA INC. | 1.66% | $85M |
| 8 | INTEL CORPORATION | 1.27% | $65M |
| 9 | MASTERCARD INCORPORATED | 1.27% | $65M |
| 10 | CATERPILLAR INC. | 1.24% | $64M |
Holdings as of 2026-04-30 per the fund's most recent SEC N-PORT-P filing. Top 10 holdings make up 45.6% of net assets — a rough gauge of concentration risk (the higher this figure, the more the fund's return depends on a handful of names). To see how DSI's holdings overlap with other ETFs you own or are considering, check the Stock Overlap tool.
Which Funds Overlap With DSI
Holding two funds that own the same companies adds cost and complexity without adding much diversification. These tracked ETFs share the most names with DSI's top 10 — SUSL overlaps most, holding 7 of the same companies as DSI's top 10 (43.1% of DSI's assets).
| ETF | Name | Shared Companies | DSI Weight | Examples |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SUSL | iShares ESG MSCI USA Leaders ETF | 7 | 43.1% | NVIDIA CORPORATION, ALPHABET INC., MICROSOFT CORPORATION… |
| QQQ | Invesco QQQ Trust | 6 | 41.4% | NVIDIA CORPORATION, ALPHABET INC., MICROSOFT CORPORATION… |
| QQQI | NEOS NASDAQ-100(R) High Income ETF | 6 | 41.4% | NVIDIA CORPORATION, ALPHABET INC., MICROSOFT CORPORATION… |
| JEPQ | JPMorgan Nasdaq Equity Premium Income ETF | 5 | 40.2% | NVIDIA CORPORATION, ALPHABET INC., MICROSOFT CORPORATION… |
| QQQM | Invesco NASDAQ 100 ETF | 5 | 40.2% | NVIDIA CORPORATION, ALPHABET INC., MICROSOFT CORPORATION… |
Compares the top 10 reported holdings of each fund, so it's a floor on true overlap — two S&P 500 trackers overlap ~100% even when only 10 names are listed. Use the Stock Overlap tool to search by individual company.
Market Backdrop
10-Year Treasury Yield: 4.77% (as of 2026-09-03) — The yield on 10-year US Treasury bonds — the standard "risk-free rate" benchmark used to contextualize this fund’s Sharpe ratio and returns.
CBOE Volatility Index (VIX): 14.32 (as of 2026-09-03) — A real-time gauge of expected S&P 500 volatility over the next 30 days — useful context for this fund’s own volatility label.
Federal Funds Rate: 3.63% (as of 2026-08-01) — The Federal Reserve’s target policy rate, which anchors short-term borrowing costs across the economy.
What DSI's Fees Cost You
DSI charges an expense ratio of 0.25% a year, deducted automatically from the fund's value. Small percentages compound into real money — adjust the figures below to see the impact on your own numbers.
Assumes a constant gross return and no additional contributions — a simplification, but it isolates exactly what the expense ratio costs. Try the full fee calculator to model contributions and compare any two funds.
DSI Dividend Income Estimator
DSI currently yields 0.84%. Enter an amount to see the income that implies, or set a monthly income target to see the investment it would take.
Based on the fund's current trailing yield, which varies with price and distributions — treat it as an estimate, not a guarantee. Yields are not adjusted for tax.
DSI Liquidity, Domicile & Tax Treatment
Liquidity: Quoted bid/ask spread is 1.68% and average daily volume is 113K/day. Tighter spreads and higher volume mean lower round-trip trading costs; this is a live-market snapshot and can widen during volatile sessions. AUM of $5.51B provides ample scale, supporting tight spreads and issuer commitment to keep the fund open.
Domicile & tax treatment: DSI is a US-domiciled, SEC-registered ('40 Act) exchange-traded fund. Dividends and capital gains distributions are reported to US investors on Form 1099-DIV, and the fund is not subject to the PFIC reporting or UCITS-specific rules that apply to Irish- or Luxembourg-domiciled funds. Non-US investors should note that US-domiciled ETFs are generally subject to 30% US withholding tax on dividends (unless reduced by treaty) and to US estate tax exposure on the position — Irish-domiciled UCITS ETFs tracking the same index often avoid both, which is why non-US residents frequently prefer the UCITS equivalent where one exists. This is general information, not tax advice — consult a tax professional for your situation.
DSI Performance History
| Period | Return |
|---|---|
| 1-Day | -0.37% |
| 1-Week | +0.04% |
| 1-Month | +0.68% |
| 3-Month | +5.50% |
| 6-Month | +17.95% |
| YTD | +14.86% |
| 1-Year | +22.24% |
| 3-Year | +78.71% |
How DSI Compares to Other ESG ETFs
| Rank | Grade | Ticker | Name | 1-Year | Exp. Ratio | AUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #38 | B |
VSGX | Vanguard ESG International Stock ETF | +29.12% | 0.1% | $6.82B |
| #40 | B |
ESGE | iShares ESG Aware MSCI EM ETF | +40.60% | 0.25% | $6.91B |
| #106 | B |
ESGU | iShares ESG Aware MSCI USA ETF | +20.27% | 0.15% | $18.1B |
| #112 | B |
ESGD | iShares ESG Aware MSCI EAFE ETF | +22.31% | 0.2% | $12.2B |
| #113 | B |
EFIV | State Street SPDR S&P 500 ESG ETF | +22.98% | 0.1% | $1.03B |
| #131 | B |
SUSL | iShares ESG MSCI USA Leaders ETF | +22.78% | 0.1% | $1.22B |
| #151 | B |
DSI | iShares ESG MSCI KLD 400 ETF | +22.24% | 0.25% | $5.51B |
| #154 | B |
SUSA | iShares ESG Optimized MSCI USA ETF | +20.86% | 0.25% | $4.13B |
| #158 | B |
ESGV | Vanguard ESG U.S. Stock ETF | +19.50% | 0.09% | $13.5B |
| #165 | C |
CRBN | iShares Low Carbon Optimized MSCI ACWI ETF | +21.07% | 0.2% | $1.18B |
| #175 | B |
SPYX | State Street SPDR S&P 500 Fossil Fuel Reserves Free ETF | +19.33% | 0.2% | $2.85B |