ESGD — iShares ESG Aware MSCI EAFE ETF
ESG Ranked #112 of 458 tracked ETFs · Issued by iShares
ESGD Price Performance — Growth of $10,000
Value of a $10,000 investment in ESGD 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.
ESGD Drawdown
The "underwater" chart: ESGD'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 ESGD?
See what a lump sum in ESGD 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 Aware MSCI EAFE ETF is an ESG-focused fund issued by iShares with $12.2 billion in assets under management. It holds a B grade and ranks 4th out of 11 peers in its category, placing it 112th among all tracked ETFs. The expense ratio of 0.2% aligns with the category median, while its 3.22% dividend yield significantly exceeds the 0.91% median. The fund’s top ten holdings represent 13.9% of assets, with ASML Holding N.V. serving as the largest single position at 3.1%.
Price action shows the fund trading at 96.0% of its 52-week range, indicating it is near the top of its recent historical bounds. Short-term momentum is evident with a 13.44% year-to-date return and a 22.31% gain over the last year. This one-year performance of +22.31% slightly outpaces the category median of +22.24%. The B grade has remained unchanged over the last 35 tracked days, reflecting stable assessment criteria. Historical data is available for 3.0 years, providing a limited but defined track record for analysis.
With a beta of 0.88, the fund has exhibited lower sensitivity to market movements compared to the broader market. Annualized volatility of 15.84% is classified as moderate, suggesting a balanced risk profile. The Sharpe ratio of 1.09 indicates that returns have been favorable relative to the risk taken. A maximum drawdown of -13.86% highlights the peak-to-trough decline experienced during the recorded period. Liquidity is supported by an average daily volume of 288,587 shares, though the bid-ask spread of 0.39% suggests moderate trading costs.
AI-generated summary based on the data on this page.
ESGD Top Holdings
| # | Holding | % of Net Assets | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ASML Holding N.V. | 3.11% | $363M |
| 2 | Novartis AG | 1.58% | $184M |
| 3 | HSBC HOLDINGS PLC | 1.38% | $161M |
| 4 | Siemens Aktiengesellschaft | 1.24% | $144M |
| 5 | Roche Holding AG | 1.20% | $140M |
| 6 | Nestle S.A. | 1.13% | $132M |
| 7 | ABB Ltd | 1.13% | $131M |
| 8 | ASTRAZENECA PLC | 1.10% | $128M |
| 9 | SAP SE | 1.03% | $120M |
| 10 | SCHNEIDER ELECTRIC SE | 1.00% | $117M |
Holdings as of 2026-05-31 per the fund's most recent SEC N-PORT-P filing. Top 10 holdings make up 13.9% 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 ESGD's holdings overlap with other ETFs you own or are considering, check the Stock Overlap tool.
Which Funds Overlap With ESGD
Holding two funds that own the same companies adds cost and complexity without adding much diversification. These tracked ETFs share the most names with ESGD's top 10 — IDEV overlaps most, holding 7 of the same companies as ESGD's top 10 (10.7% of ESGD's assets).
| ETF | Name | Shared Companies | ESGD Weight | Examples |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IDEV | iShares Core MSCI International Developed Markets ETF | 7 | 10.7% | ASML Holding N.V., Novartis AG, HSBC HOLDINGS PLC… |
| EFA | iShares MSCI EAFE ETF | 7 | 10.7% | ASML Holding N.V., Novartis AG, HSBC HOLDINGS PLC… |
| IEFA | iShares Core MSCI EAFE ETF | 7 | 10.7% | ASML Holding N.V., Novartis AG, HSBC HOLDINGS PLC… |
| IEUR | iShares Core MSCI Europe ETF | 7 | 10.7% | ASML Holding N.V., HSBC HOLDINGS PLC, Novartis AG… |
| IEV | iShares Europe ETF | 7 | 10.7% | ASML Holding N.V., HSBC HOLDINGS PLC, Novartis AG… |
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 ESGD's Fees Cost You
ESGD charges an expense ratio of 0.20% 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.
ESGD Dividend Income Estimator
ESGD currently yields 3.22%. 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.
ESGD Liquidity, Domicile & Tax Treatment
Liquidity: Quoted bid/ask spread is 0.39% and average daily volume is 289K/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 $12.2B provides ample scale, supporting tight spreads and issuer commitment to keep the fund open.
Domicile & tax treatment: ESGD 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.
ESGD Performance History
| Period | Return |
|---|---|
| 1-Day | +0.13% |
| 1-Week | +0.60% |
| 1-Month | +0.79% |
| 3-Month | +7.91% |
| 6-Month | +12.12% |
| YTD | +13.44% |
| 1-Year | +22.31% |
| 3-Year | +65.74% |
How ESGD 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 |