ESGU — iShares ESG Aware MSCI USA ETF
ESG Ranked #69 of 458 tracked ETFs · Issued by iShares
ESGU Price Performance — Growth of $10,000
Value of a $10,000 investment in ESGU 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.
ESGU Drawdown
The "underwater" chart: ESGU'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 ESGU?
See what a lump sum in ESGU 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 USA ETF (ESGU) is an ESG-focused fund issued by iShares with $17.9 billion in assets under management. It holds a B grade (74.1/100) and ranks 1 of 11 within its category, placing it 69 of 458 across all tracked ETFs. The fund charges an expense ratio of 0.15%, which is below the category median of 0.2%. It offers a dividend yield of 0.91%, slightly under the category median of 0.92%. Top holdings comprise 37.7% of assets, with NVIDIA CORPORATION representing the largest single position at 7.8%.
ESGU is priced at $169.39, sitting at 95.0% of its 52-week range. Short-term returns show a dip of -0.41% over one day, while the one-year return stands at +16.97%, just below the category median of +17.12%. Longer-term performance is stronger, with a three-year return of +84.98%. The fund's grade has remained unchanged at B across the last 35 tracked days. Price history is available for 3.0 years.
The fund exhibits a beta of 1.03 and an annualized volatility of 13.27%, which is labeled as Low. A Sharpe ratio of 0.90 indicates the risk-adjusted return profile. Maximum drawdown has reached -19.32%. Liquidity is supported by an average daily volume of 377,023 shares. These metrics collectively describe the fund's historical behavior regarding market sensitivity and price stability.
AI-generated summary based on the data on this page.
ESGU Top Holdings
| # | Holding | % of Net Assets | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | NVIDIA CORPORATION | 7.77% | $1.37B |
| 2 | APPLE INC. | 6.83% | $1.20B |
| 3 | MICROSOFT CORPORATION | 4.73% | $831M |
| 4 | ALPHABET INC. | 4.72% | $829M |
| 5 | AMAZON.COM, INC. | 3.82% | $671M |
| 6 | BROADCOM INC. | 3.07% | $539M |
| 7 | META PLATFORMS, INC. | 1.94% | $341M |
| 8 | TESLA, INC. | 1.85% | $325M |
| 9 | MICRON TECHNOLOGY, INC. | 1.66% | $292M |
| 10 | ELI LILLY AND COMPANY | 1.33% | $234M |
Holdings as of 2026-05-31 per the fund's most recent SEC N-PORT-P filing. Top 10 holdings make up 37.7% 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 ESGU's holdings overlap with other ETFs you own or are considering, check the Stock Overlap tool.
Which Funds Overlap With ESGU
Holding two funds that own the same companies adds cost and complexity without adding much diversification. These tracked ETFs share the most names with ESGU's top 10 — VTI overlaps most, holding 9 of the same companies as ESGU's top 10 (36.4% of ESGU's assets).
| ETF | Name | Shared Companies | ESGU Weight | Examples |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| VTI | Vanguard Morningstar Total Stock Market ETF | 9 | 36.4% | NVIDIA CORPORATION, APPLE INC., ALPHABET INC.… |
| VOO | Vanguard S&P 500 ETF | 9 | 36.4% | NVIDIA CORPORATION, APPLE INC., ALPHABET INC.… |
| ITOT | iShares Core S&P Total U.S. Stock Market ETF | 9 | 36.4% | NVIDIA CORPORATION, APPLE INC., ALPHABET INC.… |
| IVV | iShares Core S&P 500 ETF | 9 | 36.4% | NVIDIA CORPORATION, APPLE INC., ALPHABET INC.… |
| SCHB | Schwab U.S. Broad Market ETF | 9 | 36.4% | NVIDIA CORPORATION, APPLE INC., ALPHABET INC.… |
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: 5.28% (as of 2026-10-07) — 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): 15.08 (as of 2026-10-07) — 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: 3.75% (as of 2026-09-01) — The Federal Reserve’s target policy rate, which anchors short-term borrowing costs across the economy.
What ESGU's Fees Cost You
ESGU charges an expense ratio of 0.15% 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.
ESGU Dividend Income Estimator
ESGU currently yields 0.91%. 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.
ESGU Liquidity, Domicile & Tax Treatment
Liquidity: Average daily volume is 377K/day. Higher volume and a larger fund generally mean lower round-trip trading costs. AUM of $17.9B provides ample scale, supporting tight spreads and issuer commitment to keep the fund open.
Domicile & tax treatment: ESGU 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.
ESGU Performance History
| Period | Return |
|---|---|
| 1-Day | -0.41% |
| 1-Week | +1.25% |
| 1-Month | +1.72% |
| 3-Month | +2.47% |
| 6-Month | +15.22% |
| YTD | +14.33% |
| 1-Year | +16.97% |
| 3-Year | +84.98% |
How ESGU Compares to Other ESG ETFs
| Rank | Grade | Ticker | Name | 1-Year | Exp. Ratio | AUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #69 | B |
ESGU | iShares ESG Aware MSCI USA ETF | +16.97% | 0.15% | $17.9B |
| #87 | B |
ESGE | iShares ESG Aware MSCI EM ETF | +25.19% | 0.25% | $6.93B |
| #95 | B |
VSGX | Vanguard ESG International Stock ETF | +18.08% | 0.1% | $6.74B |
| #101 | B |
EFIV | State Street SPDR S&P 500 ESG ETF | +18.43% | 0.1% | $1.01B |
| #106 | B |
SUSL | iShares ESG MSCI USA Leaders ETF | +18.51% | 0.1% | $1.22B |
| #107 | B |
DSI | iShares ESG MSCI KLD 400 ETF | +18.42% | 0.25% | $5.47B |
| #110 | B |
ESGV | Vanguard ESG U.S. Stock ETF | +16.52% | 0.09% | $13.4B |
| #120 | B |
SUSA | iShares ESG Optimized MSCI USA ETF | +17.12% | 0.25% | $4.04B |
| #134 | B |
SPYX | State Street SPDR S&P 500 Fossil Fuel Reserves Free ETF | +16.14% | 0.2% | $2.83B |
| #161 | B |
ESGD | iShares ESG Aware MSCI EAFE ETF | +12.14% | 0.2% | $11.9B |
| #164 | B |
CRBN | iShares Low Carbon Optimized MSCI ACWI ETF | +14.93% | 0.2% | $1.16B |