ESGU — iShares ESG Aware MSCI USA ETF
ESG Ranked #37 of 120 tracked ETFs · Issued by iShares
Overview
The iShares ESG Aware MSCI USA ETF (ESGU) operates within the ESG category, which ETFValuer currently tracks with a total of 3 funds. Issued by iShares, this fund has accumulated assets under management of $17.7 billion and trades at a price of $163.60. It holds an overall rank of #37 out of 120 tracked ETFs across all categories and has received an ETFValuer grade of B with a score of 70.9 out of 100. The fund charges an expense ratio of 0.15% while offering a dividend yield of 0.94%. The substantial asset size and price point suggest significant investor adoption relative to the limited number of peers in its specific category. These metrics collectively position the fund as a widely held option within the broader universe of tracked exchange-traded funds.
Recent price action shows a decline of 0.30% over one day and a slight drop of 0.04% over one week. Over the past month, the fund has gained 1.73%, followed by a stronger 14.25% increase over three months. Year-to-date returns stand at 10.17%, while the six-month return is recorded at 9.42%. The one-year return reaches 21.92%, and the three-year return totals 71.12%. This pattern indicates a divergence where short-term fluctuations have been muted compared to the robust gains observed over the one-year and three-year horizons. The data reflects a trajectory where longer-term performance has significantly outpaced the immediate daily and weekly movements.
ESGU carries a volatility label of Low and a beta of 1.03, suggesting price movements that are generally contained but slightly more sensitive to market shifts than the benchmark. The fund has achieved a Sharpe ratio of 1.32, indicating a favorable return relative to the risk taken over the measured period. However, the maximum drawdown of -19.32% highlights the potential for significant temporary losses during market downturns. This combination of a low volatility label with a beta slightly above 1.00 implies the fund may experience moderate swings that are amplified relative to the broader market. The high Sharpe ratio alongside the substantial maximum drawdown suggests that while the fund has generated strong risk-adjusted returns, it remains exposed to notable downside events.
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ESGU Top Holdings
| # | Holding | % of Net Assets | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | NVIDIA CORPORATION | 7.13% | $1.12B |
| 2 | APPLE INC. | 6.33% | $996M |
| 3 | ALPHABET INC. | 4.59% | $722M |
| 4 | MICROSOFT CORPORATION | 4.50% | $707M |
| 5 | AMAZON.COM, INC. | 3.28% | $516M |
| 6 | BROADCOM INC. | 2.43% | $383M |
| 7 | META PLATFORMS, INC. | 2.15% | $338M |
| 8 | TESLA, INC. | 1.90% | $299M |
| 9 | ELI LILLY AND COMPANY | 1.41% | $222M |
| 10 | JPMORGAN CHASE & CO. | 1.31% | $207M |
Holdings as of 2026-02-28 per the fund's most recent SEC N-PORT-P filing.
Market Backdrop
10-Year Treasury Yield: 4.55% (as of 2026-07-07) — 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): 16.13 (as of 2026-07-07) — 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: 3.63% (as of 2026-06-01) — The Federal Reserve’s target policy rate, which anchors short-term borrowing costs across the economy.
ESGU Performance History
| Period | Return |
|---|---|
| 1-Day | -0.30% |
| 1-Week | -0.04% |
| 1-Month | +1.73% |
| 3-Month | +14.25% |
| 6-Month | +9.42% |
| YTD | +10.17% |
| 1-Year | +21.92% |
| 3-Year | +71.12% |
How ESGU Compares to Other ESG ETFs
| Rank | Grade | Ticker | Name | 1-Year | Exp. Ratio | AUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #37 | B |
ESGU | iShares ESG Aware MSCI USA ETF | +21.92% | 0.15% | $17.7B |
| #44 | B |
SUSL | iShares ESG MSCI USA Leaders ETF | +23.14% | 0.1% | $1.16B |
| #56 | C |
ESGV | Vanguard ESG U.S. Stock ETF | +20.88% | 0.09% | $13.2B |