ESGU — iShares ESG Aware MSCI USA ETF

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.

Overview

The iShares ESG Aware MSCI USA ETF (Ticker: ESGU) is an ESG-focused ETF managed by iShares, a well-known issuer in the ETF space. With an overall rank of #117 out of 458 tracked ETFs, it occupies a modest position in the broader market. The fund carries an expense ratio of 0.15%, indicating relatively low management fees, and offers a dividend yield of 0.94%, providing a modest income stream for investors. Its price stands at $167.74, and with assets under management (AUM) of $17.8 billion, it suggests a moderate level of investor adoption, though it is not among the largest ETFs in its category. This AUM level implies that while the fund has attracted a significant number of investors, it is not yet a dominant player in the ESG sector.

The iShares ESG Aware MSCI USA ETF has shown a mix of short-term and long-term performance trends. Over the past year, the fund has delivered a strong return of 21.55%, while over the past three years, it has seen a remarkable gain of 78.37%. This indicates a positive trend, especially in the longer term. However, in the shorter term, the fund experienced a decline of 1.36% over the past week, which contrasts with its positive 1-month return of 3.63%. The 1-day return of +0.45% suggests a relatively stable performance on a daily basis, while the 3-month and 6-month returns of 3.82% and 12.39%, respectively, show a steady upward trajectory. Overall, the fund's performance pattern reflects a combination of short-term volatility and long-term growth.

The iShares ESG Aware MSCI USA ETF is labeled as having low volatility, which suggests that it tends to experience smaller price fluctuations compared to more volatile funds. Its beta of 1.03 indicates that the fund's price tends to move in line with the broader market, but with a slight amplification. The Sharpe ratio of 1.26 is relatively high, indicating that the fund has provided a better risk-adjusted return compared to its peers. The maximum drawdown of -19.32% reflects the fund's worst performance during a downturn, which is a moderate level of risk. Together, these figures imply that the fund is suitable for investors who are looking for a balanced approach with a focus on ESG criteria, offering a mix of stability and growth potential, albeit with a moderate level of risk during market downturns.

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ESGU Top Holdings

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 — SCHB overlaps most, holding 9 of the same companies as ESGU's top 10 (36.4% of ESGU's assets).

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: 4.69% (as of 2026-08-20) — 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): 16.01 (as of 2026-08-20) — 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 2026-07-01) — The Federal Reserve’s target policy rate, which anchors short-term borrowing costs across the economy.

ESGU Liquidity, Domicile & Tax Treatment

Liquidity: Quoted bid/ask spread is 0.18% and average daily volume is 408K/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 $17.8B 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

How ESGU Compares to Other ESG ETFs