ESGV — Vanguard ESG U.S. Stock ETF

ESGV Price Performance — Growth of $10,000

Value of a $10,000 investment in ESGV 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.

ESGV Drawdown

The "underwater" chart: ESGV'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 Vanguard ESG U.S. Stock ETF (Ticker: ESGV) is a member of the ESG category, managed by Vanguard, one of the largest and most reputable fund issuers. With an overall rank of #158 out of 458 tracked ETFs, it is positioned in the mid-range of the market. The fund has an expense ratio of 0.09%, which is relatively low, indicating efficient management. It offers a dividend yield of 0.87%, providing a modest income stream for investors. The fund's price of $135.75 and assets under management (AUM) of $13.1B suggest strong investor adoption, as a higher AUM often correlates with greater investor confidence and demand.

The Vanguard ESG U.S. Stock ETF demonstrates a mix of short-term and long-term performance. Over the past year, it has returned 21.22%, which is strong, but it has shown some volatility, with a 1-week return of -1.25%. In the medium term, the fund has delivered a 3-month return of 3.90% and a 6-month return of 13.67%, indicating a steady growth trend. Over the past three years, the fund has achieved a remarkable 80.13% return, showcasing its ability to generate significant gains over a longer period. This performance pattern suggests that the fund has been able to capitalize on both short-term market fluctuations and long-term trends.

The Vanguard ESG U.S. Stock ETF is labeled as having low volatility, which suggests that it tends to experience less price fluctuation compared to the broader market. However, its beta of 1.13 indicates a slight sensitivity to market movements, meaning it may move in the same direction as the market but with a slightly larger magnitude. The Sharpe ratio of 1.12 is relatively high, indicating that the fund has provided a good risk-adjusted return. The maximum drawdown of -20.41% suggests that the fund has experienced a significant decline in value at one point, but it has since recovered. Overall, these figures imply that the fund offers a balance between risk and return, providing investors with a moderate level of risk for potentially higher rewards, especially over the long term.

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ESGV Top Holdings

Holdings as of 2026-05-31 per the fund's most recent SEC N-PORT-P filing. Top 10 holdings make up 42.6% 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 ESGV's holdings overlap with other ETFs you own or are considering, check the Stock Overlap tool.

Which Funds Overlap With ESGV

Holding two funds that own the same companies adds cost and complexity without adding much diversification. These tracked ETFs share the most names with ESGV's top 10 — SCHB overlaps most, holding 9 of the same companies as ESGV's top 10 (42.6% of ESGV'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.

ESGV Liquidity, Domicile & Tax Treatment

Liquidity: Quoted bid/ask spread is 5.94% and average daily volume is 192K/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 $13.1B provides ample scale, supporting tight spreads and issuer commitment to keep the fund open.

Domicile & tax treatment: ESGV 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.

ESGV Performance History

How ESGV Compares to Other ESG ETFs