SUSA — iShares ESG Optimized MSCI USA ETF
ESG Ranked #123 of 458 tracked ETFs · Issued by iShares
SUSA Price Performance — Growth of $10,000
Value of a $10,000 investment in SUSA 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.
SUSA Drawdown
The "underwater" chart: SUSA'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 SUSA?
See what a lump sum in SUSA 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 Optimized MSCI USA ETF is an ESG-focused fund issued by iShares with $4.04 billion in assets under management. It holds a B grade (69.9/100) and ranks 3rd out of 11 peers in its category, placing it 123rd among all 458 tracked ETFs. The fund charges a 0.25% expense ratio, which is higher than the category median of 0.2%, while offering a dividend yield of 0.83% compared to the median 0.93%. Its portfolio is concentrated, with the top 10 holdings representing 33.2% of assets and NVIDIA Corporation serving as the largest single position at 7.4%.
The fund has delivered a 1-year return of 15.58%, slightly outperforming the category median of 15.06%, though recent short-term momentum has been mixed with a 1-day decline of 0.38% and a 1-month drop of 0.31%. Longer-term trends show stronger growth, with a 3-year return of 87.06% and a year-to-date gain of 12.48%. The current price of $156.07 sits at 86.7% of its 52-week range, indicating it is near the upper end of its recent trading band. The ETFValuer grade has remained unchanged at B over the last 35 tracked days, and price history is available for 3.0 years.
With a beta of 1.05, the fund exhibits slightly higher sensitivity to market movements than the broader index. Annualized volatility stands at 13.10%, which is classified as Low, while the Sharpe ratio of 0.81 suggests moderate risk-adjusted returns. The maximum drawdown recorded is -19.30%, reflecting the peak-to-trough decline during the observation period. Liquidity is indicated by an average daily volume of 39,904 shares, providing a baseline for trading activity without implying future ease of execution.
AI-generated summary based on the data on this page.
SUSA Top Holdings
| # | Holding | % of Net Assets | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | NVIDIA CORPORATION | 7.35% | $296M |
| 2 | APPLE INC. | 6.67% | $269M |
| 3 | MICROSOFT CORPORATION | 4.86% | $196M |
| 4 | ALPHABET INC. | 3.42% | $138M |
| 5 | BROADCOM INC. | 2.73% | $110M |
| 6 | ALPHABET INC. | 2.59% | $105M |
| 7 | THE HARTFORD INSURANCE GROUP, INC. | 1.41% | $57M |
| 8 | ELI LILLY AND COMPANY | 1.41% | $57M |
| 9 | MICRON TECHNOLOGY, INC. | 1.38% | $56M |
| 10 | TESLA, INC. | 1.36% | $55M |
Holdings as of 2026-07-31 per the fund's most recent SEC N-PORT-P filing. Top 10 holdings make up 33.2% 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 SUSA's holdings overlap with other ETFs you own or are considering, check the Stock Overlap tool.
Which Funds Overlap With SUSA
Holding two funds that own the same companies adds cost and complexity without adding much diversification. These tracked ETFs share the most names with SUSA's top 10 — IWF overlaps most, holding 8 of the same companies as SUSA's top 10 (31.8% of SUSA's assets).
| ETF | Name | Shared Companies | SUSA Weight | Examples |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IWF | iShares Russell 1000 Growth ETF | 8 | 31.8% | NVIDIA CORPORATION, ALPHABET INC., APPLE INC.… |
| VTI | Vanguard Morningstar Total Stock Market ETF | 7 | 30.4% | NVIDIA CORPORATION, APPLE INC., ALPHABET INC.… |
| VOO | Vanguard S&P 500 ETF | 7 | 30.4% | NVIDIA CORPORATION, APPLE INC., ALPHABET INC.… |
| ITOT | iShares Core S&P Total U.S. Stock Market ETF | 7 | 30.4% | NVIDIA CORPORATION, APPLE INC., ALPHABET INC.… |
| IVV | iShares Core S&P 500 ETF | 7 | 30.4% | 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: 4.96% (as of 2026-10-22) — 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): 19.03 (as of 2026-10-22) — 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 SUSA's Fees Cost You
SUSA charges an expense ratio of 0.25% 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.
SUSA Dividend Income Estimator
SUSA currently yields 0.83%. 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.
SUSA Liquidity, Domicile & Tax Treatment
Liquidity: Average daily volume is 40K/day. Higher volume and a larger fund generally mean lower round-trip trading costs. AUM of $4.04B provides ample scale, supporting tight spreads and issuer commitment to keep the fund open.
Domicile & tax treatment: SUSA 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.
SUSA Performance History
| Period | Return |
|---|---|
| 1-Day | -0.38% |
| 1-Week | +0.25% |
| 1-Month | -0.31% |
| 3-Month | +2.76% |
| 6-Month | +8.25% |
| YTD | +12.48% |
| 1-Year | +15.58% |
| 3-Year | +87.06% |
How SUSA Compares to Other ESG ETFs
| Rank | Grade | Ticker | Name | 1-Year | Exp. Ratio | AUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #82 | B |
ESGU | iShares ESG Aware MSCI USA ETF | +15.06% | 0.15% | $17.9B |
| #118 | B |
SUSL | iShares ESG MSCI USA Leaders ETF | +16.33% | 0.1% | $1.22B |
| #123 | B |
SUSA | iShares ESG Optimized MSCI USA ETF | +15.58% | 0.25% | $4.04B |
| #124 | B |
EFIV | State Street SPDR S&P 500 ESG ETF | +15.79% | 0.1% | $1.01B |
| #126 | B |
VSGX | Vanguard ESG International Stock ETF | +14.87% | 0.1% | $6.74B |
| #132 | B |
ESGV | Vanguard ESG U.S. Stock ETF | +14.12% | 0.09% | $13.4B |
| #138 | B |
DSI | iShares ESG MSCI KLD 400 ETF | +15.80% | 0.25% | $5.47B |
| #156 | B |
SPYX | State Street SPDR S&P 500 Fossil Fuel Reserves Free ETF | +14.02% | 0.2% | $2.83B |
| #160 | B |
ESGE | iShares ESG Aware MSCI EM ETF | +17.46% | 0.25% | $6.93B |
| #172 | B |
ESGD | iShares ESG Aware MSCI EAFE ETF | +12.25% | 0.2% | $11.9B |
| #190 | B |
CRBN | iShares Low Carbon Optimized MSCI ACWI ETF | +12.93% | 0.2% | $1.16B |