SUSA — iShares ESG Optimized MSCI USA ETF

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.

Overview

The iShares ESG Optimized MSCI USA ETF (SUSA) is an ESG-focused fund issued by iShares with $4.05 billion in assets under management. It currently holds an overall rank of #143 out of 458 tracked ETFs across all categories and has received an ETFValuer grade of B with a score of 67.9/100. The fund charges an expense ratio of 0.25% and offers a dividend yield of 0.84%. Trading at a price of $151.99, the substantial asset base suggests significant investor adoption within the ESG category. This category contains 11 ETFs tracked by ETFValuer, placing SUSA in a competitive environment. The combination of its size and ranking indicates it is a well-established vehicle for investors seeking ESG exposure. Its cost structure and yield profile provide specific income and expense characteristics relative to the broader market.

Over the last day, the fund gained 0.22% before declining 0.67% over the past week. Monthly returns show a recovery with a 0.60% gain, followed by a stronger 6.20% increase over three months. The six-month return accelerated to 7.83%, while year-to-date performance reached 9.30%. Annual returns have shown significant growth at 18.85%, and the three-year return stands at 61.91%. This pattern indicates a divergence where short-term fluctuations occurred before a sustained upward trend developed over longer horizons. The data reflects a trajectory where recent multi-year performance has substantially outpaced the immediate daily and weekly movements.

SUSA carries a volatility label of Low while maintaining a beta of 1.04, suggesting it moves slightly more than the market despite its classification. The fund's Sharpe ratio of 1.06 indicates a favorable risk-adjusted return profile relative to its volatility. However, the maximum drawdown of -19.30% highlights the potential for significant declines during market stress periods. This combination implies that while the fund generally offers efficient returns per unit of risk, it remains susceptible to sharp corrections. The beta above 1.00 suggests the fund may amplify market moves even as its volatility label remains low. Investors should consider that the high three-year return of 61.91% occurred alongside a drawdown of nearly 20%.

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SUSA Top Holdings

Holdings as of 2026-04-30 per the fund's most recent SEC N-PORT-P filing. Top 10 holdings make up 33.6% 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 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 — VT overlaps most, holding 6 of the same companies as SUSA's top 10 (29.2% of SUSA'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: 4.71% (as of 2026-07-23) — 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): 18.70 (as of 2026-07-23) — 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.

SUSA Liquidity, Domicile & Tax Treatment

Liquidity: Quoted bid/ask spread is 0.40% and average daily volume is 35K/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 $4.05B 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

How SUSA Compares to Other ESG ETFs