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 (ESGU) operates within the ESG category, one of 11 funds tracked by ETFValuer. Issued by iShares, the fund has accumulated assets under management of $17.7 billion, reflecting significant investor adoption relative to its $162.43 share price. It currently holds an overall rank of #113 out of 458 tracked ETFs across all categories and carries an ETFValuer grade of B with a score of 69.6 out of 100. The fund charges an expense ratio of 0.15% while distributing a dividend yield of 0.94%. These metrics position the ETF as a mid-tier performer in terms of ranking despite its substantial asset base and moderate cost structure. The combination of high assets and a B grade suggests a widely held vehicle that meets baseline quality standards without reaching the top tier of the broader market.

Short-term performance shows mixed results with a 1-day gain of +0.21% followed by a 1-week decline of -0.98%. Momentum improved over the medium term, recording a 1-month return of +1.40% and a 3-month return of +4.57%. Year-to-date performance stands at +9.38%, while the 6-month return reached +7.98%. The 1-year return accelerated significantly to +17.94%, and the 3-year return extended this trajectory to +69.74%. This pattern indicates a divergence where short-term fluctuations contrast with strong cumulative growth over longer horizons. The data suggests the fund has experienced a period of sustained appreciation that has outpaced its recent weekly volatility.

The fund carries a Low volatility label and a beta of 1.03, indicating price movements that closely track the broader market with slightly amplified sensitivity. A Sharpe ratio of 1.00 suggests the fund has generated a favorable risk-adjusted return relative to its volatility. However, the maximum drawdown of -19.32% highlights the potential for significant temporary losses during market downturns. This combination implies that while the fund generally aligns with market direction, it has experienced notable declines that test investor tolerance. The low volatility classification contrasts with the high drawdown figure, suggesting that while daily swings may be contained, the fund is not immune to severe correction periods.

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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: 4.65% (as of 2026-07-27) — 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): 18.67 (as of 2026-07-27) — 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 Liquidity, Domicile & Tax Treatment

Liquidity: Quoted bid/ask spread is 0.22% and average daily volume is 442K/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 $17.7B 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