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Performance
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The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in FlexShares STOXX US ESG Select Index Fund, comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.
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Returns By Period
FlexShares STOXX US ESG Select Index Fund (ESG) has returned -3.94% so far this year and 14.10% over the past 12 months.
FlexShares STOXX US ESG Select Index Fund
- 1D
- 2.39%
- 1M
- -4.95%
- YTD
- -3.94%
- 6M
- -1.14%
- 1Y
- 14.10%
- 3Y*
- 16.48%
- 5Y*
- 10.34%
- 10Y*
- —
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- 2.91%
- 1M
- -5.09%
- YTD
- -4.63%
- 6M
- -2.39%
- 1Y
- 16.33%
- 3Y*
- 16.69%
- 5Y*
- 10.18%
- 10Y*
- 12.16%
Monthly Returns
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jul 14, 2016, ESG's average daily return is +0.06%, while the average monthly return is +1.16%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 5.0 years.
Historically, 71% of months were positive and 29% were negative. The best month was Apr 2020 with a return of +13.5%, while the worst month was Mar 2020 at -10.9%. The longest winning streak lasted 15 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 3 months.
On a daily basis, ESG closed higher 51% of trading days. The best single day was Jul 7, 2017 with a return of +10.0%, while the worst single day was Mar 16, 2020 at -10.3%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1.76% | -0.68% | -4.95% | -3.94% | |||||||||
| 2025 | 4.36% | -0.77% | -5.66% | -1.12% | 6.05% | 4.51% | 0.71% | 1.91% | 2.59% | 1.51% | 0.29% | 1.09% | 16.04% |
| 2024 | 1.49% | 5.49% | 2.14% | -4.55% | 3.04% | 3.38% | 1.47% | 2.53% | 2.10% | -1.79% | 6.49% | -2.66% | 20.22% |
| 2023 | 6.98% | -2.13% | 3.56% | 2.09% | 0.21% | 6.72% | 3.18% | -1.19% | -4.10% | -2.51% | 8.78% | 4.17% | 27.86% |
| 2022 | -4.99% | -4.31% | 4.09% | -9.63% | 0.39% | -9.55% | 10.07% | -4.22% | -8.81% | 8.22% | 5.29% | -5.82% | -19.89% |
| 2021 | -0.41% | 2.64% | 4.47% | 4.82% | 0.46% | 2.78% | 2.23% | 3.09% | -4.46% | 6.94% | -0.96% | 4.26% | 28.48% |
Benchmark Metrics
FlexShares STOXX US ESG Select Index Fund has an annualized alpha of 2.57%, beta of 0.92, and R² of 0.81 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since July 15, 2016.
- This ETF captured 104.64% of S&P 500 Index gains but only 98.15% of its losses — a favorable profile for investors.
- This ETF generated an annualized alpha of 2.57% versus S&P 500 Index — delivering returns beyond what market exposure alone would predict.
- With beta of 0.92 and R² of 0.81, this ETF moves broadly in line with S&P 500 Index — much of its variation is explained by market exposure rather than independent behavior.
- Alpha
- 2.57%
- Beta
- 0.92
- R²
- 0.81
- Upside Capture
- 104.64%
- Downside Capture
- 98.15%
Expense Ratio
ESG has an expense ratio of 0.32%, placing it in the medium range.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
ESG ranks 46 for risk / return — on par with similar ETFs. You're getting a typical balance of risk and reward. Not a standout, but not a red flag either — a reasonable choice if other factors align with your goals.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for FlexShares STOXX US ESG Select Index Fund (ESG) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (S&P 500 Index).
| ESG | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 0.81 | 0.90 | -0.08 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 1.27 | 1.39 | -0.12 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.19 | 1.21 | -0.02 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 1.19 | 1.40 | -0.21 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 5.61 | 6.61 | -0.99 |
Data is calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. The trend shows the change in the indicator over the past month. | |||
Explore ESG risk-adjusted metrics in detail
Dive deeper into individual metrics with historical trends, benchmark comparisons, and performance across different time periods.
Dividends
Dividend History
FlexShares STOXX US ESG Select Index Fund provided a 1.01% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $1.54 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $1.54 | $1.52 | $1.63 | $1.28 | $1.26 | $1.20 | $1.22 | $1.16 | $1.02 | $0.97 | $0.48 |
Dividend yield | 1.01% | 0.96% | 1.18% | 1.10% | 1.38% | 1.03% | 1.33% | 1.51% | 1.72% | 1.52% | 0.92% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for FlexShares STOXX US ESG Select Index Fund. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.28 | $0.28 | |||||||||
| 2025 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.26 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.41 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.38 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.47 | $1.52 |
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.29 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.41 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.41 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.51 | $1.63 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.24 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.34 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.30 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.39 | $1.28 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.28 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.30 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.31 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.38 | $1.26 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.24 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.32 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.28 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.36 | $1.20 |
Drawdowns
Drawdowns Chart
The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.
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Worst Drawdowns
The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the FlexShares STOXX US ESG Select Index Fund. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.
The maximum drawdown for the FlexShares STOXX US ESG Select Index Fund was 32.53%, occurring on Mar 23, 2020. Recovery took 95 trading sessions.
The current FlexShares STOXX US ESG Select Index Fund drawdown is 6.49%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -32.53% | Feb 20, 2020 | 23 | Mar 23, 2020 | 95 | Aug 6, 2020 | 118 |
| -26.04% | Jan 4, 2022 | 194 | Oct 11, 2022 | 295 | Dec 13, 2023 | 489 |
| -18.71% | Oct 4, 2018 | 56 | Dec 24, 2018 | 75 | Apr 12, 2019 | 131 |
| -18.32% | Feb 20, 2025 | 34 | Apr 8, 2025 | 54 | Jun 26, 2025 | 88 |
| -13.41% | Jul 11, 2017 | 6 | Jul 18, 2017 | 124 | Jan 12, 2018 | 130 |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.
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