iShares ESG Aware MSCI EAFE ETF (ESGD)
ESGD is a passive ETF by iShares tracking the investment results of the MSCI EAFE Extended ESG Focus Index. ESGD launched on Jun 28, 2016 and has a 0.20% expense ratio.
ETF Info
US46435G5163
46435G516
Jun 28, 2016
Developed Markets (EAFE)
1x
MSCI EAFE Extended ESG Focus Index
Large-Cap
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Performance
Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in iShares ESG Aware MSCI EAFE ETF, comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.
Returns By Period
iShares ESG Aware MSCI EAFE ETF had a return of 4.68% year-to-date (YTD) and 11.33% in the last 12 months.
ESGD
4.68%
-4.50%
-2.45%
11.33%
5.72%
N/A
^GSPC (Benchmark)
24.05%
1.08%
11.50%
30.38%
13.77%
11.13%
Monthly Returns
The table below presents the monthly returns of ESGD, with color gradation from worst to best to easily spot seasonal factors. Returns are adjusted for dividends.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | -0.38% | 2.68% | 3.42% | -3.20% | 5.21% | -1.43% | 2.39% | 3.33% | 0.98% | -5.35% | 4.68% | ||
| 2023 | 9.14% | -2.97% | 3.19% | 2.71% | -3.82% | 4.71% | 2.51% | -3.92% | -3.76% | -3.18% | 8.58% | 5.23% | 18.53% |
| 2022 | -3.80% | -3.60% | 0.05% | -6.32% | 1.52% | -8.65% | 5.50% | -6.28% | -9.54% | 5.83% | 13.30% | -1.87% | -15.17% |
| 2021 | -0.96% | 2.32% | 2.54% | 2.89% | 3.85% | -1.27% | 0.67% | 1.73% | -3.16% | 3.28% | -4.84% | 4.63% | 11.79% |
| 2020 | -2.72% | -7.16% | -14.37% | 5.62% | 5.36% | 3.39% | 2.25% | 4.86% | -2.26% | -3.67% | 14.64% | 5.08% | 8.20% |
| 2019 | 6.54% | 2.42% | 0.91% | 3.13% | -5.05% | 5.89% | -1.83% | -1.55% | 3.17% | 3.66% | 1.05% | 3.24% | 23.12% |
| 2018 | 4.95% | -4.82% | -0.66% | 1.63% | -2.08% | -1.29% | 2.69% | -2.11% | 1.14% | -8.21% | 0.67% | -5.37% | -13.33% |
| 2017 | 2.86% | 1.77% | 2.98% | 2.60% | 3.16% | 0.15% | 2.99% | 0.20% | 2.47% | 1.77% | 0.55% | 1.16% | 25.10% |
| 2016 | 3.80% | 2.13% | 1.36% | -2.58% | -1.58% | 2.37% | 5.46% |
Expense Ratio
ESGD has an expense ratio of 0.20%, which is considered low compared to other funds.
Risk-Adjusted Performance
Risk-Adjusted Performance Rank
The current rank of ESGD is 31, suggesting that the investment has average results relative to other ETFs in terms of risk-adjusted performance. This ranking is determined by the cumulative values of the indicators listed below.
Risk-Adjusted Performance Indicators
The charts below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for iShares ESG Aware MSCI EAFE ETF (ESGD) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (^GSPC). These indicators evaluate an investment's returns against its associated risks.
Dividends
Dividend History
iShares ESG Aware MSCI EAFE ETF provided a 3.06% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $2.38 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $2.38 | $2.29 | $1.70 | $2.18 | $1.19 | $1.77 | $1.55 | $1.80 | $0.05 |
Dividend yield | 3.06% | 3.02% | 2.59% | 2.75% | 1.63% | 2.57% | 2.69% | 2.65% | 0.09% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for iShares ESG Aware MSCI EAFE ETF. 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.46 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.46 | |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.37 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.92 | $2.29 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.40 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.31 | $1.70 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.06 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.12 | $2.18 |
| 2020 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.59 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.61 | $1.19 |
| 2019 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.17 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.60 | $1.77 |
| 2018 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.02 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.53 | $1.55 |
| 2017 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.06 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.74 | $1.80 |
| 2016 | $0.05 | $0.05 |
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.
Worst Drawdowns
The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the iShares ESG Aware MSCI EAFE ETF. 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 iShares ESG Aware MSCI EAFE ETF was 33.70%, occurring on Mar 23, 2020. Recovery took 163 trading sessions.
The current iShares ESG Aware MSCI EAFE ETF drawdown is 8.52%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -33.7% | Jan 21, 2020 | 44 | Mar 23, 2020 | 163 | Nov 11, 2020 | 207 |
| -30.03% | Sep 8, 2021 | 266 | Sep 27, 2022 | 352 | Feb 22, 2024 | 618 |
| -21.97% | Jan 29, 2018 | 229 | Dec 24, 2018 | 254 | Dec 27, 2019 | 483 |
| -8.67% | Sep 27, 2024 | 36 | Nov 15, 2024 | — | — | — |
| -7.72% | Jul 15, 2024 | 16 | Aug 5, 2024 | 12 | Aug 21, 2024 | 28 |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The current iShares ESG Aware MSCI EAFE ETF volatility is 3.94%, representing the average percentage change in the investments's value, either up or down over the past month. The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.