iShares ESG Aware MSCI EM ETF (ESGE)
ESGE is a passive ETF by iShares tracking the investment results of the MSCI EM Extended ESG Focus Index. ESGE launched on Jun 28, 2016 and has a 0.25% expense ratio.
ETF Info
US46434G8630
46434G863
Jun 28, 2016
Emerging Markets (Broad)
1x
MSCI EM Extended ESG Focus Index
Large-Cap
Blend
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Performance
Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in iShares ESG Aware MSCI EM 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 EM ETF had a return of 8.52% year-to-date (YTD) and 12.13% in the last 12 months.
ESGE
8.52%
-4.51%
3.36%
12.13%
2.57%
N/A
^GSPC (Benchmark)
24.72%
1.67%
12.93%
30.55%
13.88%
11.16%
Monthly Returns
The table below presents the monthly returns of ESGE, 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 | -5.05% | 3.68% | 2.12% | -0.25% | 1.83% | 3.19% | 1.04% | 1.24% | 6.15% | -3.19% | 8.52% | ||
| 2023 | 9.78% | -7.79% | 3.42% | -1.18% | -1.77% | 4.24% | 6.29% | -7.08% | -3.07% | -3.01% | 7.39% | 3.66% | 9.51% |
| 2022 | 0.38% | -4.96% | -3.14% | -6.53% | 0.20% | -5.32% | -0.96% | -1.91% | -11.85% | -1.37% | 15.65% | -3.06% | -22.41% |
| 2021 | 3.36% | 0.51% | -0.69% | 1.52% | 1.77% | 1.40% | -6.47% | 2.20% | -3.99% | 1.04% | -4.23% | 1.18% | -2.87% |
| 2020 | -5.51% | -3.89% | -16.12% | 7.45% | 2.79% | 6.83% | 9.26% | 2.62% | -1.00% | 1.77% | 8.91% | 7.25% | 18.60% |
| 2019 | 11.02% | -1.03% | 1.08% | 2.16% | -6.52% | 5.36% | -1.97% | -4.02% | 1.69% | 4.40% | 0.35% | 7.46% | 20.37% |
| 2018 | 8.17% | -5.10% | -0.16% | -3.20% | -2.91% | -4.77% | 3.00% | -2.57% | -1.21% | -7.91% | 5.27% | -3.86% | -15.24% |
| 2017 | 6.27% | 3.22% | 2.96% | 1.66% | 2.63% | 1.20% | 5.56% | 2.45% | -0.02% | 2.91% | 0.77% | 3.85% | 38.86% |
| 2016 | 0.51% | 2.58% | 2.03% | -1.44% | -3.92% | -0.35% | -0.73% |
Expense Ratio
ESGE has an expense ratio of 0.25%, which is considered low compared to other funds.
Risk-Adjusted Performance
Risk-Adjusted Performance Rank
The current rank of ESGE is 24, indicating that it is in the bottom 24% of ETFs on our website in terms of risk-adjusted performance. This ranking is based on the combined values of the indicators listed below.
Risk-Adjusted Performance Indicators
The charts below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for iShares ESG Aware MSCI EM ETF (ESGE) 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 EM ETF provided a 2.52% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.87 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $0.87 | $0.85 | $0.81 | $1.06 | $0.55 | $0.93 | $0.67 | $0.69 | $0.07 |
Dividend yield | 2.52% | 2.65% | 2.68% | 2.66% | 1.31% | 2.59% | 2.18% | 1.86% | 0.27% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for iShares ESG Aware MSCI EM 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 | $0.25 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.25 | |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.23 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.62 | $0.85 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.28 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.53 | $0.81 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.23 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.83 | $1.06 |
| 2020 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.21 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.34 | $0.55 |
| 2019 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.26 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.67 | $0.93 |
| 2018 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.25 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.42 | $0.67 |
| 2017 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.24 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.45 | $0.69 |
| 2016 | $0.07 | $0.07 |
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 EM 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 EM ETF was 41.07%, occurring on Oct 24, 2022. The portfolio has not yet recovered.
The current iShares ESG Aware MSCI EM ETF drawdown is 20.33%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -41.07% | Feb 18, 2021 | 425 | Oct 24, 2022 | — | — | — |
| -36.58% | Jan 29, 2018 | 541 | Mar 23, 2020 | 159 | Nov 5, 2020 | 700 |
| -9.86% | Sep 8, 2016 | 36 | Nov 14, 2016 | 38 | Feb 10, 2017 | 74 |
| -5.49% | Jan 22, 2021 | 6 | Jan 29, 2021 | 7 | Feb 9, 2021 | 13 |
| -4.97% | Nov 24, 2017 | 9 | Dec 6, 2017 | 16 | Dec 29, 2017 | 25 |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The current iShares ESG Aware MSCI EM ETF volatility is 4.85%, 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.