- ISIN
- US46434G8630
- CUSIP
- 46434G863
- Issuer
- iShares
- Inception Date
- Jun 28, 2016
- Region
- Emerging Markets (Broad)
- Category
- Emerging Markets Equities
- Leveraged
- 1x (No leverage)
- Index Tracked
- MSCI EM Extended ESG Focus Index
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Equity
- Asset Class Size
- Large-Cap
- Asset Class Style
- Blend
- Assets Under Management
- $7B
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Performance
ESGE Performance Chart
iShares ESG Aware MSCI EM ETF (ESGE) is up 29.6% since the beginning of the year. ESGE is currently trading at $57 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of ESGE shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,450.
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Returns By Period
iShares ESG Aware MSCI EM ETF (ESGE) has returned 29.55% so far this year and 54.89% over the past 12 months.
iShares ESG Aware MSCI EM ETF
- 1D
- 0.41%
- 1M
- 8.95%
- YTD
- 29.55%
- 6M
- 31.12%
- 1Y
- 54.89%
- 3Y*
- 25.08%
- 5Y*
- 7.71%
- 10Y*
- —
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- -0.37%
- 1M
- -0.01%
- YTD
- 9.16%
- 6M
- 8.64%
- 1Y
- 25.22%
- 3Y*
- 19.78%
- 5Y*
- 11.99%
- 10Y*
- 13.88%
ESGE Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jul 20, 2016, ESGE's average daily return is +0.05%, while the average monthly return is +0.92%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 6.3 years.
Historically, 61% of months were positive and 39% were negative. The best month was Nov 2022 with a return of +15.7%, while the worst month was Mar 2020 at -16.1%. The longest winning streak lasted 10 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 5 months.
On a daily basis, ESGE closed higher 52% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 16, 2022 with a return of +7.9%, while the worst single day was Mar 16, 2020 at -12.5%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 7.63% | 5.43% | -9.28% | 12.47% | 7.41% | 4.17% | 29.55% | ||||||
| 2025 | 2.79% | 1.08% | 0.75% | 0.60% | 4.15% | 8.02% | 0.74% | 2.53% | 7.32% | 2.92% | -1.39% | 1.93% | 35.86% |
| 2024 | -5.05% | 3.68% | 2.12% | -0.25% | 1.84% | 3.19% | 1.04% | 1.24% | 6.15% | -3.19% | -2.01% | -1.77% | 6.63% |
| 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% |
Benchmark Metrics
iShares ESG Aware MSCI EM ETF has an annualized alpha of 0.07%, beta of 0.82, and R2 of 0.54 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since July 20, 2016.
- This ETF participated in 77.62% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 70.73% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- Alpha
- 0.07%
- Beta
- 0.82
- R²
- 0.54
- Upside Capture
- 70.73%
- Downside Capture
- 77.62%
Expense Ratio
ESGE has an expense ratio of 0.25%, which is considered low.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
ESGE ranks 79 for risk / return — better than 79% of ETFs on our site. You're getting solid returns for the risk taken. A good sign, especially for investors who want growth without excessive volatility.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for iShares ESG Aware MSCI EM ETF (ESGE) and compare them to S&P 500 Index.
Values are calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. Risk-adjusted metrics are more stable over longer periods — use the period switch above to explore them.
| ESGE | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | +0.48 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | +0.44 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.47 | 1.37 | +0.10 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 3.97 | 2.78 | +1.18 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 14.85 | 12.44 | +2.41 |
Dividends
Dividend History
iShares ESG Aware MSCI EM ETF provided a 2.00% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $1.13 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $1.13 | $1.10 | $0.80 | $0.85 | $0.81 | $1.06 | $0.55 | $0.93 | $0.67 | $0.69 | $0.07 |
Dividend yield | 2.00% | 2.50% | 2.41% | 2.64% | 2.68% | 2.66% | 1.31% | 2.59% | 2.19% | 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.40 | $0.40 | ||||||
| 2025 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.37 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.73 | $1.10 |
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.25 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.55 | $0.80 |
| 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 |
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 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. Recovery took 722 trading sessions.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bear market2022 | -41.07%Oct 2022 | 1y 8mo | 2y 10mo | 4y 6moFeb 2021 - Sep 2025 |
COVID crash2020 | -36.58%Mar 2020 | 2y 1mo | 7mo 17d | 2y 9moJan 2018 - Nov 2020 |
2026 correction2026 | -13.90%Mar 2026 | 1mo 2d | 18d | 1mo 20dFeb 2026 - Apr 2026 |
2016 pullback2016 | -9.86%Nov 2016 | 2mo 7d | 2mo 28d | 5mo 5dSep 2016 - Feb 2017 |
2026 pullback2026 | -8.66%Jun 2026 | 2d | 13d | 15dJun 2026 - Jun 2026 |
Drawdown Indicators
| ESGE | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -41.07% | -56.78% | +15.71% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -13.90% | -9.10% | -4.80% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -16.71% | -18.90% | +2.19% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -39.18% | -25.43% | -13.75% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | — | -33.92% | — |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | 0.00% | -1.80% | +1.80% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -14.41% | -10.71% | -3.70% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 3.71% | 2.03% | +1.68% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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