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iShares ESG Aware MSCI EM ETF (ESGE)
Performance
Return for Risk
Dividends
Drawdowns
Volatility

ETF Info

ISIN
US46434G8630
CUSIP
46434G863
Issuer
iShares
Inception Date
Jun 28, 2016
Region
Emerging Markets (Broad)
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

Share Price Chart


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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.


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S&P 500 Index

Returns By Period

iShares ESG Aware MSCI EM ETF (ESGE) has returned 2.94% so far this year and 33.62% over the past 12 months.


iShares ESG Aware MSCI EM ETF

1D
3.81%
1M
-9.28%
YTD
2.94%
6M
6.50%
1Y
33.62%
3Y*
15.97%
5Y*
3.40%
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%
*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

Monthly Returns

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jul 20, 2016, ESGE's average daily return is +0.04%, while the average monthly return is +0.73%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 7.9 years.

Historically, 60% of months were positive and 40% 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%.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
20267.63%5.43%-9.28%2.94%
20252.79%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%
20239.78%-7.79%3.42%-1.18%-1.77%4.24%6.29%-7.08%-3.07%-3.01%7.39%3.66%9.51%
20220.38%-4.96%-3.14%-6.53%0.20%-5.32%-0.96%-1.91%-11.85%-1.37%15.65%-3.06%-22.41%
20213.36%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 -1.02%, beta of 0.80, and R² of 0.54 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since July 21, 2016.

  • This ETF participated in 80.68% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 67.76% of its upside — more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.

Alpha
-1.02%
Beta
0.80
0.54
Upside Capture
67.76%
Downside Capture
80.68%

Expense Ratio

ESGE has an expense ratio of 0.25%, which is considered low.


Return for Risk

Risk / Return Rank

ESGE ranks 82 for risk / return — in the top 82% of ETFs on our site. This means strong returns relative to risk — exactly what professional investors look for. Well-suited for investors who want to maximize return per unit of risk.


ESGE Risk / Return Rank: 8282
Overall Rank
ESGE Sharpe Ratio Rank: 8383
Sharpe Ratio Rank
ESGE Sortino Ratio Rank: 8383
Sortino Ratio Rank
ESGE Omega Ratio Rank: 8282
Omega Ratio Rank
ESGE Calmar Ratio Rank: 8282
Calmar Ratio Rank
ESGE Martin Ratio Rank: 8282
Martin Ratio Rank
The rank (0–100) shows how this investment's returns compare to the risk taken. Higher = better. Based on the past 12 months of data, combining Sharpe, Sortino, and other metrics used by quantitative funds and institutional investors.

Return / Risk — by metrics

The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for iShares ESG Aware MSCI EM ETF (ESGE) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (S&P 500 Index).


ESGEBenchmarkDifference

Sharpe ratio

Return per unit of total volatility

1.65

0.90

+0.76

Sortino ratio

Return per unit of downside risk

2.25

1.39

+0.86

Omega ratio

Gain probability vs. loss probability

1.33

1.21

+0.12

Calmar ratio

Return relative to maximum drawdown

2.41

1.40

+1.01

Martin ratio

Return relative to average drawdown

9.51

6.61

+2.90

Explore ESGE risk-adjusted metrics in detail

Dive deeper into individual metrics with historical trends, benchmark comparisons, and performance across different time periods.

Dividends

Dividend History

iShares ESG Aware MSCI EM ETF provided a 2.43% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $1.10 per share.


0.50%1.00%1.50%2.00%2.50%$0.00$0.20$0.40$0.60$0.80$1.00$1.202016201720182019202020212022202320242025
Dividends
Dividend Yield
PeriodTTM2025202420232022202120202019201820172016
Dividend$1.10$1.10$0.80$0.85$0.81$1.06$0.55$0.93$0.67$0.69$0.07

Dividend yield

2.43%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.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
2026$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00
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.

The current iShares ESG Aware MSCI EM ETF drawdown is 10.62%.


Depth

Start

To Bottom

Bottom

To Recover

End

Total

-41.07%Feb 18, 2021425Oct 24, 2022722Sep 11, 20251147
-36.58%Jan 29, 2018541Mar 23, 2020159Nov 5, 2020700
-13.9%Feb 26, 202623Mar 30, 2026
-9.86%Sep 8, 201648Nov 14, 201660Feb 10, 2017108
-5.49%Jan 22, 20216Jan 29, 20217Feb 9, 202113

Volatility

Volatility Chart

The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.


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