iShares ESG MSCI USA ETF (ESGU)
ESGU is a passive ETF by iShares tracking the investment results of the MSCI USA ESG Focus Index. ESGU launched on Dec 1, 2016 and has a 0.15% expense ratio.
ETF Info
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Dec 1, 2016
North America (U.S.)
1x
MSCI USA ESG Focus Index
Large-Cap
Blend
Expense Ratio
ESGU has an expense ratio of 0.15%, which is considered low compared to other funds.
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Performance
Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in iShares ESG MSCI USA 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 MSCI USA ETF had a return of 25.39% year-to-date (YTD) and 26.15% in the last 12 months.
ESGU
25.39%
0.28%
9.62%
26.15%
14.42%
N/A
^GSPC (Benchmark)
24.34%
0.23%
8.53%
24.95%
13.01%
11.06%
Monthly Returns
The table below presents the monthly returns of ESGU, 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 | 1.32% | 5.13% | 3.22% | -4.07% | 4.75% | 3.55% | 1.46% | 2.28% | 2.26% | -1.24% | 6.51% | 25.39% | |
| 2023 | 6.48% | -2.63% | 3.49% | 1.19% | 0.45% | 6.34% | 3.49% | -1.64% | -4.94% | -2.40% | 9.63% | 4.74% | 25.79% |
| 2022 | -6.01% | -3.20% | 3.58% | -9.22% | -0.10% | -8.45% | 9.54% | -4.03% | -9.53% | 7.98% | 5.57% | -6.01% | -20.27% |
| 2021 | -0.53% | 2.52% | 3.90% | 5.11% | 0.70% | 2.64% | 2.22% | 3.04% | -4.77% | 7.05% | -1.24% | 3.96% | 26.89% |
| 2020 | 0.65% | -7.98% | -12.55% | 13.29% | 5.16% | 2.57% | 5.93% | 7.47% | -4.00% | -2.34% | 11.73% | 3.81% | 22.54% |
| 2019 | 7.83% | 3.43% | 1.80% | 4.36% | -6.49% | 6.91% | 1.88% | -2.18% | 1.82% | 2.57% | 3.78% | 2.96% | 31.72% |
| 2018 | 5.69% | -3.54% | -2.53% | 1.06% | 1.58% | 1.34% | 3.25% | 3.06% | 0.75% | -6.82% | 1.62% | -8.77% | -4.24% |
| 2017 | 2.06% | 3.27% | 0.49% | 1.01% | 1.43% | 0.82% | 1.77% | 0.13% | 1.45% | 2.83% | 2.98% | 1.09% | 21.08% |
| 2016 | 1.79% | 1.79% |
Risk-Adjusted Performance
Risk-Adjusted Performance Rank
With an overall rank of 85, ESGU is among the top 15% of ETFs on our website when it comes to balancing risk and reward. Below is a breakdown of how it compares using common performance measures.
Risk-Adjusted Performance Indicators
The charts below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for iShares ESG MSCI USA ETF (ESGU) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (^GSPC). These indicators evaluate an investment's returns against its associated risks.
Dividends
Dividend History
iShares ESG MSCI USA ETF provided a 1.17% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $1.52 per share. The fund has been increasing its distributions for 4 consecutive years.
| Period | TTM | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $1.52 | $1.50 | $1.34 | $1.15 | $1.09 | $0.94 | $1.00 | $1.06 |
Dividend yield | 1.17% | 1.43% | 1.58% | 1.06% | 1.27% | 1.32% | 1.81% | 1.82% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for iShares ESG MSCI USA 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 | $0.38 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.29 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.44 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.41 | $1.52 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.47 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.30 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.40 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.34 | $1.50 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.32 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.28 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.40 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.35 | $1.34 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.27 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.25 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.32 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.31 | $1.15 |
| 2020 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.26 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.26 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.28 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.29 | $1.09 |
| 2019 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.22 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.29 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.11 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.32 | $0.94 |
| 2018 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.18 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.24 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.24 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.34 | $1.00 |
| 2017 | $0.32 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.25 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.19 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.31 | $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.
Worst Drawdowns
The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the iShares ESG MSCI USA 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 MSCI USA ETF was 33.87%, occurring on Mar 23, 2020. Recovery took 93 trading sessions.
The current iShares ESG MSCI USA ETF drawdown is 2.77%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -33.87% | Feb 20, 2020 | 23 | Mar 23, 2020 | 93 | Aug 4, 2020 | 116 |
| -26.15% | Dec 28, 2021 | 200 | Oct 12, 2022 | 303 | Dec 27, 2023 | 503 |
| -19.63% | Sep 21, 2018 | 65 | Dec 24, 2018 | 75 | Apr 12, 2019 | 140 |
| -9.69% | Sep 3, 2020 | 14 | Sep 23, 2020 | 35 | Nov 11, 2020 | 49 |
| -9.53% | Jan 29, 2018 | 44 | Apr 2, 2018 | 78 | Jul 25, 2018 | 122 |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The current iShares ESG MSCI USA ETF volatility is 4.01%, 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.