- ISIN
- US46435G4257
- CUSIP
- 46435G425
- Issuer
- iShares
- Inception Date
- Dec 1, 2016
- Region
- North America (U.S.)
- Category
- Large Cap Blend Equities, ESG
- Leveraged
- 1x (No leverage)
- Index Tracked
- MSCI USA Extended ESG Focus Index
- Domicile
- United States
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Equity
- Asset Class Size
- Large-Cap
- Asset Class Style
- Blend
- Assets Under Management
- $17B
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Performance
ESGU Performance Chart
iShares ESG Aware MSCI USA ETF (ESGU) is up 8.8% since the beginning of the year. ESGU is currently trading at $162 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of ESGU shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,785.
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Returns By Period
iShares ESG Aware MSCI USA ETF (ESGU) has returned 8.75% so far this year and 24.51% over the past 12 months.
iShares ESG Aware MSCI USA ETF
- 1D
- 0.27%
- 1M
- 0.72%
- YTD
- 8.75%
- 6M
- 8.58%
- 1Y
- 24.51%
- 3Y*
- 21.00%
- 5Y*
- 12.29%
- 10Y*
- —
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- 0.30%
- 1M
- 0.09%
- YTD
- 8.18%
- 6M
- 8.17%
- 1Y
- 23.42%
- 3Y*
- 19.88%
- 5Y*
- 11.91%
- 10Y*
- 13.45%
ESGU Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Dec 6, 2016, ESGU's average daily return is +0.06%, while the average monthly return is +1.28%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 4.5 years.
Historically, 69% of months were positive and 31% were negative. The best month was Apr 2020 with a return of +13.3%, while the worst month was Mar 2020 at -12.5%. The longest winning streak lasted 14 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 3 months.
On a daily basis, ESGU closed higher 52% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 24, 2020 with a return of +9.7%, while the worst single day was Mar 16, 2020 at -12.0%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1.20% | -1.05% | -4.97% | 10.73% | 5.49% | -2.18% | 8.75% | ||||||
| 2025 | 2.67% | -1.79% | -5.89% | -0.68% | 6.52% | 5.16% | 2.17% | 2.01% | 3.51% | 2.76% | -0.12% | 0.00% | 16.90% |
| 2024 | 1.32% | 5.13% | 3.22% | -4.07% | 4.75% | 3.55% | 1.46% | 2.28% | 2.26% | -1.24% | 6.51% | -2.64% | 24.31% |
| 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% |
Benchmark Metrics
iShares ESG Aware MSCI USA ETF has an annualized alpha of 1.57%, beta of 0.99, and R2 of 0.96 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since December 07, 2016.
- This ETF captured 105.74% of S&P 500 Index gains but only 99.62% of its losses - a favorable profile for investors.
- With beta of 0.99 and R2 of 0.96, this ETF moves broadly in line with S&P 500 Index - much of its variation is explained by market exposure rather than independent behavior.
- Alpha
- 1.57%
- Beta
- 0.99
- R²
- 0.96
- Upside Capture
- 105.74%
- Downside Capture
- 99.62%
Expense Ratio
ESGU has an expense ratio of 0.15%, which is considered low.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
ESGU ranks 66 for risk / return — better than 66% 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 USA ETF (ESGU) and compare them to S&P 500 Index.
| ESGU | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | +0.04 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | +0.03 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.36 | 1.35 | 0.00 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 2.66 | 2.59 | +0.07 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 12.00 | 11.84 | +0.16 |
Data is calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. The trend shows the change in the indicator over the past month. | |||
Dividends
Dividend History
iShares ESG Aware MSCI USA ETF provided a 0.94% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $1.51 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $1.51 | $1.47 | $1.52 | $1.50 | $1.34 | $1.15 | $1.09 | $0.94 | $0.95 | $1.06 |
Dividend yield | 0.94% | 0.99% | 1.18% | 1.43% | 1.58% | 1.06% | 1.27% | 1.32% | 1.73% | 1.82% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for iShares ESG Aware 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.37 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.37 | ||||||
| 2025 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.33 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.32 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.37 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.46 | $1.47 |
| 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 | $0.39 | $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 |
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 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 Aware MSCI USA ETF was 33.87%, occurring on Mar 23, 2020. Recovery took 93 trading sessions.
The current iShares ESG Aware MSCI USA ETF drawdown is 2.86%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
COVID crash2020 | -33.87%Mar 2020 | 1mo 2d | 4mo 14d | 5mo 16dFeb 2020 - Aug 2020 |
Bear market2022 | -26.15%Oct 2022 | 9mo 18d | 1y 2mo | 1y 12moDec 2021 - Dec 2023 |
Rate-hike selloffLate 2018 | -19.63%Dec 2018 | 3mo 4d | 3mo 19d | 6mo 23dSep 2018 - Apr 2019 |
2025 selloff2025 | -19.32%Apr 2025 | 2mo 14d | 2mo 19d | 5mo 3dJan 2025 - Jun 2025 |
2020 pullback2020 | -9.69%Sep 2020 | 20d | 1mo 19d | 2mo 9dSep 2020 - Nov 2020 |
Drawdown Indicators
| ESGU | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -33.87% | -56.78% | +22.91% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -9.26% | -9.10% | -0.16% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -19.32% | -18.90% | -0.42% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -26.15% | -25.43% | -0.72% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | — | -33.92% | — |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -2.86% | -2.68% | -0.18% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -4.89% | -10.72% | +5.83% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 2.05% | 1.98% | +0.07% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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