iShares ESG Aware MSCI USA Small-Cap ETF (ESML)
ESML is a passive ETF by iShares tracking the investment results of the MSCI USA Small Cap Extended ESG Focus Index. ESML launched on Apr 10, 2018 and has a 0.17% expense ratio.
ETF Info
| ISIN | US46435U6635 |
|---|---|
| CUSIP | 46435U663 |
| Issuer | iShares |
| Inception Date | Apr 10, 2018 |
| Region | North America (U.S.) |
| Category | Small Cap Growth Equities |
| Index Tracked | MSCI USA Small Cap Extended ESG Focus Index |
| Asset Class | Equity |
Asset Class Size | Multi-Cap |
Asset Class Style | Blend |
Expense Ratio
The iShares ESG Aware MSCI USA Small-Cap ETF features an expense ratio of 0.17%, falling within the medium range.
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Performance
Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in iShares ESG Aware MSCI USA Small-Cap 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 USA Small-Cap ETF had a return of 0.56% year-to-date (YTD) and 14.36% in the last 12 months.
| Period | Return | Benchmark |
|---|---|---|
| Year-To-Date | 0.56% | 6.30% |
| 1 month | -3.03% | -3.13% |
| 6 months | 20.83% | 19.37% |
| 1 year | 14.36% | 22.56% |
| 5 years (annualized) | 8.47% | 11.65% |
| 10 years (annualized) | N/A | 10.55% |
Monthly Returns Heatmap
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | -3.21% | 5.46% | 4.07% | |||||||||
| 2023 | -5.93% | -6.54% | 9.22% | 11.06% |
Risk-Adjusted Performance
Risk-Adjusted Performance Rank
iShares ESG Aware MSCI USA Small-Cap ETF(ESML)
Risk-Adjusted Performance Indicators
The charts below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for iShares ESG Aware MSCI USA Small-Cap ETF (ESML) 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 USA Small-Cap ETF granted a 1.30% dividend yield in the last twelve months. The annual payout for that period amounted to $0.49 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $0.49 | $0.50 | $0.48 | $0.38 | $0.34 | $0.32 | $0.24 |
Dividend yield | 1.30% | 1.31% | 1.46% | 0.94% | 0.99% | 1.10% | 1.07% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for iShares ESG Aware MSCI USA Small-Cap 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.11 | |||||||||
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.11 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.12 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.13 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.14 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.09 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.10 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.15 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.14 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.09 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.07 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.12 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.09 |
| 2020 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.07 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.06 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.08 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.13 |
| 2019 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.06 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.08 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.07 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.11 |
| 2018 | $0.06 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.09 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.10 |
Drawdowns
Drawdowns Chart
The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way.
Worst Drawdowns
The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the iShares ESG Aware MSCI USA Small-Cap 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 Small-Cap ETF was 41.97%, occurring on Mar 23, 2020. Recovery took 161 trading sessions.
The current iShares ESG Aware MSCI USA Small-Cap ETF drawdown is 7.93%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -41.97% | Jan 17, 2020 | 45 | Mar 23, 2020 | 161 | Nov 9, 2020 | 206 |
| -28.61% | Nov 9, 2021 | 152 | Jun 16, 2022 | — | — | — |
| -25.32% | Aug 30, 2018 | 80 | Dec 24, 2018 | 234 | Nov 27, 2019 | 314 |
| -7.95% | Mar 16, 2021 | 7 | Mar 24, 2021 | 22 | Apr 26, 2021 | 29 |
| -7.83% | Jun 9, 2021 | 28 | Jul 19, 2021 | 66 | Oct 20, 2021 | 94 |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The current iShares ESG Aware MSCI USA Small-Cap ETF volatility is 5.13%, 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.