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ESGU ETF · iShares ESG Aware MSCI USA ETF
The ESGU Exchange Traded Fund (ETF) is provided by iShares. It is built to track an index: MSCI USA Extended ESG Focus Index. The ESGU ETF provides physical exposure, so by buying it you actually own parts of all the 280 underlying holdings. This share class generates a stream of income by distributing dividends.
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This fund is part ofUS Large Cap1M perf.-3.62%
Last price
$143.75
1M perf.
-2.23%
1M flows
+€102M
AuM
€13.25B
E/R
0.15%
Rating
ESG Consensus®
ESGU
$143.75
Performance & flows
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ESGU
$144.63
-2.72%
US Large Cap
-1.96%
Historic performance and flows
| 1M | 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | MTD | QTD | YTD | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | -2.23%  | -2.72%  | +19.83%  | +76.52% | +70.68% | -3.05% | -2.91% | -2.91% | |
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Main characteristics
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NAV
3/12/2026
$144.63
1D NAV change
-1.65%
Dividend policy
Replication method
Direct (Physical)
Replication model
Optimized sampling
No. of holdings
280
Inception date
12/1/2016
Jurisdiction
United States
Distribution
United States
Legal structure
Open-end Investment Company
Base currency
USD
Dividend distribution
Trailing 12-month distr. yield
Distribution frequency
Last distribution
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Classification
Investment strategy
The iShares ESG MSCI USA ETF seeks to track the investment results of an index composed of U.S. companies that have positive environmental, social and governance characteristics as identified by the index provider while exhibiting risk and return characteristics similar to those of the parent index.
Tax optimisation
PEA
France
UK Reporting Status
United Kingdom
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Risk profile
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Historical risk/return profile
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Returns | -2.72% | +19.83% | +76.52% | +70.68% |
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UCITS
N/A
PRIIPS
N/A
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Countries
USA
96.35%
Ireland
2.79%
Unavailable
0.19%
Other
0.66%
Sectors
Information Technology
36.05%
Financials
10.77%
Consumer Discretionary
10.10%
Communication Services
9.95%
Health Care
9.38%
Industrials
7.50%
Consumer Staples
3.71%
Energy
3.33%
Unavailable
3.10%
Other
6.10%
Diversification
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 280
Top 15 holdings
Data as of January 31, 2026
NVIDIA
APPLE
ALPHABET INC-CL
MICROSOFT-T
AMAZON.COM INC
BROADCOM LIMITED
META PLATFORMS
TESLA
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LILLY
JPMORGAN CHASE
VISA INCORPORATION
ALPHABET INC-CL
MICRON TECHNOLOGY
MASTERCARD
HOME DEPOT
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Integrates ESG criteria
Yes
SDG
ESG Consensus® by Conser
Data as of December 31, 2025
MethodologyOur partner Conser gathers the industry's consensus on the business practices of the underlying holdings. We have computed the following metrics about ESGU ETF's sustainability, based on their methodology.
ESG Consensus®
ESG Consensus® is based on the Final Sustainability Grade, which itself consists of 10 grades. Our partner Conser calculates the exact grade, based on market intelligence, using their proprietary ESG Consensus® methodology.
ESGU’s has a Final Sustainability Grade of either B+, B, or B-.
A+
A
A-
B+
B
B-
C+
C
C-
D
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74.01% of holdings have positive scoring
26.05% of holdings have negative scoring
25.17%
26.87%
21.98%
8.17%
14.16%
Consensus levels
Strong
Medium
Weak
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Replication quality
Calculated over 12m, as of February 27, 2026
Tracking error
Tracking difference
Replication information
Index
MSCI USA Extended ESG Focus GTR Index - USD
Index ticker
GU719471 Index
Index dividend policy
GTR
Replication method
Replication model
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iShares
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Number of funds
1720
Total AuM
€4.93T
Expense ratio range
0.03% - 1.51%
Average expense ratio
0.285%
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Frequently asked questions about ESGU
What does iShares ESG Aware MSCI USA ETF, ESGU, invest in?
ESGU is a Passive ETF. This ETF provides exposure to Other Large and Mid-Cap US Equities.
Which benchmark or index does ESGU replicate?
ESGU tracks the MSCI USA Extended ESG Focus GTR Index - USD, through a optimized sampling replication method.
What is the Total Expense ratio (TER) of ESGU?
ESGU carries a total expense ratio (TER) of 0.15%, indicating the annual cost for holding the fund.
When was ESGU launched?
ESGU was introduced to the market on December 1, 2016. It trades on United States
Who is the ETF issuer of ESGU?
iShares ESG Aware MSCI USA ETF, ESGU, is provided by iShares. Learn more about iShares here.
What is the current assets under management (AUM) of ESGU?
ESGU oversees €13.25B in assets as of March 12, 2026.
How has ESGU performed lately?
Based on data from March 12, 2026, ESGU returned -2.23% over the past month, -2.72% over the last three months and -2.91% year-to-date.
What are the latest inflows or outflows for ESGU?
As of March 12, 2026, ESGU recorded net flows of +€102M over the last month and +€175M year-to-date.
Does ESGU distribute dividends?
ESGU follows a distributing dividend policy, meaning it pays out income to investors. As of March 12, 2026, its 12-month trailing yield was 1.02%.
What are the main country or region exposures of ESGU?
As of January 31, 2026, ESGU has significant geographic allocations in USA and Ireland.
In which sector or theme does ESGU invest in?
As of January 31, 2026, ESGU focuses largely on Information Technology, Financials and Consumer Discretionary.
How many securities does ESGU hold and how diversified is it?
As of January 31, 2026, ESGU holds 280 positions in its portfolio, with 41.10% of assets concentrated in its top 15 holdings.
What are the main positions in ESGU?
As of January 31, 2026, ESGU top three holdings include NVIDIA, APPLE and ALPHABET INC-CL.
What is the base currency of ESGU?
The base currency of ESGU is USD.
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