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ESML ETF · iShares ESG Aware MSCI USA Small-Cap ETF
The ESML Exchange Traded Fund (ETF) is provided by iShares. It is built to track an index: MSCI USA Small Cap Extended ESG Focus Index. The ESML ETF provides physical exposure, so by buying it you actually own parts of all the 899 underlying holdings. This share class generates a stream of income by distributing dividends.
Last update 3/13/2026, 1:30 PM UTC
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This fund is part ofUS Small Cap1M perf.-5.18%
Last price
$46.65
1M perf.
-6.03%
1M flows
+€17M
AuM
€1.9B
E/R
0.17%
Rating
ESG Consensus®
ESML
$46.65
Performance & flows
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ESML
$46.66
+0.19%
US Small Cap
-0.78%
Historic performance and flows
| 1M | 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | MTD | QTD | YTD | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | -6.03%  | +0.19%  | +24.67%  | +47.60% | +23.13% | -6.17% | +1.55% | +1.55% | |
| Flows |
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Main characteristics
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NAV
3/13/2026
$46.66
1D NAV change
-0.19%
Dividend policy
Replication method
Direct (Physical)
Replication model
Optimized sampling
No. of holdings
899
Inception date
4/10/2018
Jurisdiction
United States
Distribution
United States Minor Outlying Islands
United States
Legal structure
Open-end Management Investment Company
Base currency
USD
Dividend distribution
Trailing 12-month distr. yield
Distribution frequency
Last distribution
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Classification
Product type
Benchmark
MSCI USA Small Cap Extended ESG Focus Index
Asset class
Factors
N/A
Investment strategy
The iShares ESG Aware MSCI USA Small-Cap ETF seeks to track the investment results of an optimized index designed to produce investment results comparable to a capitalization weighted index of small-capitalization U.S. companies, while reflecting a higher allocation to those companies with favorable environmental, social and governance ("ESG") profiles (as determined by the index provider).
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 | +0.19% | +24.67% | +47.60% | +23.13% |
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Synthetic Risk and Reward Indicator (SRRI)
UCITS
N/A
PRIIPS
N/A
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Countries
USA
93.79%
Bermuda
1.55%
Unavailable
0.11%
Other
4.55%
Sectors
Industrials
17.43%
Financials
13.88%
Information Technology
13.03%
Health Care
12.11%
Consumer Discretionary
11.57%
Materials
5.69%
Real Estate
4.91%
Energy
3.99%
Unavailable
9.36%
Other
8.02%
Diversification
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 899
Top 15 holdings
Data as of January 31, 2026
US80004C2008
US86765Q1067
US19247G1076
US FOODS HOLDING CORP
TECHNIPFMC PLC
CASEYS GENERAL STORES
LUMENTUM HOLDINGS
KYG3730V1059
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ROYAL GOLD
ASSURANT
US0669224778
AST SPACEMOBILE
JANUS HENDERSON GROUP PLC
CURTISS WRIGHT
EXACT SCIENCES
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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 ESML 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.
ESML’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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86.83% of holdings have positive scoring
12.98% of holdings have negative scoring
21.30%
51.43%
14.10%
9.31%
Consensus levels
Strong
Medium
Weak
No data on remaining < 1% of holdings
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Replication quality
Calculated over 12m, as of February 27, 2026
Tracking error
Tracking difference
Replication information
Index
MSCI USA Small Cap Extended ESG Focus Index - USD
Index ticker
GU716714 Index
Index dividend policy
GTR
Replication method
Replication model
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iShares
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Number of funds
1720
Total AuM
€4.9T
Expense ratio range
0.03% - 1.51%
Average expense ratio
0.285%
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Frequently asked questions about ESML
What does iShares ESG Aware MSCI USA Small-Cap ETF, ESML, invest in?
ESML is a Passive ETF. This ETF provides exposure to Other Small Cap US Equities.
Which benchmark or index does ESML replicate?
ESML tracks the MSCI USA Small Cap Extended ESG Focus Index - USD, through a optimized sampling replication method.
What is the Total Expense ratio (TER) of ESML?
ESML carries a total expense ratio (TER) of 0.17%, indicating the annual cost for holding the fund.
When was ESML launched?
ESML was introduced to the market on April 10, 2018. It trades on United States Minor Outlying Islands, among other exchanges
Who is the ETF issuer of ESML?
iShares ESG Aware MSCI USA Small-Cap ETF, ESML, is provided by iShares. Learn more about iShares here.
What is the current assets under management (AUM) of ESML?
ESML oversees €1.9B in assets as of March 13, 2026.
How has ESML performed lately?
Based on data from March 13, 2026, ESML returned -6.03% over the past month, 0.19% over the last three months and 1.55% year-to-date.
What are the latest inflows or outflows for ESML?
As of March 13, 2026, ESML recorded net flows of +€17M over the last month and +€96M year-to-date.
Does ESML distribute dividends?
ESML follows a distributing dividend policy, meaning it pays out income to investors. As of March 13, 2026, its 12-month trailing yield was 1.06%.
What are the main country or region exposures of ESML?
As of January 31, 2026, ESML has significant geographic allocations in USA and Bermuda.
In which sector or theme does ESML invest in?
As of January 31, 2026, ESML focuses largely on Industrials, Financials and Information Technology.
How many securities does ESML hold and how diversified is it?
As of January 31, 2026, ESML holds 899 positions in its portfolio, with 7.99% of assets concentrated in its top 15 holdings.
What are the main positions in ESML?
As of January 31, 2026, ESML top three holdings include US80004C2008, US86765Q1067 and US19247G1076.
What is the base currency of ESML?
The base currency of ESML is USD.
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