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ESML
US46435U6635
Passive ETFEquityESG

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 901 underlying holdings. This share class generates a stream of income by distributing dividends.
Last update 6/5/2026, 1:30 PM UTC
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This fund is part ofUS Small Cap1M perf.+1.60%
Last price
$52.28
1M perf.
+0.28%
1M flows
+€9M
AuM
€2.04B
TER
0.17%
Rating
ESG Consensus®
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ESML
$52.28

Performance & flows

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ESML
$52.26
+7.58%
US Small Cap
+8.51%

Historic performance and flows

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Perf.
+0.28%
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+7.58%
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+31.75%
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+59.98%
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+37.42%
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-1.70%
+11.16%
+14.00%
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Flows

Key fund info

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Main characteristics
Issuer
CUSIP
46435U663
ISIN
US46435U6635
AuM
€2.04B
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TER
0.17%
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Replication rating
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ESG Consensus®
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NAV
6/5/2026
$52.26
1D NAV change
-2.68%
Dividend policy
Replication method
Direct (Physical)
Replication model
Optimized sampling
No. of holdings
901
Inception date
4/10/2018
Jurisdiction
United States
Distribution
United States
United States Minor Outlying Islands
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
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

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Returns
+7.58%
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+31.75%
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+59.98%
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+37.42%
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Volatility
Perf./Volatility
Max drawdown
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Synthetic Risk and Reward Indicator (SRRI)
UCITS
N/A
PRIIPS
N/A
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Exposure

Countries
USA
93.70%
Bermuda
1.56%
United Kingdom
1.03%
Unavailable
0.48%
Other
3.22%
Sectors
Industrials
17.49%
Information Technology
13.90%
Financials
13.45%
Health Care
11.24%
Consumer Discretionary
10.94%
Real Estate
5.45%
Materials
5.35%
Energy
4.89%
Unavailable
9.63%
Other
7.65%
Diversification
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 901
Top 15 holdings
Data as of April 30, 2026
US80004C2008
TECHNIPFMC PLC
US FOODS HOLDING CORP
OVINTIV INC
XPO LOGISTICS
ASSURANT
FABRINET
JANUS HENDERSON GROUP PLC
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ALBEMARLE
NVENT ELECTRIC PLC
WESCO INTL
MICHAEL STORES
ATI INC
CARPENTER TECHNOLOGY
ROYAL GOLD
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Sustainability

Integrates ESG criteria
Yes
SDG

ESG Consensus® by Conser

Data as of March 31, 2026
Methodology

Our 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.

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ESG Consensus®
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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-.

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Holdings review
86.84% of holdings have positive scoring
13.32% of holdings have negative scoring
20.31%
51.59%
14.94%
9.55%
Consensus levels
Strong
Medium
Weak
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Replication

Trackinsight replication rating:
1-year trailing difference
As of May 29, 2026
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ESML
N/A
Replication quality
Calculated over 12m, as of May 29, 2026
Tracking error
Tracking difference
1-year cumulative return difference
Best
Worst
Daily return difference
Average
Worst
Replication information
Index
Index ticker
Index dividend policy
Replication method
Replication model

Issuer

iShares
iShares ID Card
Number of funds
1771
Total AuM
€5.34T
Expense ratio range
0.03% - 1.51%
Average expense ratio
0.2829%
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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, 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 €2.04B in assets as of June 5, 2026.

How has ESML performed lately?

Based on data from June 5, 2026, ESML returned 0.28% over the past month, 7.58% over the last three months and 14.00% year-to-date.

What are the latest inflows or outflows for ESML?

As of June 5, 2026, ESML recorded net flows of +€9M over the last month and +€33M year-to-date.

Does ESML distribute dividends?

ESML follows a distributing dividend policy, meaning it pays out income to investors. As of June 5, 2026, its 12-month trailing yield was 0.97%.

What are the main country or region exposures of ESML?

As of April 30, 2026, ESML has significant geographic allocations in USA, Bermuda and United Kingdom.

In which sector or theme does ESML invest in?

As of April 30, 2026, ESML focuses largely on Industrials, Information Technology and Financials.

How many securities does ESML hold and how diversified is it?

As of April 30, 2026, ESML holds 901 positions in its portfolio, with 8.32% of assets concentrated in its top 15 holdings.

What are the main positions in ESML?

As of April 30, 2026, ESML top three holdings include US80004C2008, TECHNIPFMC PLC and US FOODS HOLDING CORP.

What is the base currency of ESML?

The base currency of ESML is USD.

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