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ESMV
US46436E4456
Passive ETFEquityESG

ESMV ETF · iShares ESG Optimized MSCI USA Min Vol Factor ETF

The ESMV Exchange Traded Fund (ETF) is provided by iShares. It is built to track an index: MSCI USA Minimum Volatility Extended ESG Reduced Carbon Target Index. The ESMV ETF provides physical exposure, so by buying it you actually own parts of all the 157 underlying holdings. This share class generates a stream of income by distributing dividends.
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This fund is part ofUS Low Volatility1M perf.+2.98%
Last price
$29.15
+0.07%
1M perf.
+3.00%
1M flows
N/A
AuM
€6.2M
E/R
0.18%
Rating
ESG Consensus®
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ESMV
$29.15
+0.07%

Performance & flows

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ESMV
$29.16
+0.40%
US Low Volatility
+0.82%

Historic performance and flows

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Perf.
+3.00%
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+0.40%
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+7.76%
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+31.09%
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N/A
+3.35%
+3.35%
+1.53%
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Flows

Key fund info

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Main characteristics
Issuer
CUSIP
46436E445
ISIN
US46436E4456
AuM
€6.2M
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E/R
0.18%
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Replication rating
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ESG Consensus®
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NAV
4/23/2026
$29.16
1D NAV change
+0.02%
Dividend policy
Replication method
Direct (Physical)
Replication model
Full replication
No. of holdings
157
Inception date
11/4/2021
Jurisdiction
United States
Distribution
United States
Legal structure
Open-end Fund
Base currency
USD
Dividend distribution
Trailing 12-month distr. yield
Distribution frequency
Last distribution
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Classification
Product type
Benchmark
MSCI USA Minimum Volatility Extended ESG Reduced Carbon Target Index
Asset class
Factors
N/A
Investment strategy
The iShares ESG Optimized MSCI USA Min Vol Factor ETF seeks to track the investment results of an index composed of U.S. large- and mid-capitalization equities that, in aggregate, have lower volatility characteristics, reduced carbon exposure and improved environmental, social and governance quality characteristics relative to 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

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Returns
+0.40%
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+7.76%
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+31.09%
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N/A
Volatility
Perf./Volatility
Max drawdown
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PRIIPS
N/A
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Exposure

Countries
USA
94.33%
Ireland
3.69%
Switzerland
1.29%
Unavailable
0.11%
Other
0.59%
Sectors
Information Technology
31.66%
Health Care
14.26%
Consumer Staples
9.30%
Financials
8.95%
Industrials
6.93%
Consumer Discretionary
6.31%
Utilities
5.63%
Communication Services
5.52%
Unavailable
3.71%
Other
7.74%
Diversification
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 157
Top 15 holdings
Data as of March 31, 2026
US36828A1016
VERIZON COMMUNICATIONS
CISCO-T
MERCK & CO INC
SERVICENOW
TRAVELERS COS INC/THE
NORTHROP GRUMMAN
NVIDIA
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VERTEX PHARMACEUTICALS
MOTOROLA SOLUTIONS
WELLTOWER INC
ELECTRONIC ARTS
MCKESSON
KROGER
WASTE MANAGEMENT
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Sustainability

Integrates ESG criteria
Yes
SDG

ESG Consensus® by Conser

Data as of February 27, 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 ESMV 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.


ESMV’s has a Final Sustainability Grade of either B+, B, or B-.

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Holdings review
72.68% of holdings have positive scoring
27.43% of holdings have negative scoring
13.50%
39.14%
20.03%
6.08%
17.48%
Consensus levels
Strong
Medium
Weak
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Replication

Trackinsight replication rating:
1-year trailing difference
As of March 31, 2026
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ESMV
N/A
Replication quality
Calculated over 12m, as of March 31, 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
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Number of funds
1740
Total AuM
€5.15T
Expense ratio range
0.03% - 1.51%
Average expense ratio
0.284%
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Frequently asked questions about ESMV

What does iShares ESG Optimized MSCI USA Min Vol Factor ETF, ESMV, invest in?

ESMV is a Passive ETF. This ETF provides exposure to Other Large and Mid-Cap US Equities.

Which benchmark or index does ESMV replicate?

ESMV tracks the MSCI USA Minimum Volatility Extended ESG Reduced Carbon Target Index - USD, through a full replication replication method.

What is the Total Expense ratio (TER) of ESMV?

ESMV carries a total expense ratio (TER) of 0.18%, indicating the annual cost for holding the fund.

When was ESMV launched?

ESMV was introduced to the market on November 4, 2021. It trades on United States

Who is the ETF issuer of ESMV?

iShares ESG Optimized MSCI USA Min Vol Factor ETF, ESMV, is provided by iShares. Learn more about iShares here.

What is the current assets under management (AUM) of ESMV?

ESMV oversees €6.2M in assets as of April 23, 2026.

How has ESMV performed lately?

Based on data from April 23, 2026, ESMV returned 3.00% over the past month, 0.40% over the last three months and 1.53% year-to-date.

Does ESMV distribute dividends?

ESMV follows a distributing dividend policy, meaning it pays out income to investors. As of April 23, 2026, its 12-month trailing yield was 1.64%.

What are the main country or region exposures of ESMV?

As of March 31, 2026, ESMV has significant geographic allocations in USA, Ireland and Switzerland.

In which sector or theme does ESMV invest in?

As of March 31, 2026, ESMV focuses largely on Information Technology, Health Care and Consumer Staples.

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

As of March 31, 2026, ESMV holds 157 positions in its portfolio, with 22.46% of assets concentrated in its top 15 holdings.

What are the main positions in ESMV?

As of March 31, 2026, ESMV top three holdings include US36828A1016, VERIZON COMMUNICATIONS and CISCO-T.

What is the base currency of ESMV?

The base currency of ESMV is USD.

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