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NZESGE0008S1

Passive ETF Equity ESG

ESG ETF · Smart Global ESG ETF

The ESG Exchange Traded Fund (ETF) is provided by Smart. It is built to track an index: MSCI World ex Australia Custom ESG Leaders Index. The dividend policy is capitalization.

Last update 5/14/2026, 10:00 PM UTC

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This fund is part ofDeveloped Market Blended Cap1M perf.+6.55%

Last price

NZ$4.99

1M perf.

+6.58%

1M flows

+€1M

AuM

€180M

TER

0.54%

Rating

Not rated

ESG Consensus®

ESG

NZ$4.99

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ESG

NZ$4.92

+8.48%

Developed Market Blended Cap

+6.57%

Historic performance and flows

	1M	3M	1Y	3Y	5Y	MTD	QTD	YTD
Perf.	+6.58%	+8.48%	+27.52%	+85.48%	+107.00%	+2.82%	+12.27%	+4.40%
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Main characteristics

Issuer

Smart

ISIN

NZESGE0008S1

AuM

€180M

TER

0.54%

Replication rating

Not rated

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NAV

5/14/2026

NZ$4.92

1D NAV change

+0.94%

Dividend policy

Capitalization

Replication method

Other

Replication model

ETF based

No. of holdings

631

Inception date

6/6/2019

Jurisdiction

New Zealand

Distribution

New Zealand

Legal structure

Managed Investment Scheme

Base currency

NZD

Classification

Product type

Passive ETF

Benchmark

MSCI World ex Australia Custom ESG Leaders Index

Asset class

Equity

Factors

N/A

Investment strategy

The Smart Global ESG ETF’s investment objective is to track the return (before tax, fees and other expenses) of the MSCI World Ex Australia Custom ESG Leaders Net Total Return 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	+8.48%	+27.52%	+85.48%	+107.00%
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Synthetic Risk and Reward Indicator (SRRI)

UCITS

N/A

PRIIPS

N/A

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Exposure

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Sustainability

Integrates ESG criteria

Yes

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Issuer

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Number of funds

Total AuM

€3.56B

Expense ratio range

0.2% - 0.79%

Average expense ratio

0.5133%

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Frequently asked questions about ESG

What does Smart Global ESG ETF, ESG, invest in?

ESG is a Passive ETF. This ETF provides exposure to Large and Mid-Cap Developed markets ex-Australia Equities.

Which benchmark or index does ESG replicate?

ESG tracks the MSCI World Ex Australia Custom ESG Leaders Index - AUD, through a replication method.

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

ESG carries a total expense ratio (TER) of 0.54%, indicating the annual cost for holding the fund.

When was ESG launched?

ESG was introduced to the market on June 6, 2019. It trades on New Zealand

Who is the ETF issuer of ESG?

Smart Global ESG ETF, ESG, is provided by Smart. Learn more about Smart here.

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

ESG oversees €180M in assets as of May 14, 2026.

How has ESG performed lately?

Based on data from May 14, 2026, ESG returned 6.58% over the past month, 8.48% over the last three months and 4.40% year-to-date.

What are the latest inflows or outflows for ESG?

As of May 14, 2026, ESG recorded net flows of +€1M over the last month and +€8.9M year-to-date.

Does ESG distribute dividends?

ESG follows a capitalizing, meaning it reinvests income within the fund. As of May 14, 2026, its 12-month trailing yield was 1.48%.

What are the main country or region exposures of ESG?

As of March 31, 2026, ESG has significant geographic allocations in USA, Japan and Canada.

In which sector or theme does ESG invest in?

As of March 31, 2026, ESG focuses largely on Information Technology, Financials and Industrials.

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

As of March 31, 2026, ESG holds 631 positions in its portfolio, with 38.56% of assets concentrated in its top 15 holdings.

What are the main positions in ESG?

As of March 31, 2026, ESG top three holdings include NVIDIA, MICROSOFT-T and ALPHABET INC-CL.

What is the base currency of ESG?

The base currency of ESG is NZD.

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Frequently asked questions about ESG

What does Smart Global ESG ETF, ESG, invest in?

ESG is a Passive ETF. This ETF provides exposure to Large and Mid-Cap Developed markets ex-Australia Equities.

Which benchmark or index does ESG replicate?

ESG tracks the MSCI World Ex Australia Custom ESG Leaders Index - AUD, through a replication method.

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

ESG carries a total expense ratio (TER) of 0.54%, indicating the annual cost for holding the fund.

When was ESG launched?

ESG was introduced to the market on June 6, 2019. It trades on New Zealand

Who is the ETF issuer of ESG?

Smart Global ESG ETF, ESG, is provided by Smart. Learn more about Smart here.

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

ESG oversees €180M in assets as of May 14, 2026.

How has ESG performed lately?

Based on data from May 14, 2026, ESG returned 6.58% over the past month, 8.48% over the last three months and 4.40% year-to-date.

What are the latest inflows or outflows for ESG?

As of May 14, 2026, ESG recorded net flows of +€1M over the last month and +€8.9M year-to-date.

Does ESG distribute dividends?

ESG follows a capitalizing, meaning it reinvests income within the fund. As of May 14, 2026, its 12-month trailing yield was 1.48%.

What are the main country or region exposures of ESG?

As of March 31, 2026, ESG has significant geographic allocations in USA, Japan and Canada.

In which sector or theme does ESG invest in?

As of March 31, 2026, ESG focuses largely on Information Technology, Financials and Industrials.

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

As of March 31, 2026, ESG holds 631 positions in its portfolio, with 38.56% of assets concentrated in its top 15 holdings.

What are the main positions in ESG?

As of March 31, 2026, ESG top three holdings include NVIDIA, MICROSOFT-T and ALPHABET INC-CL.

What is the base currency of ESG?

The base currency of ESG is NZD.

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