iShares ESG Aware MSCI USA ETF (ESGU)
| Assets | $12.25B |
| Expense Ratio | 0.15% |
| PE Ratio | 25.42 |
| Shares Out | 110.00M |
| Dividend (ttm) | $1.42 |
| Dividend Yield | 1.28% |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Mar 21, 2024 |
| Payout Ratio | 32.62% |
| 1-Year Return | +23.75% |
| Volume | 697,090 |
| Open | 109.51 |
| Previous Close | 111.02 |
| Day's Range | 109.25 - 110.74 |
| 52-Week Low | 88.86 |
| 52-Week High | 115.29 |
| Beta | 1.02 |
| Holdings | 290 |
| Inception Date | Dec 1, 2016 |
About ESGU
Fund Home PageThe iShares ESG Aware MSCI USA ETF (ESGU) is an exchange-traded fund that is based on the MSCI USA Extended ESG Focus index. The fund tracks an index composed of US companies that are selected and weighted for positive environmental, social and governance characteristics. ESGU was launched on Dec 1, 2016 and is issued by BlackRock.
Top 10 Holdings
30.41% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Corporation | MSFT | 6.75% |
| Apple Inc | AAPL | 5.40% |
| NVIDIA Corporation | NVDA | 4.52% |
| Amazon.com, Inc. | AMZN | 3.59% |
| Alphabet Inc. | GOOG | 2.99% |
| Meta Platforms, Inc. | META | 2.29% |
| Eli Lilly and Company | LLY | 1.36% |
| JPMorgan Chase & Co. | JPM | 1.23% |
| UnitedHealth Group Incorporated | UNH | 1.15% |
| Broadcom Inc. | AVGO | 1.12% |
Dividends
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 21, 2024 | $0.38416 | Mar 27, 2024 |
| Dec 20, 2023 | $0.33714 | Dec 27, 2023 |
| Sep 26, 2023 | $0.39918 | Oct 2, 2023 |
| Jun 7, 2023 | $0.29808 | Jun 13, 2023 |
| Mar 23, 2023 | $0.46957 | Mar 29, 2023 |
| Dec 13, 2022 | $0.35042 | Dec 19, 2022 |
News
ETF Edge: SEC hearing on ESG and crypto
CNBC's Bob Pisani with Vettafi's Dave Nadig and DWS Group's Arne Noack, join 'Halftime Report' to discuss climate control and cryptocurrency ahead of the SEC hearings.
ESGU Outflow May Reflect Rise of the Quality Factor
iShares' QUAL fund may appeal to investors as banking risks linger.
ESG Funds Could Face 'Tons of Closures'
The label is spooking issuers and has investors running for the hills.
BlackRock's Fink Reframes ESG in Annual Letter
The top ETF issuer's CEO address steers clear of ESG terminology, but the firm isn't giving up on sustainable investing.
ESG Investing's Benefits, Baggage
Socially responsible ETFs like ESGU may benefit with more government spending.
ESG ETFs Buffeted by Volatile Politics and Markets
Sustainable funds in the U.S. shed $6.2 billion in the last quarter of 2022.
$1T of Inflows? Sumit's 2023 ETF Predictions
ETF.com Senior Analyst Sumit Roy offers 4 bold predictions for 2023.
Demand for ESG Funds Tops Supply: PwC
U.S., European managers plan to increase their sustainable investments, a survey finds.
ESG Filings Stand Out Over Past Month
Despite the backlash against the environmental, social, governance concept, more funds are in the works.
I welcome the scrutiny of ESG investing, says Capricorn's Michaela Edwards
Michaela Edwards, Capricorn Investment Group partner, joins 'Closing Bell' to discuss ESG investing and the outflow of funds from the sector in the last few months.
Zeroing In On Gun Stock Exposure In ETFs
Stocks of gun-makers are found primarily in small cap ETFs.
They may be attracting big money, but these ETFs may not be as eco-friendly as you think
Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) ETFs lack clarity, so investors don't always know where their money is going, S&P Global's Mona Naqvi warns.
7 Megatrend Stock ETFs With Massive Potential
In 2022, the U.S. equities market got off to its worst start to a year since the dark days of the financial crisis, with many areas of the market, including stocks and stock exchange-traded funds (ETF...
Sustainable investing is mostly marketing and PR: Former BlackRock exec
Tariq Fancy, former Blackrock CIO, joins 'Power Lunch' to discuss Larry Fink's recent comments and how sustainable investing has unfolded in recent years.tan
Direct Indexing Gains Momentum
Direct indexing is set to be the next big thing in investing as asset managers snap up related firms.
Retail Investors Reach For Core ESG ETFs
Shifting retail interest in socially responsible ETFs suggests growing ESG use in portfolio construction.
Assessing The ESG Investor
As ESG gains traction with investors, surveys have assessed investors' priorities and motivations.
Nuanced Views On ESG Gain Traction
These ETFs offer a differentiated take on ESG investing. Investors are starting to pay attention.
Direct Indexing Minor Threat To ETFs
Direct indexing has benefits for many, but won't be the right solution for everyone.
ESG ETFs Looking Polluted
The liberal use of ‘ESG' on exchange-traded products is a disservice to the spirit of the space.
