iShares ESG Aware MSCI USA ETF
ESGU ThematicUpdated: May 20, 2026, 21:17 UTC
Key Metrics
Top 10 Holdings
| Holding | Ticker | Weight | Bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| NVIDIA Corp | NVDA | 7.75% | |
| Apple Inc | AAPL | 6.27% | |
| Alphabet Inc Class C | GOOG | 5.05% | |
| Microsoft Corp | MSFT | 4.52% | |
| Amazon.com Inc | AMZN | 3.94% | |
| Broadcom Inc | AVGO | 3.02% | |
| Meta Platforms Inc Class A | META | 1.98% | |
| Tesla Inc | TSLA | 1.71% | |
| Alphabet Inc Class A | GOOGL | 1.42% | |
| JPMorgan Chase & Co | JPM | 1.29% |
Sector Allocation
About This ETF
The iShares ESG Aware MSCI USA ETF (ESGU) is a Thematic ETF with an expense ratio (TER) of 0.15% and $16.6B in assets under management., with its largest holdings being NVIDIA Corp, Apple Inc, Alphabet Inc Class C. The ETF currently yields 0.97% in dividends. Year-to-date, ESGU has returned +8.62%.
The fund generally will invest at least 90% of its assets in the component securities of the underlying index and may invest up to 10% of its assets in certain futures, options and swap contracts, cash and cash equivalents. The underlying index is an optimized equity index designed to reflect the equity performance of U.S. companies that have favorable environmental, social and governance ("ESG") characteristics, while exhibiting risk and return characteristics similar to those of the MSCI USA Index (the "parent index").
FAQ — ESGU
What is the TER of ESGU (iShares ESG Aware MSCI USA ETF)?
ESGU has a Total Expense Ratio (TER) of 0.15 % per year. That sits below the thematic category median (0.68 % across 15 peer ETFs). The TER is deducted directly from the fund and lowers your effective return.
What return has ESGU delivered?
Performance for ESGU: YTD: +8.62 % · 3-year p.a.: +21.66 % · 5-year p.a.: +12.73 %. Over 5 years, ESGU outperforms the thematic category median of +4.04 % by +8.69 pp. Past performance is no guarantee of future returns.
What are the top holdings of ESGU?
The five largest positions in ESGU are: NVDA, AAPL, GOOG, MSFT, AMZN. The full holdings list is updated daily on this page.
Does ESGU pay dividends?
ESGU has a current dividend yield of 0.97 %. Distributing ETFs pay this out in cash; accumulating versions reinvest it inside the fund. Check the share class on your broker before buying.
Where can I buy or set up a savings plan for ESGU?
ESGU is available at most major brokers. For a free monthly savings plan from €1, look at Trade Republic, Scalable Capital or Flatex. The broker comparison on this site shows fees, free-savings-plan ETFs and execution exchanges side by side.
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