ATLASiShares ESG Aware MSCI EAFE ETF (ESGD): outlook, holdings and fees
iShares ESG Aware MSCI EAFE ETF (ESGD) is an exchange-traded fund and is managed by iShares. The expense ratio is 0.21% and the yield is 3.48%. The ten largest holdings are 14% of the fund.
Fund data as of Oct 14, 2026 · Price Nov 2, 2026
ATLAS view on ESGD
| Last price | $103.49 (+0.7%) |
|---|---|
| ATLAS chance of a higher price in 1 month | 57% |
| Likely 1-month range (50%) | $101.84 – $106.27 |
| Normal 1-day range (±1σ) | ±0.7% |
| Distribution yield | 3.48% |
ATLAS probabilities use the same calibrated model as every stock page. A fair value is shown for companies, not funds; the holdings below link to the fair value of each company.
ESGD fund facts
| Issuer | iShares |
|---|---|
| Theme | International developed |
| Assets under management | $11.8B |
| Expense ratio | 0.21% |
| Number of holdings | 330 |
| Portfolio turnover | 27% |
| Inception | Jun 28, 2016 |
| Exchange | NASDAQ |
The fund generally will invest at least 90% of its assets in the component securities of the underlying index and in investments that have economic characteristics that are substantially identical to the component securities of the underlying index. The underlying index is composed of large- and mid-capitalization developed market equities, excluding the U.S. and Canada that have positive environmental, social and governance characteristics as identified by the index provider while exhibiting risk and return characteristics similar to those of the parent index.
ESGD top holdings
| Holding | Sector | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| ASML Holding N.V. ASML | Technology | 3.41% |
| HSBC Holdings PLC HSBA | Financial Services | 1.49% |
| Novartis AG NOVN | Healthcare | 1.49% |
| SAP SE SAP | Technology | 1.22% |
| Roche Holding AG ROP | Healthcare | 1.16% |
| Siemens Aktiengesellschaft SIE | Industrials | 1.11% |
| Shell plc SHEL | Energy | 1.08% |
| ABB Ltd ABBN | Industrials | 1.09% |
| Nestle S.A. NESN | Consumer Defensive | 1.06% |
| Allianz SE VNA O.N. ALV | Financial Services | 1.01% |
Holdings with an ATLAS page link to their probability range, fair value and earnings calendar.
ESGD sector breakdown
| Sector | Weight |
|---|---|
| Financial Services | 26.2% |
| Industrials | 18.4% |
| Technology | 13.2% |
| Healthcare | 9.8% |
| Consumer Cyclicals | 6.7% |
| Consumer Defensive | 6.7% |
| Basic Materials | 5.1% |
| Communication Services | 4.6% |
| Energy | 4.2% |
| Utilities | 3.4% |
| Real Estate | 1.8% |
By region: Europe Developed 51.5%, Japan 24.1%, United Kingdom 12.7%, Australasia 6.4%, Asia Developed 3.1%.
ESGD returns and risk
| Year to date | +9.3% |
|---|---|
| 1 year | +12.7% |
| 3 years (annualised) | +18.4% |
| 5 years (annualised) | +9.1% |
| 10 years (annualised) | +8.6% |
| Volatility (3 years) | 11.9% |
| Sharpe ratio (3 years) | 1.00 |
Past returns do not guarantee future results.
ESGD: frequently asked questions
What does ESGD invest in?
iShares ESG Aware MSCI EAFE ETF invests in a portfolio of securities. Its largest holdings are ASML Holding N.V. (3.4%), HSBC Holdings PLC (1.5%), Novartis AG (1.5%), SAP SE (1.2%), Roche Holding AG (1.2%).
What is the ESGD expense ratio?
0.21% a year: about $21.00 for every $10,000 invested.
What is the ESGD dividend yield?
3.48%. ATLAS does not hold the exact distribution dates for ETFs.
Will ESGD go up?
Nobody can know. The ATLAS model puts the chance of a higher price in one month at 57%, with a likely range (50%) of $101.84 to $106.27 from $103.49 today. It is a probability, not a prediction.
How has ESGD performed?
Year to date +9.3%, one year +12.7%, three years +18.4% a year, five years +9.1% a year. Past returns do not guarantee future results.
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