ATLASiShares ESG Aware MSCI EM ETF (ESGE): outlook, holdings and fees
iShares ESG Aware MSCI EM ETF (ESGE) is an exchange-traded fund and is managed by iShares. The expense ratio is 0.24% and the yield is 2.15%. The ten largest holdings are 40% of the fund.
Fund data as of Oct 14, 2026 · Price Nov 2, 2026
ATLAS view on ESGE
| Last price | $50.08 (+1.3%) |
|---|---|
| ATLAS chance of a higher price in 1 month | 53% |
| Likely 1-month range (50%) | $48.36 – $52.25 |
| Normal 1-day range (±1σ) | ±1.3% |
| Distribution yield | 2.15% |
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.
ESGE fund facts
| Issuer | iShares |
|---|---|
| Theme | Other strategies |
| Assets under management | $6.9B |
| Expense ratio | 0.24% |
| Number of holdings | 280 |
| Portfolio turnover | 40% |
| 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 index is an optimized equity index designed to reflect the equity performance of companies that have favorable ESG characteristics, while exhibiting risk and return characteristics similar to those of the MSCI Emerging Markets Index (the parent index).
ESGE top holdings
| Holding | Sector | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Ltd. 2330 | Technology | 16.19% |
| Samsung Electronics Co Ltd 005930 | Technology | 7.71% |
| SK Hynix Inc 000660 | Technology | 5.49% |
| Tencent Holdings Ltd 0700 | Communication Services | 2.47% |
| MediaTek Inc 2454 | Technology | 1.79% |
| Alibaba Group Holding Ltd 9988 | Consumer Cyclical | 1.64% |
| China Construction Bank Corp 0939 | Financial Services | 1.16% |
| Delta Electronics Inc 2308 | Technology | 1.08% |
| Chunghwa Telecom Co 2412 | Communication Services | 1.00% |
| Samsung Electronics Co Pref 005935 | Technology | 1.05% |
Holdings with an ATLAS page link to their probability range, fair value and earnings calendar.
ESGE sector breakdown
| Sector | Weight |
|---|---|
| Technology | 43.7% |
| Financial Services | 24.2% |
| Consumer Cyclicals | 7.0% |
| Communication Services | 6.7% |
| Basic Materials | 4.6% |
| Industrials | 4.5% |
| Healthcare | 2.7% |
| Consumer Defensive | 2.2% |
| Energy | 2.1% |
| Utilities | 1.4% |
| Real Estate | 1.1% |
By region: Asia Developed 53.4%, Asia Emerging 29.6%, Latin America 6.9%, Africa/Middle East 6.2%, Europe Emerging 2.3%.
ESGE returns and risk
| Year to date | +23.1% |
|---|---|
| 1 year | +25.4% |
| 3 years (annualised) | +24.9% |
| 5 years (annualised) | +8.4% |
| 10 years (annualised) | +9.2% |
| Volatility (3 years) | 15.9% |
| Sharpe ratio (3 years) | 1.19 |
Past returns do not guarantee future results.
ESGE: frequently asked questions
What does ESGE invest in?
iShares ESG Aware MSCI EM ETF invests in a portfolio of securities. Its largest holdings are Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Ltd. (16.2%), Samsung Electronics Co Ltd (7.7%), SK Hynix Inc (5.5%), Tencent Holdings Ltd (2.5%), MediaTek Inc (1.8%).
What is the ESGE expense ratio?
0.24% a year: about $24.00 for every $10,000 invested.
What is the ESGE dividend yield?
2.15%. ATLAS does not hold the exact distribution dates for ETFs.
Will ESGE go up?
Nobody can know. The ATLAS model puts the chance of a higher price in one month at 53%, with a likely range (50%) of $48.36 to $52.25 from $50.08 today. It is a probability, not a prediction.
How has ESGE performed?
Year to date +23.1%, one year +25.4%, three years +24.9% a year, five years +8.4% a year. Past returns do not guarantee future results.
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