ATLASiShares ESG Aware MSCI USA ETF (ESGU): outlook, holdings and fees
iShares ESG Aware MSCI USA ETF (ESGU) is an exchange-traded fund and is managed by iShares. The expense ratio is 0.15% and the yield is 0.96%. The ten largest holdings are 38% of the fund.
Fund data as of Oct 14, 2026 · Price Nov 2, 2026
ATLAS view on ESGU
| Last price | $166.22 (+0.6%) |
|---|---|
| ATLAS chance of a higher price in 1 month | 56% |
| Likely 1-month range (50%) | $163.12 – $171.09 |
| Normal 1-day range (±1σ) | ±0.8% |
| Distribution yield | 0.96% |
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.
ESGU fund facts
| Issuer | iShares |
|---|---|
| Theme | US large caps |
| Assets under management | $18.3B |
| Expense ratio | 0.15% |
| Number of holdings | 267 |
| Portfolio turnover | 26% |
| Inception | Dec 1, 2016 |
| Exchange | NASDAQ |
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).
ESGU top holdings
| Holding | Sector | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| NVIDIA Corporation NVDA | Technology | 8.06% |
| Apple Inc. AAPL | Technology | 7.09% |
| Microsoft Corporation MSFT | Technology | 5.77% |
| Amazon.com Inc AMZN | Consumer Cyclical | 3.86% |
| Alphabet Inc Class C GOOG | Communication Services | 3.58% |
| Broadcom Inc AVGO | Technology | 2.47% |
| Meta Platforms Inc. META | Communication Services | 2.22% |
| Alphabet Inc Class A GOOGL | Communication Services | 2.03% |
| Micron Technology Inc MU | Technology | 1.63% |
| Tesla Inc TSLA | Consumer Cyclical | 1.59% |
Holdings with an ATLAS page link to their probability range, fair value and earnings calendar.
ESGU sector breakdown
| Sector | Weight |
|---|---|
| Technology | 41.1% |
| Financial Services | 11.2% |
| Healthcare | 9.7% |
| Communication Services | 9.0% |
| Consumer Cyclicals | 8.2% |
| Industrials | 7.5% |
| Consumer Defensive | 4.2% |
| Energy | 3.7% |
| Real Estate | 2.0% |
| Basic Materials | 1.8% |
| Utilities | 1.7% |
By region: North America 99.9%, Latin America 0.2%.
ESGU returns and risk
| Year to date | +15.9% |
|---|---|
| 1 year | +16.8% |
| 3 years (annualised) | +22.2% |
| 5 years (annualised) | +12.9% |
| 10 years (annualised) | 0.0% |
| Volatility (3 years) | 13.0% |
| Sharpe ratio (3 years) | 1.29 |
Past returns do not guarantee future results.
ESGU: frequently asked questions
What does ESGU invest in?
iShares ESG Aware MSCI USA ETF invests in a portfolio of securities. Its largest holdings are NVIDIA Corporation (8.1%), Apple Inc. (7.1%), Microsoft Corporation (5.8%), Amazon.com Inc (3.9%), Alphabet Inc Class C (3.6%).
What is the ESGU expense ratio?
0.15% a year: about $15.00 for every $10,000 invested.
What is the ESGU dividend yield?
0.96%. ATLAS does not hold the exact distribution dates for ETFs.
Will ESGU go up?
Nobody can know. The ATLAS model puts the chance of a higher price in one month at 56%, with a likely range (50%) of $163.12 to $171.09 from $166.22 today. It is a probability, not a prediction.
How has ESGU performed?
Year to date +15.9%, one year +16.8%, three years +22.2% a year, five years +12.9% a year. Past returns do not guarantee future results.
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