Vanguard ESG U.S. Stock ETF (ESGV): outlook, holdings and fees
Vanguard ESG U.S. Stock ETF (ESGV) is an exchange-traded fund and is managed by Vanguard. The expense ratio is 0.09% and the yield is 0.91%. The ten largest holdings are 41% of the fund.
Fund data as of Oct 14, 2026 · Price Nov 2, 2026
ATLAS view on ESGV
| Last price | $133.77 (+0.8%) |
|---|---|
| ATLAS chance of a higher price in 1 month | 55% |
| Likely 1-month range (50%) | $130.99 – $137.95 |
| Normal 1-day range (±1σ) | ±0.9% |
| Distribution yield | 0.91% |
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.
ESGV fund facts
| Issuer | Vanguard |
|---|---|
| Theme | US large caps |
| Assets under management | $13.6B |
| Expense ratio | 0.09% |
| Number of holdings | 50 |
| Portfolio turnover | 3% |
| Inception | Sep 18, 2018 |
| Exchange | CBOE |
The adviser attempts to replicate the target index by investing all, or substantially all, of its assets in the stocks that make up the index, holding each stock in approximately the same proportion as its weighting in the index. The index, which is market capitalization-weighted, is composed of large-, mid-, and small-cap stocks of companies located in the United States that are screened for certain environmental, social, and corporate governance (ESG) criteria by the index provider, which is independent of Vanguard. It is non-diversified.
ESGV top holdings
| Holding | Sector | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| NVIDIA Corporation NVDA | Technology | 8.72% |
| Apple Inc. AAPL | Technology | 7.33% |
| Microsoft Corporation MSFT | Technology | 6.59% |
| Amazon.com Inc AMZN | Consumer Cyclical | 4.11% |
| Alphabet Inc Class A GOOGL | Communication Services | 3.15% |
| Broadcom Inc AVGO | Technology | 2.77% |
| Alphabet Inc Class C GOOG | Communication Services | 2.68% |
| Meta Platforms Inc. META | Communication Services | 2.13% |
| Micron Technology Inc MU | Technology | 1.82% |
| Tesla Inc TSLA | Consumer Cyclical | 1.86% |
Holdings with an ATLAS page link to their probability range, fair value and earnings calendar.
ESGV sector breakdown
| Sector | Weight |
|---|---|
| Technology | 42.8% |
| Financial Services | 12.4% |
| Consumer Cyclicals | 10.9% |
| Healthcare | 10.9% |
| Communication Services | 10.6% |
| Industrials | 4.1% |
| Consumer Defensive | 3.9% |
| Real Estate | 2.6% |
| Basic Materials | 1.8% |
| Utilities | 0.1% |
By region: North America 99.2%, Latin America 0.4%, Europe Developed 0.4%.
ESGV returns and risk
| Year to date | +15.4% |
|---|---|
| 1 year | +17.4% |
| 3 years (annualised) | +22.3% |
| 5 years (annualised) | +12.7% |
| 10 years (annualised) | 0.0% |
| Volatility (3 years) | 13.9% |
| Sharpe ratio (3 years) | 1.24 |
Past returns do not guarantee future results.
ESGV: frequently asked questions
What does ESGV invest in?
Vanguard ESG U.S. Stock ETF invests in a portfolio of securities. Its largest holdings are NVIDIA Corporation (8.7%), Apple Inc. (7.3%), Microsoft Corporation (6.6%), Amazon.com Inc (4.1%), Alphabet Inc Class A (3.1%).
What is the ESGV expense ratio?
0.09% a year: about $9.00 for every $10,000 invested.
What is the ESGV dividend yield?
0.91%. ATLAS does not hold the exact distribution dates for ETFs.
Will ESGV go up?
Nobody can know. The ATLAS model puts the chance of a higher price in one month at 55%, with a likely range (50%) of $130.99 to $137.95 from $133.77 today. It is a probability, not a prediction.
How has ESGV performed?
Year to date +15.4%, one year +17.4%, three years +22.3% a year, five years +12.7% a year. Past returns do not guarantee future results.
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