iShares ESG Aware MSCI EAFE ETF

Frequently Asked Questions About ESGD

What does ESGD invest in?

The iShares ESG Aware MSCI EAFE ETF is engineered to replicate the investment performance of a specific index. This benchmark comprises shares of large and medium-sized companies operating in developed economies, deliberately excluding those based in the United States and Canada. A core principle for inclusion is the demonstration of favorable environmental, social, and governance (ESG) attributes, as defined by the index's creator. Furthermore, the ETF strives to maintain a risk and return profile that closely aligns with its standard, non-ESG counterpart index.

What is the expense ratio of ESGD?

iShares ESG Aware MSCI EAFE ETF (ESGD) charges an expense ratio of 0.20%. This is the annual fee deducted from fund assets to cover management and operations.

How big is ESGD?

iShares ESG Aware MSCI EAFE ETF (ESGD) manages $11.80B in total assets. AUM determines bid-ask liquidity and the fund's vulnerability to closure — funds below ~$50M are at higher risk of liquidation.

Is ESGD actively managed or an index fund?

ESGD is a passive index fund — it tracks a published benchmark by holding the constituents in their published weights. Index funds typically charge low expense ratios (ESGD's is 0.20%) because there's no security selection cost.

When was ESGD launched?

iShares ESG Aware MSCI EAFE ETF (ESGD) launched in June 2016 and is managed by IShares.

How has ESGD performed?

ESGD's total return — price change plus reinvested distributions — is charted at the top of this page. Switch the price chart to Total Return and pick a 1-year, 3-year, 5-year, or 10-year window to read the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over each horizon.