# Northern Trust STOXX Global ESG Select ETF (ESGG): ETF Facts & Distributions

> Markdown mirror of https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/esgg for AI agents. Same live data as the HTML page, regenerated on the same refresh cycle. Not investment advice.

- Issuer: FlexShares · Asset class: Equity
- Strategy: Passive Index · Inception: 2016-07-13

This fund is structured for investors keen on highlighting particular Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) metrics within companies operating globally. Its main objective is to broadly match the overall investment performance—encompassing both capital growth and income generated—of the STOXX Global ESG Select KPIs Index, before any management fees or operational costs are factored in.

## Key Facts

| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Price | $240.85 |
| Expense Ratio | 0.45% |
| Assets Under Management | $119.8M |
| NAV | $239.52 |
| Holdings Count | 743 |
| Distribution Yield (TTM) | 1.25% |
| Annual Distribution (TTM) | $3.00 /share |
| Distribution Frequency | Quarterly |
| 52-Week Range | $194.43 – $243.59 |
| Beta | 0.94 |

## Latest Distribution

- Amount: $0.4776 /share
- Ex-date: 2026-09-18
- Pay date: 2026-09-24

## Frequently Asked Questions

### What does ESGG invest in?

This fund is structured for investors keen on highlighting particular Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) metrics within companies operating globally. Its main objective is to broadly match the overall investment performance—encompassing both capital growth and income generated—of the STOXX Global ESG Select KPIs Index, before any management fees or operational costs are factored in.

### What is the expense ratio of ESGG?

Northern Trust STOXX Global ESG Select ETF (ESGG) charges an expense ratio of 0.45%. This is the annual fee deducted from fund assets to cover management and operations.

### How big is ESGG?

Northern Trust STOXX Global ESG Select ETF (ESGG) manages $119.8M 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 ESGG actively managed or an index fund?

ESGG 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 (ESGG's is 0.45%) because there's no security selection cost.

### When was ESGG launched?

Northern Trust STOXX Global ESG Select ETF (ESGG) launched in July 2016 and is managed by FlexShares.

### How has ESGG performed?

ESGG'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.

### Does ESGG pay a dividend?

Northern Trust STOXX Global ESG Select ETF (ESGG) currently distributes little or no income. Trailing-twelve-month yield is 1.25%. Investors looking for income should consider income-focused alternatives. See the Peers tab.

### How often does ESGG pay dividends?

Northern Trust STOXX Global ESG Select ETF pays dividends Quarterly. Each ex-dividend date, record date, and payment date is listed in the dividend history table on this page.

### What is ESGG's dividend yield?

ESGG's trailing-twelve-month yield is 1.25%, calculated from the sum of dividends over the past year divided by the current price.

### When is ESGG's next ex-dividend date?

The most recently announced ex-dividend date for ESGG was 2026-09-18. The next ex-date typically follows Quarterly; once announced it appears at the top of the dividend history table on this page.

### How much will ESGG's expense ratio cost me over 30 years?

On a $10,000 investment compounding at 7% gross return, a 0.45% expense ratio quietly compounds against your balance every year. The Fee Compounding Forecast card above projects the dollar drag for any holding period and assumption you pick. The typical result for a 1.0% expense ratio on a 30-year hold is roughly 25% of the final balance lost to fees.

### How does ESGG charge its expense ratio?

The expense ratio is deducted in tiny daily slices from ESGG's net asset value (NAV). You never see a bill. The price quoted on every exchange is already net of fees. There's no "fee day" to avoid; the cost is continuous and built into the trading price.

### Why does ESGG cost more than a fund like VOO?

ESGG is a passive index fund (current expense ratio 0.45%). Differences from broad-market ETFs like VOO usually come from index licensing fees, asset class (bond funds typically run cheaper than equity), or fund scale (smaller funds spread fixed operating costs across less AUM).

### Are there cheaper alternatives to ESGG?

The Lower-Fee Alternatives card above lists ETFs following the same investment strategy as ESGG (0.45%) but at a lower expense ratio. Each row shows the fee gap, the peer's AUM as a liquidity sanity-check, and a direct link to that fund's analysis page. Cheaper price doesn't automatically mean better. Verify the peer holds what you actually want.

## More on Dividend Data

- Overview (HTML): https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/esgg
- Distribution history: https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/esgg/dividend
- Holdings & diversification: https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/esgg/diversification
- Fees & cheaper alternatives: https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/esgg/expenses
- Peer comparison: https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/esgg/peers

Data sourced from primary filings and market data providers; see https://www.dividenddata.com/methodology.