iShares U.S. Carbon Transition Readiness Aware Active ETF

Frequently Asked Questions About LCTU

What does LCTU invest in?

This actively managed iShares ETF strives for significant long-term growth of capital by focusing investments on U.S. stocks from large and mid-sized companies that are considered to be advantageously placed to profit from the worldwide move towards a less carbon-intensive economy.

What is the expense ratio of LCTU?

iShares U.S. Carbon Transition Readiness Aware Active ETF (LCTU) charges an expense ratio of 0.30%. This is the annual fee deducted from fund assets to cover management and operations.

How big is LCTU?

iShares U.S. Carbon Transition Readiness Aware Active ETF (LCTU) manages $1.21B 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 LCTU actively managed or an index fund?

LCTU is actively managed — the manager selects holdings rather than tracking an index. Active funds typically charge higher expense ratios than index funds (LCTU's is 0.30%) in exchange for the discretion to over- or under-weight positions.

When was LCTU launched?

iShares U.S. Carbon Transition Readiness Aware Active ETF (LCTU) launched in April 2021 and is managed by IShares.

How has LCTU performed?

LCTU'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.