Question 1

What is ESGD?

Accepted Answer

ESGD — iShares ESG Aware MSCI EAFE ETF — is a Canadian-listed ETF trading on the NASDAQ. The fund generally will invest at least 90% of its assets in the component securities of the underlying index and in investments that have economic characteristics that are substantially identical to the component securities of the underlying index. The underlying index is composed of large- and mid-capitalization developed market equities, excluding the U.S. and Canada that have positive environm…

Question 2

What is the ESGD ETF price today?

Accepted Answer

ESGD last traded at $102.05 CAD on the NASDAQ. See the price chart above for recent performance.

Question 3

What is the ESGD MER (management expense ratio)?

Accepted Answer

ESGD has a management expense ratio (MER) of 0.2% per year. This fee is automatically deducted from the fund's assets, so you never pay it directly — but it does reduce your net returns over time. At 0.2%, ESGD is considered a low-cost ETF.

Question 4

What are ESGD annualised returns?

Accepted Answer

ESGD historical returns: YTD: -0.43%, 1-year: +18.36%, 3-year annualised: +18.15%, 5-year annualised: +8.67%, 10-year annualised: +9.14%. Past performance is not a guarantee of future results. The 3-year Sharpe ratio is 1.01, which measures risk-adjusted return.

Question 5

Does ESGD pay dividends or distributions?

Accepted Answer

Yes, ESGD distributes income to unitholders. The current distribution yield is approximately 3.22%, paid na. Distributions may include dividends, interest, capital gains, or return of capital depending on the fund's holdings. In a TFSA or RRSP, distributions are sheltered from tax.

Question 6

What does ESGD invest in?

Accepted Answer

ESGD's top holdings include ASML Holding N.V. (ASML, 3.5%), HSBC Holdings PLC (HSBA, 1.6%), Novartis AG (NOVN, 1.4%), Siemens Aktiengesellschaft (SIE, 1.2%), SAP SE (SAP, 1.2%) — and 325 more positions. See the full Top 10 Holdings table above for a complete breakdown.

Question 7

What sectors does ESGD invest in?

Accepted Answer

ESGD's largest sector exposures are Financial Services (27.3%), Industrials (18.4%), Technology (12.5%). The full sector breakdown is shown in the Sector Weights table on this page.

Question 8

How large is ESGD? (Assets under management)

Accepted Answer

ESGD has approximately $12.03B in assets under management (AUM). Larger AUM generally means better liquidity, tighter bid-ask spreads, and a lower risk of the fund being wound down.

Question 9

When was ESGD launched?

Accepted Answer

ESGD was launched on June 28, 2016, giving it a 10-year track record. A longer history makes it easier to evaluate how the ETF performs across different market cycles.

Question 10

How do I buy ESGD in Canada?

Accepted Answer

ESGD trades on the NASDAQ under the ticker ESGD. You can buy it through any Canadian brokerage, including Wealthsimple Trade (commission-free), Questrade, TD Direct Investing, RBC Direct, and CIBC Investor's Edge. It can be held in a TFSA, RRSP, FHSA, or taxable account.

Question 11

How risky is ESGD?

Accepted Answer

ESGD has a 1-year volatility of 12.76% and a beta of 0.88 (less volatile than the broad market). Its 3-year Sharpe ratio of 1.01 indicates solid risk-adjusted returns. As with all market-linked investments, past volatility does not predict future risk.

Date	Open	High	Low	Close	Adj Close	Volume
2026-10-01	$102.61	$102.69	$101.55	$102.05	$102.05	940,550
2026-09-30	$104.00	$104.15	$102.92	$103.05	$103.05	1,573,647
2026-09-29	$103.71	$103.88	$103.11	$103.76	$103.76	431,960
2026-09-28	$104.07	$104.67	$103.72	$104.22	$104.22	752,541
2026-09-25	$104.30	$104.76	$103.99	$104.72	$104.72	229,900
2026-09-24	$103.66	$104.05	$103.07	$103.67	$103.67	248,022
2026-09-23	$104.60	$104.71	$103.61	$103.97	$103.97	805,138
2026-09-22	$105.66	$105.99	$105.10	$105.76	$105.76	832,495
2026-09-21	$105.10	$105.44	$104.79	$105.25	$105.25	204,625
2026-09-18	$104.17	$104.22	$103.67	$104.05	$104.05	281,000

#	Ticker	Name	Weight
1	ASML	ASML Holding N.V.	3.48%
2	HSBA	HSBC Holdings PLC	1.55%
3	NOVN	Novartis AG	1.44%
4	SIE	Siemens Aktiengesellschaft	1.20%
5	SAP	SAP SE	1.18%
6	ROP	Roche Holding AG	1.13%
7	ISP	Intesa Sanpaolo SpA	1.06%
8	SHEL	Shell plc	1.06%
9	ABBN	ABB Ltd	1.05%
10	ALV	Allianz SE VNA O.N.	1.03%

Sector	Weight
Financial Services	27.35%
Industrials	18.42%
Technology	12.51%
Healthcare	9.80%
Consumer Cyclicals	6.52%
Consumer Defensive	6.46%
Basic Materials	4.97%
Communication Services	4.47%
Energy	4.13%
Utilities	3.45%
Real Estate	1.92%

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