Question 1

What is ESGE?

Accepted Answer

ESGE — BMO MSCI EAFE ESG Leaders Index ETF — is a Canadian-listed ETF trading on the TSX. NA

Question 2

What is the ESGE ETF price today?

Accepted Answer

ESGE last traded at $45.25 CAD on the TSX. See the price chart above for recent performance.

Question 3

What is the ESGE MER (management expense ratio)?

Accepted Answer

ESGE has a management expense ratio (MER) of 0% 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%, ESGE is considered a low-cost ETF.

Question 4

What are ESGE annualised returns?

Accepted Answer

ESGE historical returns: YTD: +12.00%, 1-year: +21.90%, 3-year annualised: +15.82%, 5-year annualised: +9.80%. Past performance is not a guarantee of future results. The 3-year Sharpe ratio is 1.14, which measures risk-adjusted return.

Question 5

Does ESGE pay dividends or distributions?

Accepted Answer

Yes, ESGE distributes income to unitholders. The current distribution yield is approximately 1.87%. 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 ESGE invest in?

Accepted Answer

ESGE's top holdings include ASML Holding N.V. (ASML, 5.7%), HSBC Holdings PLC (HSBA, 2.9%), AstraZeneca PLC (AZN, 2.6%), Novartis AG (NOVN, 2.6%), Softbank Group Corp. (9984, 1.7%) — and 5 more positions. See the full Top 10 Holdings table above for a complete breakdown. The fund tracks the Morningstar DM xNA GR CAD.

Question 7

What sectors does ESGE invest in?

Accepted Answer

ESGE's largest sector exposures are Financial Services (23.2%), Industrials (18.5%), Technology (13.8%). The full sector breakdown is shown in the Sector Weights table on this page.

Question 8

How large is ESGE? (Assets under management)

Accepted Answer

ESGE has approximately $125M 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 ESGE launched?

Accepted Answer

ESGE was launched on January 15, 2020, giving it a 6-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 ESGE in Canada?

Accepted Answer

ESGE trades on the TSX under the ticker ESGE. 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 ESGE?

Accepted Answer

ESGE has a 1-year volatility of 11.27% and a beta of 0.92 (roughly in line with the broad market). Its 3-year Sharpe ratio of 1.14 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
2026-06-25	$45.28	$45.30	$45.15	$45.25	$45.25	5,750
2026-06-24	$45.02	$45.02	$45.02	$45.02	$45.02	604
2026-06-23	$44.69	$44.80	$44.68	$44.75	$44.75	2,065
2026-06-22	$45.53	$45.53	$45.50	$45.50	$45.50	991
2026-06-19	$45.31	$45.31	$45.31	$45.31	$45.31	200
2026-06-18	$45.31	$45.44	$45.28	$45.39	$45.39	4,060
2026-06-17	$45.19	$45.47	$45.18	$45.18	$45.18	1,919
2026-06-16	$45.05	$45.05	$44.83	$44.83	$44.83	3,700
2026-06-15	$44.81	$44.91	$44.78	$44.78	$44.78	4,479
2026-06-12	$44.56	$44.56	$44.55	$44.55	$44.55	228

#	Ticker	Name	Weight
1	ASML	ASML Holding N.V.	5.66%
2	HSBA	HSBC Holdings PLC	2.87%
3	AZN	AstraZeneca PLC	2.60%
4	NOVN	Novartis AG	2.56%
5	9984	Softbank Group Corp.	1.65%
6	TTE	TotalEnergies SE	1.60%
7	SU	Schneider Electric S.E.	1.57%
8	ABBN	ABB Ltd	1.52%
9	IBE	Iberdrola S.A.	1.33%
10	8035	Tokyo Electron Limited	1.31%

Sector	Weight
Financial Services	23.23%
Industrials	18.54%
Technology	13.81%
Healthcare	10.01%
Consumer Cyclicals	6.62%
Consumer Defensive	6.27%
Basic Materials	6.11%
Communication Services	5.72%
Utilities	4.51%
Energy	3.22%
Real Estate	1.97%

BMO MSCI EAFE ESG Leaders Index ETF (ESGE : TSX)

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