Question 1

What is ESGU?

Accepted Answer

ESGU — iShares ESG Aware MSCI USA 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 may invest up to 10% of its assets in certain futures, options and swap contracts, cash and cash equivalents. The underlying index is an optimized equity index designed to reflect the equity performance of U.S. companies that have favorable environmental, social and governance (ESG) ch…

Question 2

What is the ESGU ETF price today?

Accepted Answer

ESGU last traded at $169.13 CAD on the NASDAQ. See the price chart above for recent performance.

Question 3

What is the ESGU MER (management expense ratio)?

Accepted Answer

ESGU has a management expense ratio (MER) of 0.15% 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 0.15%, ESGU is considered a low-cost ETF.

Question 4

What are ESGU annualised returns?

Accepted Answer

ESGU historical returns: YTD: +4.85%, 1-year: +15.12%, 3-year annualised: +22.32%, 5-year annualised: +11.52%. Past performance is not a guarantee of future results. The 3-year Sharpe ratio is 1.29, which measures risk-adjusted return.

Question 5

Does ESGU pay dividends or distributions?

Accepted Answer

Yes, ESGU distributes income to unitholders. The current distribution yield is approximately 0.96%, 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 ESGU invest in?

Accepted Answer

ESGU's top holdings include NVIDIA Corporation (NVDA, 7.3%), Apple Inc. (AAPL, 7.6%), Microsoft Corporation (MSFT, 5.5%), Amazon.com Inc (AMZN, 3.6%), Alphabet Inc Class C (GOOG, 3.6%) — and 262 more positions. See the full Top 10 Holdings table above for a complete breakdown.

Question 7

What sectors does ESGU invest in?

Accepted Answer

ESGU's largest sector exposures are Technology (37.9%), Financial Services (12.3%), Healthcare (10.7%). The full sector breakdown is shown in the Sector Weights table on this page.

Question 8

How large is ESGU? (Assets under management)

Accepted Answer

ESGU has approximately $17.93B 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 ESGU launched?

Accepted Answer

ESGU was launched on December 1, 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 ESGU in Canada?

Accepted Answer

ESGU trades on the NASDAQ under the ticker ESGU. 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 ESGU?

Accepted Answer

ESGU has a 1-year volatility of 14.16% and a beta of 1.03 (roughly in line with the broad market). Its 3-year Sharpe ratio of 1.29 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
2026-10-21	$168.54	$169.40	$168.09	$169.13	$169.13	583,800
2026-10-20	$167.45	$168.85	$167.13	$168.07	$168.07	1,971,300
2026-10-19	$167.70	$168.38	$167.44	$167.55	$167.55	328,651
2026-10-16	$168.80	$169.36	$166.34	$166.85	$166.85	310,700
2026-10-15	$167.45	$168.93	$167.03	$168.72	$168.72	578,931
2026-10-14	$169.71	$169.82	$167.69	$168.06	$168.06	272,427
2026-10-13	$170.03	$170.53	$169.83	$170.28	$170.28	270,410
2026-10-12	$170.63	$170.65	$170.16	$170.34	$170.34	185,454
2026-10-09	$170.04	$170.66	$169.69	$170.52	$170.52	464,200
2026-10-08	$169.77	$169.98	$168.58	$169.39	$169.39	323,300

#	Ticker	Name	Weight
1	NVDA	NVIDIA Corporation	7.31%
2	AAPL	Apple Inc.	7.61%
3	MSFT	Microsoft Corporation	5.46%
4	AMZN	Amazon.com Inc	3.59%
5	GOOG	Alphabet Inc Class C	3.55%
6	AVGO	Broadcom Inc	2.26%
7	META	Meta Platforms Inc.	2.13%
8	GOOGL	Alphabet Inc Class A	1.94%
9	TSLA	Tesla Inc	1.65%
10	LLY	Eli Lilly and Company	1.49%

Sector	Weight
Technology	37.86%
Financial Services	12.30%
Healthcare	10.70%
Communication Services	9.01%
Consumer Cyclicals	8.25%
Industrials	7.65%
Consumer Defensive	4.28%
Energy	3.80%
Real Estate	2.06%
Basic Materials	1.78%
Utilities	1.73%

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