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ESG ETFs 2026

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Total Funds
97
ESG ETFs tracked
Total AUM
$142.56B
Combined assets under management
Median Yield
1.07%
Trailing 12-month median payout
Average Expense Ratio
0.27%
Lowest fee starts at 0.07% (USCA)
ESG ETFs Highlights & Top Assets by AUM
Largest by AUM
ESG
ESGU
iShares ESG Aware MSCI USA ETF
AUM $18.31B
Fee 0.15%
3-Mo TR +2.3%
BlackRock, Inc. Analyze fund
#2 by AUM
ESG
ESGV
Vanguard ESG U.S. Stock ETF
AUM $13.41B
Fee 0.09%
3-Mo TR +2.2%
Vanguard Analyze fund
#3 by AUM
ESG
ESGD
iShares ESG Aware MSCI EAFE ETF
AUM $11.92B
Fee 0.20%
3-Mo TR -1.0%
BlackRock, Inc. Analyze fund

ESG ETFs Directory

Showing 1–20 of 97 funds
Ticker / Fund Name Issuer Segment AUM Expense Ratio 3-Mo TR Div. Yield (TTM) Annual Payout 5Y Div Growth Div Streak Action
ESG
ESGU BlackRock, Inc.
iShares ESG Aware MSCI USA ETF
BlackRock, Inc. Broad-market stocks (US) $18.31B 0.15% +2.3% 0.93% $1.55 5.14% - Analyze
ESGV Vanguard
Vanguard ESG U.S. Stock ETF
Vanguard Broad-market stocks (US) $13.41B 0.09% +2.2% 0.64% $0.87 7.82% 7 y Analyze
ESG
ESGD BlackRock, Inc.
iShares ESG Aware MSCI EAFE ETF
BlackRock, Inc. Broad-market stocks (developed markets ex-North America) $11.92B 0.20% -1.0% 3.32% $3.42 23.49% 3 y Analyze
VSGX Vanguard
Vanguard ESG International Stock ETF
Vanguard Broad-market stocks (global ex-US) $6.64B 0.10% -1.8% 2.42% $1.96 18.56% 3 y Analyze
ESG
ESGE BlackRock, Inc.
iShares ESG Aware MSCI EM ETF
BlackRock, Inc. Broad-market stocks (emerging markets) $6.56B 0.25% -3.8% 2.09% $1.13 14.97% 1 y Analyze
DSI
DSI BlackRock, Inc.
iShares MSCI KLD 400 Social ETF
BlackRock, Inc. Broad-market stocks (US) $5.54B 0.25% +4.0% 0.65% $0.95 6.30% 8 y Analyze
EAG
EAGG BlackRock, Inc.
iShares ESG U.S. Aggregate Bond ETF
BlackRock, Inc. Investment-grade aggregate bonds (US) $5.04B 0.10% -0.5% 3.84% $1.74 26.01% 4 y Analyze
SUS
SUSA BlackRock, Inc.
iShares MSCI USA ESG Select
BlackRock, Inc. Broad-market stocks (US) $4.11B 0.25% +2.4% 0.83% $1.30 4.21% - Analyze
USC
USCA Deutsche Bank AG
Xtrackers MSCI USA Climate Action Equity ETF
Deutsche Bank AG Stocks in low-carbon companies (US) $3.51B 0.07% +3.1% 0.83% $0.38 - 2 y Analyze
FRD
FRDM Alpha Architect
Alpha Architect Freedom 100 Emerging Markets ETF
Alpha Architect Broad-market stocks (emerging markets) $3.39B 0.49% -5.5% 1.27% $0.89 26.94% 1 y Analyze
SPU
SPUS TFG Parent Holdings LLC
Tidal ETF Trust - SP Funds S&P 500 Sharia Industry Exclusions ETF
TFG Parent Holdings LLC Large-cap stocks (US) $3.36B 0.45% +3.2% 0.51% $0.31 -4.17% 2 y Analyze
NUL
NULG TIAA Board of Governors
Nuveen ESG Large-Cap Growth ETF
TIAA Board of Governors Large-cap growth stocks (US) $3.02B 0.26% -3.5% 0.10% $0.11 -40.69% - Analyze
SNP
SNPE Deutsche Bank AG
Xtrackers S&P 500 ESG ETF
Deutsche Bank AG Large-cap stocks (US) $2.93B 0.10% +2.8% 0.72% $0.50 7.47% 4 y Analyze
USC
USCL BlackRock, Inc.
iShares Climate Conscious & Transition MSCI USA ETF
BlackRock, Inc. Stocks in low-carbon companies (US) $2.85B 0.08% +3.0% 1.05% $0.91 - 2 y Analyze
ESM
ESML BlackRock, Inc.
iShares ESG Aware MSCI USA Small-Cap ETF
BlackRock, Inc. Small-cap stocks (US) $2.74B 0.17% -2.2% 0.97% $0.50 6.71% - Analyze
NUL
NULV TIAA Board of Governors
Nuveen ESG Large-Cap Value ETF
TIAA Board of Governors Large-cap value stocks (US) $2.60B 0.26% +6.9% 1.40% $0.74 9.51% - Analyze
PAB
PABU BlackRock, Inc.
iShares Paris-Aligned Climate MSCI USA ETF
BlackRock, Inc. Stocks in low-carbon companies (US) $2.49B 0.10% +4.5% 0.95% $0.74 - 3 y Analyze
KLM
KLMN Invesco
Invesco Exchange-Traded Fund Trust II
Invesco Broad-market stocks (North America) $2.48B 0.09% +2.2% 0.91% $0.29 - - Analyze
DFS
DFSU Dimensional
Dimensional US Sustainability Core 1 ETF
Dimensional Broad-market stocks (US) $2.40B 0.15% +2.0% 0.62% $0.29 - 3 y Analyze
ICLN BlackRock, Inc.
iShares Global Clean Energy ETF
BlackRock, Inc. Stocks in renewable energy (global) $2.09B 0.39% -12.8% 1.08% $0.18 1.18% 1 y Analyze
XSO
XSOE WisdomTree, Inc.
WisdomTree Emerging Markets ex-State-Owned Enterprises Fund
WisdomTree, Inc. Broad-market stocks (emerging markets) $1.97B 0.32% -5.5% 1.20% $0.56 8.60% 1 y Analyze
KLM
KLMT Invesco
Invesco Exchange-Traded Fund Trust II
Invesco Broad-market stocks (global) $1.59B 0.10% +0.7% 1.39% $0.48 - 1 y Analyze
USX
USXF BlackRock, Inc.
iShares® ESG Advanced MSCI USA ETF
BlackRock, Inc. Broad-market stocks (US) $1.45B 0.10% -1.9% 0.84% $0.57 10.09% 5 y Analyze
CAT
CATH Mirae Asset Global Investments Co., Ltd.
Global X S&P 500® Catholic Values ETF
Mirae Asset Global Investments Co., Ltd. Large-cap stocks (US) $1.39B 0.29% +2.3% 0.76% $0.69 3.83% 1 y Analyze
SUS
SUSB BlackRock, Inc.
iShares ESG 1-5 Year USD Corporate Bond ETF
BlackRock, Inc. Investment-grade corporate bonds, short duration (US) $1.31B 0.12% +0.2% 4.62% $1.13 31.13% 4 y Analyze
SUS
SUSC BlackRock, Inc.
iShares ESG USD Corporate Bond ETF
BlackRock, Inc. Investment-grade corporate bonds (US) $1.29B 0.18% -0.6% 4.36% $0.96 14.01% 4 y Analyze
NUS
NUSC TIAA Board of Governors
Nuveen ESG Small-Cap ETF
TIAA Board of Governors Small-cap stocks (US) $1.27B 0.31% -2.8% 0.96% $0.47 18.60% - Analyze
SUS
SUSL BlackRock, Inc.
iShares ESG MSCI USA Leaders ETF
BlackRock, Inc. Broad-market stocks (US) $1.24B 0.10% +4.0% 0.93% $1.26 5.54% 6 y Analyze
VCE
VCEB Vanguard
Vanguard ESG U.S. Corporate Bond ETF
Vanguard Investment-grade corporate bonds (US) $1.22B 0.12% -0.8% 4.57% $2.73 19.11% 5 y Analyze
CRB
CRBN BlackRock, Inc.
iShares MSCI ACWI Low Carbon Target ETF
BlackRock, Inc. Stocks in low-carbon companies (global) $1.19B 0.20% +0.2% 1.99% $5.11 19.31% 5 y Analyze
LCT
LCTU BlackRock, Inc.
BlackRock U.S. Carbon Transition Readiness ETF
BlackRock, Inc. Stocks in low-carbon companies (US) $1.19B 0.15% +2.0% 0.72% $0.59 - - Analyze
DFS
DFSI Dimensional
Dimensional International Sustainability Core 1 ETF
Dimensional Broad-market stocks (developed markets ex-US) $1.19B 0.24% -0.1% 2.29% $1.04 - 3 y Analyze
EMC
EMCS Deutsche Bank AG
Xtrackers MSCI Emerging Markets Climate Selection ETF
Deutsche Bank AG Broad-market stocks (emerging markets) $1.06B 0.15% -3.4% 1.44% $0.67 5.42% 1 y Analyze
EFI
EFIV State Street
SPDR® S&P 500® ESG ETF
State Street Large-cap stocks (US) $1.05B 0.10% +2.8% 1.00% $0.74 7.21% 5 y Analyze
DMX
DMXF BlackRock, Inc.
iShares ESG Advanced MSCI EAFE Index ETF
BlackRock, Inc. Broad-market stocks (developed markets ex-North America) $1.04B 0.12% -0.5% 4.18% $3.54 22.62% 5 y Analyze
CVL
CVLC Morgan Stanley
Morgan Stanley ETF Trust - Calvert US Large-Cap Core Responsible Index ETF
Morgan Stanley Large-cap stocks (US) $1.01B 0.15% +0.7% 0.93% $0.88 - 2 y Analyze
HLA
HLAL Wahed
Wahed FTSE USA Shariah ETF
Wahed Broad-market stocks (US) $980.68M 0.50% +2.3% 0.23% $0.17 0.18% 1 y Analyze
XVV BlackRock, Inc.
iShares ESG Screened S&P 500 ETF
BlackRock, Inc. Large-cap stocks (US) $898.58M 0.08% +2.6% 0.69% $0.41 12.41% 5 y Analyze
PTL
PTL Inspire Impact Group LLC
Northern Lights Fund Trust IV
Inspire Impact Group LLC Large-cap stocks (US) $886.86M 0.09% -4.6% 0.94% $2.55 - 1 y Analyze
EUS
EUSB BlackRock, Inc.
iShares Trust - iShares ESG Advanced Total USD Bond Market ETF
BlackRock, Inc. Aggregate bonds (US) $702.98M 0.12% -0.6% 4.14% $1.72 26.02% 5 y Analyze
USS
USSG Deutsche Bank AG
Xtrackers MSCI USA ESG Leaders Equity ETF
Deutsche Bank AG Broad-market stocks (US) $586.36M 0.09% +4.0% 0.73% $0.52 5.15% 1 y Analyze
JUS
JUST Goldman Sachs
Goldman Sachs JUST U.S. Large Cap Equity ETF
Goldman Sachs Large-cap stocks (US) $569.85M 0.20% +2.4% 0.72% $0.78 6.85% 1 y Analyze
WWJ
WWJD Inspire Impact Group LLC
Inspire International ESG ETF
Inspire Impact Group LLC Large-cap stocks (global ex-US) $566.25M 0.61% +1.2% 2.53% $0.98 -14.85% 3 y Analyze
BIB
BIBL Inspire Impact Group LLC
Northern Lights Fund Trust IV - Inspire 100 ETF
Inspire Impact Group LLC Large-cap stocks (US) $513.50M 0.35% -5.0% 0.93% $0.50 -40.81% 3 y Analyze
HAP
HAPI ORIX
Harbor Corporate Culture ETF
ORIX Large-cap stocks (US) $507.61M 0.35% +3.7% 0.78% $0.36 - 1 y Analyze
CVI
CVIE Morgan Stanley
Morgan Stanley ETF Trust - Calvert International Responsible Index ETF
Morgan Stanley Large-cap stocks (developed markets ex-US) $497.88M 0.18% -2.6% 2.09% $1.74 - 2 y Analyze
BGR
BGRN BlackRock, Inc.
iShares USD Green Bond ETF
BlackRock, Inc. Investment-grade aggregate bonds (US) $490.98M 0.20% -0.7% 4.09% $1.86 10.65% 4 y Analyze
NUB
NUBD TIAA Board of Governors
Nuveen ESG U.S. Aggregate Bond ETF
TIAA Board of Governors Investment-grade aggregate bonds (US) $489.39M 0.12% -0.7% 4.20% $0.89 10.75% 4 y Analyze
IBD
IBD Inspire Impact Group LLC
Northern Lights Fund Trust IV - Inspire Corporate Bond Impact ETF
Inspire Impact Group LLC Investment-grade corporate bonds, intermediate duration (US) $485.94M 0.41% -0.4% 4.38% $1.01 18.46% 4 y Analyze
SPS
SPSK TFG Parent Holdings LLC
Tidal ETF Trust - SP Funds Dow Jones Global Sukuk ETF
TFG Parent Holdings LLC Investment-grade aggregate bonds (global) $475.77M 0.50% -1.3% 4.55% $0.79 5.64% 3 y Analyze
XJH
XJH BlackRock, Inc.
iShares ESG Screened S&P Mid-Cap ETF
BlackRock, Inc. Mid-cap stocks (US) $415.18M 0.12% -4.1% 0.88% $0.43 6.56% 1 y Analyze
IQS
IQSM New York Life
Iq Candriam ESG U.S. Mid Cap Equity ETF
New York Life Mid-cap stocks (US) $374.49M 0.15% - 0.80% $0.31 - 3 y Analyze
SHE
SHE State Street
SPDR® SSGA Gender Diversity Index ETF
State Street Broad-market stocks (US) $348.28M 0.20% +1.1% 0.80% $1.26 11.95% 4 y Analyze
IQS
IQSU New York Life
IQ Candriam ESG US Equity ETF
New York Life Large-cap stocks (US) $345.67M 0.09% +2.0% 0.91% $0.57 13.50% 6 y Analyze
PAB
PABD BlackRock, Inc.
iShares Paris-Aligned Climate MSCI World ex USA ETF
BlackRock, Inc. Stocks in low-carbon companies (developed markets ex-US) $325.55M 0.12% -1.5% 3.06% $2.08 - 1 y Analyze
ISM
ISMD Inspire Impact Group LLC
Inspire Small/Mid Cap Impact ETF
Inspire Impact Group LLC Extended-market stocks (US) $318.78M 0.53% -5.0% 1.43% $0.66 -24.77% 4 y Analyze
USN
USNZ Deutsche Bank AG
DBX ETF Trust - Xtrackers Net Zero Pathway Paris Aligned US Equity ETF
Deutsche Bank AG Stocks in low-carbon companies (US) $301.44M 0.10% +2.3% 0.90% $0.44 - 3 y Analyze
TOV
TOV Alpha Architect
EA Series Trust
Alpha Architect Large-cap stocks (US) $286.15M 0.18% +2.5% 0.84% $0.27 - - Analyze
SPT
SPTE ShariaPortfolio, Inc.
SP Funds Trust SP Funds S&P Global Technology ETF
ShariaPortfolio, Inc. Stocks in information technology (global) $259.73M 0.55% -0.5% 0.66% $0.33 - 1 y Analyze
IQS
IQSI New York Life
IQ Candriam ESG International Equity ETF
New York Life Broad-market stocks (developed markets) $253.20M 0.15% -0.1% 2.40% $0.91 16.48% 1 y Analyze
SPW
SPWO ShariaPortfolio, Inc.
SP Funds Trust SP Funds S&P World (ex-US) ETF
ShariaPortfolio, Inc. Broad-market stocks (global ex-US) $242.23M 0.55% -3.8% 1.05% $0.35 - 1 y Analyze
QQM
QQMG Invesco
Invesco ESG NASDAQ 100 ETF
Invesco Large-cap stocks (US) $216.68M 0.20% -0.4% 0.35% $0.18 55.01% - Analyze
XJR
XJR BlackRock, Inc.
iShares ESG Screened S&P Small-Cap ETF
BlackRock, Inc. Small-cap stocks (US) $209.14M 0.12% -4.7% 0.68% $0.33 -11.12% - Analyze
SPR
SPRE TFG Parent Holdings LLC
Tidal ETF Trust - SP Funds S&P Global REIT Sharia ETF
TFG Parent Holdings LLC Stocks in REITs (global) $196.88M 0.50% -12.7% 3.88% $0.74 - - Analyze
NZA
NZAC State Street
SPDR® MSCI ACWI Climate Paris Aligned ETF
State Street Stocks in low-carbon companies (global) $195.68M 0.12% +0.9% 2.03% $0.94 12.45% 3 y Analyze
GRN
GRNB VanEck
VanEck Green Bond ETF
VanEck Aggregate bonds (global) $194.69M 0.20% -0.4% 4.16% $0.97 15.29% 4 y Analyze
ETH
ETHO Amplify Investments
Etho Climate Leadership U.S. ETF
Amplify Investments Stocks in low-carbon companies (US) $193.44M 0.45% +2.5% 0.00% - 6.92% 1 y Analyze
HYX
HYXF BlackRock, Inc.
iShares ESG Advanced High Yield Corporate Bond ETF
BlackRock, Inc. High-yield corporate bonds (US) $185.84M 0.35% -1.6% 5.71% $2.58 2.28% - Analyze
VEG
VEGN Beyond Investing
US Vegan Climate ETF
Beyond Investing Stocks in agriculture (US) $183.19M 0.60% -3.1% 0.55% $0.44 4.68% 1 y Analyze
CHG
CHGX Alpha Architect
Change Finance Diversified Imp US Large Cap Fossil Fuel Free
Alpha Architect Large-cap stocks (US) $179.78M 0.49% +3.9% 0.55% $0.18 11.12% - Analyze
HAP
HAPS ORIX
Harbor ETF Trust
ORIX Small-cap stocks (US) $169.69M 0.61% +0.4% 0.49% $0.18 - - Analyze
BLE
BLES Inspire Impact Group LLC
Inspire Global Hope ETF
Inspire Impact Group LLC Large-cap stocks (global) $165.77M 0.60% -0.3% 1.89% $0.89 -24.64% 3 y Analyze
KRM
KRMA Mirae Asset Global Investments Co., Ltd.
Global X Conscious Companies ETF
Mirae Asset Global Investments Co., Ltd. Broad-market stocks (US) $164.06M 0.35% +6.3% 2.38% $1.14 25.19% 1 y Analyze
EMX
EMXF BlackRock, Inc.
iShares ESG Advanced MSCI EM ETF
BlackRock, Inc. Broad-market stocks (emerging markets) $163.90M 0.16% -4.0% 2.68% $1.53 14.76% 2 y Analyze
SDG
SDG BlackRock, Inc.
iShares MSCI Global Impact ETF
BlackRock, Inc. Broad-market stocks (global) $161.54M 0.50% -1.9% 1.73% $1.51 2.28% 1 y Analyze
KCS
KCSH CICC
KraneShares Sustainable Ultra Short Duration Index ETF
CICC Investment-grade corporate bonds, ultra-short duration (US) $160.48M 0.20% +0.9% 4.20% $1.05 - 1 y Analyze
HKN
HKND Humankind USA LLC
Humankind Benefit Corporation - Humankind US Stock ETF
Humankind USA LLC Broad-market stocks (US) $142.20M 0.11% +4.8% 0.00% - - 4 y Analyze
ESG
ESG Northern Trust Corp.
FlexShares STOXX US ESG Select Index Fund
Northern Trust Corp. Broad-market stocks (US) $137.24M 0.32% +3.9% 0.64% $1.16 4.56% - Analyze
CHP
CHPS Deutsche Bank AG
Xtrackers Semiconductor Select Equity ETF
Deutsche Bank AG Stocks in semiconductors (global) $135.46M 0.15% -14.7% 0.34% $0.30 - - Analyze
FEU
FEUS Northern Trust Corp.
FlexShares ESG & Climate US Large Cap Core Index Fund
Northern Trust Corp. Stocks in low-carbon companies (US) $129.57M 0.09% +3.9% 0.74% $0.61 33.01% 1 y Analyze
ERTH Invesco
Invesco Exchange-Traded Fund Trust - Invesco MSCI Sustainable Future ETF
Invesco Stocks in environmental solutions (global) $119.95M 0.65% -11.7% 1.61% $0.68 -40.41% 1 y Analyze
ESG
ESGG Northern Trust Corp.
FlexShares STOXX Global ESG Select Index Fund
Northern Trust Corp. Broad-market stocks (developed markets) $119.58M 0.42% +2.1% 1.26% $3.00 10.89% - Analyze
CVM
CVMC Morgan Stanley
Morgan Stanley ETF Trust - Calvert US Mid-Cap Core Responsible Index ETF
Morgan Stanley Mid-cap stocks (US) $116.76M 0.15% +0.7% 0.91% $0.66 - 2 y Analyze
NUH
NUHY TIAA Board of Governors
Nuveen ESG High Yield Corporate Bond ETF
TIAA Board of Governors High-yield corporate bonds (US) $108.29M 0.30% -2.6% 7.01% $1.43 3.65% 1 y Analyze
FED
FEDM Northern Trust Corp.
FlexShares ESG & Climate Developed Markets ex-US Core Index Fund
Northern Trust Corp. Stocks in low-carbon companies (developed markets ex-US) $86.05M 0.12% +2.5% 2.91% $1.86 - 4 y Analyze
FRN
FRNW Fidelity
Fidelity Covington Trust - Fidelity Clean Energy ETF
Fidelity Stocks in renewable energy (global) $85.90M 0.39% -13.3% 1.16% $0.24 - 1 y Analyze
NAC
NACP TFG Parent Holdings LLC
Impact Shares NAACP Minority Empowerment ETF
TFG Parent Holdings LLC Broad-market stocks (US) $75.97M 0.49% +1.0% 0.38% $0.23 -16.58% - Analyze
RSP
RSPE Invesco
Invesco Exchange-Traded Fund Trust II
Invesco Large-cap stocks (US) $72.91M 0.20% +3.8% 1.07% $0.36 48.16% 1 y Analyze
DEM
DEMZ Reflection Asset Management, LLC
Democratic Large Cap Core ETF
Reflection Asset Management, LLC Large-cap stocks (US) $69.48M 0.45% +3.0% 0.86% $0.42 46.33% 1 y Analyze
CEF
CEFA Mirae Asset Global Investments Co., Ltd.
Global X S&P Catholic Values Developed ex-U.S. ETF
Mirae Asset Global Investments Co., Ltd. Large-cap stocks (developed markets ex-US) $68.44M 0.35% -0.6% 2.70% $1.08 -0.42% 3 y Analyze
EAS
EASG Deutsche Bank AG
Xtrackers MSCI EAFE ESG Leaders Equity ETF
Deutsche Bank AG Broad-market stocks (developed markets ex-North America) $68.36M 0.14% +4.3% 3.81% $1.47 24.33% 3 y Analyze
WOM
WOMN TFG Parent Holdings LLC
Impact Shares YWCA Womens Empowerment ETF
TFG Parent Holdings LLC Broad-market stocks (US) $59.27M 0.75% +6.9% 0.59% $0.26 -15.18% - Analyze
EMC
EMCR Deutsche Bank AG
Xtrackers Emerging Markets Carbon Reduction and Climate Improvers ETF
Deutsche Bank AG Stocks in low-carbon companies (emerging markets) $57.87M 0.15% -5.8% 1.49% $0.64 10.36% - Analyze
TBL
TBLU Tortoise
Tortoise Global Water ESG Fund
Tortoise Stocks in water (developed markets) $55.07M 0.40% +0.2% 3.64% $1.78 17.78% 2 y Analyze
FEI
FEIG Northern Trust Corp.
FlexShares ESG & Climate Investment Grade Corporate Core Index Fund
Northern Trust Corp. Investment-grade corporate bonds (US) $50.66M 0.12% -0.7% 4.57% $1.77 - 4 y Analyze
KGR
KGRN CICC
KraneShares MSCI China Clean Technology ETF
CICC Stocks in environmental solutions (China) $43.17M 0.79% -11.8% 1.08% $0.23 138.40% - Analyze
EMD
EMDM First Trust
First Trust Bloomberg Emerging Market Democracies ETF
First Trust Broad-market stocks (emerging markets) $42.49M 0.75% -2.9% 2.35% $0.98 - - Analyze
Data as of November 2026. Ranked by AUM. This list was compiled by the Snowball Analytics team from publicly available sources. It may be incomplete, and figures may be delayed or contain errors; check them against the fund’s or company’s own documents. Inclusion in the list is not a recommendation to buy, sell or hold any security and is not investment advice. Past performance does not predict future results. This list is general information, not personalised to your circumstances. Snowball Analytics is a portfolio tracking tool, not a broker-dealer or investment adviser. Investing involves risk, including loss of principal.

Understanding ESG ETFs: Sustainable Screening & Corporate Governance

ESG ETFs construct equity and fixed-income portfolios by filtering companies through environmental, social, and governance metrics. These strategies seek to mitigate non-financial risks-such as regulatory fines, carbon taxes, and labor disputes-while aligning capital with sustainability principles.

Core Strategies & Segment Breakdowns

Positive ESG Tilt & Best-in-Class

Funds like ESGU select the highest-scoring ESG leaders within each market sector, maintaining benchmark-neutral sector allocations.

Negative Exclusionary Screening

Strategies like ESGX exclude controversial business activities, such as weapons manufacturing, thermal coal extraction, and tobacco production.

Thematic Environmental Impact

Baskets focused directly on clean energy transition, carbon reduction technology, and circular economy supply chains.

How to Evaluate ESG ETFs (Investor Checklist)

  • Scrutinize Screening Rigor vs Greenwashing: Review index methodology documents to verify whether the fund executes strict exclusionary rules or merely applies a mild ESG score tilt.
  • Check Sector Concentration & Tech Weighting: Many broad ESG funds feature substantial tech weightings due to low physical carbon footprints, which can alter performance relative to broad benchmarks.
  • Compare Expense Ratios: Ensure the ESG integration does not come with exorbitant management fees compared to standard core market index funds.
Frequently Asked Questions About ESG ETFs
What makes an ETF qualify as an ESG fund?
An ESG ETF evaluates companies against specific criteria: Environmental (carbon emissions, waste management), Social (workplace safety, human rights), and Governance (board diversity, executive compensation transparency).
Do ESG ETFs underperform standard index benchmarks?
Empirical data shows ESG performance depends heavily on sector tilts; when technology equities lead, ESG funds often track closely with the S&P 500, but they may lag when traditional energy and defense sectors rally.
Which ESG ETFs currently have the highest AUM?
In this category, iShares ESG Aware MSCI USA ETF (ESGU) leads with over $18.31B in Assets Under Management, offered by BlackRock, Inc..
What is the difference between exclusionary and best-in-class ESG?
Exclusionary screening completely bans specific sectors (e.g., weapons, fossil fuels), while best-in-class approaches retain all sectors but select only companies with superior sustainability scores within each industry.
How can I track my ESG ETFs with Snowball Analytics?
Snowball Analytics connects directly to your brokerage accounts to automatically track dividend payouts, calculate time-weighted and money-weighted returns (TWR and IRR) against benchmarks, model sector weighting, and monitor risk metrics across all your ESG ETFs holdings in one unified portfolio dashboard.
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