iShares ESG Aware MSCI EAFE ETF Price & Performance (ESGD)

Interest in international ESG funds remains robust, with the iShares ESG Aware MSCI EAFE ETF (ESGD) tracking nearly 400 stocks emphasizing environmental, social, and governance criteria. The fund's top holdings include SAP, ASML, and Nestlé, reflecting a tilt toward European and Asian blue chips with strong sustainability profiles.123

The iShares ESG Aware MSCI EAFE ETF aims to mirror the MSCI EAFE Index’s risk and return while favoring companies with positive ESG characteristics. Its largest allocations are to global leaders such as ASML, SAP, and Novo Nordisk, making it a prominent choice for investors seeking both diversification and sustainable exposure.24

The ESGD ETF applies ESG criteria to reduce holdings in fossil fuels, deforestation-linked agriculture, and arms manufacturing. This approach attracts investors prioritizing climate and social responsibility, though it still maintains broad sector exposure and tracks closely to global developed markets outside the U.S.25