iShares ESG Aware MSCI USA Small-Cap ETF Price & Performance (ESML)

Bank of New York Mellon Corp trimmed its stake in iShares ESG Aware MSCI USA ETF by 2.5% during the fourth quarter. The institutional investor now holds 70,591 shares valued at $9.09 million, reflecting a broader trend of shifting positions in ESG-focused funds among major financial institutions.1

Assetmark Inc. significantly increased its holdings in iShares ESG Aware MSCI EAFE ETF by 113% in Q4, acquiring an additional 776 shares. The investment now totals 1,463 shares worth $111,000, signaling growing interest in international ESG-focused funds by institutional investors.2

Ishares ESG Aware MSCI USA Small-Cap ETF (ESML) is showing mixed signals. Resistance levels at $41.12 suggest potential declines, while a breakout above $38.29 may trigger buying interest. The ETF currently faces uncertain support, reflecting broader market hesitancy toward small-cap ESG investments.3