FINA-lly: A New ESG ETF Joins Fidelity ETF Leaderboard

Fidelity has put together a strong 12-month stretch of asset gathering. An impressive $35 billion recently flowed into the Fidelity ETF lineup.

ETF Trends • Jul 17, 2026

Is iShares ESG Aware MSCI USA ETF (ESGU) a Strong ETF Right Now?

The iShares ESG Aware MSCI USA ETF (ESGU) made its debut on 12/01/2016, and is a smart beta exchange traded fund that provides broad exposure to the Style Box - All Cap Growth category of the market.

Zacks Investment Research • Jun 5, 2026

The ESG US Equity ETF That's Proving Responsible Investing Doesn't Mean Lower Returns

For years, the knock on ESG investing was simple: you sacrifice returns to feel good about your portfolio.

24/7 Wall Street • Mar 10, 2026

ESG ETFs Show Surprising Resilience Despite Headwinds

The narrative surrounding ESG ETFs in 2025 was one of resilience. While headlines often focus on the backlash against sustainable mandates, the underlying data reveals a more nuanced reality: a dedicated base of indexed ESG investors is keeping the segment afloat.

ETF Trends • Feb 12, 2026

ESGU: Aligning ESG Values With Some Sacrifices

iShares ESG Aware MSCI USA ETF holds 285 U.S. stocks meeting ESG standards, with a higher expense ratio of 0.15% compared to similar funds. ESGU has slightly underperformed the S&P 500 since inception, attributed to higher exposure to mid-cap and small-cap stocks, leading to higher volatility and downside risk. ESGU's sector allocation and growth/value characteristics closely mirror the S&P 500, but it has a slightly lower concentration risk due to fewer top holdings.

Seeking Alpha • Mar 21, 2025

ESGU: Pretty Much A Core S&P 500 Fund

iShares ESG Aware MSCI USA ETF offers exposure to ESG-friendly US stocks, selected based on ESG ratings and negative screening criteria. ESGU holdings overlap with S&P 500, raising questions about differentiation despite ESG criteria integration. ESGU competes with other ESG-themed ETFs, but may not offer significant differentiation in performance or sector composition compared to broader market proxies.

Seeking Alpha • Jun 25, 2024

Protect Our Earth With 5 ETF & Stock Investing Strategies (Revised)

Rising global warming and its adverse impact on Earth makes it important for investors to be socially responsive while creating their investment portfolio. While these stocks and ETFs should gain, rising natural disasters should also boost businesses of disaster recovery stocks.

Zacks Investment Research • Apr 24, 2024

Protect Our Earth With 5 ETF & Stock Investing Strategies

Rising global warming and its adverse impact on Earth makes it important for investors to be socially responsive while creating their investment portfolio. While these stocks and ETFs should gain, rising natural disasters should also boost businesses of disaster recovery stocks.

Zacks Investment Research • Apr 22, 2024

U.S. Weekly FundFlows Insight Report: Equity ETFs Attract Largest Weekly Net Inflows Since Dec. 20, 2023 For Fund Flows Week

U.S. Weekly FundFlows Insight Report: Equity ETFs Attract Largest Weekly Net Inflows Since Dec. 20, 2023 For Fund Flows Week

Seeking Alpha • Mar 22, 2024

US Sustainable ETFs Face Record Outflows in 2023: Here's Why

While 2023 proved to be a challenging year for US sustainable funds including ETFs, the underlying principles of ESG investing remain relevant and are increasingly being incorporated into mainstream investment strategies.

Zacks Investment Research • Feb 7, 2024