SPGM vs. NZAC: Is ESG Investing Worth It?

SPGM offers broader diversification with more than 4 times as many holdings as NZAC. NZAC applies a climate-focused ESG screen, resulting in a slightly higher yield and expense ratio.

The Motley Fool • Feb 12, 2026

IEFA vs. NZAC: How Does A Foreign Fund Matchup Against A Sustainable ETF?

IEFA charges a lower expense ratio and nearly doubles the dividend yield of NZAC's. IEFA's recent one-year return outpaced NZAC, but both saw similar five-year drawdowns.

The Motley Fool • Feb 8, 2026

Does NZAC's Climate Change Focus Give It the Edge Over IEMG?

IEMG has delivered a much higher one-year return and carries a higher dividend yield than NZAC. NZAC applies an ESG screen to a variety of mid- and large-cap global stocks, while IEMG focuses on emerging-market tech and currently excludes U.S. stocks.

The Motley Fool • Feb 8, 2026

How Does This Eco-Friendly ETF Match Up Against This International Fund?

NZAV restricts holdings to companies that meet certain eco-friendly criteria. EEM offers broader emerging market diversification and a slightly higher dividend yield.

The Motley Fool • Jan 26, 2026

International ETFs: Low-Cost SPDW vs. Values-Based NZAC

SPDW charges a lower expense ratio and offers a higher yield than NZAC. SPDW posted a stronger 1-year total return but has a slightly deeper 5-year drawdown.

The Motley Fool • Jan 24, 2026

NZAC vs. ACWX: One Fund Screens for Climate Goals, One Excludes the U.S.

ACWX charges a higher expense ratio but delivers a higher yield and broader international diversification. NZAC has outperformed over five years and leans more heavily into technology, while ACWX is more focused on financials and industrials.

The Motley Fool • Jan 17, 2026

NZAC vs. URTH: How A Climate-Focused ETF Matches Up With An International Powerhouse

NZAC screens for climate risks and has a slightly heavier technology allocation than URTH. URTH has nearly twice as many holdings as the climate-focused ETF.

The Motley Fool • Jan 10, 2026

URTH vs. NZAC: Global Reach or Climate-Conscious Investing?

NZAC applies an ESG climate screen and leans more heavily into technology, while URTH follows the traditional developed-markets universe. NZAC charges a lower expense ratio but is much smaller and less liquid than URTH, which may affect trading costs for larger investors.

The Motley Fool • Dec 27, 2025

Go Big or Go Green: Should You Buy SPGM's Broad Diversification or NZAC's Climate Focus?

SPDR Portfolio MSCI Global Stock Market ETF offers broader diversification and a longer track record than SPDR MSCI ACWI Climate Paris Aligned ETF. NZAC applies an ESG screen with a climate focus, while SPGM is a plain-vanilla global tracker.

The Motley Fool • Dec 9, 2025

URTH vs. NZAC: Similar Results But Different Fees

iShares MSCI World ETF charges double the expense ratio of SPDR MSCI ACWI Climate Paris Aligned ETF and pays a much lower dividend yield URTH covers more holdings and has outperformed NZAC over the past year and five years, but skips emerging markets and climate screens NZAC tilts more toward technology and climate-focused criteria, while URTH offers greater liquidity and a longer track record

The Motley Fool • Dec 3, 2025