What Is ESGE? iShares ESG Aware MSCI EM ETF
Last updated July 2026
Short answer
ESGE is iShares ESG Aware MSCI EM ETF, an ETF that tracks an emerging-markets equity index at a 0.25% expense ratio. ESGE tracks an emerging-markets equity index. The ten largest positions are roughly 41% of assets, with Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing the biggest at 15.2%. At 0.25% it undercuts the typical emerging-markets fund, which runs nearer 0.31%. The distribution yield is about 2.07%. It launched in 2016.
ESGE is issued by iShares and tracks an emerging-markets equity index. It charges a 0.25% expense ratio, holds approximately $6.9B in assets under management, yields about 2.07%, and launched in 2016.
What is ESGE?
ESGE is iShares ESG Aware MSCI EM ETF, an ETF that tracks an emerging-markets equity index at a 0.25% expense ratio. ESGE tracks an emerging-markets equity index. The ten largest positions are roughly 41% of assets, with Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing the biggest at 15.2%. At 0.25% it undercuts the typical emerging-markets fund, which runs nearer 0.31%. The distribution yield is about 2.07%. It launched in 2016.
ESGE is issued by iShares and tracks an emerging-markets equity index, so a single ticker gives you the whole portfolio of underlying holdings weighted by the index's methodology rather than by any active stock-picking.
What does ESGE hold?
ESGE is weighted toward its largest constituents. As of August 2026, the top holdings are:
| Rank | Ticker | Company | % of ESGE | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co Ltd | 15.2% | ||
| 2 | Samsung Electronics Co Ltd | 8.3% | ||
| 3 | SK Hynix Inc | 7.9% | ||
| 4 | Tencent Holdings Ltd | 2.4% | ||
| 5 | MediaTek Inc | 1.5% | ||
| 6 | Alibaba Group Holding Ltd Ordinary Shares | 1.4% | ||
| 7 | Delta Electronics Inc | 1.2% | ||
| 8 | Chunghwa Telecom Co Ltd | 1.1% | ||
| 9 | China Construction Bank Corp Class H | 1.0% | ||
| 10 | HDFC Bank Ltd | 1.0% |
The remaining holdings make up the balance of the fund, with weights tapering off below the top names. Because the index reconstitutes on a rolling basis, the roster stays current without active management. Each ticker above links to its individual stock guide in Walnut.
How do I invest in ESGE?
There are three common ways to get ESGE exposure. Buy shares (or fractional shares) of ESGE directly at any major broker that lists it. Hold it as a core position and layer more concentrated ideas on top. Or build it into a thematic portfolio in Walnut, so ESGE sits alongside other holdings that express the same thesis, with target weights you can rebalance toward. ESGE trades like a stock during market hours, so you buy it the same way you would any listed share.
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Is ESGE a good buy?
Whether ESGE is a good buy depends less on any single call and more on your time horizon and what you already hold: it tracks an emerging-markets equity index, so the real question is whether you want that exposure in your mix and at what weight. We walk through valuation, concentration, and what would have to be true for it to outperform from here in is ESGE a buy?
The bottom line on ESGE
ESGE gives you an emerging-markets equity index exposure in one ticker at a 0.25% expense ratio. Most investors use it as a core holding and layer more concentrated thematic portfolios on top.
More on ESGE
Whether ESGE is worth buying today depends more on your time horizon and what you already hold than on any single call. We walk through valuation, concentration, and what would have to be true for it to outperform from here in is ESGE a buy?
ESGE yields 2.07% as of August 2026, paid by passing through the dividends of its underlying holdings. For the payout schedule, history, and how the distributions are taxed, see ESGE dividend: yield and schedule.
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FAQ
What is ESGE's ticker symbol?
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ESGE, iShares ESG Aware MSCI EM ETF. Issued by iShares; tracks an emerging-markets equity index. Trades during US market hours, available at every major US brokerage.
What is ESGE's expense ratio?
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0.25% as of August 2026.
What are ESGE's top holdings?
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Top holdings as of August 2026: , , , , and others. See the full holdings table above.
How can I invest in ESGE through Walnut?
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Walnut isn't a broker. Connect a brokerage and Walnut sits on top to help you build and track thematic portfolios. ESGE can be a constituent alongside individual stocks.
How do I compare ESGE to similar ETFs?
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Put a few fields side by side: the expense ratio (fees compound over decades), the index or strategy it tracks, the top holdings and how much they overlap with what you already own, the dividend yield, and the AUM, liquidity, and bid-ask spread that affect trading costs. For index funds, tracking error (how closely it follows its index) and tax efficiency matter too. ESGE's figures are above; the full method is in Walnut's guide on how to compare ETFs.
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Walnut is informational, not investment advice. Holdings weights and fund statistics on this page are approximations stamped to August 2026; verify current figures against iShares's fund page or your broker before investing.