iShares MSCI USA ESG Minimum Volatility

ETF description

The iShares MSCI USA ESG Minimum Volatility ETF aims to provide investors with exposure to US companies that exhibit lower volatility while incorporating strong Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) criteria. By tracking the MSCI USA Minimum Volatility ESG Focus index, this ETF focuses on U.S. stocks that have lower price fluctuations and meet high ESG standards, offering a balanced approach between risk management and responsible investing.

Issuer details

iShares ETFs are issued and managed by BlackRock, the world’s largest asset management company.

With 800+ products globally and over $2trn in assets (as at June 2024), iShares ETFs are a flexible, low‑cost way for investors to gain exposure to various market segments, including fixed income, emerging markets and broad‑based indexes.

Index details

The MSCI USA ESG Minimum Volatility index offers a unique approach to investing in U.S. equities by combining a focus on low volatility with enhanced ESG criteria. It provides investors with a portfolio of companies that not only exhibit lower price fluctuations but also demonstrate strong environmental, social, and governance performance. This index serves as a valuable tool for sustainable investing strategies that aim to balance stability and responsibility in the U.S. equity market.