Key Highlights

  • NAV rose 0.20% to USD 32.33 on 29 October 2026.
  • Net Assets totalled USD 8,081,277, with 250,000 shares outstanding.
  • The fund follows an index based Investment approach.
  • The SEC Yield was 1.31% as of 30 September 2026.

iShares ESG Optimized MSCI USA Min Vol Factor ETF (NASDAQ:ESMV) provides exposure to United States large and mid sized equities selected for aggregate minimum Volatility and environmental characteristics. On 29 October 2026, its net asset value rose by USD 0.07, or 0.20%, to USD 32.33. Net assets amounted to USD 8,081,277 on the same date, with 250,000 shares outstanding.

Portfolio Characteristics Shape Index Selection

The index objective combines lower aggregate volatility characteristics with reduced carbon exposure and environmental, social and governance criteria. Its investment framework applies Business involvement screens for civilian firearms, controversial weapons, tobacco, thermal coal and oil sands. Some screens use Revenue thresholds, while others apply categorical exclusions. These criteria form part of the selection framework rather than a forecast of future portfolio returns. The fund seeks to track the MSCI USA Minimum Volatility Extended ESG Reduced Carbon Target Index.

Portfolio Size and Listed Price

ESMV closed at USD 32.23 on 28 October 2026 on NASDAQ. The closing price and NAV are separately reported measures: the former records the exchange price, while the latter represents net assets per share. The fund asset classification is equity, and it uses an index tracking investment style. Its portfolio contained 158 holdings as of 28 October 2026. Its CUSIP identifier is 46436E445.

Income and Distribution Structure

The distribution schedule is quarterly. The 30 day SEC yield stood at 1.31% as of 30 September 2026. This income measure is distinct from the change in NAV during a trading session. The expense ratio is 0.18%. A distribution of USD 0.106042 per share had an ex date and Record Date of 15 September 2026 and was payable on 18 September 2026. The payment consisted entirely of income, with no short term capital gains, long term capital gains or return of capital in that distribution.

Fund Position

ESMV combines its stated index based mandate with quarterly distributions and an expense ratio of 0.18%. Its October figures identify the portfolio size, share count and latest dated NAV, while the income data describe a separate aspect of the fund structure. The NAV figure and outstanding share count both relate to the same reporting date. The distribution timetable is separate from the portfolio selection process. The reported asset figure describes the fund as a whole. The share count records the number of fund shares outstanding.