iShares ESG Aware MSCI USA Small-Cap ETF (ESML) Dividend Yield, History & Forecast

iShares ESG Aware MSCI USA Small-Cap ETF (ESML) is an exchange-traded fund (ETF) listed on the Chicago Board Options Exchange. It pays a current dividend yield of 0.94% ($0.50 per share annually (TTM)). The most recent ex-dividend date was September 15, 2026, with payment scheduled for September 18, 2026. market capitalization is approximately $2.35B. Review ESML dividend history on this scorecard, compare peers in the Compare Dividend Returns tool, or project income with the dividend calculator.

ESML fund composition

ESML holds 901 positions, with 8.1% of assets in its ten largest. It charges an expense ratio of 0.17%, and manages $2.75B.

Top 10 holdings

HoldingWeight
SNDKSANDISK3.15%
MRNAMODERNA1.21%
AIZASSURANT INC0.67%
USFDUS FOODS HOLDING0.58%
OVVOVINTIV0.52%
ATIATI0.45%
OGSONE GAS0.40%
GHGUARDANT HEALTH0.38%
NVTNVENT ELECTRIC PLC0.38%
RVTYREVVITY0.38%

Sector allocation

Technology18.3%Industrials17.2%Healthcare16.1%Health Care16.1%Information Technology15.9%Financials14.9%Financial Services13.9%Consumer Cyclical10.9%Other46.1%

Frequently Asked Questions about iShares ESG Aware MSCI USA Small-Cap ETF (ESML)

What is iShares ESG Aware MSCI USA Small-Cap ETF's dividend yield?
iShares ESG Aware MSCI USA Small-Cap ETF (ESML) pays a current trailing twelve-month dividend yield of 0.94%, which works out to $0.50 per share annually based on the most recent payout schedule.
When does iShares ESG Aware MSCI USA Small-Cap ETF pay distributions?
The most recent ex-dividend date was September 15, 2026. The next scheduled dividend payment date is September 18, 2026.
What does iShares ESG Aware MSCI USA Small-Cap ETF invest in?
The iShares ESG Aware MSCI USA Small-Cap ETF endeavors to mirror the investment performance of a specially constructed index. This benchmark is engineered to achieve returns comparable to a typical market-capitalization-weighted index composed of smaller U.S. companies. However, it differentiates itself by prioritizing and allocating a greater share of its investments to those firms demonstrating robust environmental, social, and governance (ESG) practices, as evaluated by the index's creator.