iShares Core MSCI Australia ESG ETF (IESG) Review & Analysis
- −2.6% in September (total return), behind the median Australian shares ETF at −2.1%.
- Investors added a net $37m (6.6% of the fund).
- The unit price closed the month at $31.17, 8% below its 12-month high (range $28.59 to $33.93).
About IESG
IESG is an Australian shares ETF from iShares, listed on the ASX since June 2021. With $607m under management it is number 25 of 81 Australian shares ETFs by size. The management fee is 0.09% a year, about $9 on every $10,000 invested, cheaper than the typical Australian shares ETF at 0.35%.
Its largest holdings are Commonwealth Bank of Australia, CSL Ltd and Macquarie Group Ltd, and the top 10 make up 57% of the fund. By sector it leans towards financials (30%) and materials (21%).
Over five years it has returned +5.9% a year including distributions, against +5.9% for the median Australian shares ETF. With its focus on ethical & esg, it is the kind of fund many investors use as a smaller satellite holding alongside a diversified core.
IESG distributions and dividend dates
IESG pays distributions half-yearly, usually going ex-distribution in April and October, with payment about 12 days after the ex-date. (Pattern estimated from recent payments.)
The latest distribution was $0.3415 per unit (69% franked), ex-distribution on 8 October 2026 and paid on 20 October 2026. To receive it you need to own IESG before the ex-date.
Its distribution yield over the past 12 months is about 2.5%, with distributions around 69% franked. Distributions vary and past payments are not a guide to future ones.
From ASX announcements, updated nightly. See every ETF in the dividend calendar.
Compare IESG with
| Fee | 0.09% | 0.28% |
| 1 year | −3.0% | +4.9% |
| 5 yrs p.a. | +5.9% | – |
| Size | $607m | $7.2bn |
| Fee | 0.09% | 0.03% |
| 1 year | −3.0% | +1.6% |
| 5 yrs p.a. | +5.9% | – |
| Size | $607m | $1.3bn |
| Fee | 0.09% | 0.05% |
| 1 year | −3.0% | +2.6% |
| 5 yrs p.a. | +5.9% | +6.8% |
| Size | $607m | $9.7bn |
| Fee | 0.09% | 0.30% |
| 1 year | −3.0% | −0.1% |
| 5 yrs p.a. | +5.9% | +4.8% |
| Size | $607m | $1.2bn |
IESG price by TradingView
| Stock Code | IESG |
|---|---|
| Fund Manager | iShares |
| Asset Class | Australian shares |
| AUM | $607m |
| MER (%) | 0.09% |
| Net flows (Sep) | +$37m |
| Last Price | $31.17 |
| 52-Week Range | $28.59 – $33.93 |
| Bid/Ask Spread | 0.07% |
| Listing Date | 04/06/2021 |
| Exchange | ASX |
| Index tracked | MSCI Australia IMI Custom ESG Leaders Index |
| Issuer website | iShares ↗ |
Performance (% return)
$10,000 invested…
Value at 30 September 2026 with distributions reinvested, before tax and brokerage.
Total returns including distributions, to 30 September 2026. 1M, 1Y, 3Y and 5Y bars are cumulative.
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