(ESGV) ESG US Stock - Overview

The Vanguard ESG U.S. Stock ETF (ticker ESGV) seeks to mirror its target index by holding virtually all constituent stocks in the same market-cap proportions, meaning the fund’s composition closely follows the index’s weighting scheme.

As of February 2026, ESGV carries an expense ratio of 0.12% and manages roughly $8.5 billion in assets. The fund’s top holdings remain dominated by large-cap tech names-Apple, Microsoft and Amazon-accounting for about 18% of total assets, while the sector breakdown is roughly 40% technology, 20% health care and 15% consumer discretionary. ESGV’s underlying index is rated “AA” by MSCI for its ESG criteria, and the ETF has delivered a 1-year total return of approximately 8.5%.

Current macro drivers include the Federal Reserve’s moderate-rate stance, which supports equity valuations, and the continued inflow of capital into ESG-focused strategies-U.S. ESG assets have surpassed $1.2 trillion, reinforcing demand for funds like ESGV.

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• ESG index performance dictates fund value
• US equity market trends impact returns
• ESG screening criteria changes affect holdings
• Investor demand for ESG funds drives inflows