At a glance
EVUS charges 0.18% a year, above the 0.14% average of the 8 funds most like it (the 6th cheapest of 9). It has $397.0M in assets, the 8th largest of that group; it paid 1.41% of its price in distributions over the past 12 months, quarterly. Over the past year it returned +19.1% with distributions reinvested (S&P 500: +11.5%), 8th of those 9 funds; over three years it returned +21.0% a year. Its ten largest positions make up 26.8% of the fund, out of 220 in all.
The short version
iShares ESG Aware MSCI USA Value ETF (EVUS) is a BlackRock index fund. It tracks the MSCI USA Value Extended ESG Focus Index, which tilts the MSCI USA Value Index toward large and mid-sized U.S. value companies with higher ESG (environmental, social and governance) scores. Its yearly fee is 0.18%, while Vanguard Value ETF (VTV) and iShares Morningstar Value ETF (ILCV) each charge 0.04%. It also returned less than most similar funds over the year to October 27, 2026.
Price history
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EVUS +19.1% over the year to Oct 27, 2026, total return with distributions reinvested.
How it has behaved
| YTD | 1 yr | 3 yr | 5 yr | 10 yr | Since start | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EVUS official prospectus, to Dec 31, 2024 | — | +14.26% | — | — | — | +9.38% |
| MSCIUSA Index index, same period | — | +25.08% | — | — | — | +23.20% |
| EVUS price data to Oct 27, 2026 | +18.4% | +19.1% | +21.0% | — | — | +13.2% |
- Over the year to Oct 27, 2026, EVUS returned +19.1%, 8th of 9 among similar funds.
- Its worst full calendar year was 2025 (+13.3%); its best was 2024 (+14.2%).
- The deepest fall in its price history was 15.7% (Nov 29, 2024 to Apr 8, 2025), recovered by Aug 12, 2025.
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| Year | Price data | Prospectus (official) |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 (to date) | +18.4% | — |
| 2025 | +13.3% | — |
| 2024 | +14.2% | +14.26% |
| 2008 financial crisis stocks fell Oct 9, 2007 – Mar 9, 2009 | Before this security existed |
|---|---|
| 2020 COVID crash stocks fell Feb 19, 2020 – Mar 23, 2020 | Before this security existed |
| 2022 bear market stocks fell Jan 3, 2022 – Oct 12, 2022 | Before this security existed |
Dividends and income
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| Year | Per share | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 (to date) | $0.4000 | |
| 2025 | $0.5300 | -7.0% |
| 2024 | $0.5700 |
What's inside
As of Aug 31, 2026, the fund held 220 securities; the ten largest made up 26.78% of assets.
| Holding | Weight | |
|---|---|---|
| MICROSOFT CORPORATION | 9.35% | |
| META PLATFORMS, INC. | 3.35% | |
| MICRON TECHNOLOGY, INC. | 3.00% | |
| JPMORGAN CHASE & CO. | 2.67% | |
| EXXONMOBIL HOLDINGS CORPORATION | 1.56% | |
| JOHNSON & JOHNSON | 1.49% | |
| ABBVIE INC. | 1.48% | |
| CISCO SYSTEMS, INC. | 1.45% | |
| INTEL CORPORATION | 1.24% | |
| BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY INC. | 1.19% | |
| THE COCA-COLA COMPANY | 1.18% | |
| THE HARTFORD INSURANCE GROUP, INC. | 1.16% | |
| THE GOLDMAN SACHS GROUP, INC. | 1.13% | |
| THE HOME DEPOT, INC. | 1.13% | |
| THE PROCTER & GAMBLE COMPANY | 1.11% |
By country
United States 95.36%Ireland 3.23%Netherlands 0.5%Switzerland 0.24%United Kingdom 0.18%By asset type
Stocks 99.8%By sector
Sectors of the companies held, for the 85.1% of the fund in companies that have a stock page here; other holdings and cash aren't classified. Source: N-PORT holdings report as of Aug 31, 2026. Cash, money-market funds and derivatives are shown separately from the securities list.What changed recently
- Over the three months to Aug 31, 2026, investors added a net $38.0M (creations minus redemptions, per the N-PORT report).
- Monthly total returns reported for that quarter: +0.03%, +2.55%, +3.22%.
How it works
EVUS, from BlackRock's iShares, tracks the MSCI USA Value Extended ESG Focus Index. It starts with the MSCI USA Value Index: large and midsize U.S. companies whose shares MSCI judges inexpensive relative to book value (assets minus liabilities), expected earnings over the next 12 months, and dividends. That parent index covers roughly half the market value of the MSCI USA Index.
MSCI then drops companies tied to tobacco, controversial weapons, civilian firearms, thermal coal and oil sands, plus those in severe, ongoing controversies such as alleged human rights abuses. It scores the rest on how well they manage ESG (environmental, social and governance) risks, compared with industry peers. A computer optimization model sets weights that tilt toward higher scorers while keeping risk and return close to the parent index, so a stock's weight reflects more than company size. At each quarterly rebalance, the index's ESG score must be at least 10% better than the parent's.
BlackRock uses representative sampling: it holds a mix of index stocks that together resemble the whole index, so it may not own every one. At least 90% of assets go into index stocks; up to 10% can go into futures, options, swaps and cash. As of August 31, 2026, the fund held 220 stocks, led by Microsoft at about 9.4%.
What it really costs
- EVUS charges 0.18% a year, versus an average of 0.14% for the similar funds below (6th of 9, cheapest first).
- Using the prospectus's standard example, $10,000 invested would cost about $18 in the first year and $230 over 10 years (assuming a 5% annual return).
| Cost of $10,000 (SEC example) | 1 yr | 3 yrs | 5 yrs | 10 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EVUS | $18 | $58 | $101 | $230 |
In a retirement portfolio
It adds a tilt toward value companies, such as banks, insurers, drugmakers and consumer staples makers, that may balance a portfolio heavy in growth stocks.
EVUS has a short record. Its price history covers about 3.7 years, so it was not around for the 2008, 2020 or 2022 market drops. Both of its full calendar years were positive: 14.2% in 2024 and 13.3% in 2025. Its deepest decline was 15.7%, from November 29, 2024 to April 8, 2025. It regained that ground by August 12, 2025, about four months later. Anyone who sold shares near the April low would have locked in the loss.
Income is modest. The trailing 12-month yield was 1.41% as of October 27, 2026, paid quarterly. The 0.18% fee works out to $18 in the first year and $230 over 10 years on $10,000, using the SEC's standard example. The average fee among similar funds is 0.14%. Past results don't predict the future, and a plan should look at the whole portfolio, not one fund.
Who it may suit — and who should look elsewhere
May suit
- Investors who want U.S. value stocks while avoiding tobacco, controversial weapons, civilian firearms, thermal coal and oil sands companies, using MSCI's rules.
- People who want an ESG tilt but returns that stay fairly close to the MSCI USA Value Index, which the fund's weighting model tracks.
- Holders who are fine with quarterly dividends, a 1.41% trailing yield as of October 27, 2026, and a 0.18% yearly fee.
Look elsewhere if
- Cost-focused investors. VTV, Schwab U.S. Large-Cap Value ETF (SCHV) and ILCV each charged 0.04% a year, compared with EVUS's 0.18%.
- Those who want a long track record. EVUS has about 3.7 years of price history and missed the 2008, 2020 and 2022 bear markets.
- Investors who want less exposure to single stocks. Microsoft made up 9.4% of assets as of August 31, 2026, a large weight for a value fund.
Close alternatives
Matched by holdings overlap from the latest N-PORT reports.
| Fund | Overlap | Cost | Net assets | 1 yr | 3 yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EVUS this fund | — | 0.18% | $397.0M | +19.1% | +21.0% |
| ILCV iShares Morningstar Value ETF | 58% | 0.04% | $1.32B | +20.5% | +23.4% |
| VTV Vanguard Value ETF | 57% | 0.04% | $254.48B | +25.4% | +22.3% |
| GVUS Marketbeta Russell 1000 Value Equity ETF | 54% | 0.12% | $416.9M | +26.6% | — |
| VONV Vanguard Russell 1000 Value ETF | 54% | 0.07% | $23.88B | +29.0% | +23.6% |
| SCHV Schwab U.S. Large-Cap Value ETF | 53% | 0.04% | $15.67B | +22.4% | +20.3% |
| IWD iShares Russell 1000 Value ETF | 51% | 0.19% | $79.74B | +28.8% | +22.2% |
| XMAG Defiance Large Cap ex-Mag 7 ETF | 49% | 0.35% | $184.0M | +15.0% | — |
Questions investors ask
What does EVUS invest in?
EVUS holds about 220 large and mid-sized U.S. stocks chosen by the MSCI USA Value Extended ESG Focus Index. As of August 31, 2026, technology made up 21.6% of the fund, financials 18.5% and health care 11.1%. The largest holdings were Microsoft at 9.4%, Meta Platforms at 3.4%, Micron Technology at 3.0% and JPMorgan Chase at 2.7%. The top 10 holdings made up 26.8% of assets.
What's the difference between EVUS and ILCV?
Both funds hold U.S. value stocks, and about 58% of their holdings overlap. EVUS adds ESG screens and weights stocks toward higher ESG scores. iShares Morningstar Value ETF (ILCV) follows a Morningstar value index without those screens. ILCV charges 0.04% a year and EVUS charges 0.18%. As of October 27, 2026, ILCV returned 20.5% over one year and 23.4% a year over three years. EVUS returned 19.1% and 21%.
Does EVUS pay dividends?
Yes. EVUS pays dividends every quarter. Over the 12 months to October 27, 2026, it paid about $0.53 per share, a yield of 1.41%. The dividends come from the stocks the fund owns, so the amount can change from one payment to the next. Investors who want more income may find that other value funds have different yields.
What is the EVUS expense ratio?
EVUS charges 0.18% a year, according to its prospectus filed December 19, 2025. In the SEC's standard example, $10,000 invested with a 5% yearly return costs $18 after one year, $101 after five years and $230 after 10 years. The average fee among similar funds is 0.14%. VTV, SCHV and ILCV each charge 0.04%.
How has EVUS performed compared with other value ETFs?
EVUS has returned less than most similar funds. As of October 27, 2026, it gained 19.1% over one year, ranking 8th of 9 similar funds. It gained 21% a year over three years, ranking 7th of 7. VTV returned 25.4% over one year and iShares Russell 1000 Value ETF (IWD) returned 28.9%. In 2024, the fund returned 14.26%, while the broad MSCI USA Index returned 25.08%.