# iShares ESG Aware MSCI USA Small-Cap ETF (ESML) — Overview

ESML · BATS · Fund

Canonical page: https://www.lighthorse.io/tickers/esml

## Price

Last close $52.58 on Oct 15, 2026. 52-week range $42.93 – $56.64.

## Fund profile

ESML tracks an index of US small-cap companies with high environmental, social, and governance factor scores as determined by MSCI.

| Metric | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Issuer | BlackRock Fund Advisors |
| Industry | — |
| Inception | Apr 10, 2018 |
| Assets under management | $2.7B |
| Expense ratio | 0.17% |
| Net asset value | $51.76 (as of Oct 14, 2026) |
| Distributions | Quarterly |
| Leverage | 1x |

## Frequently Asked Questions

### What is iShares ESG Aware MSCI USA Small-Cap ETF (ESML)?

ESML tracks an index of US small-cap companies with high environmental, social, and governance factor scores as determined by MSCI.

### What is ESML's expense ratio?

iShares ESG Aware MSCI USA Small-Cap ETF charges an annual expense ratio of 0.17%. The fund is issued by BlackRock Fund Advisors.

### How large is ESML?

iShares ESG Aware MSCI USA Small-Cap ETF manages $2.7B in assets and has traded since Apr 10, 2018.

### How do I buy shares of iShares ESG Aware MSCI USA Small-Cap ETF (ESML)?

ESML trades commission-free with a Light Horse Securities brokerage account — from the mobile app, the web at [Light Horse Dashboard](https://portal.lighthorse.io), the trading API, or an [AI agent connected over MCP](/instructions/ai/claude). The trade panel on this page places the order once you are signed in.

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