iShares MSCI Global Sustainable Development Goals ETF
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- Financial Services
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- Asset Management - Global
- Address
- 50 Hudson Yards New York NY United States of America 10001
- IPO Date
- Apr 22, 2016
- CIK
- 0001100663
- Website
- ishares.com
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- iShares MSCI Global Impact ETF (SDG) is an exchange-traded fund that seeks to track the performance of the MSCI ACWI Sustainable Impact Index, which comprises global equities selected for their positive impact on society and the environment while meeting financial criteria. The ETF offers investors exposure to companies demonstrating strong sustainability practices across themes including clean water, affordable housing, health care access, renewable energy, and education; it holds approximately 250 holdings weighted by market capitalization with screens for revenue from impact solutions exceeding 50% in select cases. SDG operates globally, with primary allocations to the United States (around 60%), Europe (25%), and emerging markets (10%), and is managed by BlackRock Institutional Trust Company, N.A., a subsidiary of BlackRock, Inc., the world's largest asset manager founded in 1988 and headquartered in New York City. The fund's portfolio emphasizes large- and mid-cap companies in sectors such as health care, information technology, industrials, and utilities; key holdings include brands like Vestas Wind Systems in renewable energy, Telus in telecommunications for social connectivity, and IDEXX Laboratories in animal health solutions. Investors access SDG through standard brokerage accounts on major U.S. exchanges like NYSE Arca, targeting institutional and retail clients focused on ESG integration without sacrificing returns; it employs a passive management strategy with quarterly rebalancing to reflect index changes. In recent developments, SDG benefited from BlackRock's expanded ESG offerings amid growing demand for sustainable investing, including the 2024 launch of enhanced impact-focused tools within the iShares platform and strategic partnerships with MSCI to refine impact measurement methodologies. The fund underwent minor index methodology updates in late 2024 to incorporate forward-looking climate transition data and biodiversity screens, enhancing its alignment with UN Sustainable Development Goals. No major acquisitions or name changes have occurred for SDG itself, though BlackRock announced a $12.5 billion acquisition of Global Infrastructure Partners in 2024, bolstering its infrastructure-related impact exposure relevant to SDG holdings.