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LCTDvsESGDETF Comparison

ETF 1
LCTD

BlackRock World ex U.S. Carbon Transition Readiness ETF

VS
ETF 2
ESGD

iShares ESG Aware MSCI EAFE ETF

This fund is part of
DM Large & Mid Cap
-1.08%

BlackRock World ex U.S. Carbon Transition Readiness ETF (LCTD) belongs to the segment. iShares ESG Aware MSCI EAFE ETF (ESGD) is part of the DM Large & Mid Cap segment. Both ETFs have the same top 3 sector exposures: Financials, Industrials and Information Technology. LCTD is more expensive with a Total Expense Ratio (TER) of 0.37%, versus 0.2% for ESGD. LCTD is up 3.62% year-to-date (YTD) with -$4M in YTD flows. ESGD performs better with 5.29% YTD performance, and -$183M in YTD flows. Run a side-by-side ETF comparison of LCTD and ESGD below, and assess how they stack up in performance, liquidity, risk, exposure, holdings, and more, helping you select the best ETF for your investments.

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LCTD vs ESGD performance and flow charts

Performance

-3.0-2.0-1.00.01.02.0%May 11May 18May 26Jun 2Jun 9

Cumulative Flows

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Historic performance and flows
Data as of 06/10/2026
1M3MYTD1Y3Y5Y
Perf.
LCTD
ESGD
-2.96%-1.92%
+0.01%+2.10%
+3.62%+5.29%
+15.21%+15.88%
+47.39%+50.44%
+35.47%+42.30%
Flows
LCTD
ESGD
-$4M+$31M
-$4M+$63M
-$4M-$183M
-$32M+$366M
-$323M+$923M
-$373M+$3.17B
Volatility and drawdown
3M1Y3Y5Y
Volatility
LCTD
ESGD
+19.88%+21.00%
+15.02%+15.61%
+14.65%+14.99%
+16.00%+16.29%
Max drawdown
LCTD
ESGD
-5.82%-5.99%
-11.20%-11.76%
-13.33%-13.54%
-29.74%-29.82%
Max drawdown duration
LCTD
ESGD
28d28d
101d101d
217d40d
925d898d
Trading data

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LCTD
ESGD
Last sale
6/11/2026 at 5:18 PM
$57.10
$103.01
Previous close
06/10/2026
$56.83
$100.27
Consolidated volume
06/10/2026
Average volume
30 days
Average discount or premium
30 days
Average Bid/Ask spread
30 days
Replication quality
Data as of May 29, 2026
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LCTD
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LCTD
ESGD
Tracking error
Tracking difference
1 year cumulative return difference
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Daily return difference
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Main metrics
Last update 6/11/2026 at 5:18 PM
Live
Closed
LCTD
ESGD
Last price
$57.10
$103.01
1D performance
+0.47%
+2.73%
AuM$229.69 M$11.28 B
E/R0.37%0.2%
Characteristics
LCTD
ESGD
Management strategyActivePassive
ProvideriSharesiShares
Benchmark-MSCI EAFE Extended ESG Focus Index
N° of holdings329339
Asset class-Equities
Trailing 12m distribution yield
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Inception dateApril 8, 2021June 28, 2016
ESGYesYes
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Exposure

Countries

LCTD
Japan
19.66%
Canada
13.21%
United Kingdom
11.7%
France
8.67%
Germany
8.1%
Switzerland
7.38%
Other
31.28%
ESGD
Japan
22.58%
United Kingdom
13.52%
Switzerland
9.83%
France
8.61%
Germany
8.41%
Other
37.05%

Sectors

LCTD
Financials
25.53%
Industrials
18.04%
Information Techn.
8.8%
Health Care
7.94%
Consumer Discreti.
7.38%
Other
32.31%
ESGD
Financials
25.63%
Industrials
18.83%
Information Techn.
10.31%
Consumer Discreti.
8.32%
Health Care
7.43%
Other
29.49%
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Diversification

LCTD

Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15

19.84%
ESGD

Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15

18.01%

Top 15 holdings

Data as of April 30, 2026
LCTD
ASML HOLDING
2.21%
HSBC HOLDINGS
1.69%
ROYAL BK CANADA
1.67%
ASTRAZENECA
1.60%
ENI
1.34%
NOVARTIS
1.25%
CDN IMPERIAL BK
1.24%
HITACHI
1.22%
SIEMENS
1.18%
IBERDROLA SA
1.17%
SCHNEIDER ELECTRIC SE
1.13%
NESTLE SA
1.10%
COMMONWEALTH BANK OF AUSTRALIA
1.06%
SIEMENS ENERGY AG
1.00%
ENGIE
0.98%
ESGD
ASML HOLDING
2.83%
NOVARTIS
1.60%
HSBC HOLDINGS
1.37%
SIEMENS
1.19%
CH1499059983
1.19%
NESTLE SA
1.15%
ASTRAZENECA
1.15%
ABB
1.08%
SCHNEIDER ELECTRIC SE
1.03%
SAP SE
1.00%
COMMONWEALTH BANK OF AUSTRALIA
0.96%
SHELL PLC
0.96%
IBERDROLA SA
0.88%
BHP GROUP LTD
0.82%
MITSUBISHI UFJ FINANCIAL GROUP
0.80%
Frequently asked questions about LCTD and ESGD

How have the LCTD and ESGD ETFs performed in 2026?

As of June 10, 2026, LCTD is up 3.62% year-to-date (YTD), while ESGD has returned 5.29%. That puts ESGD better performer ahead so far this year.

Which ETF is attracting more investor money: LCTD or ESGD?

Year-to-date, the LCTD ETF saw -$4M in flows, compared to -$183M for ESGD.

Which ETF is more volatile: LCTD or ESGD?

Over the past year, LCTD had a volatility of 15.02%, while ESGD experienced 15.61%.

Which ETF is bigger: LCTD or ESGD?

As of June 10, 2026, LCTD holds $229.69 M in assets under management (AUM), while ESGD manages $11.28 B.

What sectors do the LCTD and ESGD ETFs invest in?

LCTD leans toward sectors like Financials, Industrials and Information Technology. Meanwhile, ESGD focuses on Financials, Industrials and Information Technology.

What are the top holdings of the LCTD ETF and ESGD ETF?

LCTD top holdings include ASML HOLDING, HSBC HOLDINGS and ROYAL BK CANADA. ESGD holds in its top three: ASML HOLDING, NOVARTIS and HSBC HOLDINGS.

Which ETF is more diversified: LCTD or ESGD?

LCTD holds 350 securities with 19.84% of its assets in the top 15. ESGD has 359 securities and a top 15 weight of 18.01%.

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