SUSL:NASDAQiShares ESG MSCI USA Leaders ETF Analysis
Data as of 2026-08-02 - not real-time
$132.92
Latest Price
5/10Risk
Risk Level: Medium
Executive Summary
SUSL is trading at $132.92, comfortably above its 20‑day and 50‑day SMAs of 131.52 and 131.57, indicating short‑term bullish bias. However, the MACD histogram has turned negative (‑0.04) and the MACD signal is labeled bearish, suggesting momentum may be weakening. The RSI sits at 56.8, well within the neutral zone, providing no overbought alarm. Volume is on an increasing trend, supporting the recent price advance. The fund’s YTD return of 10.1% outperforms many peers, while the expense ratio remains ultra‑low at 0.10%. The Fear & Greed Index at 92.9 (“Extreme Greed”) reflects strong investor appetite for risk assets.
On the downside, the 30‑day volatility of 13.9% and a max drawdown of 11.6% signal moderate price swings, and the current price sits just below the nearest resistance at $133.48, leaving limited upside. Liquidity is modest, with daily volume around 9,800 shares versus a 10‑day average of 21,500, raising a medium liquidity risk. Beta of 1.05 ties SUSL closely to the broader market, so systemic moves will impact it directly. Tracking error is essentially zero and the fund trades at parity with NAV, eliminating tracking risk. Sector concentration is moderate given its large‑blend ESG tilt, which can lead to higher exposure to certain high‑ESG sectors. Overall, the blend of strong ESG demand, low costs, and solid YTD performance supports a positive outlook.
On the downside, the 30‑day volatility of 13.9% and a max drawdown of 11.6% signal moderate price swings, and the current price sits just below the nearest resistance at $133.48, leaving limited upside. Liquidity is modest, with daily volume around 9,800 shares versus a 10‑day average of 21,500, raising a medium liquidity risk. Beta of 1.05 ties SUSL closely to the broader market, so systemic moves will impact it directly. Tracking error is essentially zero and the fund trades at parity with NAV, eliminating tracking risk. Sector concentration is moderate given its large‑blend ESG tilt, which can lead to higher exposure to certain high‑ESG sectors. Overall, the blend of strong ESG demand, low costs, and solid YTD performance supports a positive outlook.
Market Outlook
Short Term
< 1 yearNeutral
Model confidence: 6/10
Key Factors
- Price near resistance at $133.48 limiting upside
- Bearish MACD signal indicating weakening momentum
- Increasing volume supports current level
Medium Term
1–3 yearsPositive
Model confidence: 7/10
Key Factors
- YTD return of 10.1% demonstrates strong recent performance
- Low expense ratio of 0.10% enhances net returns
- ESG focus aligns with growing investor demand
Long Term
> 3 yearsPositive
Model confidence: 8/10
Key Factors
- Zero tracking error ensures close index replication
- Sustainable ESG tilt likely benefits from long‑term capital flows
- Diversified large‑blend composition mitigates sector‑specific risk
Key Metrics & Analysis
Fund Metrics
Expense Ratio0.10%
AUM$1.2B
Inception Date2019-05-07
Avg Daily Volume21,510
Premium/Discount0.00%
Tracking Error0.00%
Dividend Yield0.94%
Technical Analysis
TrendNeutral
RSI56.8
Support$128.21
Resistance$133.48
MA 20$131.52
MA 50$131.57
MA 200$123.71
MACDBearish
VolumeIncreasing
Fear & Greed Index92.88
Risk Assessment
Beta1.05
Volatility13.87%
Currency RiskLow
Liquidity RiskMedium
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