iShares Trust iShares ESG Aware MSCI EAFE ETF (ESGD)
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iShares Trust iShares ESG Aware MSCI EAFE ETF Profile
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Overview
This fund is designed for investors seeking to balance their portfolios with exposure to international markets, specifically focusing on large- and mid-capitalization companies from developed markets outside of the U.S. and Canada. The distinctive feature of this fund is its commitment to incorporating environmental, social, and governance (ESG) criteria when selecting investments. By aligning with positive ESG characteristics, the fund not only aims for financial returns comparable to its parent index but also strives to contribute positively to societal goals. The investment strategy is heavily based on tracking the performance of its underlying index, with at least 90% of its assets invested directly in the index's components or in instruments that provide similar economic characteristics.
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- ESG-focused Developed Market Equities
Investment products focusing on equities from developed markets, excluding the U.S. and Canada, that meet specific environmental, social, and governance (ESG) criteria. This offering targets investors interested in sustainable investing, aiming to achieve returns that are consistent with the performance of the underlying ESG index. The selection of equities is based on a rigorous evaluation of companies’ adherence to positive ESG standards, ensuring that investments contribute to a broader positive impact on society while pursuing financial gains.
- Index Tracking Investment Strategy
The fund employs an investment strategy that closely tracks the performance of its underlying index, which comprises large- and mid-cap developed market equities selected for their positive ESG characteristics. By investing at least 90% of its assets in the components of the underlying index or in similar investments, the fund aims to mirror the index's risk and return profile. This strategy appeals to investors looking for market exposure through a passively managed fund that leverages an ESG-focused approach to select its components.
