Russell Investments Sustainable Global Opportunities Complex ETF (RGOS)

The Russell Investments Sustainable Global Opportunities Complex ETF is an exchange-traded fund designed to provide diversified exposure to global equities with a strong emphasis on sustainable investing principles. Managed by Russell Investment Management Ltd., the ETF targets companies that demonstrate robust environmental, social, and governance (ESG) practices, aligning its portfolio with sustainability goals such as net zero carbon targets. Notably, the ETF excludes firms involved in tobacco and controversial weapons, reflecting explicit negative screening criteria to enhance its responsible investment profile. The fund employs a multi-manager approach, utilizing the expertise of several ESG-focused asset managers to select securities across developed and emerging markets. By trading as a single security, it offers investors a convenient way to diversify internationally while adhering to strict sustainability standards. The ETF is structured as a class of units within a registered managed investment scheme, allowing for efficient creation and redemption mechanisms typically available to institutional participants, while secondary market trading provides liquidity for other investors. This ETF is intended for investors seeking global equity exposure combined with a disciplined, transparent approach to sustainability and responsible investing. It plays a significant role in advancing the integration of ESG strategies within broader portfolio allocations.