Stuart Rose, the former head of Marks and Spencer Group PLC (LSE:MKS) and Asda slammed the working-from-home culture saying it has meant a generation of people “not doing proper work”. Rose, who was chief executive of M&S for six years until 2011 and then executive chair of its supermarket rival Asda until November, told the BBC that WFH had harmed the UK's productivity.
| Name | Quantity | Cost | Value | Profit ($) | Gain (%) |
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| NA Nizar Araji National Bank Of Canada /FI/ | 10 | $1 | $1 | - | - |
| Capital Markets Industry | Financials Sector | - CEO | ARCA Exchange | 25460G773 CUSIP |
| US Country | - Employees | 23 Sep 2025 Last Dividend | - Last Split | - IPO Date |
The fund is designed with a specific focus on enabling and supporting the work-from-home (WFH) trend, which has gained significant momentum in recent times. It allocates at least 80% of its assets to securities or economic equivalents that form part of an index. This index is curated with 40 companies directly involved in delivering solutions across key sectors critical for remote work facilitation. Industries covered include remote communications, cyber security, online project and document management, and cloud computing technologies. Noteworthy is the fund's non-diversified status, indicating a concentrated investment approach in the WFH Industries.
These are tools and platforms that facilitate communication and collaboration among teams, regardless of their physical location. They are crucial in today's dispersed workforce environment, enabling real-time messaging, video conferencing, and voice calls. Companies within this segment of the index offer innovative solutions that keep teams connected and productive.
With the increased dependency on digital tools and platforms, protecting data and ensuring secure connections is paramount. The fund invests in companies that provide robust cyber security solutions. This includes software and services aimed at protecting individuals and organizations from digital attacks, ensuring the safe transmission and storage of sensitive information.
These platforms assist in organizing, tracking, and managing work projects and documents in an online environment. They are essential for remote teams to collaborate effectively, allowing for the sharing, editing, and discussion of documents and projects in a secure, centralized location. The companies covered in this index offer tools that streamline these processes, enhancing productivity and efficiency.
Cloud computing provides the infrastructure for remote work, offering scalable resources such as data storage, computing power, and applications over the internet. The solutions provided by companies within this category enable remote access to necessary tools and data without the need for physical presence or hardware, facilitating a flexible work environment.