Diversity and Inclusion
Diversity & inclusion strategy invests in companies that pro-actively promote equality, inclusion, fair and equitable society – with a view of benefiting commercially from greater market access, attractive but overlooked segments and geographies, talent retention and better understanding of innovation and market dynamics.
Investment Strategy Objective
Fundamental broad-based allocation strategy seeking attractive risk-adjusted returns benchmarked against diversity and inclusion standards. Investment theses:
- Female-led companies or companies with diverse leadership
- Minority- and immigrant-founded or led companies
- Financial inclusion and SME finance
- Leadership in good workforce practices, equal compensation and work-life balance
- Overlooked, discriminated, under-funded or financially constrained businesses, segments, or geographies with high growth potential
Impact Objective
Supporting and maintaining best standards in diversity and equality corporate policies.
Allocation: fundamental passive
Strategy: thematic
Asset class: equity
Geography: global
Market capitalization: calculate
Median market cap per company: calculate (median over the past year)
Performance Metrics
Top Holdings
wdt_ID | Name | Ticker | Industry | Market Cap last EOY (US$ mn) |
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1 | Apple Inc. | APPL | Technology | 2,286,791 |
2 | Microsoft Corporation | MSFT | Technology | 1,778,375 |
3 | Alphabet Inc. | GOOG | Communication Services | 601,899 |
4 | UnitedHealth Group Incorporated | UNH | Healthcare | 488,466 |
5 | Johnson & Johnson | JNJ | Healthcare | 436,470 |
6 | The Procter & Gamble Company | PG | Consumer Defensive | 304,198 |
7 | Meta Platforms, Inc. | META | Communication Services | 302,873 |
8 | NVIDIA Corporation | NVDA | Technology | 297,978 |
9 | The Home Depot, Inc. | HD | Consumer Cyclical | 291,823 |
10 | Pfizer Inc. | PFE | Healthcare | 247,449 |
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Instruments to Invest in Diversity Impact
Provider | wdt_ID | Provider Logo | id | Fund Name | ISIN | Stock Exchange | Currency | Index Tracked / Benchmark | Geography | Impact | Learn More | 2020 Returns (%) | MSCI ESG Rating |
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1 | 2 | iShares Refinitiv Inclusion and Diversity UCITS ETF |
IE00BD0B9B76 | LSE | USD | Refinitiv Global Large/Mid Diversity & Inclusion ex Controversial Weapons Equal Weight Index | Broad Developed Markets | Diversity & Inclusion | More details | 7.04 | AA | ||
2 | 3 | UBS ETF (IE) Global Gender Equality UCITS ETF |
IE00BDR5GV14 | LSE | USD | The Solactive Equileap Global Gender Equality 100 Leaders Index | Broad Global | Diversity & Inclusion | More details | 6.95 | AA | ||
3 | 243 | RobecoSAM Global Gender Equality Impact Equities |
LU1277652431 | SIX | EUR | MSCI World NR EUR | Broad Global | Gender Equity | More details | n/a | AA | ||
4 | 185 | Lyxor Global Gender Equality (DR) UCITS ETF |
LU1691909508 | Euronext | EUR | Solactive Equileap Global Gender Equality Net Total Return Index | Broad Developed Markets | Gender Equity | More details | 6.99 | AA | ||
5 | 581 | Jupiter Global Sustainable Equities Fund |
GB00BFWVP888 | GBP | MSCI ACWI GR GBP | Broad Global | High ESG/Sutainability Performance Standards | More details | 18.82 | A | |||
6 | Future World Gender in Leadership UK index fund |
GB00BFX1T528 | GBR | Solactive L&G Gender in Leadership UK Index | United Kingdom | Gender Equity | More details | -13.1 | n/a |