Ivka Kalus – Founder, CIO, Portfolio Manager
Strategy Characteristics:
Portfolio Management
Diversified international investing with strong ESG characteristics
Investment Strategy
The Global strategy utilizes a sector and region neutral risk-controlled framework that seeks to provide long-term capital appreciation and excess returns relative to the MSCI ACWI Index. The portfolio invests in companies that exhibit attractive risk/return profiles and favorable ESG characteristics.
Intentionality Incorporated in the Portfolio
Diversity & Inclusion
Women in leadership
Environmental Care
Renewable energy
Water conservation
Human Rights Protection
Protect community health
Impact Results | Portfolio | Benchmark | % Better |
---|---|---|---|
Women on Boards | 31% | 22% | 38% |
Women Executives | 24% | 19% | 26% |
Women in C Suite | 22% | 9% | 144% |
ESG Disclosure | 49 | 32 | 54% |
ISS Quality | 3 | 5 | 33% |
CDP | 7 | 3 | 109% |
S&P Global Env Rank | 76 | 42 | 80% |
Sustainalytics | 20 | 50 | 59% |
Scope 1 GHG/Sales | 27 | 298 | 91% |
Scope 2 GHG/Sales | 27 | 51 | 48% |
% Unionized | 35% | 25% | 42% |
Source: Bloomberg
All data as of September 30, 2021 unless otherwise noted.
International investing involves additional risks, including social and political instability, economic developments, reduced regulation, market illiquidity, and market volatility, and currency exchange rate fluctuations.
ESG involves additional risks, including lower returns as a result of the foregoing of certain investment opportunities based on certain industries or ESG ratings.
Investors should carefully consider the Strategy’s investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses before making an investment decision. This and other information about the Strategy, including additional risks, are contained in the Prospectus, which can be obtained by contacting us.