Related: 5 Reasons to Consider A China Investment Now
The ESG factors are an all inclusive categorization, so investors should not see this as something like an exclusionary based investment approach. Furthermore, the responsible investment and ESG-related investment strategy is not indented to sacrifice performance or lower returns for the sake of achieving their goals – ESG investments have even shown to generate improved risk-adjusted returns over time.
NULG’s methodology is working. The fund is up 14.5% year-to-date and nearly 23% over the past year.
For more on smart beta ETFs, visit our Smart Beta Channel.