UBS Launches New Socially Conscious ETF Based on Employment Equality

Along with the social aspect, the underlying index also screens for companies that have positive operating income over the prior twelve months.

Top holdings include Apple 5.1%, Alphabet 3.8%, Microsoft 3.8%, Amazon.com 3.4% and Facebook 2.5%.

“InsightShares creates an incredible opportunity for investors to align their portfolios with their philanthropic values,” Richard Cea, Executive Director of Exchange Traded Products at UBS, said in a note. “We’re thrilled to support socially conscious strategies, and look forward to increasing our impact by donating a portion of the revenues generated by this ETF to charities through the UBS Optimus Foundation.”

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