Amundi MSCI Water ESG Screened UCITS ETF Acc

Issuer: Amundi ETF

Asset Class: Equity

TER: 60bps

Trading Currency: USD

Pays Income: False

Listing Date: 29 Jun 2021

Ticker: WATC

ISIN: FR0014002CH1

Water is an indispensable resource for life and industry, yet it is facing unprecedented stress from population growth, climate change, and increasing pollution. These global challenges create a compelling, long-term investment opportunity in companies that provide solutions to ensure water quality and availability. This fund offers targeted exposure to the global water ecosystem, investing in firms that derive a significant portion of their revenues from water-related business activities, ranging from water utilities and infrastructure to advanced purification technologies.

The portfolio is constructed to capture the full spectrum of the water value chain. It includes established utility companies responsible for water supply and wastewater treatment, engineering and construction firms that build critical infrastructure like pipelines and desalination plants, and technology companies developing innovative solutions for water efficiency and management. By tracking an index with a global scope, the investment provides diversified exposure across both developed and emerging markets, encompassing the leading companies at the forefront of the water industry. Furthermore, the underlying index applies an ESG filter, aiming to exclude companies with poor environmental, social, and governance profiles.

Investing in this theme allows participation in a structural growth story driven by undeniable, long-term megatrends. Increasing urbanization, stricter environmental regulations, and a growing societal focus on sustainability are powerful tailwinds for the water sector. This makes the investment a strategic addition for portfolios seeking to align with sustainable development goals while targeting a sector with defensive characteristics and significant potential for long-term capital appreciation.