iShares MSCI EM IMI ESG SCREENED UCITS ETF

Issuer: iShares

Asset Class: Equity

TER: 18bps

Trading Currency: GBP

Pays Income: False

Listing Date: 22 Nov 2019

Ticker: GEDM

ISIN: IE00BFNM3N12

This investment fund offers a targeted approach to one of the world's most dynamic growth areas by providing comprehensive exposure to a wide array of companies across emerging markets. The portfolio is designed to capture the performance of large, mid, and small-capitalization stocks, offering a diversified snapshot of these developing economies. By investing across the full market spectrum, the fund aims to harness the long-term growth potential inherent in regions undergoing significant economic transformation and industrialization. It provides a single, efficient vehicle for investors looking to participate in the growth stories of multiple countries and sectors within the emerging market universe.

Beyond its broad market access, the fund incorporates a robust sustainability framework by applying specific Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) criteria to its underlying index. This means the portfolio actively excludes companies with significant business involvement in controversial sectors such as tobacco, controversial weapons, civilian firearms, thermal coal, and oil sands. Furthermore, it screens out companies that are found to be in violation of the United Nations Global Compact principles. This dual strategy allows investors to align their capital with their values, seeking not only financial returns from emerging economies but also promoting responsible corporate behavior and sustainable practices on a global scale. The fund utilizes a physical replication method, meaning it holds the actual securities of the index, providing direct ownership of the underlying assets.