L&G Asia Pacific ex Japan ESG Exclusions Paris Aligned UCITS ETF USD Acc

Issuer: L&G ETFs

Asset Class: Equity

TER: 16bps

Trading Currency: GBX

Pays Income: False

Listing Date: 26 Oct 2022

Ticker: RIAG

ISIN: IE000Z9UVQ99

This investment vehicle offers targeted exposure to the dynamic equity markets of the Asia-Pacific region, deliberately excluding Japan to focus on other key economies. The portfolio provides a diversified footprint across both developed markets, such as Australia, Hong Kong, and Singapore, and major emerging markets including China, Taiwan, South Korea, and India. This composition allows for participation in the long-term structural growth stories driven by technological innovation, a rising consumer class, and industrial expansion across this vibrant and economically significant part of the world.

What distinguishes this fund is its strong commitment to environmental sustainability, as it is structured to align with the Paris Agreement's climate goals. The underlying index methodology significantly reduces the portfolio's carbon footprint compared to a traditional market benchmark. It achieves this by systematically underweighting or excluding companies with high carbon emissions, significant fossil fuel reserves, or involvement in other controversial activities. Concurrently, it increases exposure to companies that are actively contributing to the transition towards a lower-carbon economy. This dual approach offers a compelling proposition for investors who are looking to align their capital with climate objectives while capturing the growth potential of the Asia-Pacific region.