Quality ESG
Designed to outperform by investing in high quality companies that are well positioned to manage their ESG risks and opportunities relative to their industry peers.
Our Philosophy
We believe investors should be compensated for the risks they take — in all market environments and any investment strategy.
Overview
Sustainable Investing, Focused on High Quality Companies
Investors increasingly want or are required to implement rigorous ESG investing. Our solution invests in companies with multiple facets of sustainability, including financial strength as well as a track record of managing ESG-related issues within their business models.
Benefits
Seeks Attractive Risk-Adjusted Returns
Significant Carbon Footprint Reduction Versus the Broad Market
Active Management at a Low Cost
Who it's for
Investors Seeking Sustainability and Long Term Outperformance
High quality and highly‑rated ESG stocks seek to deliver compelling risk‑adjusted returns.
Investors Seeking Carbon Reduction
Target meaningful carbon footprint reduction and exposure to low carbon economy transition.
Investors Seeking Cost-Effective Active Management
A systematic approach enables access to potential drivers of excess return, cost‑effectively.
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All securities investing and trading activities risk the loss of capital. Each portfolio is subject to substantial risks including market risks, strategy risks, advisor risk, and risks with respect to its investment in other structures. There can be no assurance that any portfolio investment objectives will be achieved, or that any investment will achieve profits or avoid incurring substantial losses. No investment strategy or risk management technique can guarantee returns or eliminate risk in any market environment. Risk controls and models do not promise any level of performance or guarantee against loss of principal. Any discussion of risk management is intended to describe NTAM’s efforts to monitor and manage risk but does not imply low risk. This information is general in nature and should not be construed as tax advice. Please consult a tax advisor or professional as to how this information may affect your particular circumstance.
Not FDIC Insured | May Lose Value | No Bank Guarantee
Northern Trust Asset Management is composed of Northern Trust Investments, Inc., Northern Trust Global Investments Limited, Northern Trust Fund Managers (Ireland) Limited, Northern Trust Global Investments Japan, K.K., NT Global Advisors, Inc., 50 South Capital Advisors, LLC, Northern Trust Asset Management Australia Pty Ltd, and investment personnel of The Northern Trust Company of Hong Kong Limited and The Northern Trust Company.