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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

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How it works

Score Companies for ESG Practices

Screen the starting universe for violation of international norms, controversial business involvement and poor management of key ESG-related issues.

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Target Quality Companies

Favor high cash flow, profitability and return on capital, while not investing in low-quality stocks.

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Integrate Purposeful ESG Objectives

Lift the overall ESG profile and reduce the carbon footprint while keeping portfolio sector- and region-neutral.

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Optimize Portfolio to Balance Risk, Return and Cost Objectives

A final optimization is conducted to verify the portfolio maximizes exposure to the high quality and specific ESG characteristics, and seeks to minimize any excess risks that don’t contribute to outperformance.

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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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    Interested in learning more about our investment strategies? 

    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.