UBS MSCI World Socially Responsible

ETF description

This ETF focuses on companies from around the world that meet specific environmental, social, and governance (ESG) criteria. It aims to invest in businesses that follow sustainable and responsible practices, excluding those involved in industries considered harmful, such as tobacco, weapons, and fossil fuels.

This ETF may appeal to investors who are committed to ethical investing and want to avoid companies that engage in controversial industries. It could also attract individuals who are focused on long‑term growth through companies that prioritize sustainable development and good corporate governance.

Issuer details

UBS Asset Management is a leading global asset management firm and a subsidiary of UBS Group AG, managing over $1.2 trillion in assets as of June 2024. UBS offers a range of investment products covering various market segments. Founded in 1862, UBS Asset Management has a strong focus on sustainable investing and leverages its global reach with local expertise to provide innovative and client‑focused investment strategies. Notable ETFs in their lineup include the UBS MSCI ACWI SF UCITS ETF and the UBS ETF (IE) MSCI USA Socially Responsible UCITS ETF, demonstrating UBS’s commitment to offering diverse and sustainable investment options to meet the evolving needs of investors.

Index details

The UK Sustainable Equity index offers investors targeted exposure to UK companies that prioritize environmental, social, and governance practices. By focusing on sustainable and responsible businesses, the index provides opportunities for investors to benefit from the performance of companies that are well‑positioned for long‑term success and positive societal impact. Funds tracking this index are commonly used by investors seeking to integrate sustainability into their investment strategies and by those looking to benchmark their ESG‑focused portfolios against a comprehensive measure of responsible UK market performance.