Vanguard ESG North America All Cap

ETF description

This ETF provides exposure to a broad range of companies based in North America while following environmental, social, and governance (ESG) criteria. It includes businesses of various sizes from different industries, such as technology, healthcare, and consumer goods, but excludes those that do not meet certain ESG standards. The selection process considers factors such as environmental impact, corporate governance, and ethical business practices.

This ETF may appeal to investors who want to invest in a wide mix of North American companies while considering sustainability‑related factors.

Issuer details

Vanguard is the largest provider of mutual funds and the second‑largest provider of ETFs in the world.

Vanguard is a major American investment management company headquartered in Malvern, Pennsylvania. It’s known for being the largest provider of mutual funds in the world and the second‑largest provider of ETFs after BlackRock’s iShares with over $8trn in global assets under management (as at June 2024). Vanguard was founded in 1975 by John C. Bogle and is notable for its unique ownership structure ‑ it is owned by its funds, which in turn are owned by their shareholders. This structure is designed to align Vanguard’s interests with those of its investors, helping to keep costs low.

Index details

The FTSE North America All Cap Choice Index measures the performance of the FTSE North America All Cap Index after excluding companies involved in Vice Products (Adult Entertainment, Alcohol, Gambling, Tobacco), Non‑Renewable Energy (Nuclear Power, Fossil Fuels), and Weapons (Civilian Firearms, Controversial Military Weapons, Conventional Military Weapons). Companies are also excluded based on Controversial Conduct.