About This Fund

Using our established thematic process, we identify companies that would benefit from the powerful themes that will shape our world. Within this universe, we seek to actively avoid companies that hinder societal needs.

The strategy goes beyond an exclusions approach to carefully consider a number of key policies on ESG issues.

It is responsible in its investment choices to the environment, to future generations, to the vulnerable in society and in ensuring effective oversight of company management.

Sustainable investment labels help investors find products that have a specific sustainability goal.

Whilst the fund incorporates environmental, social and governance (ESG) considerations, active ownership and impactful policy outreach, it does not have a defined sustainable goal or objective, therefore this product does not have a UK sustainable investment label.

For more information on the Sustainability Disclosure Requirements and investment labels regime, please see: https://www.fca.org.uk/consumers/sustainable-investment-labels-greenwashing

Key Benefits

As pioneers in thematic global equity investing, our process is highly distinctive and unique.

Our approach is genuinely long-term, investing for decades to come.

We have a clear stewardship mindset, recognising that as long-term investors we must participate in the effective governance of the companies we invest in.

How we invest for this fund

We consider the lifecycle of companies and the competitive dynamics of their industries, alongside their expected performance relative to medium-term macroeconomic developments. Careful consideration of key ESG issues contribute to risk management. We seek to drive responsible investments through a combination of an exclusions policy and a commitment to returns that improve long-term outcomes.

More specifically, the fund has a three-step investment process. Idea generation leads to stock-selection, following which we can construct a diversified portfolio.