Description

This ETF aims to mirror the performance of the Bloomberg MSCI Global Aggregate Sustainable and SRI Currency Neutral Index, offering broad exposure to various global debt markets. It encompasses Treasury, government-related, corporate, and securitized bonds issued in both developed and emerging markets, denominated in eligible currencies. To be included, bonds must possess a minimum maturity of one year. A key feature is its commitment to sustainable investing: only bonds from companies with an MSCI ESG rating of 'BBB' or higher, and an MSCI ESG Controversy score of 1 or greater, are considered. Conversely, the index explicitly excludes companies involved in specific controversial sectors, including alcohol, tobacco, gambling, adult entertainment, genetically modified organisms (GMOs), nuclear power, civilian firearms, conventional weapons, nuclear weapons, controversial weapons, and certain military weapons, as detailed in its exclusion criteria. The index's reweighting strategy ensures neutrality across currencies, sectors, and maturities. Comprehensive details on the index and its methodology can be found on the official Bloomberg index website.