This fund provides low-cost access to developed and emerging equity markets across the globe — excluding companies not aligned with ESG principles. Its holdings are spread globally, with a strong U.S. presence, across a range of sectors like Tech, Finance, Consumer Goods and Healthcare.

Investing in this fund grants exposure to a globally diversified mix of companies of all sizes. The key difference with this fund is its commitment to ESG principles, making it a better global option for investors conscious of the effects of their investment on the natural world and society.

The FTSE Global All Cap ESG tracks an index weighted by companies’ market capitalization (the value of its total shares), excluding companies not aligned with ESG principles:

The FTSE Global All-World Choice Index assesses equities for ESG compliance by excluding companies involved in controversial activities (e.g. tobacco, weapons, fossil fuels), those that violate UN Global Compact principles, and by overweighting companies with stronger ESG practices based on FTSE Russell’s ESG Ratings framework. 

At present, the top sector exposures include Technology, Financials, Consumer Goods and Healthcare. However, these sector weightings evolve over time, adapting naturally to shifts in global market performance.

This is a passive index fund, meaning it doesn’t hand-pick stocks — it follows a broad benchmark of leading companies in developed and emerging markets.

While the individual top performers may change, the fund will always track the same segment of the global economy. That consistency makes it an appealing option for long-term, passive investors seeking global exposure.