Overview
Description
The iShares MSCI Japan ESG Enhanced ETF is a type of exchange-traded fund focused on providing investors with access to Japanese companies demonstrating strong environmental, social, and governance practices. Its primary function is to offer a diversified exposure to the Japanese equity market while emphasizing sustainable investing, incorporating ESG criteria into its selection process. This ETF tracks the MSCI Japan ESG Enhanced Focus Index, which adjusts company weights based on their ESG profile to improve overall ESG ratings of the portfolio.
Notable features of the ETF include its emphasis on large and mid-cap Japanese companies across various sectors, such as technology, consumer goods, industrials, and financials. This diversified approach enables investors to gain exposure to multiple industries driving Japan's economic growth while aligning with sustainable investing principles. In the financial market, the iShares MSCI Japan ESG Enhanced ETF plays a crucial role for investors seeking to balance traditional portfolio objectives with ethical considerations, reflecting the growing demand for responsible investment options. By focusing on ESG factors, this ETF caters to investors aiming to support companies committed to sustainable and socially responsible business practices.
About
Instrument type
ETF
Country
United Kingdom
MIC code
XLON