HSBC Japan Screened Equity UCITS ETF USD (Dist)

HSBC Japan Screened Equity UCITS ETF USD (Dist) is an exchange-traded fund that seeks to track the performance of the FTSE Japan ESG Low Carbon Select Index. This passively managed ETF provides exposure to a selection of Japanese equities, focusing on companies that demonstrate reduced carbon emissions intensity and lower fossil fuel reserves exposure compared to the broader FTSE Japan Index. It applies strict ESG screening by excluding firms involved in tobacco, thermal coal extraction, electricity generation from fossil fuels, gambling, adult entertainment, and controversial weapons, while also adhering to United Nations Global Compact principles. The fund holds a diversified portfolio of around 240 stocks, weighted by market capitalization, with significant allocations to sectors such as financials, consumer discretionary, industrials, and telecommunications. Top holdings include leading Japanese companies like Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group and Toyota Motor. Issued by HSBC ETFs PLC and domiciled in Ireland, this UCITS-compliant ETF uses physical replication and distributes dividends in USD, catering to investors interested in sustainable Japanese equity markets.