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VanEck MSCI International Sustainable Equity ETF ESGI

Fund description: ESGI gives investors exposure to a diversified portfolio of sustainable international companies listed on exchanges in developed markets around the world (ex Australia). ESGI aims to provide investment returns before fees and other costs which track the performance of the Index.

Index description:  The MSCI World ex Australia ex Fossil Fuel Select SRI and Low Carbon Capped Index aims to represent the performance of a diversified portfolio of international companies that have high Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) performance by: 

  1. Excluding companies that own any fossil fuel reserves or derive revenue from mining thermal coal or from oil and gas related activities; 
  2. Excluding companies whose business activities are not socially responsible investments (SRI); 
  3. Targeting ESG leaders in each sector; and 
  4. Excluding high carbon emitters.

 

Management style: Replication

Country of domicile: Australia

 as at 30-Nov-21

  • Exchange

    ASX

  • ASX code

    ESGI

  • Bloomberg index code

    NA716517

  • Index provider

    MSCI Inc.

  • NAV1

    $30.01

  • Units outstanding1

    3,904,118

  • Net assets1

    $117.1M

  • Number of holdings1

    140

  • Inception date2

    06-Mar-18

  • ASX commencement

    08-Mar-18
1As of the close of the previous trading day.
2The date the ETF was seeded prior to quotation on ASX.

The NAV is generally calculated daily after all markets are closed for that day based on the closing price of the securities on the relevant foreign stock exchange. The NAV is then converted to AUD based on the relevant London WM Reuters 4pm exchange rate. This means, due to Australia's time zone, that the NAV will generally not be updated until around 1pm next business day.

as at 30-Nov-21

The Certification Symbol signifies that a product or service offers an investment style that takes into account environmental, social, governance or ethical considerations. The Symbol also signifies that VanEck MSCI International Sustainable Equity ETF (ESGI) adheres to the strict operational and disclosure practices required under the Responsible Investment Certification Program for the category of Product Provider. The Certification Symbol is a Registered Trade Mark of the Responsible Investment Association Australasia (RIAA). Detailed information about RIAA, the Symbol and ESGI's methodology, performance and stock holdings can be found at www.responsiblereturns.com.au, together with details about other responsible investment products certified by RIAA.

The Responsible Investment Certification Program does not constitute financial product advice. Neither the Certification Symbol nor RIAA recommends to any person that any financial product is a suitable investment or that returns are guaranteed. Appropriate professional advice should be sought prior to making an investment decision. RIAA does not hold an Australian Financial Services Licence.
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Performance history (%) View all ETFs » View all indices »

1 Mth 3 Mths 6 Mths 1 Yr 3 Yrs p.a. 5 Yrs p.a. 10 Yrs p.a. ETF Inception p.a.
Price return 0.70 0.51 8.48 23.83 12.65 -- -- 11.15
Income return 0.00 0.00 1.70 1.94 1.84 -- -- 1.64
Total return 0.70 0.51 10.18 25.77 14.49 -- -- 12.79
Index (NA716517) 0.75 0.60 10.39 26.25 14.91 14.31 -- 13.21
1 Mth 3 Mths 6 Mths 1 Yr 3 Yrs p.a. 5 Yrs p.a. 10 Yrs p.a. ETF Inception p.a.
Price return -2.75 3.73 10.14 20.85 9.52 -- -- 11.22
Income return 0.00 0.00 1.73 1.89 1.79 -- -- 1.67
Total return -2.75 3.73 11.87 22.74 11.31 -- -- 12.89
Index (NA716517) -2.73 3.85 12.03 23.26 11.71 13.58 -- 13.31
The tables above show past performance of the ETF from 6 March 2018. Index performance shown prior to 31 October 2017 is simulated based on the current Index methodology. Results are calculated to the last business day of the month and assume immediate reinvestment of distributions. ETF results are net of management fees and costs incurred in the fund, but before brokerage fees or bid/ask spreads incurred when investors buy/sell on the ASX. Returns for periods longer than one year are annualised. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of current or future performance which may be lower or higher.

Growth of hypothetical $10,000 investment

This graph illustrates a hypothetical $10,000 investment in the fund invested at NAV. The returns included in the hypothetical growth chart have been converted to Australian dollars. Returns reflect capital appreciation and the reinvestment of dividends and capital gains, if any, as well as all fees and expenses. The Index is unmanaged and includes the reinvestment of all dividends, but does not reflect the payment of transaction costs incurred in the fund, advisory fees or expenses that are associated with an investment in the Fund. An index's performance is not illustrative of the fund's performance. You cannot invest in an index. Results reflect past performance and do not guarantee future results.

Calendar year returns (%) as at 31 Dec 2020

NAV & premium/discount history
as at 31-Oct-21

Best & worst
quarter returns (%)
as of 30-Sep-21

  • Best quarter

    1Q'19 +8.65%

  • Worst quarter

    4Q'18 -12.54%

Best & worst quarter returns are based on NAV, reflect the period since the Fund's inception, and are updated quarterly.