Barclays has launched an impact investing fund in order to meet 'growing demand' from clients for social and environmentally-conscious investments.
The Barclays Multi-Impact Growth fund offers investors the opportunity to generate long-term capital growth while making a positive contribution to society. It is targeted towards investors who want to consider the societal effect of investments without compromising on their returns. Barclays conducted research of 2,000 investors, which found 56% were interested in this type of product. The UCITS fund of funds will be a liquid portfolio, diversified across equities and bonds as well as geographies. Funds for the portfolio are selected based on their potential for returns and consi...
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