First Trust launches active ESG ETF offering access to developed and emerging markets

Portfolio spans 50 markets

First Trust has launched a best-in-class ESG ETF offering investors access to developed and emerging markets through an actively managed approach.

The First Trust Global Capital Strength ESG Leaders UCITS ETF will invest in a portfolio of global equities spanning 23 developed and 27 emerging market countries, with an ESG policy defined by inclusion in the MSCI ACWI ESG Leaders index. ESG, thematic and active ETFs set for strongest growth The large- and mid-cap index excludes companies involved in alcohol, tobacco, gambling, nuclear power, conventional weapons and civilian firearms. To feature in the fund, issuers must have a minimum three-month average trading volume of $5m, a minimum of $1bn in cash and short-term investment...