Solactive announces the release of the Solactive Global Ethical Low Volatility AR EUR Index, which tracks the performance of companies that display strong environmental, social and governance (ESG) standards and low volatility characteristics. Investors can use the Solactive Global Ethical Low Volatility AR EUR Index to construct investment products around ESG qualitative screens and low- volatility criteria. Currency hedged versions of the index will be created for specific markets. For example, there is already a SEK-hedged version specifically for the Swedish market. Sustainalytics, a leading global provider of ESG research and ratings, provided the ESG ratings and exclusionary ethical screening criteria that underpin the Index.
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