USCL Profile
The iShares Climate Conscious & Transition MSCI USA ETF, launched by BlackRock, Inc., and managed by BlackRock Fund Advisors, is an exchange-traded fund focused on investments in the U.S. equity markets. The fund is designed to provide investors with exposure to a diversified portfolio of companies that demonstrate a commitment to environmental responsibility and social consciousness. By focusing on both growth and value stocks across various market capitalizations, the ETF aims to capture a broad spectrum of opportunities within the U.S. equity landscape.
The ETF’s investment strategy centers on tracking the performance of the MSCI USA Extended Climate Action Index. This index is crafted to reflect companies that are proactively addressing climate change and engaging in environmentally responsible practices. The fund employs a representative sampling technique to align its portfolio with the index’s performance while maintaining a focus on firms that meet specific environmental and social criteria.
Exclusions play a significant role in the fund's strategy; it deliberately avoids investments in companies involved in industries such as tobacco, controversial weapons, nuclear weapons, thermal coal mining, or oil sands extraction. This selective approach underscores the fund's commitment to aligning its holdings with ethical and sustainable investment principles, reinforcing its focus on companies that support climate transition and social responsibility.
Domiciled in the United States, the iShares Climate Conscious & Transition MSCI USA ETF is positioned as a socially responsible investment vehicle for those seeking to integrate environmental and social considerations into their portfolios. By investing in a wide array of sectors and market capitalizations, the fund aims to deliver robust returns while adhering to high standards of climate consciousness and sustainability.
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