JSE introduces ETFs to help investors meet ESG objectives

11th September 2020 By: Tasneem Bulbulia - Senior Contributing Editor Online

The JSE has introduced the Satrix MSCI World Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Enhanced Exchange-Trade Fund (ETF) and the Satrix MSCI Emerging Markets ESG Enhanced ETF.

The Satrix MSCI World ESG Enhanced ETF and Satrix MSCI Emerging Markets ESG Enhanced ETF give investors the opportunity to pursue their ESG objectives and to invest responsibly in both developed and emerging equity markets.

The MSCI indices are designed to maximise exposure to positive ESG metrics, while reducing exposure to carbon dioxide, other greenhouse gases and the potential emissions risks of fossil fuel reserves by 30%.