iShares® ESG MSCI EM Leaders ETF Company Overview
About iShares® ESG MSCI EM Leaders ETF
iShares ESG MSCI EM Leaders ETF (NASDAQ:LDEM) is focused on providing investors with exposure to emerging market companies that have high environmental, social, and governance (ESG) performance relative to their sector peers. The ETF seeks to track the investment results of an index composed of ESG-leading emerging market companies. By investing in companies with strong ESG practices, iShares ESG MSCI EM Leaders ETF aims to offer shareholders the opportunity to contribute positively to societal goals while pursuing financial returns. The objective of the ETF is to generate long-term capital growth by investing in a diverse portfolio of securities across various emerging markets that meet high ESG criteria, reflecting a commitment to sustainable investing principles.
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Products and/or services of iShares® ESG MSCI EM Leaders ETF
- Emerging Market Focus: LDEM invests in companies from emerging economies around the world.
- Large and Mid-Cap Companies: The ETF focuses on stocks of larger and mid-sized companies within emerging markets.
- ESG Screening: LDEM incorporates Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) factors into its selection process, excluding companies with significant involvement in certain sectors like fossil fuels or tobacco.
- Passive Management: LDEM tracks an underlying index, meaning it doesn't actively pick and choose stocks but allocates holdings based on the index composition.
- Cost-Effective Investment: LDEM aims to be a low-cost way to gain exposure to a basket of ESG-focused companies in emerging markets.
- Potential for Growth: Emerging markets can offer higher growth potential compared to developed markets, but also carry greater risk.