Investment objective & strategy
As of May 29, 2025 · prospectusObjective. The Fund seeks to maximize returns while having greater exposure to companies with attractive environmental, social, and governance characteristics.
Strategy. Under normal circumstances, at least 80% of the Funds assets will be invested in common stocks of companies that meet the advisors environmental, social, and governance (ESG) criteria. The Fund will typically invest in stocks of large- and mid-size companies located in a number of countries throughout the world, including issuers located in emerging markets. The Funds investment approach is based on proprietary, bottom-up fundamental research conducted by the advisor. The advisor considers the investment universe, sector-by-sector and region-by-region, looking for companies with strong long-term fundamentals that also meet the advisors ESG criteria. The advisor will place an emphasis on the following company attributes: (1) a proven track record of effective capital allocation; (2) leading ESG practices as determined by … Under normal circumstances, at least 80% of the Funds assets will be invested in common stocks of companies that meet the advisors environmental, social, and governance (ESG) criteria. The Fund will typically invest in stocks of large- and mid-size companies located in a number of countries throughout the world, including issuers located in emerging markets. The Funds investment approach is based on proprietary, bottom-up fundamental research conducted by the advisor. The advisor considers the investment universe, sector-by-sector and region-by-region, looking for companies with strong long-term fundamentals that also meet the advisors ESG criteria. The advisor will place an emphasis on the following company attributes: (1) a proven track record of effective capital allocation; (2) leading ESG practices as determined by the advisor through an evaluation of how the company integrates material ESG risks and opportunities into its corporate strategy (e.g., a realistic assessment of long-term ESG risks and opportunities, increased transparency into the companys ESG practices, management teams with aligned incentives, better governance practices, and thoughtful resource allocation); and (3) confidence that a wide gap between return on capital and cost of capital can be sustained. The advisor will then examine issues outside the scope of traditional researchsuch as corporate culture, adaptability, and employee engagementto build conviction in each holding.
Top holdings
As of Jan. 31, 2026 · N-PORT| Security | Ticker | Value | % of fund |
|---|---|---|---|
| MICROSOFT CORP | — | $89.53M | 5.90% |
| TSMC | — | $62.72M | 4.14% |
| VISA INC-CLASS A | — | $54.17M | 3.57% |
| ASML HOLDING NV | — | $53.70M | 3.54% |
| NORTHERN TRUST CORP | — | $53.22M | 3.51% |
| MERCK & CO | — | $49.50M | 3.26% |
| INDUSTRIA DE DISENO TEXTIL | — | $49.44M | 3.26% |
| TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INC | — | $48.97M | 3.23% |
| RECRUIT HOLDINGS | — | $45.22M | 2.98% |
| ACCENTURE PLC-A | — | $44.28M | 2.92% |
Portfolio moves
Oct 31, 2025 → Jan 31, 2026How many positions this fund opened, exited, grew, trimmed, or left unchanged between its two most recent N-PORT snapshots — net changes between point-in-time reports, not a trade log.
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Advisers
| Firm | Role |
|---|---|
| Wellington Management Company LLP | Adviser |
Footnotes
- Expense ratio as of May 29, 2025, from the fund's prospectus.
- Net assets and holdings count as of January 31, 2026, from the fund's N-PORT filing.
- Total return for calendar year 2025, before tax and after fund expenses. Computed by compounding the twelve monthly total returns the fund reported in its SEC N-PORT filings for 2025 (the latest prospectus does not yet chart this year).
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