Solactive, the German multi-asset index provider, is launching the
\nSolactive Global Gender Diversity Index which will be licensed to UBS. The index enables investors to integrate a gender-focused perspective in their investment strategies by choosing companies from a global stock
\nuniverse that exhibit boardroom gender diversity and low volatility. <\/p>\n
The index is powered by research from
\nSustainalytics, a leading global provider of environmental, social and governance (ESG) research, ratings and
\nanalytics. The Swiss bank will use the index as the basis for the construction of index certificates.<\/p>\n
In recent years, women have increasingly been seen in positons of power in both government and business.
\nThis trend has been supported by regulatory efforts in many western countries in the form of \u201cpink quotas\u201d
\nthat have shifted investors\u2019 attention towards gender diversity issues. <\/p>\n
Some studies have shown that
\ncompanies with more women on corporate boards can be associated with better performance compared to
\ntheir less-diverse peers on the grounds that diversity can encourage a more open exchange of ideas and
\nenhanced decision making. For instance, UBS has found that companies with women in at least 20% of
\nleadership positions show superior profitability across various metrics[[Alexander Stiehler. (2016). Gender Diversity Matters. UBS. ]]. These results provide a potential
\nreturn incentive for gender-related investing.<\/p>\n
Astrid Ludwig, Head of Indexing, Solactive AG, explained: \u201cThe Solactive Global Gender Diversity Index allows Steffen Kapraun, Structured Products Expert, UBS, added: “Investors to whom gender diversity is important The Solactive Global Gender Diversity Index is available in EUR, USD and CHF. The index is calculated as a Net Solactive, the German multi-asset index provider, is launching the
\ninvestors to be one step ahead by providing exposure to companies whose governance models are in line with
\nnew gender legislations. In addition, the index enables investors to benefit from potential superior
\nperformance of gender diverse companies, while supporting the cause of women\u2019s representation in corporate
\nleadership positions.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n
\ncan add this part of the socially responsible investment universe to their portfolios with our index certificates.
\nJust as for other fields of sustainable investing, there is convincing evidence that investing in accordance with
\nsocietal values does not necessarily harm returns.”<\/em><\/p>\n
\nTotal Return. The index is composed of 50 equally-weighted companies and is readjusted quarterly. Gender
\ndiversity data is provided by Sustainalytics. The index is based on 100 at the close of trading on the start date of 8 th of December 2010.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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