iShares Jantzi Social Index ETF

Posted by on Apr 20, 2014 in Uncategorized | 0 comments

This is one of only three SRI ETFs available in Canada and it is designed to track the Jantzi Social Index, which looks to invest in the large Canadian companies that have passed various screens for environmental, social, and governance factors. The index excludes any companies that are involved in nuclear power, military weapons, and tobacco. Despite the low level of assets, currently at a paltry $25 million, there are a couple of reasons to like this ETF. The cost is very reasonable with an MER of 0.55%. Performance has also been strong, posting an annualized five year gain of 15.2%, outpacing the index and the majority of its peer group.

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