FEDM

📎 Investment Objective

The FlexShares ESG & Climate Developed Markets ex-US Core Index Fund (FEDM) seeks to track the investment results of an index composed of large- and mid-capitalization developed market companies, excluding the U.S., that exhibit positive environmental, social, and governance (ESG) characteristics and demonstrate a lower carbon footprint than the broader developed markets ex-U.S. universe.

✨ Key Features

• Focuses on developed market companies outside the U.S. that exhibit positive ESG characteristics
• Aims to have a lower carbon footprint compared to the broader developed markets ex-U.S. universe
• Utilizes an index-based, passively managed approach to achieve its investment objective
• Expense ratio of 0.00%, making it a low-cost option for investors

⚠️ Primary Risks

• Market risk: The value of the fund's investments may decline due to general market conditions or other factors
• International investing risk: Investments in foreign markets may be subject to additional risks, such as currency fluctuations, political instability, and economic conditions
• ESG and sustainability risk: The fund's focus on ESG and climate factors may result in it underperforming funds that do not use such criteria
• Tracking error risk: The fund may not perfectly track the performance of its underlying index

👤 Best For

The FlexShares ESG & Climate Developed Markets ex-US Core Index Fund may be suitable for investors seeking exposure to developed market companies outside the U.S. with a focus on ESG and climate-related factors. It may be particularly appealing to investors with a long-term investment horizon and a preference for a low-cost, passively managed approach to international investing.