This table lists public and private gender lens fixed income investment products. These include global, U.S., and emerging market bond funds, global and Asian bond issues, development bank-backed bonds, U.S. notes and certificates, and a lending platform. Some provide several share classes and multiple exchange listings. The investment approach in the gender lens fixed income market ranges from capturing WIL benefits to supporting women-owned small and medium enterprises in developing economies. These products are divided into the categories outlined above. Total AUM is $6.45 billion as of March 31, 2021.
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Parallelle® FemLed: Companies
The following 944 publicly-traded companies have either: (a) at least one woman in a key leadership role (Board Chair, President, CEO, CFO or COO), or (b) at least 50% female board representation (i.e., board gender parity). There are 42 countries and 67 industries represented. The relevant U.S. Fortune 500 and Global Fortune 500 lists of companies are included here. In addition, the 19 equity market indexes included are:
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Q4 2020 Gender Lens Performance: Equity Funds
This table lists the primary publicly traded gender lens equity funds available to individual investors, including mutual fund, ETF, ETN, SICAV, sub-SICAV, trust and unit trust structures. Some provide several share classes and multiple exchange listings. The funds are divided into global and regional equity, then ranked by AUM, which totals $2.67 billion.
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