BNP Paribas has strengthened its offering with the launch of defensive funds on its THEAM Quant platform, addressing investor demand for tactical ESG strategies and exposure during times of market stress.
The firm has launched its first associated ETF, the BNP Paribas Easy ESG Growth Europe, which offers exposure to the most promising companies for investors, BNP Paribas said.
Stanislas Mesland, head of equities strategies at BNP Paribas’ Quantitative Investment Strategies, said: “ESG integration in factor investing intends to improve the ESG features of the portfolio while keeping the factor exposure at a very high level.
“Rather than considering separately the companies’ financial metrics and their non-financial achievements, we are blending them within an enhanced stock selection process. This is a key tool for investors for tilting their portfolio in a dynamic manner, within a strong ESG framework.”
Following the trend to position defensively in response to Covid-19, BNP Paribas has launched the THEAM Quant Dynamic Volatility Carry fund.
This fund offers investors access to the benefits of long volatility exposure during pronounced market stress.
The group has also announced the launch of the World Climate Navigator 90% Protected fund, which tackles both ESG issues and market volatility.
It has a 90% daily maximum net asset value capital protection feature and invests in a range of global equities selected by an ESG and financial robustness criteria, alongside the carbon emissions and transition strategies of individual companies.
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