The fund is Janus Henderson’s third Active ETF in Australia and offers investors a global equity portfolio of resources companies positioned for the transition to a low-carbon future.
“At Janus Henderson Investors Australia, we are committed to expanding and extending our product offering to meet the growing ESG investing demands of our clients, while also offering Janus Henderson’s high-quality global products to Australian investors," said Matt Gaden, head of Australia at Janus Henderson.
The Net Zero Transition Resources Active ETF (JZRO) seeks to provide exposure to a diversified portfolio of global natural resources companies operating in the materials, energy, agricultural, industrial and utility sectors. It typically holds between 25 to 50 companies diversified by sector, market capitalisation and country.
“We firmly believe our active management approach allows us to most effectively implement ESG considerations into our products. Following the successful launches of our Global Sustainable Equity Active ETF in September 2021, and our Tactical Income Active ETF in July 2020, we continue to provide Australians with actively managed sustainable investment options, helping them to build their portfolios in a cost-efficient and flexible way, while also contributing to the shift to Net Zero," Mr Gaden said.
Also available as an unlisted managed fund, JZRO will be listed on the ASX, and is jointly managed by Janus Henderson head of global natural resources Daniel Sullivan, Sydney-based portfolio managers Tim Gerrard and Darko Kuzmanovic, and London-based portfolio manager Tal Lomnitzer, CFA.
JZRO holdings currently include plant-based meat substitute producer Beyond Meat (NASDAQ: BYND) and global aluminium supplier Alcoa Corporation (NYSE: AA).
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