KLD 400 Social Index
The FTSE KLD 400 Social Index (KLD400) is a float-adjusted,
market capitalization-weighted, common stock index of
U.S. equities. Launched by KLD in May 1990, the KLD400
(formerly KLD's Domini 400 Social Index) is the first
benchmark index constructed using environmental, social
and governance (ESG) factors. The Domini 400 Social
Index was renamed the FTSE KLD 400 Social Index in July
2009. It is a widely recognized benchmark for measuring
the impact of social and environmental screening on
investment portfolios.
KLD Indexes is a unit of KLD Research & Analytics,
Inc., the leading provider of environmental, social
and governance (ESG) research for institutional investors.
KLD Indexes develops and licenses benchmark, strategy
and custom indexes, which investment managers use to
integrate ESG criteria into their investment decisions.
Examples of products based on KLD Indexes include: Mutual
Funds, ETFs, Separately Managed Accounts, Unit Investment
Trusts, Variable Annuities, Structured Products
KLD’s indexes are designed to be transparent, representative
and investable. KLD Indexes are constructed with the
integrity and quality that investors have relied on
from KLD since 1988.
U.S. Indexes
FTSE KLD 400 Social Index
The KLD400 is the first benchmark for equity portfolios
subject to multiple social screens.
FTSE KLD Catholic Values 400 Index
The CV400 represents the U.S. equity market available
to Catholic investors.
FTSE KLD US All Cap Sustainability Index Series
The USSA series captures the best environmental, social
and governance (ESG) performers in each sector of the
3,000 largest U.S. equities
FTSE KLD US Large Cap Sustainability Index
400 largest U.S. equities
FTSE KLD US Mid Cap Sustainability Index
600 mid cap U.S. equities
FTSE KLD US Small Cap Sustainability Index
2,000 small cap U.S. equities
FTSE KLD US Large-Mid Cap Sustainability Index
1,000 large and mid cap U.S. equities
FTSE KLD US Small-Mid Cap Sustainability Index
2,600 small and mid cap U.S. equities
FTSE KLD Select Social Index
The SSI is constructed to maximize exposure to positive
ESG factors while exhibiting risk and return characteristics
comparable to the FTSE US 500 Index.
Global Indexes
FTSE KLD Global Climate 100 Index
The GC100 is designed to promote investment in publicly
traded companies whose activities demonstrate the greatest
potential for mitigating climate change.
FTSE KLD Global Sustainability Index Series
The GSIN is a broadly diversified, sector neutral global
benchmark comprised of companies with the highest sustainability
rankings in each sector in North America, Europe and
Asia Pacific.
FTSE KLD Global Sustainability ex US Index
24 countries in Europe, Asia Pacific, Canada
FTSE KLD Asia Pacific Sustainability Index
5 countries in Asia Pacific
FTSE KLD Europe Sustainability Index
18 countries in Europe
FTSE KLD Europe Asia Pacific Sustainability Index
23 countries in Europe, Asia Pacific
FTSE KLD North America Sustainability Index
2 countries in North America
KLD/Jantzi Global Environment Index Series
The GEI series is designed to include global companies
with pure-play involvement in the areas of alternative
energy, clean technology, sustainable water, green building,
and pollution prevention.
KLD/Jantzi Global Environment 60 Index
The GE60 holds the 12 largest companies from each of
the five environmental thematic indexes.
For Information on the FTSE KLD 400 Social Index Analytics,
Licensing and Redistribution contact Indexes@kld.com
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