WOMN Profile
The Impact Shares YWCA Women's Empowerment ETF (WOMN) is a pioneering exchange-traded fund that mirrors the performance of the Morningstar Women's Empowerment Index. Launched by Impact Shares on August 24, 2018, WOMN is strategically designed to track an index comprising large- and mid-cap U.S. equities. These companies are meticulously selected and weighted to optimize exposure to firms demonstrating exceptional performance in gender diversity metrics, all while adhering to market-like constraints.
WOMN's investment strategy underscores Impact Shares' commitment to advancing social and gender equality through innovative financial products. The ETF aims to empower investors seeking to align their investment portfolios with values that prioritize gender diversity and inclusion within corporate leadership and governance. By focusing on companies with robust gender diversity practices, WOMN not only aims to deliver competitive financial returns but also promotes broader social progress in corporate America.
Impact Shares, the issuer of WOMN, operates with a distinctive mission to harness the power of capital markets for positive social change. As a nonprofit investment advisor, Impact Shares collaborates with leading advocacy organizations, such as the YWCA, to develop ETFs that address pressing social issues and amplify investor impact. Through WOMN and its innovative ETF offerings, Impact Shares provides investors with the opportunity to drive meaningful change while pursuing their financial goals.
Beyond its thematic focus on women's empowerment, WOMN exemplifies Impact Shares' broader vision to democratize access to socially responsible investments. By offering transparent and cost-effective ETF solutions, Impact Shares aims to empower a diverse range of investors to contribute to a more equitable and inclusive society, catalyzing transformative change through the deployment of capital in support of gender equality initiatives.
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