iShares MSCI World ESG Screened ETF (SAWD) Forum & Discussion

1Mon·

ESG vs Normal $SAWD (+0.84%) / $IWDA (+0.95%)

I am considering buying more ESG ETFs.

Some Examples of Companies Likely in IWDA but not in SAWD:

Energy Sector (Fossil Fuels): Many large energy companies involved in oil and gas production are excluded from SAWD due to ESG concerns, but they can be included in VWRL.

Tobacco Companies: Tobacco firms are excluded from SAWD but can be included in VWRL.

Defense and Weapons: Companies heavily involved in weapons manufacturing or controversial defense systems are typically excluded from ESG-screened indices.

Do you care about ESG investing?

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João@joaoluis

1Mon

Hello, you should not be comparing a MSCI World ESG with a FTSE All-World. The latter has exposure to emerging markets while the MSCI index does not, it only accounts for developed countries. If you want a honest comparison please do MSCI World vs MSCI World ESG.

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Steven W.

@Steven83

8Mon·

I was just wondering whether it would make more sense for me to use the MSCI World SRI ($SUSW (+1.03%)) it would make more sense for me to use the MSCI World ESG Screened ($SAWD (+0.84%)), as this does not exclude as many companies as the SRI.

It's a bit stupid when companies like Apple, Amazon, Google and the like are missing from your investment for whatever reason.

The ESG Screened is very close to the normal MSCI World, only at a lower share price and therefore not so much money remains in the clearing account for one-off purchases in between ;-)

The difference within the last year was also not entirely without...

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Ironman@Ironman2022

8Mon

Just as a thought experiment: how about an ordinary, inexpensive MSCI World?

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Aah91

@Aah91

1Yr·

Portfolio Feedback

Hello all,

I would like to take this opportunity to ask for feedback on my securities account. All positions are saved more or less equally with a savings plan. However, I cannot save for Tonies with my broker.

$SAWD (+0.84%) is saved for a family member and

$UIMM (+1.19%) will not be saved any more, as this is too much in line with the $IWDA (+0.95%) covers

I am open to suggestions. The monthly savings rate is around 700€.

The investment horizon is medium to long term (10+ years).

The funds and ETFs have been recommended to me by my bank advisor. I looked for the stocks myself with the expectation of regular solid dividends to reinvest. I am aware of the advantages and disadvantages of dividends and accumulating ETFs but for me dividends are definitely better.

Thanks in advance for your feedback.

Greetings

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