European investment fund specializing in securing assets within the continent.

In the realm of sustainable investing, VM Vermögens-Management GmbH stands out with its VM Sustainable Equity R fund. This fund, with an ISIN of DE000A2P37L3, offers access to promising European small-caps, excluding the UK, while maintaining a strong focus on sustainability.

The fund consists of 30 to 40 companies, carefully selected to ensure they meet strict environmental, social, and governance (ESG) criteria. A comprehensive negative screening process eliminates companies with controversial business fields and practices at the industry level, including those involved in fossil energy, nuclear energy, armaments, alcohol, and tobacco.

Jürgen Lenders, a partner at VM Vermögens-Management GmbH, explains that by investing in quality titles from the European small and mid-cap space, they are operating in specialized, untapped markets offering opportunities for attractive value growth. The fund includes a mix of small and medium-sized European companies, along with a few "blue chips" (large-cap stocks) that meet the sustainability criteria.

Michael Woischneck, the fund manager for sustainable investments at VM, elaborates that after the industry-based pre-selection, companies undergo a fundamental analysis. Companies are selected using a bottom-up approach, focusing on those that are globally leading in their niche, have high profitability, and demonstrate consistent earnings growth.

To reach a final investment decision, companies are compared to the ESG criteria developed by VM, using the data from the sustainable rating agency ISS ESG. This rigorous process ensures that only companies that align with VM's sustainability values are included in the VM Sustainable Equity R fund.

Investors seeking a sustainable portfolio with a focus on European small-caps can find an attractive option in the VM Sustainable Equity R fund. By excluding companies with controversial business practices and applying strict ESG criteria, VM provides a responsible investment opportunity with the potential for growth.

European investment fund specializing in securing assets within the continent.