The team builds the portfolio one company at a time by looking for stocks in local markets that are trading at a discount, but have the potential to generate strong returns. This allows them to focus on the merits of each investment rather than region or sector allocation, seeking to deliver strong outperformance through stock selection.

The Fund uses a proprietary framework to identify and invest in a selective portfolio of companies that satisfy the Fund's Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) criteria. By incorporating ESG criteria and an active ownership approach, the Fund seeks to manage risk from an ESG perspective and invest in sustainable businesses trading at attractive valuations that may generate excess returns over the benchmark.

GS Asset Management's global equity team draws from a pool of ~110 investors with an average of 16 years of experience across 12 global locations. The team leverages a deep network of resources around the world allowing for local expertise with centralized decision making.