Summary
The iSTOXX APG World Responsible Low-Carbon SDI Index is designed to achieve a target level of SDI score and carbon reduction while minimizing tracking error to the parent index - the iSTOXX World A Index and satisfying style factor, sector, country and liquidity constraints. In addition, APG proprietary ESG exclusions and non-ESG-Leader exclusion screens are applied to the selection universe.
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Top 10 Components
| Apple Inc. | Technology | US |
| Microsoft Corp. | Technology | US |
| Berkshire Hathaway Inc. Cl B | Financial Services | US |
| UnitedHealth Group Inc. | Health Care | US |
| NVIDIA Corp. | Technology | US |
| JPMorgan Chase & Co. | Banks | US |
| Procter & Gamble Co. | Personal Care, Drug and Grocery Stores | US |
| NESTLE | Food, Beverage and Tobacco | CH |
| VISA Inc. Cl A | Industrial Goods and Services | US |
| Home Depot Inc. | Retail | US |
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