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Fund Presentation

Sam Adams, CEO, reviews the Vert Global Sustainable Real Estate Fund in the short presentation above.

Engagement Review

Sarah Adams, Chief Sustainability Officer, reviews engagement in the short presentation above.

The Vert Global Sustainable Real Estate Strategy operated as a mutual fund from October 31, 2017 and prior to the fund reorganization on December 4, 2023. The investment objectives have not changed. The fund presentation and engagement review shown are for periods prior to the ETF listing date.

Investment Objective

The Vert Global Sustainable Real Estate ETF (VGSR) seeks to achieve long-term capital appreciation.

Investment Strategy

Vert’s investment process is rooted in the results of academic research on sustainability in real estate. Our evidence-based approach focuses on the metrics within environmental, social and governance (ESG) criteria that research has shown to be most material for real estate companies. We evaluate companies based on Key Performance Indicators most relevant to their particular business within the real estate sector. Only companies with a demonstrated commitment to sustainability qualify for the portfolio. Companies that have a history of controversy, are inadequately prepared for climate risks, or that operate in certain business lines, are disqualified.

We use a long term buy and hold strategy and maximize diversification to try to lower uncompensated risks. Companies are held at approximately market cap weights to reduce turnover. The fund is sub-advised by Dimensional Fund Advisors LP, who bring over 35 years of experience in efficient portfolio management and trading.

Qualifying CriteriaKey Performance Indicators
EnvironmentalEnergy and/or Greenhouse Gas Reduction
Green Building Certifications
Green Leasing
SocialUrbanism & Public Transit Oriented
Community Impact & Engagement
Affordable Housing
GovernanceDisclosure & Reporting
Diversity
Greenhouse Gas Policies and Programs
Disqualifying CriteriaKey Performance Indicators
Controversy Corruption, Regulatory, Human Rights, Displacements
Business LineFossil Fuel and Prison Industries
Climate RiskSea Level Rise, Flood, Heat, Water Stress, Storm

Engagement

engagement

Vert strives to be an active shareholder. REITs have abundant opportunities to maximize stakeholder value by being more sustainable and more transparent. We encourage our portfolio companies to take these opportunities through direct dialogue and coordinated campaigns with other asset owners. We reach out to the companies we hold in the fund at least once annually through a formal campaign. Informal and ad-hoc meetings also contribute to the engagement process.

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Examples of Key Performance Indicators

Vert’s Investment Research Group has selected the most material Key Performance Indicators for sustainability in real estate. Our case studies and company profiles of companies bring these to life.

Green buildings

Green Buildings

Optimizing office building performance for people and planet.

Urbanism

Combating suburban sprawl by building warehouses near city centers.

Emissions Reduction

How data centers reduce emissions with renewable energy.

The Vert Global Sustainable Real Estate Strategy operated as a mutual fund from October 31, 2017 and prior to the fund reorganization on December 4, 2023. The investment objectives have not changed. The examples shown are for periods prior to the ETF listing date.

What is a portfolio’s carbon footprint?

A portfolio’s carbon footprint is the sum of each portfolio company’s emissions. Buildings have large carbon footprints. The Vert Global Real Estate Strategy emphasizes investing in companies that are actively reducing their footprint by lowering emissions. 

PORTFOLIO EMISSIONS REDUCTION†
METRIC TONNES OF CO2‡
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VGSRX-Emissions-Infographic-2022
† Portfolio emissions reductions represent 82% of the holdings that publicly report. Emissions reductions are calculated as the total change in company reported like-for-like Scope 1 (direct) + Scope 2 (indirect) greenhouse gas emissions in carbon dioxide equivalents (CO2e) between the 2022 and 2021 reporting years. 
‡ Metric tonnes of CO2e reduction equivalencies were calculated using formulas provided by the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). This methodology is subject to change with data developments or other findings. Data as of December 31, 2022.

VGSR: The ETF

VGSRX Converted to an ETF

We are pleased to announce  the mutual fund is now an ETF.

The reorganization took place on Monday December 4th, 2023. Investors in the mutual fund had their shares exchanged for shares of equal value in the ETF. 

In the recorded webinar (to the left), Vert and Andres Torres from Dimensional explain the mutual fund’s conversion to an ETF:

  • Why Vert is converting the Fund to an ETF.
  • What will remain the same, and what will change.
  • How Dimensional’s patient and flexible trading strategy works in ETFs.
Read the Announcement

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The Vert Global Sustainable Real Estate Strategy operated as mutual fund from October 31, 2017 and prior to the fund reorganization on December 4, 2023. The investment objectives have not changed.

Investing involves risk. Principal loss is possible. Investors should be aware of the risks involved with investing in a fund concentrating in REITs and real estate securities, such as declines in the value of real estate and increased susceptibility to adverse economic or regulatory developments. Investments in foreign securities involve political, economic and currency risks, greater volatility and differences in accounting methods. A REIT’s share price may decline because of adverse developments affecting the real estate industry. REITs may be subject to special tax rules and may not qualify for favorable federal tax treatment which could have adverse tax consequences. The Fund’s focus on sustainability may limit the number of investment opportunities available to the fund and at time the fund may under perform funds that are not subject to similar investment considerations. Diversification does not assure a profit or protect against loss in a declining market.

Please refer to the prospectus for important information about the investment company including investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses which must be considered carefully before investing. You may also obtain a hardcopy of the prospectus by calling 1-844-740-VERT. Read it carefully before investing.

The performance data quoted represents past performance. Past performance does not guarantee future results. The investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when sold or redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost and current performance may be lower or higher than the performance quoted. Performance is annualized for periods greater than 1 year. For performance current to the most recent month end please call 1-844-740-VERT. Standardized performance of the Fund is viewable under the Information tab. Click here for standardized performance of the Fund.

Fund holdings and/or sectors are subject to change at any time and are not recommendations to buy or sell any security. Current and future holdings are subject to change. Click here for the Fund’s current top ten holdings.

Basis points are otherwise known as bps or “bips,” are a unit of measure used in finance to describe the percentage change in the value of financial instruments or the rate change in an index.

The Fund is offered only to United States residents, and information on this site is intended only for such persons. Nothing on this web site should be considered a solicitation to buy or an offer to sell shares of the Fund in any jurisdiction where the offer or solicitation would be unlawful under the securities laws of such jurisdiction.

ETFs are subject to additional risks that do not apply to conventional mutual funds, including the risks that the market price of an ETF’s shares may trade at a premium or discount to its net asset value, an active secondary trading market may not develop or be maintained, or trading may be halted by the exchange in which they trade, which may impact a Fund’s ability to sell its shares. Shares of any ETF are bought and sold at market price (not NAV) and are not individually redeemed from the Fund. Brokerage commissions will reduce returns.

Environmental, social, and governance (ESG) criteria refer to activities that contribute to the business that not quantified in typical financial reporting.

The Vert Global Sustainable Real Estate ETF is distributed by Quasar Distributors, LLC.

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