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The COVID-19 situation is evolving quickly, and we understand that you may have concerns. The continued spread of the coronavirus has resulted in increased stock market volatility. Our best advice: stick to your investment strategy. The markets have always had ups and downs, but over the long term, they’ve generally increased in value.
One of the core tenets of responsible investment (RI) is the belief that a company that cares as much about its environmental, social and governance (ESG) policies as it does about its financial performance is better equipped to meet the challenges of the global economy.
In the current context, it's preferable to hold shares in companies that have strong corporate leadership, sound financial health and strong ESG ratings, all of which provide the stability and flexibility needed to weather the storm.
It's no accident then that our SocieTerra Funds and Portfolios proved to be resilient during the last quarter. As of March 31, 2020, all of our equity funds achieved higher returns than the one-year median return in their categorynote1.
What's more, our portfolios invest in businesses that are part of the solution and are responding to the challenges that society is currently facing. Here are a few of these health, food and technology companies.
Company: Qiagennote2
Manufacturer of a COVID-19 diagnostic test.
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Company: Modernanote2
Developer of a COVID-19 vaccine. Phase II clinical trials could begin in May.
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Company: Teladoc Healthnote2
Provider of telemedicine, virtual health care, medical advice and analysis using artificial intelligence.
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Company: Loblawnote2
Food retailer and distributor. In 2018, 50% of seasonal produce was purchased from Canadian growers. Loblaw has committed to reducing store-generated food waste by 50% by 2025.
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Company: Shopifynote2
Canadian e-commerce company that enables hundreds of companies to continue doing business despite store closures.
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This information should not be construed as a recommendation to buy or sell the securities, products or services referred to or as the sole basis for an investment decision.
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