Our Spectrum of ESG Solutions

Our investment boutiques have deep expertise to offer and utilize various approaches to sustainable investing,providing a spectrum of solutions to help meet the needs of the values-driven investor.

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Negative Screening

Eliminates companies that meet certain criteria - whether due to ethical reasons or poor ESG profiles.

  • IQ Candriam ESG U.S. Equity ETF (IQSU)
  • IQ Candriam ESG International Equity ETF (IQSI)
  • Candriam ESG U.S. Equity SMA
  • Candriam ESG International Equity ADR SMA
  • Candriam ESG World Equity ADR SMA
  • MainStay Candriam Emerging Markets Equity Fund (MCYAX)
  • MainStay Candriam Emerging Markets Debt Fund (MGHAX)
  • Candriam Global Demographics Equity ADR SMA
  • Candriam Global Climate Action Equity ADR SMA
  • Candriam Global Oncology Impact Equity ADR SMA

ENGAGEMENT: Direct private dialogue with companies, shareholder activism

ESG Integration

Explicit consideration of ESG factors in financial selection and investment decisions.

  • IQ Candriam ESG U.S. Equity ETF (IQSU)
  • IQ Candriam ESG International Equity ETF (IQSI)
  • Candriam ESG U.S. Equity SMA
  • Candriam ESG International Equity ADR SMA
  • Candriam ESG World Equity ADR SMA
  • MainStay Candriam Emerging Markets Equity Fund (MCYAX)
  • MainStay Candriam Emerging Markets Debt Fund (MGHAX)
  • MainStay Winslow Large Cap Growth Fund (MLAAX)
  • MainStay MacKay Infrastructure Bond Fund (MGVAX)
  • MainStay MacKay Intermediate Tax Free Bond Fund (MTFDX)
  • MainStay MacKay International Equity Fund (MSEAX)
  • Candriam Global Demographics Equity ADR SMA
  • Candriam Global Climate Action Equity ADR SMA
  • Candriam Global Oncology Impact Equity ADR SMA

ENGAGEMENT: Direct private dialogue with companies, shareholder activism.

Best-in-Class-Screening

Selection of the highest rated ESG companies in their sector.

  • IQ Candriam ESG U.S. Equity ETF (IQSU)
  • IQ Candriam ESG International Equity ETF (IQSI)
  • Candriam ESG U.S. Equity SMA
  • Candriam ESG International Equity ADR SMA
  • Candriam ESG World Equity ADR SMA

Thematic/Impact Investing

Investments aiming for social or environmental good alongside financial returns, often aligned with ESG themes.

  • Candriam Global Demographics Equity ADR SMA
  • Candriam Global Climate Action Equity ADR SMA
  • Candriam Global Oncology Impact Equity ADR SMA

ENGAGEMENT: Direct private dialogue with companies, shareholder activism

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