New products missed the 2020 boom but have plenty of room to grow
Both funds target companies that are expected to sustain strong, long-term growth
The fund invests in large- and mid-cap companies in emerging markets
New funds track companies with strong sustainability practices relative to peers
Clients with short time horizons may feel that indexed investing isn’t for them — but it can still work under the right conditions
The bank has expanded both its ESG and currency lineups
Total returns for the category lagged last year, but many funds offer healthy payouts
Four new funds focus on ESG and innovation
Investors must decide whether to favour growth equities trading at lofty earnings multiples or more modestly valued segments that should benefit from an economic revival
ESG mandates, one-stop solutions and a host of active funds contributed to another big year