The Ecofin Sustainable Water Fund invests in companies across the globe and throughout the water cycle that we believe are positioned to benefit from the pursuit to solve the water supply/ demand imbalance. We believe these companies are essential in connecting water supply with areas of demand, solving water scarcity and quality issues to improve health, human safety and environment.
Fund Stats as of 5/20/2022:
NAV
$8.86
NAV Change
$0.05
CUSIP
56166Y198
Objective
Total return
Minimum Investment
$1,000,000.00
Redemption Fee
None
Max Front-End Sales Load
None
Max Deferred Sales Load
None
The Ecofin Sustainable Water Fund invests in companies across the globe and throughout the water cycle that we believe are positioned to benefit from the pursuit to solve the water supply/ demand imbalance. We believe these companies are essential in connecting water supply with areas of demand, solving water scarcity and quality issues to improve health, human safety and environment.
Investment Opportunity
- Compelling market opportunity as water emerges as an asset class
- Significant investment opportunity in water infrastructure and technology driving attractive total
return potential - Growing universe with increased capital market activity highlighting value of water businesses
- Long runway of growth opportunities arising from global water supply/demand imbalance
- Impact investment as water is an essential asset that drives economic growth and social sustainability
- Diversification benefits with low correlation to equities
Technology Focus
We believe technology will play a key role in the transformation of the water sector
- Higher-end technologies expected to continue to command premium multiples over commoditized offerings due to growth opportunities and barriers to entry
- Higher-end technologies include smart water networks, desalination, treatment, filtration and testing
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Fund Details
As of 4/30/2022
Total Assets
$1.99 million
Objective
Total return
Impact
Our investment contribute positively to the environment, society and economy by investing in companies that supply water and treat wastewater, as well as investing in water/wastewater infrastructure and technology
>2.5 billion
people served by water and wastewater services
$6.5 billion
invested in water infrastructure and technology
> 16 trillion
gallons of water and wastewater treated and distributed
>2.6 trillion
gallons of water saved or reused (equivalent to 7 New York Cities)
This strategy seeks to achieve positive impacts that align with the following UN Sustainable Development Goals*
Primary:
Secondary
About Ecofin
Ecofin is a sustainable investment firm with roots dating to the 1990s and a global footprint with offices in the U.S. and UK. Our core belief is we can deliver strong risk-adjusted returns and create a healthier planet and society. Our strategies offer global solutions in private and public securities that address global challenges in climate action, water and social impact. Through these strategies we seek to achieve positive impacts that align with UN Sustainable Development Goals and are accessible through a variety of vehicles.
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Portfolio
As of 4/30/2022
Top 10 Holdings *
| Company | % of Total |
|---|---|
American Water Works Company, Inc AWK
| 10.0% |
Essential Utilities, Inc WTRG
| 7.9% |
Danaher Corporation DHR
| 7.3% |
Veolia Environnment S.A. VIE FP
| 7.0% |
Pentair plc PNR
| 4.3% |
| Company | % of Total |
|---|---|
Advanced Drainage Systems, Inc. WMS
| 4.3% |
Zurn Water Solutions Corporation ZWS
| 4.1% |
Aris Water Solution, Inc. ARIS
| 4.0% |
Tetra Tech, Inc. TTEK
| 3.9% |
AECOM ACM
| 3.9% |
Top 10 Holdings as % of Investment Securities: 56.7%
* Fund holdings are subject to change and are not recommendations to buy or sell any security.