When you convert a fund and replace the holdings to become sustainable – what happens and what are the new holdings? Why can oil- and alcohol companies be classified as sustainable companies? Are sustainable companies over valued?

Portfolio manager Marcus Björkstén was interviewed in the Finnish newspaper Helsingin Sanomat regarding the new sustainable investment focus. "This is only the beginning" Björkstén comments.

 

Marcus Björksten talks about our view on sustainability and why these companies are the winners in the future. Read the full article (in Swedish, for subscribers) below:

Marcus Björkstén is featured in the December issue of the Finnish paper Arvopaperi

Markus Larsson participated in the Swedish WebTV program EFN Börslunch in their Finland special last week on our Independence day. See full episode (in Swedish) here.

Our portfolio managers Markus Larsson and Kenneth Blomqvist are describing our focus on small and micro cap companies.

This morning we held a breakfast seminar for our customers focusing on sustainable investments. Marcus presented our fund Fondita Sustainable Europe and held a good discussion with the participants. 

Read Marcus Björksten thoughts about sustainable investments. Link to full article p. 4-5 (In Finnish) here.

Magnus von Knorring was interviewed by Vasa Insider. The interview is in Swedish.

Fondita Sustainable Europe is mentioned in Placera's article "Here are the best European funds of the year".

Swedish Placera mentions Fondita 2000+ and Fondita European Small Cap in the article: "Top 20 funds in Europe". 

Norwegian Data Respons  About two years ago Fondita Nordic Micro Cap invested in the Norwegian company Data Respons. Today Data Respons is Fondita Nordic Micro Cap’s largest investment and is a good example of a company that fulfils Fondita’s investment criteria.

Europe in focus: Ströer  One of the companies we have in our portfolio is the German company Ströer.

Read portfolio manager Marcus Björkstén's thoughts and comments about responsible investments and Fondita Sustainable Europe.

Fondita Healthcare was launched a year ago and has had a successful year. The fund’s return has been 9.3 % since launch (as of 14.6.2019).

Sustainability as a central part of the investment philosophy - Portfolio manag

"The fight against climate change will play a central role in all types of companies over the next 20-30 years. We are convinced that the companies that are perceived to be part of this solution will do better in relative terms." - Marcus says