Themes of the future
Water efficiency, water infrastructure and water protection are investment areas of the future.
Why not invest in the precious commodity of water?
Water is essential for all of us. And for your portfolio? With our “Water” thematic fund from Swisscanto, we invest for you worldwide with a focus on companies that are committed to the theme of water.
That's why you can benefit from our thematic investments
More reasons to invest in water
Around 2.5 percent of the world’s water supply is fresh water, and its consumption is estimated to have more than tripled in the last 70 years. According to the United Nations and UNICEF, 2.4 billion people have no access to clean drinking water and 800 million people do not have enough water for personal hygiene and cleaning. The problem is expected to get worse due to population growth and climate change. Experts predict annual consumption will increase from 4,300 cubic kilometres to 5,500 cubic kilometres by 2050, and it will be increasingly challenging to gain access to clean drinking water. Companies from the water supply, water treatment and water management sectors can develop solutions here and should benefit in the long term.
Our investment philosophy
We invest in companies that we believe are operating successfully. We also take into account how they perform in terms of sustainability aspects. Our focus is on companies that solve challenges such as water scarcity, water pollution and water supply with their products or services. We are confident that companies with a positive impact on a sustainability theme can offer greater growth prospects and return opportunities than the wider market.
How we find suitable equities for you
When selecting stocks, we take into account fundamental data such as the return on invested capital (ROIC). Our objective is to invest in quality companies with a competitive business model, low debt, an attractive ESG profile and a positive return on invested capital.
Does this investment fund suit me?
This thematic fund is suitable for investors who
- have a long-term investment horizon;
- value a sustainable investment approach that takes into account environmental and social criteria,
- are interested in sustainably high capital growth, and
- are prepared to accept large price fluctuations.
Three good reasons to choose us
- With investments in the SDG theme of water, we aim to provide you with sustainable added value. In doing so, we also keep society in mind.
- 100% Swiss made: We manage your assets in the thematic funds exclusively in Switzerland.
- Investment strategy: We systematically network fundamental, quantitative and technical analyses.
