The fund is actively managed and primarily invests in global issuers that pay dividends and have exhibited dividend growth. This fund uses a multi-disciplined investment process, which combines qualitative, quantitative, and fundamental analysis, to select its component securities. It uses ESG scores from, third-party data and indices, a negative screen that excludes controversial businesses, and a positive qualitative screen to select ESG-positive companies believed to be high-performing or attractive investment prospects. Each eligible issuer is also reviewed based on public disclosures like annual reports, proxy circulars, and any available sustainability or ESG reports. The advisor takes into consideration all factors to make the final determinations for the fund.