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Fund Profile:
Calvert U.S. Large Cap Value Responsible Index Fund A

Jump to: General Fund Information | Fund Institution Information | Account Minimums | Methodology | Proxy Voting Information | Specific Screening Information by Category | Performance Data


General Fund Information - [Return to Top]

Ticker: CFJAX

Assets under management (AUM): $1778.93M (in US$ millions) - See other performance data below

General Fund Type: Equity Large Cap

Specific Sizes or Types of Investments: Large-capitalization stocks

Financial Objective: Seeks to track the performance of the Calvert U.S. Large Cap Value Responsible Index, which measures the investment return of large-capitalization stocks.

Specific ESG Focus: ESG performance is thoroughly reviewed based on the Calvert Responsible Investment Principles. Calvert believes that most corporations deliver a net benefit to society, through their products and services, the creation of jobs and the sum of their behaviors. Calvert seeks to invest in companies that provide positive leadership in the areas of their business operations and overall activities that are material to improving societal outcomes and that balance the needs of financial and non-financial stakeholders and demonstrate a commitment to the global commons as well as the rights of individuals and communities.

To invest, call: (800) 368-2748

 


Institution Name:
Calvert Research and Management

Mutual Funds Description: Calvert is a leader in the responsible investing arena and is headquartered in Washington, DC. Calvert was formed in 2016 and traces its roots to Calvert Investment Management (CIM), which was founded in 1976. The Calvert Funds are one of the largest and most diversified families of responsibly invested mutual funds, encompassing actively and passively managed strategies, U.S. and international equity strategies, fixed-income strategies, and asset allocation funds. Calvert was formed on December 30, 2016 and at that time, substantially all of the business assets of CIM were purchased by Calvert. The assets of CIM included all technology, know-how, intellectual property and the Calvert Research System and processes. After approval of the Boards of Directors or Trustees and shareholders of the Calvert Funds, Calvert also became the successor investment adviser to the registered investment management companies that CIM had been manager of prior to the transaction. In addition, Calvert hired the majority of the employees that were part of CIM's sustainability research department. On March 1, 2021, Morgan Stanley completed its acquisition of Eaton Vance and Calvert became a wholly owned subsidiary of Morgan Stanley and part of Morgan Stanley Investment Management (MSIM), the asset management division of Morgan Stanley.

Contact info:
2050 M Street NW STE 925
Washington,DC 20036
United States
Phone: 800-327-2109
Email: andrew.olig@calvert.com
Web: www.calvert.com (Opens in a new window)

 

Account Minimums - [Return to Top]

Minimum Account: 5,000

Minimum IRA: 2,000

 

Methodology - [Return to Top]

Screening Venue: In-house

Screening Party: Calvert’s Sustainability Analysts

Screening Database Used: Calvert Proprietary Database

Screening Process: Calvert’s in-house professional research staff conducts the screening. Based on the Calvert Principles of Responsible Investing, Calvert seeks to invest in companies that advance environmental sustainability and resource efficiency by reducing the negative impact of business operations on the environment; manage water scarcity and ensure efficient and equitable access to clear sources; mitigate the impact on all types of natural capital; diminish climate change risks and reduce their carbon emissions; and drive sustainability innovation and resource efficiency through business operations and services. We seek to invest in companies that contribute to equitable societies and respect human rights through respecting consumers by marketing products and services in a fair and ethical manner, maintaining integrity in customer relations and ensuring the security of sensitive consumer data; respect human rights, respect culture and tradition in local communities and economies and respect Indigenous Peoples’ rights; promote diversity and gender equity across workplaces, marketplaces and communities; demonstrate a commitment to employees by ensuring development, communication, appropriate economic opportunity and decent workplace standards; and save lives by guaranteeing product safety while promoting public health. Calvert also seeks to invest in companies with accountable governance and build transparency to provide responsible stewardship of capital in shareholders’ best interests; exhibit accountable governance and develop effective boards that reflect expertise and diversity of perspective and provide oversight of sustainability risk and opportunity; integrate environmental and social risks, impacts and performance in material financial disclosures in order to inform shareholders, benefit stakeholders and contribute to company strategy; lift ethical standards in all operations, including in dealings with customers, regulators and business partners and demonstrate transparency and accountability in addressing adverse events and controversies while minimizing risks and building trust. The Principles generally preclude investments in companies with poor environmental performance, contribute to global problems or includes risks related to the operation of nuclear power facilities; poor labor-related action or employ forced, compulsory or child labor; exhibit a pattern and practice of human rights violations or are under U.S. or international sanctions for grave human rights abuses; exhibit a pattern and practice of violating the rights and protections of Indigenous Peoples; demonstrate poor corporate governance or engage in harmful or unethical business practices; or manufacture tobacco products; have significant and direct involvement in the manufacture of alcoholic beverages or gambling operations; manufacture or sell firearms and/or ammunition; manufacture, design, or sell weapons or the critical components of weapons that violate international humanitarian law; or manufacture, design, or sell inherently offensive weapons; or abuse animals; or develop genetically-modified organisms for environmental release without countervailing social benefits.

 

Proxy Voting Information - [Return to Top]

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Specific Screening Information by Category - [Return to Top]

Environment

  • Climate / Clean Technology: Combination of Positive and Restricted/Exclusionary Strategies
  • Pollution / Toxics: Combination of Positive and Restricted/Exclusionary Strategies
  • Other Environmental: Combination of Positive and Restricted/Exclusionary Strategies

Social

  • Community Development: Combination of Positive and Restricted/Exclusionary Strategies
  • Diversity & Equal Employment Opportunity: Combination of Positive and Restricted/Exclusionary Strategies
  • Human Rights: Combination of Positive and Restricted/Exclusionary Strategies
  • Labor Relations: Combination of Positive and Restricted/Exclusionary Strategies

Governance

  • Board Issues: Combination of Positive and Restricted/Exclusionary Strategies
  • Executive Pay: Combination of Positive and Restricted/Exclusionary Strategies

Products

  • Alcohol: Restricted/Exclusionary Investment
  • Animal Welfare: Restricted/Exclusionary Investment
  • Defense/Weapons: Restricted/Exclusionary Investment
  • Gambling: Restricted/Exclusionary Investment
  • Tobacco: Restricted/Exclusionary Investment

Other

  • Other/Qualitative: Indigenous Peoples' Rights: Combination of strategies Product Safety: Combination of strategies
  • Shareholder Engagement - Shareholder Resolutions: Filed or co-filed with companies on environmental, social or governance issues
  • Shareholder Engagement - Private Dialogue: Conducted with companies on environmental, social or governance issues

Performance Data - [Return to Top]

Data provided by: Bloomberg logo - Information current as of December 31, 2023

Year-to-date rate of return: 9.53%

1-year rate of return: 9.53%

3-year rate of return: 6.2%

5-year rate of return: 11.25%

10-year rate of return: --

Previous year rate of return: -11.9%

Management fee: 0.24%

Expense ratio: 0.51%

Standard deviation: 18.21%

Benchmark used: Calvert U.S. Large Cap Value Responsible Index | External link (Opens in a new window)

Disclaimer: Investment in mutual funds involves risk, including possible loss of principal invested. You could lose money on your investment in the Fund or the Fund could underperform because of the following risks: the market prices of stocks in the Calvert U.S. Large Cap Value Responsible Index may decline; and/or the Fund's portfolio management practices may not work to achieve their desired result. An index fund has operating expenses; a market index does not. The Fund, while expected to track its target index as closely as possible, will not be able to match the performance of the index exactly. It is not possible to invest directly in an index. Large-cap companies may be unable to respond quickly to new competitive challenges, such as changes in technology, and also may not be able to attain the high growth rate of successful smaller companies, especially during periods of economic expansion. For more information on any Calvert mutual fund, please contact your financial advisor or call Calvert at 800.368.2748 for a free prospectus. An investor should consider the investment objectives, risks, charges, and expenses of an investment carefully before investing. The prospectus contains this and other information. Read it carefully before you invest or send money. Calvert Distributors, Inc., member NASD, a subsidiary of Calvert Group, Ltd.


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