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![Q&A with FlexShares: Quality and ESG as risk-control tools for EM Low-Vol, High-Dividend strategies](https://stoxx.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Quality-and-ESG-as-Risk-Control-Tools-for-EM-Low-Vol-High-Dividend-Strategies-900x350.jpg)
Index | ESG & Sustainability
Q&A with FlexShares: Quality and ESG as risk-control tools for EM Low-Vol, High-Dividend strategies
We talk to Abhishek Gupta, FlexShares’ Senior Quantitative Strategist, about the company’s new ETFs covering low volatility and high dividend strategies in emerging markets. The funds, which track STOXX indices, include Northern Trust Asset Management’s proprietary quality and ESG screens, as well as climate filters, aimed at helping improve risk-adjusted returns.
![Northern Trust Asset Management’s Huemmer on Quality Factor ESG Strategies and Finding the Perfect Index Partnership](https://stoxx.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Interview-Northern-Trust-Huemmer-on-Quality-Factor-ESG-Strategies-900x350.png)
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Northern Trust Asset Management’s Huemmer on Quality Factor ESG Strategies and Finding the Perfect Index Partnership
Chris Huemmer, Northern Trust Asset Management’s Senior Investment Strategist, discusses his firm’s innovative ETFs tracking multi-factor, ESG and climate strategies, and the role of an index provider in wrapping up a holistic investment approach.
![Beyond ESG: From ‘How Does Sustainability Affect My Portfolio’ to ‘How Does My Portfolio Affect the World?’](https://stoxx.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Beyond-ESG-intro-900x350.jpg)
Index | ESG & Sustainability
Beyond ESG: From ‘How Does Sustainability Affect My Portfolio’ to ‘How Does My Portfolio Affect the World?’
ESG integration, sustainability, and impact investing…While there may be overlap in the meanings of these terms, they each represent a distinct approach to “doing well while doing good” in investor portfolios.
![Q&A: What do Eurex’s new futures on STOXX Factor Indices offer?](https://stoxx.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Industry-Neutral-Factor-QA-intro-900x350.jpg)
The new futures track 12 STOXX® Industry Neutral Ax Factor Indices covering the European and US markets, which employ an optimized methodology to control factor exposures, diversification and tradability. Zubin Ramdarshan from Eurex and Qontigo’s Hamish Seegopaul explain why the futures offer a unique vehicle for market participants seeking factor-based strategies.
![Eurex to List Futures on STOXX Industry Neutral Ax Factor Indices](https://stoxx.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Industry-Neutral-2-intro-900x350.jpg)
The STOXX Industry Neutral Ax Factor Indices were introduced in February and leverage Axioma’s advanced portfolio-construction tools and risk models. They provide a robust choice for investors looking to reduce unintended exposures and access the return of factors.
![New ESG-X Select Dividend Indices Combine Income Strategy with Sustainability Screenings](https://stoxx.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/ESG-X-Select-Dividend-Indices-intro-900x350.jpg)
Index | Factor Investing
New ESG-X Select Dividend Indices Combine Income Strategy with Sustainability Screenings
By selecting high-dividend stocks within universes screened for responsible-investing principles, the new suite broadens the possibilities for investors and showcases the versatility of index-based strategies.
![Introducing the STOXX Industry Neutral Ax Factor Indices](https://stoxx.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/Industry-Neutral-intro-900x350.jpg)
A new variation of the STOXX Factor Indices, which leverage Axioma’s proven factor models, further restricts sector diversions from the benchmark.
![Examining this Month’s Market Rotation through the STOXX Factor Indices](https://stoxx.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/factor-performance-nov-2020-intro-900x350.jpg)
Returns since Nov. 9 show investors’ ideas about the economy have flipped, favoring Value stocks against the Momentum factor.
![STOXX Factor Indices Q3 Spotlight – To Constrain or not to Constrain](https://stoxx.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Industry-Neutral-2-intro-900x350.jpg)
The third quarter saw a continuation of 2020’s themes for the STOXX® Factor Indices. Signs of renewed life have appeared, however, with Multi-Factor seeing a 0.8% return.
![Study Shines Light on Smart Beta’s Effectiveness and Capacity](https://stoxx.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/study-shines-light-intro-e1600863065380-900x350.jpg)
The cost of implementing factor strategies appears at only a fraction of the premia they generate, suggesting they can take significant inflows before reaching full capacity.
![Global Index Extends Recovery in July Even as European Stocks Falter](https://stoxx.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/Global-Index-Extends-Recovery-in-July-Even-as-European-Stocks-Falter-900x350.jpg)
The STOXX Global 1800 Index rises in month, helped by continuing strength in US shares and a slump in the dollar.
![Stocks Extend Recovery in May as Lockdowns Ease](https://stoxx.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/techstocksseemresistant_intro-e1600865413253-900x350.jpg)
Stocks extended a recovery to a second month in May as investors welcomed the resumption of some economic activities in the wake of the novel coronavirus pandemic.