MyNorth Sustainable Managed Portfolios receive high investment grade rating.

ESG portfolios receive a four-star rating from SQM Research.

We’re pleased to announce the MyNorth Sustainable Managed Portfolios have received a high investment grade rating from SQM Research.

With a 4 out of 5 star Superior rating, they have recommended our three diversified managed portfolios (moderately conservative, balanced and moderately aggressive) as suitable for inclusion on most APLs.

What does investment grade mean?

  • The fund has an appreciable potential to outperform over the medium-to-long term.
  • Historical performance has tended to be meaningful.
  • PDS compliance processes are strong.
  • There are very little to no corporate governance concerns.

You can find out more about SQM Research’s review and key observation of the portfolios by downloading SQM Research report.

MyNorth Sustainable Managed Portfolios

The portfolios are available from MyNorth super, pension and investment accounts and are guided by three environmental, social and governance (ESG) investment principles.

  • Transitioning to a low carbon economy.
  • Avoiding material investments in thermal coal, tobacco, gambling, pornography and controversial weapons.
  • Encouraging sustainable social and environmental outcomes for the community.

MyNorth Sustainable Managed Portfolios have over $70 million in funds under management.

More information

Find out more about how MyNorth Sustainable Managed Portfolios can help your clients build their wealth and invest based on their values.

What you need to know

NMMT Limited ABN 42 058 835 573, AFSL 234653 (NMMT), issues the interests in and is the responsible entity for MyNorth Managed Portfolios through which MyNorth Sustainable Managed Portfolios is offered. Clients should consider their particular circumstances, ESG values, the PDS and TMD available at northonline.com.au or by contacting the North Service Centre on 1800 667 841, before deciding what’s right for them.

MyNorth is a trademark registered of NMMT. NMMT has appointed Pendal Institutional Limited ABN 17 126 390 627 AFSL 316455 as investment manager for MyNorth Sustainable Managed Portfolios. 

The rating contained in thisarticle is issued by SQM Research Pty Ltd ABN 93 122 592 036 AFSL 421913. SQM Research is an investment research firm that undertakes research on investment products exclusively for its wholesale clients, utilising a proprietary review and star rating system. The SQM Research star rating system is of a general nature and does not take into account the particular circumstances or needs of any specific person. The rating may be subject to change at any time. Only licensed financial advisers may use the SQM Research star rating system in determining whether an investment is appropriate to a person’s particular circumstances or needs. You should read the product disclosure statement and consult a licensed financial adviser before making an investment decision in relation to this investment product. SQM Research receives a fee from the Fund Manager for the research and rating of the managed investment scheme.