Strategy Overview
Boston Common’s International Catholic Equity offering—an implementation of our International Equity strategy—invests in a diversified portfolio of high-quality companies with sound governance and sustainable business models selling into growing end markets. Catholic International draws on a fundamental, bottom-up investment process that integrates proprietary sustainability guidelines aligned with the US Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) guidance.
Strategy Details
Benchmark: MSCI EAFE
Holdings: 50 – 70
Inception Date: December 31, 2004
Vehicle Options
- Separate account
- Commingled fund
- Model delivery
Strategy Highlights
- Research-driven conviction
- Seeks innovative companies offering attractive, risk-adjusted, long-term returns
- Sustainable investment guidelines align with USCCB guidance
- Active shareholder engagement approach seeks improvements in company policies, processes, and products
