February 24, 2021
On Wednesday, Humankind Investments, a quantitatively driven asset manager specializing in socially responsible investments, announced the launch of its first ETF, the
Humankind US Stock ETF (NYSE Arca: HKND). The fund seeks to provide broad exposure to US equities with a focus on companies that contribute the greatest value to society, as measured by Humankind’s proprietary index.
This fund launch marks the first in a series of socially responsible ETF products from Humankind Investments, a firm started by CEO and former Vanguard analyst James Katz in 2019 with the goal of taking a more quantitative and holistic approach to ESG investing. Katz and his team bring 50+ years of combined experience to the firm, with previous roles at leading asset management firms and academic institutions. Since its founding, Humankind has attracted over $100 million in investor assets.