FlexShares ESG & Climate Developed Markets ex-US Core Index Fund

FlexShares ESG & Climate Developed Markets ex-US Core Index Fund is an exchange-traded fund that provides broad exposure to developed market equities outside the United States. The fund is designed to track a principles-based index that selects large-cap companies with environmental, social, and corporate governance characteristics, while also incorporating climate-focused screens. It uses a passive, representative sampling approach and invests primarily in publicly traded stocks from developed markets in Europe, Asia-Pacific, and Canada, offering diversified access across sectors such as technology, healthcare, financials, industrials, and consumer goods. Managed by Northern Trust’s FlexShares platform, the fund serves investors seeking a core international equity allocation with an ESG and climate emphasis.