Northern World Selection Index Fund Q3 2025 Commentary
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Northern Trust Asset Management5 FollowersFollow5ShareSavePlay(5min)CommentsSummaryIn the third quarter of 2025, the MSCI World Selection Index (Fund Index) returned 7.34%.ESG equities performed in line with broad developed markets, as represented by the MSCI World Index, which returned 11.47% in the quarter.The top-performing sectors over this time period were communication services and consumer discretionary, returning 22.67% and 15.51%, respectively. Pawel Kacperek/iStock via Getty Images Fund Commentary In the third quarter of 2025, the MSCI World Selection Index (Fund Index) returned 7.34%. ESG equities performed in line with broad developed markets, as represented by the MSCI World Index, which returned 11.47% in the quarter.This article was written byNorthern Trust Asset Management5 FollowersFollowNorthern Trust Asset Management is a global investment manager that helps investors navigate changing market environments in efforts to realize their long-term objectives. Entrusted with $1.2 trillion in assets under management as of March 31, 2024, we understand that investing ultimately serves a greater purpose and believe investors should be compensated for the risks they take — in all market environments and any investment strategy. That’s why we combine robust capital markets research, expert portfolio construction and comprehensive risk management in an effort to craft innovative and efficient solutions that seek to deliver targeted investment outcomes. As engaged contributors to our communities, we consider it a great privilege to serve our investors and our communities with integrity, respect and transparency.
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