You have left the Sphere 500 Fossil-Free Index page.
You are now leaving the Sphere 500 Fossil-Free Index page. The following links contain information concerning investments, products or other information that is distributed by Vigilant Distributors, LLC. This information is not an offer to buy or a solicitation to sell any security or investment product. Such an offer or solicitation is made only by the securities’ or investment products’ issuer or sponsor through a prospectus or other offering documentation. Investments involve risk. Principal loss is possible.
Proceed
Back
How companies can align 401(k) plans with climate ambitions
Retirement funds are a lifeline for fossil fuel expansion. Here are ways to change that formula through company-sponsored plans.
By
March 13, 2024
RISKS AND DISCLOSURE
Before investing in the Sphere 500 Climate Fund (“SPFFX”), carefully consider the fund's investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses. To obtain a prospectus or summary prospectus which contains this and other information, please visit https://oursphere.org/fund or talk to your financial advisor. Read it carefully before investing.
As with all investments, there are risks involved with investing in SPFFX. Risks include, but are not limited to, sustainability considerations, general market or market event, common stock risks, climate investing considerations risk, sector risk, and third-party data risks as it relates to the composition of the Index. For a detailed explanation of the risks associated with SPFFX and the underlying Index, please read the prospectus.
The Sphere 500 Climate Fund tracks the Sphere 500 Fossil-Free Index. The Sphere 500 Fossil-Free Index starts with the top 500 US companies by market capitalization and then excludes those companies designated as participants in the fossil fuel industry. The Sphere 500 Fossil-Free Index will not invest in companies whose main lines of business include producing, distributing, or refining fossil fuels, holding reserves of fossil fuels, utilities that are primarily fossil fuel-powered, and producers of equipment for any of the above. However, the fund may invest in companies that use fossil fuels as a part of their business or have used fossil fuels in the past. Investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate so that an investor's shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Index returns do not reflect the effects of fees or expenses. It is not possible to invest directly in an index.
The performance data quoted represents past performance and is no guarantee of future results. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance data quoted. For the most recent month-end performance, please call 844-2-SPHERE or visit the fund’s website at https://www.oursphere.org/fund.
Index performance is discussed for illustrative purposes only as a benchmark for each strategy’s performance and does not predict or depict performance of that strategy. While index comparisons may be useful to provide a benchmark for a strategy’s performance, it must be noted that investments are not limited to the investments comprising the indices. Each of the strategy benchmark indices are unmanaged and cannot be purchased directly by investors. Past performance does not guarantee future results. No portion of the content should be considered a solicitation to buy or an offer to sell shares of the fund in any jurisdiction where the solicitation or offer would be deemed unlawful under the securities laws of such jurisdiction. The Sphere 500 Climate Fund is distributed by Ultimus Fund Distributors, LLC, member of FINRA and SIPC, which is not affiliated with Sphere or SPFFX. NOT FDIC INSURED NOT BANK GUARANTEED. MAY LOSE VALUE.
