Active Insights

Learn about Vancity’s integrated, team-based approach to socially responsible investing and hear some examples of how the team actively engages with public companies to help them elevate their commitment to sustainability.

With the rollout of a vaccine for COVID-19, the key condition for a strong recovery is now in place, making 2021 a year of potential for investors with an eye for opportunity and the discipline to prudently manage risk. Read our 2021 Market Outlook for perspective and insight on the year ahead from our portfolio managers and sub-advisors.

Andrew Simpson and Shelly Dhawan of Vancity Investment Management Ltd. discuss the key pillars of socially responsible investing (SRI), why it continues to see exponential growth among retail and institutional investors, and how the Vancity team builds diversified SRI portfolios for virtually every investor need.

Dan Bastasic, Shelly Dhawan and Lee Rosenbaum discuss the potential impact of the U.S. presidential election, investment opportunities in the post-pandemic world, and the role socially responsible investments can play in a well-constructed portfolio.

Learn how our active managers recalibrated their expectations and positioning in the wake of the COVID-19 crisis, and where they’re seeing opportunity and risk as markets and economies across the globe make continued progress towards recovery.