S&P 500 ESG Futures Fifth Anniversary – Sustainable Outperformance

• November marks the 5th anniversary of CME Group’s S&P 500 ESG index futures, which have become the most liquid ESG equity index futures contracts globally.
• Designed for investors looking to integrate ESG scores into their portfolios while providing a similar risk and return profile to the S&P 500 index.
• Investors are using these products to achieve exposure to U.S. large-cap stocks with stronger sustainability credentials.

In the equity space, the evolving investment landscape has witnessed a significant shift toward sustainability in recent years, with growing emphasis on Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) considerations without sacrificing performance.