Handelsbanken Asset Management

Overview

Handelsbanken Asset Management is a Swedish financial institution offering a variety of investment products and services. The firm provides a comprehensive range of asset management solutions, including mutual funds, discretionary portfolio management, and advisory services. Their investment approach emphasizes long-term value creation, focusing on sustainable investments that align with the goals of the Paris Agreement and aim for net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2040. Handelsbanken Asset Management operates across multiple asset classes, such as fixed income, equities, real estate, private equity, hedge funds, commodities, infrastructure, and venture capital. They employ a strategy that includes exclusionary screening, engagement with companies to improve sustainability practices, and thematic investments in areas like renewable energy and climate solutions. The firm has a strong presence in Sweden and other Nordic countries, as well as in the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, and several other international markets. Handelsbanken Asset Management is a subsidiary of Svenska Handelsbanken AB, a Nordic bank with international operations. The firm manages a diverse portfolio of investments, aiming to generate long-term returns for its clients while contributing to sustainable development. Their investment philosophy is rooted in responsible investment practices, integrating environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors into their decision-making processes. Handelsbanken Asset Management has a track record of adopting advanced portfolio and risk management solutions, such as Bloomberg's PORT Enterprise, to enhance their investment operations. This adoption reflects their commitment to utilizing industry-leading tools to better serve their clients and fulfill their business objectives. The firm's investment requirements include a focus on sustainable development, with portfolios aligned with the goals set in the Paris Agreement and a commitment to achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2040. They also aim to increase their mutual funds' contribution to the United Nations' Agenda 2030 for sustainable development. Handelsbanken Asset Management's portfolio companies span various industries, including technology, healthcare, real estate, financial services, consumer goods, energy, utilities, telecommunications, materials, industrials, consumer services, basic materials, consumer non-durables, consumer durables, financials, healthcare equipment, pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, media, retail, and transportation. Their investments are diversified across these sectors to achieve balanced and sustainable growth. The firm's investment size ranges from a minimum of $1,000,000 to a maximum of $50,000,000, catering to a wide range of client needs and investment strategies.