A building designed, constructed, or retrofitted to reduce its environmental impact through energy efficiency, water conservation, sustainable materials, and improved indoor environmental quality. Green building standards include LEED, BREEAM, and ENERGY STAR certifications.

Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) is the most widely used green building rating system in the world. Developed by the U.S. Green Building Council, LEED certifies buildings across categories including energy use, water efficiency, CO2 emissions reduction, indoor environmental quality, and resource stewardship. Certification levels range from Certified to Platinum.

Building Research Establishment Environmental Assessment Method (BREEAM) is the world's oldest green building certification system, established in the UK in 1990. It assesses buildings on categories including energy, health, innovation, land use, materials, management, pollution, transport, waste, and water. BREEAM is widely used across Europe and internationally.

A company that owns, operates, or finances income-generating real estate. REITs are required to distribute at least 90% of taxable income to shareholders as dividends, making them popular income investments. Many of GBLD's holdings are REITs that own portfolios of green-certified commercial and residential properties.

A building that produces as much renewable energy as it consumes over a year, resulting in net zero carbon emissions from operations. Net zero buildings combine high energy efficiency with on-site renewable energy generation and are a key target of green building policies worldwide.

The annual fee charged by an ETF to cover management, administration, and operational costs, expressed as a percentage of assets under management. A lower expense ratio means less drag on returns over time.

The total market value of all investments managed by an ETF. Higher AUM generally indicates greater liquidity, tighter bid-ask spreads, and lower trading costs for investors. AUM fluctuates with market prices and fund inflows or outflows.

A green building ETF invests in companies involved in the design, construction, retrofitting, and operation of environmentally sustainable buildings. GBLD, the only US-listed green building ETF, holds equities of companies that own or develop properties certified under green building standards such as LEED, BREEAM, and similar programs. The fund focuses heavily on the real estate sector, targeting firms that prioritise energy efficiency, water conservation, and sustainable materials in their property portfolios.

GBLD is the ticker symbol for the Invesco MSCI Green Building ETF. It tracks the MSCI Global Green Building Index and provides equity exposure to companies involved in the ownership, development, and management of green-certified properties worldwide. Launched in April 2021 with a 0.40% expense ratio, the fund holds a concentrated portfolio heavily weighted toward global real estate companies.

GBLD tracks the MSCI Global Green Building Index, which targets companies in developed and emerging markets that derive significant revenue from the ownership, development, or management of green-certified buildings. Eligibility is based on green building certifications such as LEED, BREEAM, ENERGY STAR, and regional equivalents. The index is weighted by free-float market capitalisation and rebalanced quarterly.

GBLD is heavily concentrated in the real estate sector, with approximately 92% of its portfolio allocated to real estate companies. Holdings include REITs, property developers, and integrated real estate firms that own or manage green-certified buildings. The remaining allocation spans industrials and other sectors with green building exposure. Approximately 82% of the portfolio is invested in companies outside the United States.

Yes. GBLD is specifically designed for investors seeking exposure to the green building theme within an ESG framework. The fund targets companies whose properties meet recognised green certification standards, aligning portfolio holdings with measurable environmental outcomes in energy efficiency, water conservation, and sustainable construction. However, investors should note the fund's small AUM and concentrated real estate exposure when considering position sizing.