| Investment Objective: |
FlexShares Morningstar Global Upstream Natural Resources Index ETF seeks to provide investors exposure to the rising demand for natural resources that is being driven by globalization. It is one of the first ETFs with a balanced emphasis on the upstream portion of the natural resources supply chain, providing coverage of global companies in the energy, metals and agriculture sectors, while maintaining a core exposure to timberlands and water resources sectors. FlexShares Morningstar Global Upstream Natural Resources Index Fund seeks investment results that correspond generally to the price and yield performance, before fees and expenses, of the Morningstar Global Upstream Natural Resources Index (Underlying Index). The index measures the performance of stocks issued by companies that have significant business operations in the ownership, management and/or production of natural resources in energy, agriculture, precious or industrial metals, timber and water resources sectors as defined by Morningstar's industry classification standards. This Index does not incorporate Environmental, Social, or Governance (ESG) criteria. |
