An Impact-First Strategy That Reimagines the Global Core

As the ETF industry matures, issuers are increasingly moving away from broad-brush products in favor of highly specialized strategies. Today’s investors are seeking more than simple market exposure; they want their portfolios to reflect specific cultural and structural shifts. An example of this evolution is the Adasina Social Justice All Cap Global ETF (JSTC).

From Passive ESG to Proactive Social Justice

Most traditional ESG funds focus on mitigating financial risk through broad sustainability metrics. JSTC, however, represents a shift toward social justice investing. Rather than relying on standard third-party data providers, the fund uses community-sourced impact data. This framework screens companies based on how their operations affect specific social justice pillars including racial justice, gender equity, economic and climate justice.

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Portfolio Construction and Performance

As of March 13, 2026, the portfolio reflects a disciplined, globally diversified approach.

Geographic Diversification

Under its mandate to allocate at least 40% of assets to non-U.S. companies, the fund currently holds roughly 43% in international equities. That allocation gives the portfolio meaningful global exposure and reinforces its positioning as an all-cap strategy with reach beyond U.S. markets.

High-Conviction Holdings

JTSC seeks out companies it views as “clean” leaders — even within high-growth sectors. Among its largest positions are Lam Research (LRCX) at roughly 3.4%, Nvidia (NVDA) at about 2.2%, and Visa (V) at approximately 1.6%.

Lower Concentration Risk

Despite its conviction-driven selection process, the portfolio remains broadly diversified. With more than 600 holdings, the fund’s top 10 positions represent only about 15% of assets, helping mitigate single-stock volatility.

Active Agility

Perhaps the most significant differentiator for JSTC is its structure. JSTC is actively managed but aims to reflect the performance of the Adasina Social Justice Total Return Index. The fund replicates the index, but the managers have the discretion to sell a security currently in the index if new information suggests it no longer satisfies their criteria. In a world of fast-moving social media, this active oversight acts as a real-time filter.

The Advisor Satellite Strategy

In today’s market environment, advisors are increasingly positioning niche ETFs like JSTC as satellite allocations within broader portfolios. The approach allows investors to introduce a targeted value tilt without materially altering core exposures.

With assets under management of about $60 million, JSTC reflects a broader trend emerging in 2026. At a time when market narratives are dominated by themes like compute power and geopolitical conflict, strategies like JSTC offer a counterbalance for investors looking to align capital with systemic change.

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