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Fact Sheet: Better World International Fund – A, C & I Shares
Prospectus: All Funds
Includes information on all Thornburg Equity and Fixed Income Funds. A, C, D & I Shares
Statement of Additional Information (SAI)
Summary Prospectus: Better World International Fund

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Di Zhou Talks Advantages of ESG Investing

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Overall Morningstar Rating of five stars among 633 Foreign Large Blend funds, based on risk-adjusted returns for I shares, using the funds’s three-year: 5 stars among 633 funds, as of 7/31/2020.

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September 10, 2020

Portfolio Manager Di Zhou discusses her approach to ESG Investing and the long-term prospects within the space.

As Inflows Grow and Skepticism Lingers, ESG Investing Comes of Age

August 28, 2020

Companies increasingly adopt ESG principles as investment managers integrate sustainability metrics into their investment process. But it’s still “something of a wild west.”

Commentary: Better World International Fund

2nd Quarter 2020

We believe that the central proposition of the fund will continue to be true, which is that companies which observe and practice ESG principles will be more profitable and efficient and operate with less risk, leading to better risk-adjusted returns over the long run.

Steering your portfolio clear of the silo trap

June 1, 2020

Why a generalist research approach can triumph over siloed team structures.

What Will the U.S. Economic Recovery Look Like?

May 4, 2020

Cornerstone Macro’s Nancy Lazar is optimistic about a recovery but points out risks.