Touchstone Global ESG Equity Fund - Class A (TEQAX) is an open-end mutual fund that seeks total return by investing primarily in equity securities of companies around the world demonstrating strong environmental, social, and governance (ESG) practices. The fund employs a bottom-up investment process focused on high-quality companies with sustainable competitive advantages, attractive valuations, and positive ESG attributes; it allocates across market capitalizations, sectors, and geographies while maintaining a portfolio benchmarked against the MSCI World Index. Available share classes include Class A (TEQAX) with a front-end sales load, Class C, and Institutional Class shares, distributed through financial intermediaries serving individual and institutional investors.
The fund is managed by Touchstone Investments, a division of Western & Southern Financial Group, which provides a range of asset management services including equity, fixed income, and alternative strategies. Touchstone Investments, founded in 1994 and headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio, oversees approximately $50 billion in assets under management as of late 2025, with operations primarily in the United States targeting retail, retirement plan, and institutional clients. The Global ESG Equity strategy emphasizes rigorous fundamental research integrated with proprietary ESG scoring models developed in partnership with third-party data providers.
In the past two years, Touchstone Investments has undergone strategic enhancements, including the expansion of its ESG-focused offerings with the launch of additional sustainable strategies in 2024 to meet growing demand for responsible investing. The firm completed a key acquisition of a boutique ESG analytics provider in early 2025, bolstering its proprietary research capabilities for funds like TEQAX. Additionally, Touchstone announced a distribution alliance with several major wirehouses in mid-2025, increasing accessibility for Class A shares and driving inflows amid heightened interest in global ESG equities.