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Beyond Investing @beyondinvesting.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Vegconomist covered the launch of the International Vegan Climate #ETF $VEGX on Cboe BZX Exchange. 🌍 130 holdings across 22 markets screened for animal exploitation, fossil fuels & human rights abuses. Highly complementary to $VEGN w/ no portfolio replication risk. 🌱 vegconomist.com/investments-...

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Beyond Investing Lists VEGX, Extending Its Vegan Screening Outside the US - vegconomist - the vegan business magazine

The International Vegan Climate ETF (VEGX) opens for trading on Cboe BZX Exchange today, giving Beyond Investing a second listed fund seven years after it

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Beyond Investing @beyondinvesting.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Introducing $VEGX – the International Vegan Climate #ETF. 🌍 Zero animal exploitation. Zero fossil fuels. Lower emissions, waste, and freshwater use than the MSCI World ex-US Index. Please see veganclimateetf.com for important disclosures and standardized performance info. youtu.be/iSWOHGYkxP0

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Learn more about the International Vegan Climate ETF (VEGX)

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Beyond Investing @beyondinvesting.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

"Vegan funds for the win." 🌱🏆 @chrisbryantphd.bsky.social – social scientist, alternative protein expert & founder of @bryantresearch.bsky.social – covered the launch of $VEGX, including $VEGN's annualized return of 19.87% vs the S&P 500's 16.28% on NAV to 6/30/26. 🌍 www.youtube.com/watch?v=ubnO...

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Vegan Fund Beats Market, Goes International

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Beyond Investing @beyondinvesting.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Founder and CEO Claire Smith joined Victoria Moran on Main Street Vegan Podcast to talk about what makes an investment genuinely #vegan as well as the launch of the International Vegan Climate #ETF ($VEGX). 🌱 www.youtube.com/watch?v=nyL6... Please see veganclimateetf.com for important disclosures.

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Raw Food for Health + The Future of Vegan Investing | Karen Ranzi & Claire Smith

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Beyond Investing @beyondinvesting.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Founder & CEO Claire Smith is a finalist in the @investmentweek.bsky.social Women in Investment Awards 2026! 🏆 As the architect of the US & International Vegan Climate Indexes, tracked by $VEGN & newly launched $VEGX, she's proven that values-driven investing & financial integrity go hand in hand.

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Beyond Investing @beyondinvesting.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

7 years ago, Beyond Investing launched $VEGN. On the morning of September 10th, CEO and founder Claire Smith rang the opening bell at Cboe to launch $VEGX. 🔔🌍 The same values. Now global. Learn more and see veganclimateetf.com for important disclosures & standardized performance information.

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Beyond Investing @beyondinvesting.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

$VEGN goes global with the launch of $VEGX! 🌍 The same values-based screening – no animal exploitation, no fossil fuels – now applied to 130 companies across major developed international markets. 👏 Your values shouldn't stop at the US border. Neither should your investment opportunities.

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Beyond Investing @beyondinvesting.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

Since inception, $VEGN's single biggest driver of outperformance: excluding animal testing at 19.66%. Energy from fossil fuels: 14.35%. Military & defence: 11.86%. Nearly seven years. The same conclusion every time. 🌱

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Beyond Investing @beyondinvesting.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

$VEGN over the last 12 months: $147.76 on a hypothetical $100 investment. S&P 500: $122.32. 📈 Fell harder in March. Recovered stronger. Closed 25+ points ahead. No #fossilfuels. No animal exploitation. That's the difference.

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Beyond Investing @beyondinvesting.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

Over the last 12 months, $VEGN's top contributors to outperformance: #Animaltesting: 13.03%. Military and defence: 12.57%. Energy from #fossilfuels: 11.53%. Industries we'd never support and returns we're proud of. 🌱

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Beyond Investing @beyondinvesting.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

$VEGN has delivered 19.87% annualised vs the S&P 500's 16.28% over 7 years by screening out fossil fuels & animal exploitation. 📈 And there's more to come. Beyond Investing is set to launch an international version of the fund in September! 🌍 etfexpress.com/2026/08/11/v...

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Vegan and climate change focused ETF outperforms S&P 500 - ETF Express

Focus on climate change and avoidance of companies which are involved in the slaughter of, cruelty towards or other mistreatment of animals, lies behind Beyond Investing’s US Vegan Climate ETF – VEGN.

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Beyond Investing @beyondinvesting.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

CEO Claire Smith joined the Hope for the Animals Podcast to talk about how the US Vegan Climate #ETF ($VEGN) lets you #invest without funding harm. 🌱 Make sure your money is helping to build a better world #forhumanity. 🌍 Give it a listen: youtu.be/-sSZ2AHMJ58?...

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Vegan Investing with Claire Smith

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Beyond Investing @beyondinvesting.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

Exclusions drove $VEGN's second quarter outperformance. Captive animals: 11.10%. Animal testing: 10.54%. Other environmental: 9.38%. Every ethical choice was also the right financial one. 🌱

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Beyond Investing @beyondinvesting.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

$VEGN closed Q2 2026 at $145.72 vs the S&P 500's $115.20 on a hypothetical $100 investment. 30+ points of outperformance in one quarter. 📈 Doing good while doing well #forhumanity. Short term performance isn't always a good indicator of how a fund will perform for longer periods.

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Beyond Investing @beyondinvesting.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

What drove $VEGN's first half outperformance? The exclusions. 📊 Military and defence: 10.08%. Animal testing: 9.60%. Captive animals: 8.55%. Six months of proof that principled #investing works. 🌱

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Beyond Investing @beyondinvesting.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

The US Vegan Climate #ETF ($VEGN) has now grown to over $191 million in Assets Under Management (as of June 30, 2026). 👏📈 Chart produced by Beyond Investing based on data sourced from www.veganetf.com. Please see link for important disclosures and standardized performance information.

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Beyond Investing @beyondinvesting.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

$VEGN closed the first half of 2026 at $135.62 vs the S&P 500's $110.21 on a hypothetical $100 investment at market price from January 1, 2026. 25+ points of outperformance in 6 months. 📈 Both dropped together in March. Only one came back like this. The exclusions are the edge.

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Beyond Investing @beyondinvesting.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

$VEGN finished June 2026 at $105.24 on a hypothetical $100 investment. The S&P 500? $91.05. 📈 S&P went negative. VEGN didn't. The difference is what's inside. Short term performance is not always a good indicator of how a fund will perform for longer periods.

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Beyond Investing @beyondinvesting.bsky.social · 23/06/2026

Our CEO Claire Smith joined @tomraftery.com on the Climate Confident podcast to discuss why #climate can't be fixed by #fossilfuels alone, and why animal agriculture, your pension, and your portfolio all matter more than most people think. 🌍 youtu.be/uR9ZGsq7HDk 🎙️ #ESG #impactinvesting

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Animal Agriculture’s Climate Risk and ESG Blind Spot

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Beyond Investing @beyondinvesting.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

"Our #investments should reflect the future we're trying to create." 🌍 CEO Claire Smith joined Flanigan's Eco-Logic podcast to discuss food systems, #sustainability, innovation, and why investors can't ignore the risks embedded in #fossilfuels and Big Ag. www.youtube.com/watch?v=rDoQ...

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Claire Smith - Vegan Entrepreneur and Fund Manager

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Beyond Investing @beyondinvesting.bsky.social · 03/06/2026

$VEGN ended April 2026 at $109.92 vs. the S&P 500's $105.70 – more than 4 points of outperformance on a hypothetical $100 investment. After a sharper March pullback, VEGN rebounded stronger and closed the month at new YTD highs – outperforming while fossil fuel-free and #crueltyfree.

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Beyond Investing @beyondinvesting.bsky.social · 29/05/2026

$VEGN led the S&P 500 every single day of April – closing at $118.10 vs $110.49 on a hypothetical $100 investment. That's 7.5 points in one month. 📈 No harm. Just results. Please see veganetf.com for important disclosures and standardized performance information.

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Beyond Investing @beyondinvesting.bsky.social · 01/04/2026

The meat industry isn’t just products – it’s a deeply entrenched system. 🏭 Disrupting it takes more than innovation. As CEO Claire Smith discusses, it takes capital, infrastructure, and coordination. Platforms like Beyond Animal are helping build what comes next. 🌱📈 www.youtube.com/watch?v=ml3f...

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The Future of Food Without Animals | Investing in the Next Food Revolution

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Beyond Investing @beyondinvesting.bsky.social · 23/03/2026

Over 6 years, $VEGN and the S&P 500 delivered nearly identical growth – turning $100 into ~$253. 👏 Through COVID and the 2022 bear market, VEGN proved that values-aligned #investing doesn’t mean sacrificing performance. 🌱📈

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Beyond Investing @beyondinvesting.bsky.social · 16/03/2026

The US Vegan Climate #ETF (VEGN) has a 5-globe Morningstar Sustainability Rating, Low Carbon badge, and Sustainable Investment tag. 🌱🌎 www.morningstar.com/etfs/bats/ve... No fossil fuels, animal exploitation or weapons. See veganetf.com for important disclosures, performance & holdings information.

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Beyond Investing @beyondinvesting.bsky.social · 11/03/2026

A new chapter for ethical investing is unfolding. 🌍 Vegan-aligned portfolios are expanding beyond borders – proving capital can drive change worldwide. 👏 Please see veganetf.com for important disclosures, performance, and holdings information. www.thedailyupside.com/etf/investin...

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Vegan ETF Issuer Preps an International Flavor

There’s one ETF option for investors who specifically want to align their dollars with vegan causes. Another fund is coming to the market.

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Beyond Investing @beyondinvesting.bsky.social · 03/03/2026

US Vegan Climate Index® > the rest. ⬇️ Lower carbon, waste, water 🌱 More environmental & social good 🚫 Practically nothing harmful Not just #ESG – verified impact. Please see veganetf.com for important disclosures & standardized performance information. Source: Impact Cubed

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Beyond Investing @beyondinvesting.bsky.social · 26/02/2026

📊 Since inception, $VEGN’s strongest performance drivers have come from what we left out – fossil fuels, high-carbon industries, weapons, and companies violating human rights. Our exclusion strategy hasn’t hindered returns – it’s helped power them. Align ethics with long-term performance.

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Beyond Investing @beyondinvesting.bsky.social · 19/02/2026

The U.S. Vegan Climate ETF ($VEGN) closed out 2025 with a strong +13.7% return – closely tracking the S&P 500’s +17.8%. 🌎 For a more focused, values-based #ETF, the 2025 returns show it keeps pace reasonably well with the broader market while providing a meaningful 2025 gain. 📈

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Beyond Investing @beyondinvesting.bsky.social · 14/02/2026

VEGN’s 2025 performance was powered by purpose. 🌱 +30% uplift came from avoiding #animaltesting and animal-derived products. While #fossilfuels and tobacco sectors rallied, we stayed true to our values. Ethical clarity. Disciplined strategy. Long-term vision. #Forhumanity

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Beyond Investing @beyondinvesting.bsky.social · 04/02/2026

We are thrilled to share that the US Vegan Climate #ETF ($VEGN) now amounts to an impressive $140 million in Assets Under Management (as of Jan 6, 2026). 👏📈 Please see veganetf.com for important disclosures and standardized performance information. #ImpactInvesting

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Beyond Investing @beyondinvesting.bsky.social · 27/01/2026

It's not too late to join #Veganuary! 🌱 Food systems are 1/3 of global emissions but #plantbased diets reduce that impact. Bridge the gap between climate science and everyday action. Support a planet-forward future on your plate and in your portfolio. 🍽️ veganuary.com/en-us/try-ve...

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Try Vegan With Us | Vegan Challenge | Veganuary

Ready to try vegan? Sign up to Veganuary and we'll send you everything you need to get started on a plant-based diet!

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Beyond Investing @beyondinvesting.bsky.social · 05/01/2026

We are delighted to announce that the US Vegan Climate #ETF (VEGN) now boasts an impressive $133 million in Assets Under Management (as of Oct 9, 2025)! 👏📈 Please see www.veganetf.com for important disclosures and standardized performance information.

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Beyond Investing @beyondinvesting.bsky.social · 16/12/2025

We're celebrating 6 years of the US Vegan Climate ETF! 👏 beyondinvesting.com "We are grateful to our investors who believe in a kinder, cleaner, healthier world, and are proud to have delivered overall positive performance whilst foregoing profits from investing in cruel and destructive industries.

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Beyond Investing - Veganism Is Not A Choice

Beyond Investing seeks a world where animals are no longer exploited by humans in any aspect of society or economic activity.

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Beyond Investing @beyondinvesting.bsky.social · 27/11/2025

46 million turkeys. One holiday. 🦃 Not tradition – systemic mass killing. Turkeys are affectionate, intelligent, and peaceful animals who deserve to live long and happy lives. Our indexes exclude animal cruelty. Compassion should be reflected in our portfolios & on our plates. 🌱 #VeganThanksgiving

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Beyond Investing @beyondinvesting.bsky.social · 13/11/2025

Beyond Investing is proud to have attended @humaneworldorg.bsky.social's To the Rescue! Gala in NYC on Friday! 💙✨ Nova Soares (Social Media Manager) and Debra Bouton (US Marketer) represented the team for a night of fundraising, compassion & progress. Invest in a better world #forhumanity. 🌎

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Beyond Investing @beyondinvesting.bsky.social · 29/10/2025

📊 New @fairrinitiative.bsky.social report shows major food companies still lack clear roadmaps to cut emissions from animal protein. Our Vegan Climate Indexes screen out animal-derived protein because climate-aligned portfolios can’t afford to wait for slow transitions www.fairr.org/resources/re...

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Feeding Change: Building a Resilient Food System Through Protein Diversification | FAIRR | FAIRR

Phase 2 Engagement Progress Report

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Beyond Investing @beyondinvesting.bsky.social · 22/10/2025

Since inception, all categories of exclusion made by VEGN have generated excess return, except animal testing. The largest positive contributions have come from removing utilities with high fossil fuel use, energy production companies, weapons manufacturers, and those with human rights issues. 📈

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Beyond Investing @beyondinvesting.bsky.social · 02/10/2025

Jane Goodall will be deeply missed. 💔 She will be remembered as a trailblazer who worked tirelessly and honored every animal. Jane always fought for a better world #forhumanity and leaves behind an extraordinary legacy. We encourage everyone to follow in her footsteps by going vegan. #RIPJaneGoodall

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Beyond Investing @beyondinvesting.bsky.social · 12/09/2025

VEGN is good for the planet – and for people! 🌱 We compare our metrics for carbon, waste, water use, and the share of our portfolio advancing environmental and social good against leading #ESG indexes.

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Beyond Investing @beyondinvesting.bsky.social · 04/09/2025

We are delighted to announce that the US Vegan Climate #ETF (VEGN) now boasts an impressive $120 million in Assets Under Management (as of July 1, 2025)! 👏📈 Please see www.veganetf.com for important disclosures and standardized performance information. #impactinvesting

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Beyond Investing @beyondinvesting.bsky.social · 28/08/2025

VEGN has consistently outperformed the S&P 500 Index since inception on 9/10/19. 📈 Please see www.veganetf.com for important disclosures & standardized performance info. This chart displays the performance of the VEGN ETF compared to the S&P 500 index since VEGN’s inception, showing how $100 grew.

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