The fund combines active management with a proprietary, multi-factor investment process to build its portfolio. The fund draws its selection universe from the MSCI ACWI, a broad global index of large- and mid-cap stocks. Securities are evaluated and ranked based on ESG factors including carbon and toxic emissions, health and safety, labor relations, gender, and governance. Companies with severe ESG controversies are excluded from selection. QEF also considers growth, value, quality, and risk characteristics. After selecting its portfolio holdings, the fund incorporates country, industry, group, sector, style, and individual security constraints to achieve portfolio diversification, liquidity, and risk mitigation. Holdings are reconstituted and rebalanced monthly.