More to read about the Tareno Global Water Solutions Fund
In addition to press releases and media reviews, you will also find the official monthly fund report on the Tareno Global Water Solutions Fund as well as interesting reports on the topic of water and water investments.
4.09.2026 | Fund reports
Water Fund Report August 2026
The water sector presented a multifaceted picture in August: rising investment needs, robust corporate results, and growing demand for digital solutions defined the landscape. At the same time, the market environment remained challenging, and stock selection remained crucial.
7.08.2026 | Fund reports
Water Fund Report, July 2026
In July, the water sector was dominated by artificial intelligence and the growing demand for water infrastructure. At the same time, numerous companies confirmed the sector’s long-term growth prospects with strong quarterly results.
9.07.2026 | Webinars Waterfund
Tareno Global Water Solutions Fund Quarterly Update, July 2026
During the live quarterly update, fund manager Stefan Schütz provided insight into the performance of the Tareno Global Water Solutions Fund in the second quarter of 2026. In addition to performance, the discussion focused on portfolio positioning and the current valuation of the water sector.
6.07.2026 | Fund reports
Water Fund Report June 2026
In June, financial markets performed well despite ongoing uncertainty surrounding inflation and interest rates. The water sector benefited from structural growth drivers, such as the increasing importance of water for data centers, as well as robust corporate performance.
24.06.2026 | Press releases Waterfund
New Fund Structure for the Tareno Global Water Solutions Fund
Effective June 25, 2026, the Tareno Global Water Solutions Fund will transfer its management company from Vontobel to Axxion S.A. and will be managed under its own fund structure going forward. For investors, all key aspects will remain unchanged: the investment strategy, portfolio management, and the fund’s focus will continue as before.
5.06.2026 | Fund reports
Water Fund Report May 2026
While the stock markets were dominated by AI-driven technology stocks in May, the water sector performed independently of short-term market trends. The Tareno Global Water Solutions Fund benefited from the robust fundamentals of many portfolio companies, even though the sector only participated to a limited extent in the general risk appetite during the month under review.
15.05.2026 | Press reviews Waterfund
investrends: Water is becoming a key infrastructure
The expansion of AI, chips and data centers is increasing the global demand for water. Andreas Schaffner from investrends explains why water infrastructure and water technologies are increasingly becoming a structural investment theme as a result.
8.05.2026 | Fund reports
Water Fund Report April 2026
In April, the Tareno Global Water Solutions Fund made up a large part of the previous month’s losses. At the same time, increasing infrastructure investments, digitalization and regulatory requirements show the long-term strength of the water sector.
20.04.2026 | Press releases Waterfund
Lipper Fund Awards: Another award for the Tareno Water Fund
The Tareno Global Water Solutions Fund is again recognized with the Lipper Fund Award in 2026, confirming its strong, consistent performance in the global water sector.
10.04.2026 | Fund reports
Water Fund Report March 2026
March 2026 illustrates the discrepancy between short-term market volatility and long-term strength in the water sector. Rising energy prices and geopolitical uncertainties led to significant price declines, while the portfolio companies were operationally convincing and the majority met or exceeded their targets. Find out more in the monthly report by our fund manager Stefan Schütz.
20.03.2026 | Press reviews Waterfund
Finanz und Wirtschaft: Now the “blue gold” is beckoning
Notker Blechner shows in Finanz und Wirtschaft why water could run out in some countries due to climate change and geopolitical conflicts.
16.03.2026 | Fund reports
Global water bankruptcy: a structural diagnosis with clear investment implications
The new UN report speaks for the first time of a global water bankruptcy. This is because many water systems are losing their ability to regenerate naturally. Read here to find out why the global water crisis is primarily an infrastructure and efficiency problem and what structural investment opportunities arise from this.
16.03.2026 | Press releases Waterfund
Honored with ESG Investing Award 2026
We are delighted that the Tareno Global Water Solutions Fund has once again received the ESG Investing Award. Find out more about the award and which aspects of the strategy particularly impressed the jury.
6.03.2026 | Fund reports
Water Fund Report February 2026
February is one of the most data-rich months of the year, characterized almost exclusively by annual and quarterly results. The vast majority of portfolio companies have reported, and the overall picture shows structural resilience in the water-specific end markets, partly overshadowed by macroeconomic and cyclical noise.
11.02.2026 | Fund reports
Water Fund Report January 2026
January provided clear signals for the global water sector. Regulatory support, robust demand for infrastructure and disciplined portfolio management continued to underpin the investment case for water. Read how these developments have shaped the Tareno Global Water Solutions Fund and our outlook.
28.01.2026 | Fund reports
Key themes and selected investment opportunities for 2026
The year 2025 was turbulent, but the water sector is structurally robust. Discover the assessment of our fund manager Stefan Schütz on current trends and the biggest opportunities in 2026.
14.01.2026 | Fund reports
Tareno Water Fund in December: Stability through infrastructure and innovation
The water sector was stable in December, driven by strong investment in municipal infrastructure and strategic M&A momentum. The acquisition of TRC by WSP underlines the growing importance of integrated water solutions. Our fund remains robust and focuses on companies with high visibility and strong balance sheets.
15.12.2025 | Press releases Waterfund
FNG-Label 2026
We are delighted that our Tareno Global Water Solutions Fund has once again been awarded the FNG-Label with 3 stars. This is the third time in a row that we have been awarded the coveted seal, which we have held for eight years.
8.12.2025 | Fund reports
Water Fund Report November 2025
In November 2025, water will be more than ever at the centre of political, economic and ESG debates. Read about how the water sector is changing technologically, regulatorily and strategically, and how our fund is responding.
24.11.2025 | Press reviews Waterfund
WirtschaftsWoche: More water technology for industry
Martin Gerth shows in WirtschaftsWoche how the global trade conflict is increasing demand for modern water technology and why the Tareno Global Water Solutions Fund can benefit from this.
13.11.2025 | Fund reports
Water Fund Report October 2025
Global water strategies, technological innovations, and regulatory initiatives shaped October. Despite current market fluctuations, the water sector remains on track for the long term. Infrastructure investments, sustainability goals, and the growing importance of smart technologies are providing tailwinds.
9.10.2025 | Press reviews Waterfund
Ökologische Kaptialanlagen: AI makes water funds a hit in terms of returns
In his article, Stefan Alisch compares various water funds and describes what artificial intelligence has to do with a water fund. Our Tareno Global Water Solutions Fund once again came out on top in a direct comparison with ETFs. Many thanks to Stefan Alisch for his insightful article.
6.10.2025 | Fund reports
Water Fund Report September 2025
The water sector continued to prove resilient to macroeconomic uncertainties in September. With its focus on strong utilities, innovative technology providers, and disciplined liquidity management, our fund remains optimally positioned to benefit from the structural growth of sustainable water infrastructure.
3.10.2025 | Press reviews Waterfund
Handelszeitung: Tareno water fund with excellent performance
This article describes the strong performance of the Tareno Water Fund, which focuses on companies in the growth market of water technology.
8.09.2025 | Press reviews Waterfund
NZZ The Market: Geberit or Georg Fischer?
In her article, Carla Palm compares two well-known Swiss companies in the water sector. Both are currently among the top 10 holdings in our water fund and are very familiar to us. Many thanks to our fund manager Stefan Schütz for contributing his expertise and many years of experience.
8.09.2025 | Fund reports
Water Fund Report August 2025
August brought important regulatory developments in the global water sector – from EU subsidy programs to billions of dollars of US investment in water infrastructure. Our latest monthly report shows how companies are responding and which developments are relevant for investors now.
22.08.2025 | Press reviews Waterfund
pressetext: Water stocks in times of climate change
Water is more than just a vital resource. It is a growing investment theme that offers attractive opportunities for investors. Dr. Eva Reuter describes this impressively in her article.
14.08.2025 | Fund reports
Water Fund Report July 2025
In July, our Tareno Global Water Solutions Fund gained +2.1% (W EUR tranche). Political initiatives, strong corporate figures, and technological innovations are fueling the global water sector—fund manager Stefan Schütz provides a concise overview.
8.07.2025 | Fund reports
Wasserfonds Bericht Juni 2025
Despite geopolitical tensions and market turbulence, the water sector remained stable in June. Our latest fund report highlights the regulatory developments and companies that are currently in focus – and where new opportunities are emerging.
18.06.2025 | Fund reports
Water Fund Report May 2025
May brought tailwinds for global markets and for the Tareno Global Water Solutions Fund, which gained over 4.5%. Find out which companies in the water sector performed well and why we are looking ahead with confidence.
11.06.2025 | Press releases Waterfund
Tareno Global Water Solutions Fund receives 5‑star Morningstar rating
The Tareno Global Water Solutions Fund received a 5‑star Morningstar Rating™ as of May 30th 2025. With a performance of the W EUR tranche of +33.3% over a period of three years, the fund is among the best 10% of its peer group (sectors: water).
12.05.2025 | Fund reports
Water Fund Report April 2025
April was marked by trade conflicts and high volatility – and the Tareno Global Water Solutions Fund was not entirely spared. Read our fund manager’s monthly report to find out why the markets nevertheless proved resilient.
14.04.2025 | Fund reports
Correction in the water sector – entry opportunity for investors?
The current market correction is also affecting the Tareno Global Water Solutions Fund – but attractive entry opportunities are opening up right now. Despite geopolitical tensions, the water sector is proving resilient and remains a relevant investment theme for the long term.
10.04.2025 | Press releases Waterfund
Lipper Fund Awards: Another award for the Tareno Water Fund
Our water fund has been awarded the renowned Lipper Fund Award 2025 in the category “Equities – Thematic – Water” over a period of three years. The fund was able to prevail in its peer group of 12 active water funds strategies in Austria. Read on to learn more about this latest success and the criteria of the award.
9.04.2025 | Fund reports
Water Fund Report March 2025
The first quarter of 2025 was characterized by turbulence. In our latest fund report, Stefan Schütz explains how the water sector and our water fund have mastered these turbulent market phases.
12.03.2025 | Fund reports
Water Fund Report February 2025
In our latest performance report, fund manager Stefan Schütz provides insights into the latest developments in the water sector. Despite global economic uncertainties, this sector continues to provide positive impulses and offers attractive entry opportunities.
12.02.2025 | Fund reports
Water Fund report January 2025
The year 2025 started positively for the global equity markets and our water fund also ended the month with a gain of almost 1.5%. Find out more about the reasons and the five most important themes in the water sector in 2025 in our latest monthly report.
29.01.2025 | Press reviews Waterfund
Finanz und Wirtschaft: Water – the elixir of all life
Water is more than an essential resource: it is an attractive investment opportunity, as our fund manager Stefan Schütz explains in the ‘Fonds’25’ magazine published by “Finanz und Wirtschaft”. Find out which drivers the water sector relies on in Damien Martin’s article.
20.01.2025 | Press releases Waterfund
€uro Fund Award: Tareno’s water fund is the best
Tareno’s water fund won the €uro Fund Award 2024 in the ‘Water Equity Fund’ category with a performance of +16% (R1 EUR), outperforming 18 competitors consisting of other water funds and ETFs. Find out more about this success and the evaluation criteria for the award here.
8.01.2025 | Fund reports
Water Fund Report December 2024
Although markets closed negatively in December, 2024 was a great year for our water fund. Find out what opportunities and challenges 2025 holds and how companies and our equity fund can benefit from them.
6.01.2025 | Fund reports
Water – a sustainable investment
71% of the Earth’s surface is covered by water, but usable water is becoming increasingly scarce. In this article, learn how our sustainable water fund is responding to this challenge from our fund manager Stefan Schütz.
11.12.2024 | Fund reports
Water Fund Report November 2024
November was heavily influenced by Donald Trump’s victory in the US presidential election. In our latest monthly report, you can find out how this change in political power has affected water infrastructure and the markets.
28.11.2024 | Press releases Waterfund
FNG-Label 2025
We are delighted that our Tareno Global Water Solutions Fund has once again been awarded the FNG label with 3 stars. This is the second time in a row that we have been awarded the coveted label, which we have held for seven years.
20.11.2024 | Fund reports
ECOReporter: Water fund in the fund test
In November, ECOreporter’s sustainable investment experts examined our Tareno Global Water Solutions Fund in detail. Not surprisingly, they came to a remarkable conclusion.
11.11.2024 | Fund reports
Water Fund Report October 2024
October is known for its market volatility, and this year was no exception. Global equity markets experienced significant volatility, influenced by changing economic indicators and geopolitical uncertainties. The Tareno Global Water Solutions Fund was characterized by a challenging reporting season and the impact of rising long-term US yields on small and mid caps.
8.10.2024 | Fund reports
Water Fund Report September 2024
September is an important month for us as there are several opportunities to engage with companies from our universe. The Janney Water Utilities Conference provided valuable insights into American Waterworks, American States Water, California Water, York Water and Essential Utilities – all of which are important holdings in our fund. You can read about what else the month of September had in store for our Tareno Global Waterfund in this issue.
11.09.2024 | Fund reports
Water Fund Review August 2024
Our water fund experienced a decline of ‑1.48% in August, influenced by geopolitical uncertainties and unexpected interest rate changes. The situation stabilised towards the end of the month, but the focus remains on the defensive.
7.09.2024 | Press reviews Waterfund
Finanz und Wirtschaft: Water – an investment that changes lives
Water problems such as water scarcity and flooding are increasing worldwide. Investments in infrastructure and technology are therefore urgently needed and offer immense investment opportunities.
Find out why we are the ideal partner for investments in the water sector from our fund manager Katja Von Krannichfeldt in the current special edition of Finanz und Wirtschaft.
26.08.2024 | Press reviews Waterfund
Fundview: Global water scarcity as an investment opportunity
Our fund manager Stefan Schütz is sure that water will not lose its relevance as an investment opportunity in the future. Find out which regions and companies the water expert is currently focussing on in the Fundview article.
12.08.2024 | Fund reports
Water Fund Review July 2024
The recent heavy market movements have also left their mark on the water sector. Despite the difficult environment, however, the outlook for the water sector remains good and our Tareno Global Water Solutions Fund closed July up 5.9%.
12.07.2024 | Fund reports
Water Fund Review June 2024
This year’s upward trend ended in June with a performance of ‑1.9%, but the first half of the year remains a positive memory with +11%. Find out how technological and political developments have shaped our approach in the first half of 2024.
10.06.2024 | Fund reports
Water Fund Review May 2024
Our water fund posted a strong performance of +3% in May. Find out which companies exceeded our expectations and how we responded strategically to political uncertainties and market volatility.
3.06.2024 | Fund reports
Water fund on a wave of success
Our Tareno Global Water Solutions Fund has made an excellent start to 2024. Find out in this report why our fund managers are currently outperforming all competitors and which factors have contributed significantly to this success.
15.05.2024 | Press reviews Waterfund
Finanz und Wirtschaft: Good starting point for water companies
When investors think of water, they think of sustainability and ESG. But who is ahead when it comes to water technology? Where is the regulator putting the brakes on urgently needed reforms? Read more about investing in this incredibly important topic in the interview with our fund manager.
10.05.2024 | Fund reports
Water Fund Review April 2024
Despite the market turbulence and tensions surrounding interest rate policy, our water fund performed remarkably well in April. In the latest fund report, you can find out how unexpected interest rate discussions and the robust performance of the water industry have affected our portfolio.
24.04.2024 | Press reviews Waterfund
Agéfi: Tareno makes water interesting for investors
“With our Tareno Global Water Solutions Fund, we want to be a credible competitor to the Pictet Water Fund, the star among water funds,” says fund manager Stefan Schütz in an interview with Agéfi.
A big thank you to @Jean-Philippe Mas for his excellent article and the interesting insights into our approach to tackling the challenges of global water scarcity.
10.04.2024 | Fund reports
Water Fund Review March 2024
Both the equity markets and the water market performed well in March and the Tareno Global Water Solutions Fund closed the first quarter of the year with a performance of +11.75% (W EUR tranche). In the latest fund report, you can find out how the fund benefited from the positive momentum on the global equity markets and the role played by innovative themes such as water reuse and artificial intelligence.
13.03.2024 | Fund reports
Water Fund Review February 2024
February was an impressive month for the water sector, led by outstanding performances from Emcor and China Water Affairs. Despite the restrictive position of leading central banks and mixed signals from the global economy, the Tareno Global Water Solutions Fund achieved a strong performance of +7%.
9.02.2024 | Fund reports
Fund Manager Review January 2024
Equity markets experienced a turbulent start to 2024, and the water sector was also characterized by numerous events. Several mergers and acquisitions took place in January. You can find out more about the details and background in our water fund report by fund manager Stefan Schütz.
12.01.2024 | Fund reports
Fund Manager Review December 2023
The positive momentum from November continued until the end of December and we were able to close the year with a performance of +13.14% (W EUR tranche). In the monthly report, our fund manager, Stefan Schütz, shares insights into the decisions made last year – both positive and rather negative – and outlines our expectations for the new year.
3.01.2024 | Press reviews Waterfund
RankiaPro: The SEC Reform: New Labels for ESG Funds
The SEC (US Securities and Exchange Commission) recently implemented an update to the “Names Rule,” mandating investment funds to allocate a minimum of 80% of their assets in alignment with the thematic focus indicated by the fund’s name. Our ESG analyst, Katja Von Krannichfeldt, shared her insights on this development in a statement featured on RankiaPro Europe.
6.12.2023 | Fund reports
Fund Manager Review November 2023
After the significant correction in October, stock markets experienced a strong rebound in November. It was the strongest month this year for the Tareno Global Water Solutions Fund. You can find out more about the reasons and developments on the water market in the monthly report by our Fund Manager Stefan Schütz.
23.11.2023 | Press releases Waterfund
FNG-Label 2024
The Tareno Global Water Solutions Fund was awarded the FNG-label for the sixth time in a row, but for the first time with three out of three possible stars. “Over the past five years, we have made great progress at all levels of the sustainability process. We are delighted that these improvements have now been recognised and acknowledged by the FNG,” comments Katja Von Krannichfeldt.
Learn more in the press release:
8.11.2023 | Fund reports
Fund Manager Review October 2023
October was a bad month for the financial markets. This was also the case for the Tareno Global Water Solutions Fund. Despite the current difficult situation and a rather cloudy outlook for 2024, some companies in our universe were able to report better quarterly results than expected. Read the full monthly report by our Fund Manager Stefan Schütz here.
7.10.2023 | Fund reports
Fund Manager Review September 2023
Our monthly Fund Manager Review by Stefan Schütz with insights into the equity markets and all important news regarding the Tareno Global Water Solutions Fund.
7.09.2023 | Fund reports
Fund Manager Review August 2023
Our monthly Fund Manager Review by Stefan Schütz with insights into the equity markets and all important news regarding the Tareno Global Water Solutions Fund.
9.08.2023 | Fund reports
Fund Manager Review July 2023
Our monthly Fund Manager Review by Stefan Schütz with insights into the equity markets and all important news regarding the Tareno Global Water Solutions Fund.
6.07.2023 | Fund reports
Fund Manager Review June 2023
Our monthly Fund Manager Review by Stefan Schütz with insights into the equity markets and all important news regarding the Tareno Global Water Solutions Fund.
7.06.2023 | Fund reports
Fund Manager Review May 2023
Our monthly Fund Manager Review by Stefan Schütz with insights into the equity markets and all important news regarding the Tareno Global Water Solutions Fund.
6.06.2023 | Press reviews Waterfund
Investir.ch: Water, a precious and threatened resource
Water, a precious and threatened resource, faces many challenges, including droughts in France and elsewhere.
We are pleased that our fund manager Stefan Schütz had the opportunity to talk about this on investir.ch. The article is only available in French.
10.05.2023 | Fund reports
Fund Manager Review April 2023
Our monthly Fund Manager Review by Stefan Schütz with insights into the equity markets and all important news regarding the Tareno Global Water Solutions Fund.
12.04.2023 | Fund reports
Fund Manager Review March 2023
Our monthly Fund Manager Review by Stefan Schütz with insights into the equity markets and all important news regarding the Tareno Global Water Solutions Fund.
22.03.2023 | Fund reports
New partner for our impact share class
We are very pleased that Glarner Regionalbank has included our Impact share class in one of its asset management solutions.
Read the article by Katja Ackermann and Mike Baumann to find out more about the Impact tranche and the reasons for the partnership.
9.03.2023 | Fund reports
Fund Manager Review February 2023
Our monthly Fund Manager Review by Stefan Schütz with insights into the equity markets and all important news regarding the Tareno Global Water Solutions Fund.
8.03.2023 | Press releases Waterfund
Winner of the ESG investing award 2023
We are delighted about our recent award “Best ESG Investment Fund” in the category “Thematic (Natural Resources)”. The award has been presented by an independent group of experts since 2018. It is dedicated to evaluating and ranking the best companies in all areas of global ESG investing. For more information, please see the press release.
13.02.2023 | Fund reports
Fund Manager Review January 2023
Our monthly Fund Manager Review by Stefan Schütz with insights into the equity markets and all important news regarding the Tareno Global Water Solutions Fund.
1.02.2023 | Press releases Waterfund
Awarded with ISR label
The Tareno Global Water Solutions Fund has received another sustainability label. As of now, the thematic fund bears the rating “Investissment Socialement Responsable”, or ISR for short, managed by the French Ministry of Economy and Finance. The portfolio thus meets an important standard for financial products in France and Europe. “We are very pleased about this milestone and feel encouraged in our development,” Katja Ackermann, our fund manager, comments on the latest award.
11.01.2023 | Press releases Waterfund
New fund manager Katja Ackermann
As of the beginning of 2023, Katja Ackermann will manage the Tareno Global Water Solutions Fund together with Stefan Schütz as fund manager, taking over the role from Sybille Wyss. Katja has been working at Tareno since 2016 and has been part of the fund’s investment team since 2017. As an ESG analyst, she is responsible for implementing the fund’s sustainability strategy and will continue to perform this function.
11.01.2023 | Fund reports
Fund Manager Review December 2022
Our monthly Fund Manager Review by Stefan Schütz with insights into the equity markets and all important news regarding the Tareno Global Water Solutions Fund.
9.01.2023 | Press releases Waterfund
New member in the advisory board
We are very pleased to welcome Dr. Inna Amesheva as a new member of the Advisory Board of our Tareno Global Water Solutions Fund. Inna brings a lot of experience in the areas of sustainability and regulations and is a great support for us in regard to the increasing demands in the implementation and realization of sustainability goals.
21.12.2022 | Fund reports
Impact investing – first project completed
Water is a fundamental part of our lives – but for many people in the world it is an unattainable commodity. Thanks to waterkiosk and the investors of our impact share class, the first Tareno-funded water treatment system has now been completed at a school in Tanzania. This purifies up to 600l of water daily, which is available to around 200 people. In the report you will find more information about the project and the Swiss foundation waterkiosk.
7.12.2022 | Fund reports
Fund Manager Review November 2022
Our monthly Fund Manager Review by Stefan Schütz with insights into the equity markets and all important news regarding the Tareno Global Water Solutions Fund.
24.11.2022 | Press releases Waterfund
FNG-Label 2023
Awarded the FNG-label for the fifth time in a row. “We are very proud of the renewed award of the FNG-label with two stars. At the same time, we have noticed that we have improved again and have come closer to the third star than ever before,” comments our ESG analyst Katja Ackermann.
9.11.2022 | Fund reports
Fund Manager Review October 2022
Our monthly Fund Manager Review by Stefan Schütz with insights into the equity markets and all important news regarding the Tareno Global Water Solutions Fund.
19.10.2022 | Press reviews Waterfund
Our fund takes the pulse of the times more than ever
The Tareno Global Water Solutions Fund is turning 15. To mark the anniversary, we spoke to the originator of the idea and long-time portfolio manager Josef “Ueli” Bollag about the fund’s recipe for success, its future prospects and interesting anecdotes from the past 15 years.
12.10.2022 | Fund reports
Fund Manager Review September 2022
Our monthly Fund Manager Review by Stefan Schütz with insights into the equity markets and all important news regarding the Tareno Global Water Solutions Fund.
12.09.2022 | Fund reports
Fund Manager Review August 2022
Our monthly Fund Manager Review by Stefan Schütz with insights into the equity markets and all important news regarding the Tareno Global Water Solutions Fund.
10.08.2022 | Fund reports
Fund Manager Review July 2022
Our monthly Fund Manager Review by Stefan Schütz with insights into the equity markets and all important news regarding the Tareno Global Water Solutions Fund.
7.02.2022 | Press reviews Waterfund
How are we different from other water funds?
What is the biggest difference of the Tareno Global Water Solutions Fund compared to other water funds in the market? Read more and find out what sets our fund apart.
20.01.2022 | Fund reports
The impact share class celebrates its one-year anniversary!
On January 19, 2021, the Tareno Global Water Solutions Fund launched an Impact share class. For almost a year now, investors and Tareno have been working together to contribute to Goal 6 of the UN Sustainable Development Goals. Read more in our one-year anniversary post.
25.11.2021 | Press releases Waterfund
Awarded FNG seal of approval again
The Tareno Global Water Solutions Fund continues to meet high quality standards for sustainable investment products. It has been certified with the FNG label for the fourth time in a row. As in previous years, the fund received two out of three possible stars in this demanding rating requirement. Learn more about the evalution process and our future goals here:
15.11.2021 | Fund reports
Real impact – production of the first water pump financed by Tareno has started
The Tareno Global Water Solutions Fund has had an impact share class since January 2021. Thanks to the inflows of funds generated since then, the first donation has now been transferred – it will be used to produce a water pump for an aid project in Panama.
27.10.2021 | Fund reports
Bespoke sustainability score
Together with our long-term partner Arabesque S‑Ray, we have developed our own customised sustainability score. This consists of the following components: ESG Score, ESG Momentum, Climate Score and Water Score. Find out what is hidden behind these big words in the article by ESG analyst Katja Ackermann.
20.10.2021 | Press reviews Waterfund
Ticino management: value of water
We are specialised in equities in the water sector since 2000, and today about CHF 200 million are invested in the fund. The universe has hardly changed over this long period, says fund manager Stefan Schütz in this interview. What has changed is the demand for ESG, the ongoing technological change and the requirements of the new Swiss financial market regulation. This constantly presents us with new challenges, which we gladly accept and thus continue to improve ourselves, explains CEO Sybille Wyss.
30.09.2021 | Fund reports
Impact investing: Acrevis relies on the expertise of Tareno
The Impact share class of the Tareno Global Water Solutions Fund combines financial returns with social projects. acrevis Bank Ltd is convinced of this approach – it has included the new share class in its sustainable discretionary mandate «acrevis invest expert sustainability». Read more about the reasons here.
25.08.2021 | Fund reports
Summer heat & water stress
Our fund manager Stefan Schütz explains the downsides of the summer with lots of drought, heat and heavy rain. And he provides insights into how we, as specialized investors in the investment theme of water, can help you make a contribution to reducing water stress.
2.08.2021 | Press reviews Waterfund
CEO & Fund Manager – an interview with Sybille Wyss
Sybille Wyss is now at the top of the independent Swiss asset manager Tareno Ltd. In this interview, she gives an insight into her career and reveals why there is great potential for returns available in the water sector.
7.07.2021 | Press releases Waterfund
Fund News
Since its launch in September 2007, Josef U. Bollag has been the fund manager of the Tareno Global Water Solutions Fund alongside Sybille Wyss. After 14 years of operational responsibility for the fund, Bollag will move to the advisory board in July. Stefan Schütz, also a long-standing member of the experienced investment team, will now take over the management of the fund together with Sybille Wyss. We are very pleased that even after the change of responsibilities, the team will remain in its entirety.
23.06.2021 | Press reviews Waterfund
RankiaPro Europe: Tareno Global Water Solutions Fund
We are very delighted. Many thanks to Sylvain Sérandour, Head of Selection and Multimanagement at Federal Finance Gestion, for selecting our fund. In the RankiaPro Europe magazine, he explains which trends they are currently focusing on and why our Tareno Global Water Solutions Fund is a perfect match for this investment theme.
7.06.2021 | Fund reports
4 good reasons to invest in the megatrend water
Without water, no human life on earth is possible. It is therefore important that we use this vital resource in a sustainable & efficient way. How to invest in water and why it is worthwhile to invest now, has been summarized for you by our fund manager Sybille Wyss.
10.05.2021 | Fund reports
EU Taxonomy: new regulation for more transparency
We are proud that our Tareno Global Water Solutions Fund is classified as Article 9 SFDR. With this best possible rating, our fund falls under the category “Sustainable”. Learn more about the EU taxonomy and what a classification under Article 9 means in the interview with Katja Ackermann.
5.05.2021 | Fund reports
Water technologies: a great opportunity for the future
Water is a limited resource, but the demand for water is constantly rising. Read in this article by Stefan Schütz which factors are mainly decisive for the increase and why water technologies are a great opportunity for the future.
31.03.2021 | Fund reports
Ballast water: modern technology for sustainable seafaring
With ballast water tanks ships carry foreign organisms and sediments all over the world. Treatment systems can prevent or minimise the danger posed by these organisms. How this affects our water fund and why ballast water is an important issue can be read in this report by Stefan Schütz.
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