Traditionally, when folks look to play the equity market, many seek to maintain exposure to the Magnificent 7.
However, that is not the only viable method for finding success through equities. For instance, take a closer look at how the Adasina Social Justice All Cap Global ETF (JSTC ) constructs its portfolio.
JSTC invests in a broad portfolio of different global companies that align with social justice values. To do so, the fund uses the Adasina Social Justice Index as a barometer, despite its active portfolio team.
Using data-driven analysis, the index screens eligible companies based on how they engage in racial, gender, climate, and economic justice, among other progressive movements. This allows the fund to operate as a way for advisors to tackle the equity market while better investing in companies that potentially align closer with their personal values.
The Impact of Values-Based Holdings
JTSC’s approach gives it different company and sector exposure than a traditional large-cap equity ETF. Though the fund is an all-cap ETF, as of February 20, 2026, about 78% of the fund’s holdings are in large-cap companies.
However, JSTC’s social justice screening process has caused the fund to have less Mag 7 exposure than usual for a large-cap ETF. As of February 20, 2026, the only Mag 7 company in JSTC’s portfolio is Nvidia.
The stark difference in Mag 7 exposure, along with other stock selection decisions, means JTSC offers interesting sector tilts. As of February 20, 2026, the top 3 sectors in the fund’s portfolio were finance, technology services, and producer manufacturing. This stands in significant contrast to a fund like the iShares MSCI ACWI ETF (ACWI ), which has electronic technology, finance, and technology services as its top 3 sectors.
This approach gives JSTC a multitude of portfolio applications. Not only can the fund be employed for values-based investing, but it can also be used for those looking to build equity exposure while offering different sector tilts, particularly with less of a focus on technology.
JSTC may have an interesting investment philosophy, but does the fund bring in good results? So far, the report card seems promising. As of January 31, 2026, JSTC’s NAV has risen 11.22% over the last year.
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