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Hernando Cortina

Executive Director, Head of Index Strategy,

ISS ESG

  • Head of Index Strategy at ISS ESG
  • Previously with Morgan Stanley and Goldman Sachs
  • Designated Chartered Financial Analyst

About Hernando

Hernando Cortina, CFA, is head of index strategy at ISS ESG. Previously, he was director of indexes and analytics at JUST Capital where he led the launch of the index which underlies the JUST ETF, and portfolio strategist and equity index trader with Morgan Stanley. Mr. Cortina started his career in Latin America equity research at Goldman Sachs. He earned Bachelor of Science degrees in electrical engineering and economics from MIT and an MA in mathematical finance from Columbia University. Mr. Cortina was also awarded the Chartered Financial Analyst designation.

Hernando's Videos

Sustainable investing is an area that has grown and changed enormously in the last few years. ESG ETFs have gained $19 billion in inflows, so far this year, versus $8 billion for all of 2019. Learn how these changes have created new opportunities for investors today, and how investors can use these ETFs to capitalize on opportunities and invest in a way that has a positive impact in the world.