Ethical Investing | Q3 2026
Q3 Opens With Gold Miners Leading the Ethical Screener — What Changed and Why
Published 1 July 2026 · Titan Foundry Desk
Key finding: While NAS100 broke through the 30,000 level last week, our ethical screener had already flagged gold miners as the top-ranked sector. The screener spotted the rotation before it showed up on price charts.
The first trading day of Q3 brings a notable shift in our ethical universe. After screening 13,651 stocks and generating descriptions for 12,237 of them, the data tells a clear story: gold and silver miners have taken the top positions in both the Titan 25 and the Prosper List, displacing several technology names that dominated throughout Q2.
This is not a prediction. It is what the numbers show right now. And it raises questions worth exploring as the quarter begins.
The Titan 25: IAMGOLD Leads the Table
IAMGOLD currently sits at the top of the Titan 25 with a analysis score of 81.79 and an ethical score of 64.71. That analysis blends multiple quantitative layers, none of which rely on subjective opinion. The ethical score itself considers governance, environmental impact, labour practices, and product integrity.
| Rank | Ticker | Name | Analysis | Ethical Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | IAG | IAMGOLD | 81.79 | 64.71 |
| Highlight | FFIV | F5 Networks | — | 91.4% |
What makes IAMGOLD’s position interesting is context. It was not a household name for most retail participants in Q2. The screener surfaced it through the same multi-layer quantitative process that covers every stock in our universe. No manual override, no famous-name bias. The system ranks what the data supports.
F5 Networks: Highest Ethical Score in the Universe
F5 Networks (FFIV) holds the highest standalone ethical score in the entire screened universe at 91.4%. That figure reflects strong governance practices, transparent reporting, minimal controversy exposure, and a clean labour track record.
The distinction between analysis and ethical scoring matters here. A stock can have a high ethical score but a lower analysis if its quantitative momentum, positioning, or volatility layers drag the overall number down. Conversely, a stock can rank highly on analysis with a more moderate ethical score, as IAMGOLD demonstrates.
The screener does not force a choice between the two. It presents both dimensions so you can weight them according to your own priorities.
The Prosper List: ASM at 87.4
Avino Silver and Gold Mining (ASM) currently leads the Prosper List with a score of 87.4. The Prosper List applies a different lens from the Titan 25. Where the Titan 25 is an active selection of the strongest analysis-scoring names, the Prosper List focuses on stocks that meet a broader set of inclusion criteria with emphasis on ethical alignment and growth potential.
ASM’s position reinforces the sector theme. Gold and silver miners are not appearing at the top of one list by accident. They are showing up across multiple independent scoring frameworks simultaneously. When different approaches reach the same conclusion independently, it carries more weight than any single ranking.
Sector Convergence
Gold and silver miners appear at or near the top of both the Titan 25 and the Prosper List. Two independent scoring systems reaching the same conclusion is worth paying attention to.
NAS100 Broke 30K. The Screener Was Already Looking Elsewhere.
Last week, NAS100 broke through the 30,000 level. Headlines celebrated the milestone. But the ethical screener had already been rotating its top rankings towards gold miners before the breakout became front-page news.
This is not about claiming foresight. The screener does not predict. It measures. It measures analysis strength across multiple quantitative layers, and those measurements happened to shift towards miners before the broader index made its move. The data was available to anyone looking at it.
That pattern has repeated before. When the screener’s top names diverge from the index’s momentum, it often signals a rotation that the headline-watching crowd catches later. Sometimes weeks later.
13,651 Stocks Screened: Coverage That Matters
The scale of the screener deserves mention. We are not picking from a curated list of 50 popular names. The universe covers 13,651 stocks, of which 12,237 now have full descriptions. Every stock passes through the same multi-layer scoring process. No exceptions for market capitalisation, sector, or geography.
13,651
Stocks Screened
12,237
With Descriptions
25
Titan 25 Selections
That breadth is the point. A screener that only looks at large-cap technology stocks will never surface a name like IAMGOLD or ASM. Coverage is what separates a genuine screening process from a list of names someone already knew about.
What This Means for Q3
Q3 opens with precious metals miners dominating the ethical screener. Whether this persists depends on factors the screener will continue to measure: macro positioning, sector momentum, volatility regimes, and the ethical metrics themselves. If the underlying data shifts, the rankings shift. There is no attachment to any name.
For those building portfolios with ethical considerations, the message is practical. You do not have to sacrifice quantitative rigour to invest responsibly. The data shows that ethically screened names can and do lead on analysis strength. IAMGOLD at 81.79 analysis is not a compromise pick. It is the top-ranked name in the universe right now.
For those focused purely on quantitative signals, the ethical layer adds a dimension that has historically correlated with governance quality and lower tail risk. That is not a moral argument. It is a data argument.
Explore the Data
The full screener results, including every scored stock in the 13,651-name universe, are available through our tools:
- Ethical Screener — browse all scored names, filter by sector, sort by analysis or ethical score
- Convergence Screener — see which names pass all seven quantitative gates simultaneously
- Track Record — transparent scoring history across all instruments
The screener updates continuously. What you see today reflects the most recent data available. Check back throughout Q3 as the rankings evolve.
Disclaimer: This content is for informational and educational purposes only. It does not constitute financial advice, a recommendation, or an inducement to buy or sell any security. All data is sourced from our proprietary screening process. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Always conduct your own research and consider your risk tolerance before making investment decisions.
Titan Foundry Desk · Titan Protect · 1 July 2026
Ethical Investing | Q3 2026
Q3 Opens With Gold Miners Leading the Ethical Screener — What Changed and Why
Published 1 July 2026 · Titan Foundry Desk
Key finding: While NAS100 broke through the 30,000 level last week, our ethical screener had already flagged gold miners as the top-ranked sector. The screener spotted the rotation before it showed up on price charts.
The first trading day of Q3 brings a notable shift in our ethical universe. After screening 13,651 stocks and generating descriptions for 12,237 of them, the data tells a clear story: gold and silver miners have taken the top positions in both the Titan 25 and the Prosper List, displacing several technology names that dominated throughout Q2.
This is not a prediction. It is what the numbers show right now. And it raises questions worth exploring as the quarter begins.
The Titan 25: IAMGOLD Leads the Table
IAMGOLD currently sits at the top of the Titan 25 with a analysis score of 81.79 and an ethical score of 64.71. That analysis blends multiple quantitative layers, none of which rely on subjective opinion. The ethical score itself considers governance, environmental impact, labour practices, and product integrity.
| Rank | Ticker | Name | Analysis | Ethical Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | IAG | IAMGOLD | 81.79 | 64.71 |
| Highlight | FFIV | F5 Networks | — | 91.4% |
What makes IAMGOLD’s position interesting is context. It was not a household name for most retail participants in Q2. The screener surfaced it through the same multi-layer quantitative process that covers every stock in our universe. No manual override, no famous-name bias. The system ranks what the data supports.
F5 Networks: Highest Ethical Score in the Universe
F5 Networks (FFIV) holds the highest standalone ethical score in the entire screened universe at 91.4%. That figure reflects strong governance practices, transparent reporting, minimal controversy exposure, and a clean labour track record.
The distinction between analysis and ethical scoring matters here. A stock can have a high ethical score but a lower analysis if its quantitative momentum, positioning, or volatility layers drag the overall number down. Conversely, a stock can rank highly on analysis with a more moderate ethical score, as IAMGOLD demonstrates.
The screener does not force a choice between the two. It presents both dimensions so you can weight them according to your own priorities.
The Prosper List: ASM at 87.4
Avino Silver and Gold Mining (ASM) currently leads the Prosper List with a score of 87.4. The Prosper List applies a different lens from the Titan 25. Where the Titan 25 is an active selection of the strongest analysis-scoring names, the Prosper List focuses on stocks that meet a broader set of inclusion criteria with emphasis on ethical alignment and growth potential.
ASM’s position reinforces the sector theme. Gold and silver miners are not appearing at the top of one list by accident. They are showing up across multiple independent scoring frameworks simultaneously. When different approaches reach the same conclusion independently, it carries more weight than any single ranking.
Sector Convergence
Gold and silver miners appear at or near the top of both the Titan 25 and the Prosper List. Two independent scoring systems reaching the same conclusion is worth paying attention to.
NAS100 Broke 30K. The Screener Was Already Looking Elsewhere.
Last week, NAS100 broke through the 30,000 level. Headlines celebrated the milestone. But the ethical screener had already been rotating its top rankings towards gold miners before the breakout became front-page news.
This is not about claiming foresight. The screener does not predict. It measures. It measures analysis strength across multiple quantitative layers, and those measurements happened to shift towards miners before the broader index made its move. The data was available to anyone looking at it.
That pattern has repeated before. When the screener’s top names diverge from the index’s momentum, it often signals a rotation that the headline-watching crowd catches later. Sometimes weeks later.
13,651 Stocks Screened: Coverage That Matters
The scale of the screener deserves mention. We are not picking from a curated list of 50 popular names. The universe covers 13,651 stocks, of which 12,237 now have full descriptions. Every stock passes through the same multi-layer scoring process. No exceptions for market capitalisation, sector, or geography.
13,651
Stocks Screened
12,237
With Descriptions
25
Titan 25 Selections
That breadth is the point. A screener that only looks at large-cap technology stocks will never surface a name like IAMGOLD or ASM. Coverage is what separates a genuine screening process from a list of names someone already knew about.
What This Means for Q3
Q3 opens with precious metals miners dominating the ethical screener. Whether this persists depends on factors the screener will continue to measure: macro positioning, sector momentum, volatility regimes, and the ethical metrics themselves. If the underlying data shifts, the rankings shift. There is no attachment to any name.
For those building portfolios with ethical considerations, the message is practical. You do not have to sacrifice quantitative rigour to invest responsibly. The data shows that ethically screened names can and do lead on analysis strength. IAMGOLD at 81.79 analysis is not a compromise pick. It is the top-ranked name in the universe right now.
For those focused purely on quantitative signals, the ethical layer adds a dimension that has historically correlated with governance quality and lower tail risk. That is not a moral argument. It is a data argument.
Explore the Data
The full screener results, including every scored stock in the 13,651-name universe, are available through our tools:
- Ethical Screener — browse all scored names, filter by sector, sort by analysis or ethical score
- Convergence Screener — see which names pass all seven quantitative gates simultaneously
- Track Record — transparent scoring history across all instruments
The screener updates continuously. What you see today reflects the most recent data available. Check back throughout Q3 as the rankings evolve.
Disclaimer: This content is for informational and educational purposes only. It does not constitute financial advice, a recommendation, or an inducement to buy or sell any security. All data is sourced from our proprietary screening process. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Always conduct your own research and consider your risk tolerance before making investment decisions.
Titan Foundry Desk · Titan Protect · 1 July 2026