ESG
The latest news on investment strategies that focus on environmental, social and governance factors (or ESG investing), socially responsible investing (SRI) and impact investing.
ESG-Focused Funds Are Outperforming During Pandemic
By Bernice NapachAn S&P Global report also explains how the pandemic is increasing demand for these funds.
May 08, 2020
Why Some Robo-Advisors Outperformed in Q1: ReportThe top performer for the quarter was a relative newcomer that has an actively managed portfolio.
May 07, 2020
Schwab to Buy Motif's Technology in All-Cash DealThe announcement follows Motif's decision to shut down its platform recently.
May 07, 2020
How Committed to ESG Are Asset Managers Really?New research suggests that for many, giving voice to ESG is more about attracting assets.
May 04, 2020
Schwab Is Making Changes to U.S. REIT ETF: Portfolio ProductsAlso, Matthews Asia has launched an Emerging Markets Equity Fund, its first strategy to invest in broad emerging markets.
April 30, 2020
COVID-19: A Wake-Up Call for Advisors on Climate-Related InvestingThe pandemic may have been the catalyst sustainable investing needed to go mainstream.
April 27, 2020
First Non-Transparent ETFs Begin TradingAlso: Vanguard opens robot pilot program, BNY Mellon expands USCF relationship and Direxion reduces leverage on 10 ETFs.
April 21, 2020
Morningstar to Take Full Ownership of SustainalyticsThe mutual fund and ESG ratings firm is acquiring the 60% of Sustainalytics it doesn't already own.