Anti-ESG Laws Gain Steam
Aaron Levitt |
Despite all the backlash and recent laws in several states condemning ESG, the trend remains firmly in place.
ESG Channel
Making Sense of ESG Investing: Going Beyond the Hype
Sam Bourgi |
ESG investing became highly politicized in 2022, with lawmakers accusing fund managers of neglecting their fiduciary duties to pursue a broader political agenda.
Despite Promises, Large Shareholder's Aren't "Rocking the Boat"
Aaron Levitt |
However, despite all the talk, it turns out that larger shareholders are not doing that – and the voting records show a different story.
ESG Stocks Have Less Risk
Aaron Levitt |
A whole slew of academic studies has now shown that ESG-heavy equities may actually reduce the overall risk of a portfolio.
The SEC Takes Aim at ‘Greenwashing’
Aaron Levitt |
The media has dubbed this ‘greenwashing’ and the SEC is taking a note of it.
CEO Pay To Be a Big ESG Issue
Aaron Levitt |
As wage gaps continue to grow, executive compensation is now in the crosshairs of ESG investors.
Why Family Offices Are Moving Beyond ESG to Impact Investing & How to Make the Move
Justin Kuepper |
Let's look at what sets impact investments apart and why they're a good fit for family offices.
Assessing the Suitability of the Recent ESG Funds Hitting the Market
Justin Kuepper |
Let's look at three new ESG funds and whether they deserve a spot in your portfolio.
Go Beyond ESG With Impact Investments
Justin Kuepper |
Let's look at how impact investing goes further than ESG and how investors make their portfolios more impactful.
Invest in Affordable Housing With These Funds
Justin Kuepper |
Let's look at how investors can become part of the solution rather than the problem by investing in affordable housing projects.
Make Your Bond Portfolio More ESG-Friendly with Green Bond Funds
Justin Kuepper |
Let's take a closer look at green bonds and how you can incorporate them into your portfolio with green bond ETFs.
Russia Causes Havoc On ESG
Aaron Levitt |
The Russian-Ukrainian conflict has thrown ESG investors for a loop.
Key ESG Trends to Watch in 2022
Aaron Levitt |
State Street Global’s latest report on ESG shows some major shifts in ESG investor thinking and reinforces some already commonplace beliefs.
Emerging Markets Embrace ESG Bonds
Justin Kuepper |
In this article, we will look at what's driving the market for emerging market bonds, what challenges lie ahead, and how investors can participate in the market's growth.
State Street Flexes Its ESG Proxy Muscle
Aaron Levitt |
The firm’s latest moves involve flexing its huge asset base and using its proxy voting ability to make changes on the ESG front.
ESG Becomes a Key Driver of M&A in 2022
Justin Kuepper |
Let's take a look at how ESG could become a significant driving force behind mergers and acquisitions over the coming year.
Do ESG Funds Always Adhere to ESG Principles?
Justin Kuepper |
Let's take a closer look at a recent study, why greenwashing is a problem, and how investors can best align their portfolio with ESG goals.
Investing in Renewable Energy: From Fad to Genuine Opportunity
Daniel Cross |
Whether you are looking for exposure to a particular segment of the clean industry sector or just want a broader breadbasket of stock selections, there are plenty of options available
Don't Forget the "S" in ESG
Aaron Levitt |
For investors, ignoring the "S" in ESG could even be causing their portfolios some harm.
New DOL Rules Make it Easier for Fiduciaries to Invest in ESG
Justin Kuepper |
Let's take a look at how new Department of Labor (DOL) rules could make it easier for fiduciaries to add ESG to their investment goals.
3 ESG Investment Themes That Could Soar in 2022
Justin Kuepper |
Let's take a look at three ESG investment themes that could take off in 2022 and how to add exposure to your portfolio.
Gold Can Be an ESG Investment
Aaron Levitt |
The gold industry is increasingly trying to shed its past image and become more ESG friendly.
Does Nuclear Power Deserve a Spot in Your ESG Portfolio?
Justin Kuepper |
Let's take a look at why nuclear power is critical to reaching climate goals, why investors should set the skepticism aside, and how to add nuclear power to your ESG portfolio.
ESG & Real Estate Go Hand in Hand
Aaron Levitt |
A plethora of new mutual funds, exchange-traded funds (ETFs) and other investment vehicles now exist to unlock the potential of socially responsible investing (SRI)
ESG Trends Create Massive Arbitrage Opportunity
Justin Kuepper |
Let's look at the growing popularity of ESG investing in the public markets and the risk of hydrocarbon assets falling into the wrong hands.
Can ESG Reduce the Risks in Emerging Markets?
Aaron Levitt |
With investment managers now turning their ESG attention toward the developing world, investors may finally be able to invest with confidence in high-risk stocks.
The Dark Side of ESG: What Has Asset Managers Concerned
Justin Kuepper |
Let's take a look at some of the criticisms of ESG funds and why investors may want to think twice before investing in them.
Can ESG & Crypto Coexist?
Aaron Levitt |
Can ESG and crypto coexist in the same portfolio? Or do investors need to choose one of the trends and potentially miss out on the other?
How Europe's Energy Woes Could Affect ESG
Justin Kuepper |
Let's look at the short-term and long-term causes of the energy price volatility and its implications for the ESG sector.
How to Define ESG: Self-Regulation vs. Government Regulation
Justin Kuepper |
Let's take a look at how ESG's growing popularity has led to increased government scrutiny and efforts by the industry to police itself.
ESG Isn't Just for Stocks
Aaron Levitt |
Applying ESG metrics to bonds and fixed income can provide investors with many benefits – and it looks like investors may finally be getting the hint.
Better ESG Rules, Better Clarity
Aaron Levitt |
With no hard and fast rules on what constituents ESG or how investment managers make their decisions, some of the funds launched or relaunched have been less than ideal for investors.
ESG Comes to Your Retirement Plan
Aaron Levitt |
Recent moves from the Biden Administration are starting to thaw the ESG ice and allow retirement plan administrators to add the investment theme.
ETFs Look to Bring Activism to Your Portfolio
Justin Kuepper |
Let's look at the history of ETFs in activism, two types of activist ETFs, and where the industry may be headed looking into the future.
What Is Greenwashing?
Justin Kuepper |
Let's take a look at the growth of the ESG market, concerns over greenwashing, upcoming regulations, and how you can avoid greenwashing in your portfolio.
What ESG Metrics Really Matter?
Justin Kuepper |
ESG has become a popular theme among investors, but it's rife with misunderstanding. While conventional ESG metrics focus on a corporation's economic risks, new metrics aim to measure a corporation's positive impact on the world.
Is ESG's Popularity Hurting Returns?
Justin Kuepper |
Let's examine whether the growing popularity of ESG investments will eventually depress returns—and whether that even matters to investors.
How ESG Assessments Are Evolving Amid COVID-19
Justin Kuepper |
Let's look at how ESG assessments have evolved throughout the COVID-19 pandemic and what it means for your portfolio.
6 Takeaways from BlackRock's 2020 ESG Survey
Justin Kuepper |
Let's examine six core themes from BlackRock's 2020 ESG survey and what they mean for your portfolio.
How the Lack of U.S. ESG Disclosures Impacts the Markets
Justin Kuepper |
Let’s take a look at the current state of ESG disclosures, how institutional investors are influencing policy, what the U.S. could learn from other regions around the world.
Best Performing ESG ETFs: June 2021
Shauvik Haldar |
Check out our list of top 20 best performing ESG ETFs for this year.
Impact Investing: Implementing the Strategy Using Listed Equities
Justin Kuepper |
Let’s take a look at impact investing, how it has evolved over time, and how individuals can implement their own strategy with listed securities.
How COVID-19 Is Affecting ESG Investments?
Justin Kuepper |
Let's take a closer look at how ESG investments have outperformed during the COVID-19 pandemic and what the future holds.
COVID-19 and Implications for ESG Investing
Aaron Levitt |
For investors, the implications of the COVID-19 around the world of ESG are a positive one.
Dividends With a Side of Sin
Aaron Levitt |
Dividends With a Side of Sin
Understanding Socially Responsible Investing
Sam Bourgi |
Personal values tied to environmental and social causes are influencing investor behavior like never before.
Sustainable Investing and Mutual Fund Performance
Larry Swedroe |
Larry Swedroe continues his study of sustainable investing and portfolio performance.
Does Ethical-Based Investing Impact Returns?
Larry Swedroe |
Larry Swedroe discusses socially responsible investing.
Featured ESG ETFs, Funds
As of
5/16/24
YieldMaxTM Universe Fund of Option Income ETFs
YMAX | ETF |
$20.06
-2.76%
$51.53 M
43.77%
$8.78
0.00%
1.28%
$14.89
+0.47%
$182.38 M
42.69%
$6.33
6.52%
0.95%
$19.92
-2.64%
$31.21 M
38.37%
$7.64
0.00%
1.28%
REX FANG & Innovation Equity Premium Income ETF
FEPI | ETF |
$55.03
+1.20%
$118.21 M
24.12%
$13.12
8.15%
0.65%
Global X Blockchain & Bitcoin Strategy ETF
BITS | ETF |
$64.71
+7.58%
$24.15 M
23.45%
$14.11
21.73%
0.65%
$28.23
-0.07%
$173.45 M
15.49%
$4.38
0.27%
0.34%
Global X MSCI Emerging Markets Covered Call ETF
EMCC | ETF |
$24.59
+0.10%
$1.72 M
11.84%
$2.91
0.63%
0.69%
Global X NASDAQ 100 Risk Managed Income ETF
QRMI | ETF |
$16.95
-0.09%
$13.06 M
11.83%
$2.01
3.00%
0.61%
$32.87
+0.02%
$64.62 M
11.79%
$3.87
2.89%
0.69%
$25.62
+0.63%
$917.65 M
11.55%
$2.96
-3.11%
0.35%
Invesco KBW High Dividend Yield Financial ETF
KBWD | ETF |
$15.73
-0.13%
$378.91 M
11.42%
$1.80
3.07%
2.02%
