Index ETFs that use an ESG (environmental, social and governance) screening process for stock selection are beating the S&P 500 return this year, but that is not proof that ESG is a proven investment approach. Tech stocks loom large.
Index funds that use an environmental, social governance stock-screening process are beating core S&P 500 index funds this year.Investors need to be aware that ESG bets can be concentrated in certain stocks and duplicate existing market holdings.
One short-term reason for increased interest: the year-to-date performance of many of these funds has been strong.is up over 27% year to date, through Nov. 13, according to Morningstar data, and that's compared to an S&P 500 ETF return of over 25% —is up 25% year-to-date, matching the market.
I want to make one thing clear: I am pro-environment, pro-equal rights for women and minorities, and pro-LGBT rights. I don't hunt, my wife won't wear fur, and we would never buy a backyard set made with redwood. I am not against the socially responsible investing approach and I've told clients that if owning ESG funds is the only way you'll stay invested, then it's not a bad way to go.
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