The theme is part of a selection of ESG-focused priorities with funds dedicated to Green Energy, Metals, Infrastructure and Water Utilities
ESG - environmental, social and governance - priorities have become markers of political strife, and their potential as financial investments has taken a back seat
In a contorted way, ESG funds have been targeted as political statements - unfortunately, plain relevance to investors attempting to protect their savings in a changing world has been ignored
However, by measuring performance and risk across a range of indicators, based on quantitative factors (rather than sentiment), ESG funds are quite supportive of portfolio diversification
New regulatory requirements are driving disclosure among a growing number of companies across the globe, bringing more visibility and the potential benefit of informed investments in both developed and emerging markets, notably large swaths in Asia, where China is a front-runner, and to a lesser extent in South-America where Brazil stands out
The theme highlights the range of ESG fund performances and volatilities, with focus on global markets (developed ex-US, international or emerging) and on industry segments, such as 'low carbon' or 'fossil-free' selections, potential factors of reduced risk exposure in volatile energy markets
Invesco MSCI Sustainable Future ETF
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