Sustainable indices turn in mixed results in October
The Bottom Line: Markets ended lower for the second consecutive month in October while sustainable indices turn in mixed results relative to their conventional counterparts. Markets ended lower for the second consecutive month in October Even as economic data and corporate earnings posted improvements in October, markets ended lower for the second consecutive month as… Continue reading about Sustainable indices turn in mixed results in October
ESG indices outperformed in September
The Bottom Line: Uncertainties chipped away at August’s stock market 7.01% gain with a -3.80% decline in September while ESG indices across the board outperformed. Uncertainties chipped away at August’s 7.01% gain with a -3.80% decline in September Reversing course after August’s 7.01% gain, stocks turned negative in September due to growing concerns about the… Continue reading about ESG indices outperformed in September
Sustainable emerging market bond funds experience inflows in July and August 2020
The Bottom Line: Sustainable emerging market bond funds, 21 funds with $20.9 billion in assets, experience inflows in July and August as investors seek income.[ihc-hide-content ihc_mb_type=”block” ihc_mb_who=”reg” ihc_mb_template=”4″ ] [/ihc-hide-content]
Sustainable funds performance scorecard: August 2020
The Bottom Line: Thematic ETF equity index funds focused on clean energy, low carbon energy and alternative energy posted the best performance results in August. Summary Fueled by government stimulus, Federal Reserve liquidity and near zero interest rates, signs of an economic rebound and hopes for a coronavirus vaccine, the S&P 500 registered a strong… Continue reading about Sustainable funds performance scorecard: August 2020
Sustainable micro-cap funds post strong 12-month performance results
The Bottom Line: At just three funds, sustainable micro-cap funds are small in number but actively managed growth funds post strong 12-month performance results. [ihc-hide-content ihc_mb_type=”block” ihc_mb_who=”reg” ihc_mb_template=”-1″ ] [/ihc-hide-content][ihc-hide-content ihc_mb_type=”block” ihc_mb_who=”” ihc_mb_template=”4″ ][/ihc-hide-content]
Sustainable foreign equity and bond funds outperform in August 2020
The Bottom Line: Two of three Sustainable (SUSTAIN) fund indices outperformed conventional benchmarks by 44 bps and 30 bps; third index trailed by 50 bps. Strong August equity results not shared by performance of fixed income Large cap US stocks registered a strong 7.2% gain in August, posting their best monthly return since April when… Continue reading about Sustainable foreign equity and bond funds outperform in August 2020
Performance of sustainable bond funds lagged during crucial February-to-March interval
The Bottom Line: Lagging performance of sustainable intermediate investment-grade funds during crucial February-to-March interval requires additional analysis of similarly managed funds over several market cycles. [ihc-hide-content ihc_mb_type=”block” ihc_mb_who=”reg” ihc_mb_template=”4″ ] [/ihc-hide-content]
The reconstitution of DJIA as of August 31st elevates the benchmark’s overall ESG score
The Bottom Line: The reconstitution of the Dow Jones Industrial Average effective as of the start on August 31st elevates the benchmark’s overall ESG score. [ihc-hide-content ihc_mb_type=”block” ihc_mb_who=”reg” ihc_mb_template=”4″ ] [/ihc-hide-content]