That’s understandable as climate change and environmental issues command considerable mainstream media attention, but the “S” and “G” are still important.
“Social and environmental issues are often intertwined, as evidence is growing that climate change will have a disproportionate impact on low-income communities and developing countries,” according to Morningstar research. “Reduced reliance on fossil fuels will harm job security and income for workers in fossil-fuel industries unless mitigating policies are put in place.”
The FlexShares ESG ETF seeks investment results that correspond generally to the price and yield performance, before fees and expenses, of the STOXX® USA ESG Impact Index. The underlying index is designed to reflect the performance of a selection of companies that, in aggregate, possess greater exposure to ESG characteristics relative to the STOXX® USA 900 Index, a float-adjusted market-capitalization weighted index of U.S.-incorporated compa
The Growing ESG Audience Bodes Well for 2 FlexShares ETFs
The FlexShares ESG ETF seeks investment results that correspond generally to the price and yield performance, before fees and expenses, of the STOXX® USA ESG Impact Index. The underlying index is designed to reflect the performance of a selection of companies that, in aggregate, possess greater exposure to ESG characteristics relative to the STOXX® USA 900 Index, a float-adjusted market-capitalization weighted index of U.S.-incorporated companies. Under normal circumstances, the fund will invest at least 80% of its total assets in the securities of the underlying index.
Plenty of ESG Enthusiasm
Financial advisors across all channels are increasingly turning toward environmental, social, and governance products as a direct result of heightened client demand for socially responsible investments.
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