ESG ETF Investing as a 'Detox' Option for Investors' Portfolios

The video discusses the integration of ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) factors into investment strategies, highlighting the growing importance of impact investing. It explores market trends, challenges, and the role of major players like MSCI in defining ESG standards. The video also addresses client reactions and the potential impact of ESG on investment portfolios, emphasizing the need for standardized data and the evolving nature of ESG investing.

What is the third dimension of investing that is becoming increasingly important?

• Impact

• Liquidity

• Return

• Risk

What percentage of millennials believe companies should invest in global sustainability?

• 50%

• 70%

• 90%

• 100%

Which company was removed from an ESG ETF due to privacy issues?

• Tesla

• Exxon

• Facebook

• BP

Which two organizations are considered leaders in defining ESG standards?

• MSCI and Sustainalytics

• Betashares and BlackRock

• Bloomberg and Vanguard

• Morgan Stanley and Goldman Sachs

What is a major challenge in ESG investing mentioned in the transcript?

• High fees

• Limited market size

• Lack of investor interest

• Absence of a single index to measure ESG

What is the growth rate of ESG assets mentioned in the transcript?

• 40%

• 80%

• 20%

• 63%

What is one of the biggest impacts an individual can make on climate change according to the transcript?

• Reducing water usage

• Investing in low carbon footprint portfolios

• Recycling more

• Using public transportation