Do ESG Investments Make for Better Returns?

The video explores the impact of ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) factors on investor returns. It discusses how ESG can reduce tail risk by avoiding riskier stocks, such as those in the oil sector, and compares the performance of carbon-free and all-world indices. The video also presents differing views on ESG's effect on returns, with some arguing it leads to lower returns while others see it as a value play. Additionally, it highlights the role of sustainable investing in increasing the cost of capital for less ethical companies and emphasizes the importance of personal values in investment decisions.

What does Cliff Asness argue regarding sustainable investing and returns?

What is the relationship between personal values and investment decisions according to the survey?