April 2025 Newsletter
News & Commentaries by Ron Robins
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New March Podcasts:
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As Market Lurched, Sustainable Stock Indexes Outperformed. “In the long term, US and global sustainable indexes have beaten their conventional counterparts.”
[COMMENTARY] This is an article that all investors should read, especially those who believe sustainable investments only underperform! As Market Lurched, Sustainable Stock Indexes Outperformed, by
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Public Policy Drives Sustainable-Investing Markets in 2025. “A look at the regulatory outlook for sustainable investing and the latest data for fund flows.” [COMMENTARY] This article provides useful insights into the effects of public policy related to ESG and sustainable investing for the near future. Public Policy Drives Sustainable-Investing Markets in 2025, by
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U.S. SEC Greenlights First Stock Exchange Focused on Sustainable Investing. “The Green Impact Exchange (GIX) is about to make history. It’s set to become the first U.S. stock exchange focused only on companies that care about the environment and long-term sustainability. The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has approved GIX to register as a national securities exchange, giving it the green light to begin trading in early 2026. This move comes at a time when sustainable investing faces some challenges.”
[COMMENTARY] This has been tried in other countries, but it will be the first time in the USA. I’m excited to follow its progress! U.S. SEC Greenlights First Stock Exchange Focused on Sustainable Investing, by Jennifer L, April 17, 2025, Carbon Credits, USA.
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Can Renewable Energy Stocks Prosper in Trump’s Second Term?. “Amid a hostile political environment, experts make the case for investing in sustainable energy stocks.”
[COMMENTARY] This is a good review article of the situation in the USA. Can Renewable Energy Stocks Prosper in Trump’s Second Term? By Valerio Baselli, April 14, 2025, Morningstar, UK.
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OECD finds changes to shareholder meetings could reshape corporate governance. “The way policies and practices for the preparation and conduct of general shareholder meetings are evolving could change essential elements of sound corporate governance, according to the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD)’s latest Shareholder Meetings and Corporate Governance report.“
[COMMENTARY] The article and the OECD report it illuminates provide valuable insights on how shareholder meetings are being reshaped. This is important reading for all shareholders. OECD finds changes to shareholder meetings could reshape corporate governance, by Minerva Analytics, April 10, 2025, UK.
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‘Diversity really matters’. “There are several reasons why diversity in workforces makes good business sense,’ says fund manager Charlotte Yonge.”
[COMMENTARY] There are many problems with DEI! However, for many businesses aspects of DEI can increase organizational efficiency, productivity, and profits. ‘Diversity really matters’, by Carmen Reichman, March 25, 2025, FT Advisor, UK.
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Featured Book
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Your Essential Guide to Sustainable Investing: How to live your values and achieve your financial goals with ESG, SRI, and Impact Investing. “How can you find investments that truly reflect your principles? This excellent book will tell you. You’ll learn the nuances of social investing as well as discover your likely investment returns. Highly recommended!” –Jane Bryant Quinn, Author, How to Make Your Money Last: The Indispensable Retirement Guide.
For more information, visit Your Essential Guide to Sustainable Investing: How to live your values and achieve your financial goals with ESG, SRI, and Impact Investing, by Larry E. Swedroe and Samuel C. Adams, Harriman House, 2022.
