News and CommentariesBarclays Launches Systematic Study of ESG-Focused US Equity Funds. August 13, 2020May 1, 2023admin“Barclays’ Quantitative Portfolio Strategy (‘QPS’) team finds that ESG-labelled funds do not necessarily provide more ESG exposure than conventional funds.”…Continue readingBarclays Launches Systematic Study of ESG-Focused US Equity Funds.
News and CommentariesBarclays Launches Systematic Study of ESG-Focused US Equity Funds. August 13, 2020May 1, 2023admin“Barclays’ Quantitative Portfolio Strategy (‘QPS’) team finds that ESG-labelled funds do not necessarily provide more ESG exposure than conventional funds.”…Continue readingBarclays Launches Systematic Study of ESG-Focused US Equity Funds.
News and CommentariesWhy ESG ratings need an overhaul. August 9, 2020May 1, 2023admin“Under certain ESG standards, the ratings of fossil-fuel giant Exxon Mobil and electric car maker Tesla could well be the…Continue readingWhy ESG ratings need an overhaul.
News and CommentariesWhy ESG ratings need an overhaul. August 9, 2020May 1, 2023admin“Under certain ESG standards, the ratings of fossil-fuel giant Exxon Mobil and electric car maker Tesla could well be the…Continue readingWhy ESG ratings need an overhaul.
News and CommentariesEthical CSR focus triggers hostile investor activism, study finds. August 3, 2020May 1, 2023admin“This is because some activist investors view CSR as a sign that a company is wasting money rather than focusing…Continue readingEthical CSR focus triggers hostile investor activism, study finds.
News and CommentariesEthical CSR focus triggers hostile investor activism, study finds. August 3, 2020May 1, 2023admin“This is because some activist investors view CSR as a sign that a company is wasting money rather than focusing…Continue readingEthical CSR focus triggers hostile investor activism, study finds.
PodcastsPODCAST: Best Renewable Energy Stocks and ETFs. More… July 31, 2020May 1, 2023adminArticles reviewed: the 7 Best Renewable Energy Stocks and ETFs. Better Buy: Plug Power vs. Canadian Solar. 4 ESG Funds…Continue readingPODCAST: Best Renewable Energy Stocks and ETFs. More…
E-NewsletterJuly 2020 Newsletter July 30, 2020May 2, 2023adminNews & Commentaries by Ron Robins ————————————————————- Latest Podcast: ESG Stock and Fund Picks for July. And ————————————————————- ESG Stock…Continue readingJuly 2020 Newsletter
News and CommentariesMorningstar: DOL’s ESG Proposal ‘Out Of Step’ With Best Advisor Practices. July 24, 2020May 1, 2023admin“If the DOL passes the rule as proposed ‘it would lead to worse outcomes for plan participants as plan sponsors…Continue readingMorningstar: DOL’s ESG Proposal ‘Out Of Step’ With Best Advisor Practices.
News and CommentariesRacial Injustice Will Have Greater Weight in ESG Scores, S&P Global Says. July 24, 2020May 1, 2023admin“About 217 businesses in the S&P 500 have publicly supported the Black Lives Matter movement to show solidarity and protect…Continue readingRacial Injustice Will Have Greater Weight in ESG Scores, S&P Global Says.