CDEI ETF

Morgan Stanley Investment Management's lineup of ETFs has grown to over half a billion dollars in assets since their launch last year. The firm entered the ETF space one year ago with the launch of six Calvert ETFs.

Arguably, no investing style has been on the receiving end of as much criticism as environmental, social, and governance (ESG) investing. For its supporters and those interested in implementing its benefits in their portfolios, the good news is that while they're loud and vocal, the critics don't speak for all market participants.

Critics of ESG investing and standards are nothing if not vocal. That can be a reminder that simply because someone is loud doesn't mean they're always worth paying attention to.

ESG isn't a new concept. In recent years, it's gained more attention and assets thanks partly to the proliferation of related ETFs.

The concepts of ESG and sustainable investing are rapidly evolving. This is prompting many advisors and investors to ponder what the future holds for these investing styles.

Diversity, equity, and inclusion as an investment style stems from broader evolution in the environmental, social, and governance (ESG) space. As such, DEI as a foundation for securities selection is a fresh concept and one that merits further examination.

More investors, particularly those in the millennial and Gen Z demographics, are looking to invest in accordance with personal values. The recent proliferation of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) funds has made that objective easier.

If there's one element in the environmental, social, and governance (ESG) equation that companies, governments, fund issuers, and asset allocators have long grappled with, it's the “S.” That's not surprising because social causes and issues are broader and more fluid, particularly from an investment perspective, than are environmental and governance issues.

Amid evolution in the environmental, social, and governance (ESG) space, focus is shifting to the “social” aspect. In fact, more asset allocators and fund managers are demanding that companies place more emphasis on social matters.