Mega-cap tech stocks dominate many ESG funds. Here’s why
Publishing timestamp: 2024-03-09 11:03:03
Summary
ESG funds aim to invest in top performers across industry groups while considering environmental, social, and governance factors. These funds tend to be heavily invested in technology stocks due to the sector being considered one of the "cleaner" industries. Despite some outflows in the fourth quarter of 2023, investor interest in ESG funds remains strong for the long term.
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Source: https://www.cnbc.com/2024/03/09/mega-cap-tech-stocks-dominate-many-esg-funds-heres-why.html