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ESG investments show resilience in crisis

Investors in sustainable funds seem to be more willing to ride out periods of bad performance, says report

Genevieve Cua

Genevieve Cua

Published Sun, May 17, 2020 · 09:50 PM
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SUSTAINABILITY is becoming an increasingly desirable characteristic whether you invest in funds or in direct securities such as stocks and bonds.

Even in the face of the market shock brought on by Covid-19, sustainable investments - widely defined as companies and/or funds which take into account ESG (environment, social and governance) analysis and impact - are gaining traction.

In its latest Global Sustainable Fund Flows report, Morningstar says ESG funds have shown resilience amidst the Covid-19 market sell-off.

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