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FlexShares STOXX US ESG Impact Index Fund

ESG follows a principles-based index composed of US-listed companies that exhibit environmental, social, and corporate governance (ESG) characteristics.

FlexShares STOXX Global ESG Select Index Fund

Needless to say, environmental, social and governance (ESG) investing has been one of the few bright spots in 2020. Even during a challenging second quarter for the capital markets, ESG index funds reached $250 billion in assets.

ESG Index Funds Reached $250 Billion in Q2

iShares MSCI KLD 400 Social ETF

Amplify Etho Climate Leadership US ETF

Impact Shares NAACP Minority Empowerment ETF 

iShares MSCI USA ESG Select ETF

Impact Shares YWCA Women's Empowerment

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The coronavirus pandemic is proving to be an optimal proving ground for environmental, social, and governance (ESG) ETFs and that’s good news for the FlexShares STOXX US ESG Impact Index Fund (CBOE: ESG) and the FlexShares STOXX Global ESG Impact Index Fund (CBOE: ESGG). Environmental, social, and governance (ESG) investing has been anything, but all [.

ESG ETFs Thrive Amid Coronavirus Pandemic

Data continue confirming the climate is right for environmental, social, and governance (ESG) ETFs, such as the FlexShares STOXX US ESG Impact Index Fund (CBOE: ESG) and the FlexShares STOXX Global ESG Impact Index Fund (CBOE: ESGG). In a note out Friday, ETF research firm ETFGI said global ESG ETF assets under management swelled to [.

Jumping For More Good News for ESG ETFs

Environmental, social, and governance (ESG) investing has been anything, but all sizzle and no steak. The ESG space has been outperforming even amid the Covid-19 pandemic and is actually helping to further catapult the space into the limelight.

Covid-19 Helped to Further Catapult ESG into the Limelight

The rise of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) investing could be spawning a more diligent investor who plays by their own rules. According to industry panelists, ESG investors are relying on their own due diligence when it comes to deciding their investments.

Panelists Say ESG Investors Rely on Their Own Screening Strategies

Tailwinds continue mounting for ETFs adhering to environmental, social and governance (ESG) principles, including the FlexShares STOXX US ESG Impact Index Fund (CBOE: ESG) and the FlexShares STOXX Global ESG Impact Index Fund (CBOE: ESGG). The second quarter of 2020 was proof positive of advisors’ and investors’ rising enthusiasm for sustainable investment ideas.

ESG ETFs Continue Building Momentum

Data confirm that advisors and professional investors continue embracing environmental, social and governance (ESG) ETFs, moves that could be supportive of the FlexShares STOXX US ESG Impact Index Fund (CBOE: ESG) and the FlexShares STOXX Global ESG Impact Index Fund (CBOE: ESGG). ESG seeks investment results that correspond generally to the price and yield performance, [.

Encouraging Signs Mount for ESG ETFs

When it comes to environmental, social and governance (ESG) ETFs, such as the FlexShares STOXX US ESG Impact Index Fund (CBOE: ESG) and the FlexShares STOXX Global ESG Impact Index Fund (CBOE: ESGG), investors need to assess the long-term implications of sustainable investing. To date, investors tapping broad market funds have been mostly insulated from [.

With ESG ETFs, It’s About Investing for the Long-Term

Environmental, social and governance (ESG) investing interest is exploding in the capital markets—even more so during the coronavirus pandemic. However, before investors dive into ESG, they must understand the long-term risk associated with the space as it continues to grow in popularity.

Investors Must Understand the Long-Term Risks Associated with ESG

The support for ESG investing is encouraging but it is delusional to believe we can win the war on carbon without fundamental Social and Governance changes. ESG investors should change the order of priorities: put sound Governance and Social considerations first to enable real Environmental impact.

Most ESG Investing Makes A Charade Of Fighting Climate Change

Environmental, social and governance (ESG) ETFs, such as the FlexShares STOXX US ESG Impact Index Fund (CBOE: ESG) and its global counterpart, the FlexShares STOXX Global ESG Impact Index Fund (CBOE: ESGG), proved their mettle again in the second quarter. ESGG is based on the STOXX Global ESG Impact Index, which screens companies scoring better [.

ESG ETFs Continue Proving Their Mettle

If you hear an odd sound when it comes to environmental, social and governance (ESG) investing, it’s the whistling of tailwinds behind a space that should continue to see growth through 2020 and beyond. CNBC reported on the latest data from ESG and it should have investors in the space excited.

Latest Data Shows an Obvious Investor Tilt Towards ESG Investing

The Vatican is advocating that Catholics around the world part ways with fossil fuels investments, a powerful call that could fuel to the fire of environmental, social and governance (ESG) ETFs, including the FlexShares STOXX US ESG Impact Index Fund (CBOE: ESG) and its global counterpart, the FlexShares STOXX Global ESG Impact Index Fund (CBOE: [...]
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A Holy Call Could Elevate Status of ESG Investing

Xtrackers MSCI EAFE ESG Leaders Equity ETF

First Trust EIP Carbon Impact ETF

Xtrackers MSCI Emerging Markets ESG Leaders Equity ETF

VanEck Green Bond ETF 

NuShares ESG U.S. Aggregate Bond ETF

Nuveen ESG Large-Cap ETF

iShares MSCI Global Impact ETF

Impact Shares Trust I - Impact Shares Sustainable Development Goals Global Equity ETF

Xtrackers S&P 500 ESG ETF

SPDR S&P 500 Fossil Fuel Reserves Free ETF

iShares ESG MSCI USA Leaders ETF

iShares MSCI Kokusai ETF

Xtrackers MSCI USA ESG Leaders Equity ETF

US Vegan Climate ETF

Pacer Funds Trust - Pacer Military Times Best Employers ETF

ClearBridge Dividend Strategy ESG ETF

More than ever, investors recognize the risks and opportunities associated with the low carbon transition and are incorporating a wider set of considerations into their decision making.

Targeted Sustainability

May is already in the books, but data from the fifth month of the year confirm it was another strong one for environmental, social and governance (ESG) ETFs, such as the FlexShares STOXX US ESG Impact Index Fund (CBOE: ESG) and its global counterpart, the FlexShares STOXX Global ESG Impact Index Fund (CBOE: ESGG). As [...]
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The Good Vibes Continue for ESG ETFs

iShares MSCI USA ESG Optimized ETF

Vanguard ESG US Stock ETF

ESG investments are finally having their moment.

Woke funds are having a moment as Millennials invest more

Environmental, social, and governance (ESG) ETFs, including the FlexShares STOXX US ESG Impact Index Fund (CBOE: ESG) and its global counterpart, the FlexShares STOXX Global ESG Impact Index Fund (CBOE: ESGG), are answering some important queries this year. Those include the ability of ESG strategies to deliver or perform less poorly than traditional benchmarks when [.

ESG ETFs Answering Important Question This Year

Momentum continues building around sustainable investing as more fund investors are mulling environmental, social, and governance (ESG) strategies such as the FlexShares STOXX US ESG Impact Index Fund (CBOE: ESG) and its global counterpart, the FlexShares STOXX Global ESG Impact Index Fund (CBOE: ESGG). Many market observers see these trends as wide-ranging with long-term implications [.

Long-Term Outlook Remains Compelling for ESG ETFs

iShares ESG Aware US Aggregate Bond ETF

As China continues to recover from the effects of the coronavirus pandemic, one area that could require much-needed focus is environmental, social and governance (ESG) initiatives. Despite ESG becoming a force worldwide, it has yet to penetrate the Chinese markets fully.

China Needs to Step Up Its ESG Investing Game

According to Morningstar, the global sustainable funds universe experienced net inflows of nearly $46 billion during the first quarter of 2020, compared with net outflows of $385 billion for the overall funds universe.

COVID-19 Drives ESG Demand

Advisor and investor conversations regarding environmental, social and governance (ESG) strategies are gaining momentum, something that should drive more attention to ETFs, such as the FlexShares STOXX US ESG Impact Index Fund (CBOE: ESG) and its global counterpart, the FlexShares STOXX Global ESG Impact Index Fund (CBOE: ESGG). However, it’s important investors not only consider [.

Making Salient Points About ESG Investing

Institutional investors will driver adoption and growth of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) strategies and now, some retirement plan sponsors are moving in that direction. Over the long-term, that could be a boon for ETFs, such as the FlexShares STOXX US ESG Impact Index Fund (CBOE: ESG) and its global counterpart, the FlexShares STOXX Global [.

ESG Investing Could Get a Lift From Retirement Plan Focus

Environmental, social and governance (ESG) ETFs, including the FlexShares STOXX US ESG Impact Index Fund (CBOE: ESG) and its global counterpart, the FlexShares STOXX Global ESG Impact Index Fund (CBOE: ESGG), are often viewed as destinations for younger investors, but the reality is, ESG investing has broader appeal across demographics. Data confirm that investors poured [.

ESG ETFs Are for Everyone, Not Just Young Investors

ETFs adhering to environmental, social and governance (ESG) principles, including the FlexShares STOXX US ESG Impact Index Fund (CBOE: ESG) and its global counterpart, the FlexShares STOXX Global ESG Impact Index Fund (CBOE: ESGG), are increasingly part of the mainstream investment lexicon and that bodes well for the future of the asset class.

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