UBS acquires Credit Suisse and its funds
The Bottom Line: Plans announced yesterday by UBS to acquire Credit Suisse should not result in any immediate impact on the management of investment funds. 0:00 / 0:00 Listen to this article now Mutual funds, ETFs and ETNs managed by UBS and Credit Suisse as of February 28, 2023Notes of Explanation: Sources: Morningstar Direct and […]
Sustainable ultra-short bond ETFs offer potential for higher returns
The Bottom Line: In a rising rate environment, the latest sustainable ultra-short bond ETF listing adds to number of offerings with potential for higher returns. 0:00 / 0:00 Listen to this article now Sustainable ultra-short bond ETFs: AUM and expense ratios Sources: Notes of Explanation: AUM as of February 28, 2023, except CVSB and PULT […]
Outperforming large actively managed sustainable US equity funds
The Bottom Line: The largest actively managed sustainable equity funds are outperforming their designated securities market indices in 50% or more of three time periods. 0:00 / 0:00 Listen to this article now Observations: By one measure, the largest actively managed sustainable US equity funds are outperforming their designated and appropriate benchmarks at levels that […]
Actively managed funds continue to dominate January 2023 sustainable fund listings
The Bottom Line: The trend of launching actively managed ETFs continues into 2023 through January, subject to higher expense ratios and challenging record of underperformance. 0:00 / 0:00 Listen to this article now Mutual funds/share classes and ETFs launched in January 2023 Fund Firm Mutual Fund/ETF AUM (M)* Expense Ratio (%) Sustainable Investing Approach (Summary) […]
At least 165 firms offer sustainable mutual funds and ETFs
The Bottom Line: Sustainable investors can choose from an increasing number of sustainable mutual funds/share classes and ETFs that are now offered by 165 firms. 0:00 / 0:00 Listen to this article now Ten largest management firms offering sustainable mutual funds and ETFsNotes of Explanation: Where applicable, assets of affiliated firms are consolidated. Assets as […]
Legal action against DOL ESG rules and their potential impacts on DC plans
The Bottom Line: Legal action against DOL rules governing climate change and other ESG factors could slow near-term adoption but not affect their long-term uptake. 0:00 / 0:00 Listen to this article now Socially responsible funds offered and used, per Vanguard qualified plans 2022 surveyNotes of Explanation: Includes the offering and use of equity funds […]
On the 30th anniversary of ETFs, sustainable funds account for 1.4% share
The Bottom Line: On the 30th anniversary of ETFs, sustainable ETFs make up 1.4% of net assets but have the potential for continued rapid growth. 0:00 / 0:00 Listen to this article now Conventional ETFs versus sustainable ETFs: AUM and number of funds as of 12/31/2022Sources: Sources: AUM and number of funds: Morningstar Direct; sustainable […]
13 sustainable funds post positive returns in 2022
The Bottom Line: Only 13 sustainable funds (42 funds/share classes) posted positive rates of return for calendar 2022, led by energy transition thematic equity funds. 0:00 / 0:00 Listen to this article now Top 10 performing sustainable funds (mutual funds and ETFs) in 2022 Sources: Notes of Explanation: # Fund repositioned as of July 29, […]