Launch of BlackRock LifePath ESG Index Funds will stimulate growth
The Bottom Line: The launch of BlackRock’s LifePath ESG Index Funds expands sustainable target date funds segment and may stimulate further growth beyond $4.3 billion. Launch of BlackRock LifePath ESG Index Funds expands sustainable target date funds segment and may stimulate further growth With the launch on August 18th of the BlackRock LifePath ESG Index […]
Sustainable investment funds related events: August 2020
The Bottom Line: Twenty-five August 2020 reported events include first time ESG scores released from two notable firms, Bloomberg and ISS covering companies and funds. August 2020 events summary Twenty-five events have been identified for August 2020. o 12 new ESG fund offerings dominate the events listing, with 11 non-US based funds versus one new […]
American Century introduces 2 actively managed sustainable ETFs
The Bottom Line: American Century introduces two actively managed non-transparent sustainable investment ETFs, adding to the now 34 actively managed sustainable funds with $17.1 billion.
Sustainable Investment Funds Related Events: June 2020
The Bottom Line: 21 events reported in July, including the launch of two long/short funds. Direxion’s long-short fund is beating the S&P 500 since inception. July 2020 Event Summary 21 events are reported in July along with 3 events that are carried forward from June. 13 events or 62% are related to new funds or […]
Sustainable money market options for institutional investors continue to expand
The bottom line: Sustainable investment money market options for institutional investors continue to expand, with US money market funds taking a wide lead by assets.
Sustainable Investment Funds Related Events: June 2020
The Bottom Line: 33 material events were identified in June 2020, dominated by new fund launches, including seven ETFs in the US, and personnel changes. Events Summary 33 material events were identified in June 2020, dominated by new fund launches and personnel changes, as follows: 20 events involved the launch of new funds or the […]
BlackRock iShares launches 7 sustainable ETFs
The Bottom Line: BlackRock iShares launches 7 ETFs pursuing sustainable investing strategies, more than doubling the number of sustainable ETF launches year-to-date by six firms.
Vision Report: Five firms in May introduce first time sustainable mutual funds and ETFs
The Bottom Line: Five new firms introduced first time sustainable mutual funds and ETFs in May that encapsulate ESG integration strategies but their approaches vary.