The trend has been particularly pronounced in recent months, as pandemic-fueled market volatility has driven investors to seek alternatives to more volatile asset classes.
Sustainable investing has seen remarkable growth over the past several years, expanding from roughly $23 trillion AUM in 2016 to approximately $40 trillion this year, driven by mounting evidence that ESG performance is linked to financial performance, and increased interest from new customers and regulators. The market is also proving exceptionally stable. During the downturn in the first half of 2020, ESG saw a relative outperformance—and its mix of low-volatility, quality stocks, along with sector allocations, suggest room for more of the same.
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