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Lightbulb shines brightly on the art and science of ESG in fundamental research

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Can an ESG Portfolio Outperform a Conventional Portfolio?

Director of ESG Investing & Global Investment Stewardship, Managing Director

11 Sep 2020

9 min watch

ESG portfolios can beat expectations depending on the time horizon and client values. See why asset inclusion can be less rigid.

The Art and Science of ESG in Fundamental Research

The ESG portfolio can outperform expectations depending on the time horizon and client values despite the additional restrictions for asset inclusion. Simultaneously, large companies that have been historically considered ineligible for inclusion in an ESG portfolio for example, mining companies, may be using its resources to actively reinvent itself as an ESG-friendly company. Watch the video to gain more insight into how asset managers can construct ESG portfolios.

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