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What are ESG Funds? An Investor's Guide
ESG funds are like special investment pots that only invest in companies that are good for the planet, treat people well, and are run responsibly.
These funds aim to invest in companies that do not have the same goal as investors, and that is to increase profit.
Some people believe in these funds because they think it's good to support ethical companies.
But others think that the main goal of investing is to make money.
There are different ESG funds in India, like ABSL, Axis, ICICI Prudential, Kotak, Quant, SBI, and WhiteOak Capital.
ESG funds invest in companies with strong environmental, social, and governance practices.
ESG funds focus on companies demonstrating ethical behavior related to environment, society, and governance.
Most investors prioritize higher earnings over commitment to ESG when selecting stocks.
Some believe investing in well-managed companies is the right approach.
ESG funds in India include ABSL, Axis, ICICI Prudential, Kotak, Quant, SBI, and WhiteOak Capital.
- Who
- ESG funds
- What
- ESG funds invest in companies with strong environmental, social, and governance practices.
- When
- The funds were launched in different years, some as recent as 2023 and others as early as 1991.
- Where
- India
- Why
- Some investors invest in ESG funds to support ethical and well-managed companies.
ESG Investments
Earnings First
Investment strategy
ESG Investments
Some investors select stocks based entirely on moral fiber.
Earnings First
The main goal of an investor is to maximise the chances of higher earnings.
- ESG Funds Focus
- Environment, Social, and Governance
- Investment Goal
- Support Ethical Companies
- ABSL ESG AUM
- ₹652.99 crore
- Axis ESG AUM
- ₹1,272 crore
- ICICI Prudential ESG AUM
- ₹1,5488 crore
- SBI ESG AUM
- ₹5,830 crore
- WhiteOak Capital ESG AUM
- ₹67 crore