Insights

Andreas Zingg, Head of Multi-Asset Solutions, Vanguard Europe, explains why the risk and return characteristics are different for ESG building blocks – and how advisers can take this into account when constructing portfolios for clients with ESG preferences.

Joao Saraiva, Senior Investment Analyst, Investment and Product Analytics, Vanguard Europe, examines how the diversification properties offered by ESG index funds can vary widely.

Fong Yee Chan, head of ESG strategy, Vanguard Europe, explores the features of the exclusionary indexing approach to ESG investing.

Jan-Carl Plagge, Global Head of Active-Passive Portfolio Research, Investment Strategy Group, Vanguard Europe, explores the part that differences in industry allocations between ESG funds and the broader equity market play in explaining ESG fund performance.