Though many sustainable investment funds make big claims about their climate credentials, it's often difficult to cut through the hype. According to a recent investigation, 48 percent of these so-called green funds world also pour money into high emission sectors as oil, coal, and aviation. In this blog, learn how...
Globally, renewable energy is having a surge like never before. According to Allied Market Research, the global renewable energy market is estimated to hit nearly $2 trillion over the next eight years, up from $881.7 billion in 2020. For a prospective green energy investor, the trend presents an opportunity to...
People are often surprised to learn that animal agriculture accounts for 15% of global greenhouse gas emissions. But it turns out that, by replacing animal meat with alternative and plant-based proteins, society can take a significant step in combating the climate crisis. Here, learn about some exciting investment opportunities in...
As the world scrambles to meet emission-reduction targets, the circular economy has arisen as a model that could help slash the 45% of total global emissions that come from resource extraction and waste. In this blog, learn why to invest in circularity, how to identify greenwashing, and what opportunities exist...
With the skyrocketing demand for, and production of, electric vehicles (EV), lithium – an essential yet rare metal in EV batteries – looks like an increasingly attractive investment opportunity. In 2021 alone, lithium prices have more than doubled, prompting a flurry of acquisitions and joint ventures, as battery makers and...
In recent years, climate positive start-ups have been met with rising popularity. Contests like XPRIZE and BloombergNEF Pioneers recognize such companies for their pursuit of low-carbon climate solutions. But how can investors participate in these companies’ growth before they go public? In this blog post, we explain how investors should...
Company insiders, such as CEOs and other higher-ups, hold a wealth of valuable information that outside investors would love to have, and that is only accessible (sometimes) through speculation over insider transactions. Research shows that insider’s trade activity itself can be a good indicator of stock performance, even for investors...
There’s a great deal of buzz – and unfortunately, a great deal of questionable advice, unrealistic promises, and downright nonsense – surrounding the topic of inflation today. For investors to best deal with inflationary periods, it’s critical to first understand how inflation, whether expected or unexpected, actually functions. In this...
Investors who want their money to work for positive environmental change must navigate a flood of new information – and unfortunately, not all of it is reliable. To help unpack the word soup – whether talking about “impact investing,” “ESG investing,” or other concepts – many books have hit the...
