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Foundations of ESG Investing – Part 4: Integrating ESG into Factor Strategies and Active Portfolios
Jun 7, 2018
How can ESG characteristics be integrated consistently across factor-based and active equity allocations? In Part 4 of the Foundations of ESG Investing paper, we discuss two approaches to applying ESG ratings to factor-based allocations – a one-step and a two-step approach – asking which has done a better job at combining the underlying strategy with ESG while maintaining exposure to target factors. We then investigate overlaying ESG ratings and ESG momentum on the historical holdings of nearly 1,200 actively managed global equity funds. What would have been the impact on their risk and return?
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Research authors
- Dimitris Melas, Managing Director, MSCI Research
- Linda-Eling Lee, Head, MSCI Sustainability Institute
- Laura Nishikawa, Managing Director, ESG Research
- Zoltán Nagy, Executive Director, MSCI Research
- Guido Giese, Managing Director, MSCI Research