Shareholder engagement can be a powerful force in steering a company toward better practices, but it can also backfire. A recent Harvard Business School paper examined 2,665 cases of shareholder proposals, finding that 58% of these engagements focused on immaterial issues — with materiality determined using ESG standards from the Sustainable Accounting Standards Board (SASB). According
Read moreIn a recent article, the editors at Chief Investment Officer demonstrate some of the common misperceptions surrounding the use of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) data when investing, from characterizing it as for tree-huggers to dismissing it as former Editor-in-Chief Kip McDaniel does, saying, “I just don’t believe asset owners can save the world.” If even
Read moreLots of recent articles talk about the benefits of using ESG data to invest. But what does that mean in a practical sense? How does ESG help make better investment decisions? Whether your aim is sustainable investing or increased returns (or the sweet, sweet overlap of both), here are five resources to get you started.
Read moreNew to investing? Whether you’ll be working with an advisor or finding your own way, a little education can help you trade effectively and make better decisions. Ustocktrain is a fun, safe way for novice home traders to get their feet wet, “a risk-free trading simulator that uses real-time market data and virtual currency to buy and
Read moreAre you concerned with the footprint of your business or investments? Check out The ImPact to explore how simple changes in your investment strategy can have a wide impact on the world. The site is pitched toward philanthropic families (and family offices) who are considering impact investing, but there’s good information for anyone who perceives its
Read moreIt’s no secret that we at OWLshares like owls; heck, it’s right there in our name. And what’s not to like? Owls have excellent vision, particularly for spotting things far distant or in deep darkness, times when few others see clearly. Owls are listeners, adapted to suss their surroundings with acute hearing, even in complete darkness. The
Read moreWhat’s the best strategy for creating positive impact? Institutions with a mandate to consider the environment struggle with controversy over whether to keep or sell investments in fossil fuels. Recently, University of Toronto President Meric S. Gertler took a stand, saying blanket divestment isn’t sustainable. Find out how the U of T will satisfy fiduciary responsibility
Read moreCheck out the Fiduciary Talk podcast for an interview with OWLshares cofounder Ben Webster, speaking with fi360’s Blaine Aiken about how ESG can improve investment decisions. Investors at all levels have become more interested in responsible investment practices, but sorting out what that means can be a real chore — even when you’re the one
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