Microsoft

Apple

NVIDIA

Amazon

Vanguard ESG US Stock ETF

Walmart

Mastercard

Boston Scientific

Linde

Eli Lilly

Putnam Sustainable Leaders ETF

PLDR is an actively-managed, non-transparent fund with exposure to US companies selected for their commitment to sustainable business practices. The fund utilizes the Fidelity non-transparent model.

Sustainability is a key focus on Wall Street, with ESG investing gaining popularity. Putnam Sustainable Leaders ETF targets long-term capital appreciation through socially conscious investments. The fund's top holdings are tech-heavy, with potential short-term risks, but outperforms peers in sustainable investing.

PLDR: Sustainability But Very Concentrated

GraniteShares 2x Long NVDA Daily ETF

Neos S&P 500 High Income ETF

Valkyrie Bitcoin Miners ETF

Wisdomtree Artificial Intelligence And Innovation Fund

Several ETFs have shown accelerated growth, with AUM rising more than 1,000% so far this year.

5 ETFs With AUM Growth of More Than 1000% This Year

BNY Mellon Global Emerging Markets ETF

BNY Mellon Sustainable International Equity ETF

BNY Mellon Sustainable US Equity ETF

American Century Sustainable ETF

iShares MSCI USA ESG Optimized ETF

Franklin Liberty U.S. Core Bond ETF

Franklin Investment Grade Corporate ETF

JPMorgan Equity Premium Income ETF

JPMorgan Ultra-Short Income ETF

Putnam ESG Core Bond ETF

iShares MSCI USA Quality Factor ETF

Calamos Antetokounmpo Global Sustainable Equities Etf

Jpmorgan Climate Change Solutions ETF

Engine No. 1 Transform 500 ETF

This week, the VettaFi Voices addressed the topic of whether investors should use active or passive management for their ESG investing.

VettaFi Voices: Active or Passive Management for ESG ETFs?

iShares Core S&P 500 ETF

NightShares 500 1x/1.5x ETF

AXS 1.25X NVDA Bear Daily ETF

Harbor Scientific Alpha High-Yield ETF

Vanguard S&P 500 ETF

Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF

Most of the fastest-growing funds started from a small base of assets.

Small ETFs Gaining Traction in 2023

Putnam Sustainable Future ETF

Putnam ESG High Yield ETF

Putnam PanAgora ESG Emerging Markets Equity ETF

Putnam PanAgora ESG International Equity ETF

Putnam ESG Ultra Short ETF

BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Putnam Investments today announced the availability of Putnam Sustainable Retirement Funds, a target-date series for the retirement savings marketplace. The suite invests in actively managed sustainable and environmental, social and governance (ESG)-focused exchange-traded funds (ETFs) managed by Putnam.

Putnam Investments Announces Sustainable Retirement Target-Date Funds

Putnam BDC Income ETF

Putnam Focused Large Cap Growth ETF

Putnam Focused Large Cap Value ETF

Putnam BioRevolution ETF

BOSTON--( BUSINESS WIRE )--Putnam Investments today announced that it has officially launched five new transparent, actively managed exchange-traded funds (ETFs) that begin trading today on the New York Stock Exchange.

Putnam Investments Launches Fixed Income and Non-U.S. Equity Exchange-Traded Funds

The 26th U.N. Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP26) will be held October 31st–November 12th in Scotland, and as more reports are released regarding the effects of global warming, growing ESG concerns could help to push commitments further, reports Barron's.

ESG Could Get Major Boost From Climate Conference

Sustainability might be on the minds of your clients. In the upcoming webcast, ETF trends and impact investing, Tom Lydon, co-CEO of ETF Flows LLC; Dave Nadig, CIO and director of research of ETF Trends; Stephanie Dobson, portfolio manager at Putnam Investments; and Caroline G.

ETF Trends and Impact Investing

A recent survey of 800 investors globally, ranging from small businesses to large firms, has found that ESG remains a focus for investors for various reasons. The survey by RBC Global Asset Management revealed that most investors believe that ESG aligned portfolios perform just as well, if not better than their non-ESG-focused counterparts and that ESG [.

New Global Survey Finds Biggest Investors Support Diversity and Engagement

After a harsh summer for many countries in the Northern Hemisphere, pressure continues to increase by governments, regulators, and investors on curbing emissions and working to reduce the effects of climate change. Major businesses and financial institutions are moving away from high carbon footprint industries and investments, but there is an increasing push from sustainability [.

Putnam Knows How to Invest in ESG Authentically

The activist investor Engine No. 1, recently in the news for forcing out three Exxon board members earlier this year and replacing them with its own representatives, has announced a new strategy for assessing environmental, social, and governance (ESG) investing, reported Bloomberg.

Activist Investor Engine No. 1 Announces New ESG Analysis Strategy

A recent writeup in Forbes discussed establishing an environmental, social, and governance (ESG) framework for companies and feasible, sustainable ways to approach ESG integration. Having a viable, long-term strategy that produces results and that investors are going to be interested in isn't just about an overlay approach.

Putnam Invests in Companies Building ESG from the Ground Up

This spring, long-time mutual fund issuer Putnam Investments debuted its first ETFs, based on four of its leading equity mutual fund strategies.  The initial launch included two ESG-focused ETFs, the Putnam Sustainable Future ETF (PFUT) and the Putnam Sustainable Leaders ETF (PLDR), which eschew one-size-fits-all exclusionary screens in favor of Putnam's signature approach of engagement [.

Investing with Conviction and Principle: A Q&A with Putnam Investments

Microsoft recently announced a new partnership with Volt Energy, as the tech giant continues on its trek to convert all energy usage to renewable sources by 2025, CNBC reports. As a solar energy development firm, Volt Energy will work with Microsoft, with both companies using profits to bring carbon neutral electricity to underserved communities in [.

New Microsoft Partnership Highlights ‘S' & ‘J' Elements of the ‘E' in ESG

Investors looking into the socially responsible theme can focus on ETF strategies that invest in companies aligned with investors' investment and sustainability goals. “Sustainable investing has both investment and business merit,” Katherine Collins, Head of Sustainable Investing, Putnam Investments, said on the recent webcast, ESG Principles: How Sustainable Investing Is Changing the World.

ESG Alpha: Bettering the World, Bettering Your Portfolio

Investors are increasingly turning to companies at the forefront of sustainability. Yet the simultaneous proliferation of ESG investment vehicles has left many unsure of the best direction in which to turn.

ESG Principles: How Sustainable Investing Is Changing the World

The latest report by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change drew light on the urgency that is needed for curbing emissions globally. The conclusion of irreversible effects in some areas already is concerning enough, but the overall message is that immediate and major changes need to be enacted to prevent any further irreversible effects.

Latest Climate Change Science Is as Ominous as Ever

A recent report from Accenture found that investment stewardship is changing, reported Institutional Investor. The report found that 92% of the asset managers surveyed are looking to upgrade the way that their firms approach stewardship, reflecting an industrywide trend headlined by Putnam Investments.

Stewardship an Increasingly Integral Part of Investing

ESG is a growing portion of the investment landscape–and growing larger everyday. But should investors focus on the companies that are adapting to today's greatest challenges; or the companies positioning themselves to become tomorrow's leaders?

2 ETFs Investing in The ESG Leaders of Today and Tomorrow

Last week Putnam Investments released a suite of ETFs focused on mutual funds and investment trusts. ETF Trends was able to speak with Carlo Forcione, Head of Product Strategy at Putnam, about the launch of the firm's first active ETFs, which included thoughts on how they will leave an impact in the investing world.

Putnam Investments Q&A – Discussing Their New Active ETFs

On Wednesday, Putnam Investments announced the debut of its first actively managed ETFs, which are based on four of its leading equity strategies. The new ETFs – the Putnam Sustainable Leaders ETF (PLDR), the Putnam Sustainable Future ETF (PFUT), the Putnam Focused Large Cap Growth ETF (PGRO), and the Putnam Focused Large Cap Value ETF (PVAL) – begin trading [.

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