ETFs practically do not have to meet any standards in order to be marketed as sustainable by providers. Therefore, investors should check the funds very carefully so as not to get caught up in greenwashing. Five things that matter.
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Marcel Grzanna
Green investment is the trend. But as is the case with trends, they always attract a horde of free riders. With clever marketing, many fund companies are now trying to paint their ETFs (Exchange Traded Funds) green in particular. Completely legal because so far there are hardly any guidelines as to when a fund is really sustainable and when not. The issuers can call whatever green they want. It is always up to the investor whether he takes what is promised to him at face value.