In this week's episode, we sit down with Ari Polychronopoulos, Partner, Product Management & Head of ESG at Research Affiliates. Together we uncover and discuss the details and nuances of environmental, social, and governance investing within the exchange traded fund space.
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Show Notes:
2:30 - Introduction with Ari Polychronopoulos
4:00 - What is ESG and what is it all about?
8:00 - How can investors examine a an ESG score and see if it's appropriate for their portfolio?
10:30 - Is there a centralized rating system investors can go to when evaluating ESG funds?
16:45 - Do all ESG scores matter or is there a threshold to where they are impactful?
20:15 - Of the 3 ESG areas is there one that's more of a focus in the investment community?
21:45 - What would you say to an investor who doesn't care about ESG ratings?
26:15 - Do you see any future government mandates affecting ESGs?
29:10 - Where do you see ESG as part of an individual's portfolio?
31:30 - Outro
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