Damien Talks Money's video: ESG FUNDS - is ETHICAL INVESTING possible

Never has the demand for ethical investments been greater, Today we take a closer look at ESG funds and why they may not always be the best way to engage in socially responsible investing. SRI, ESG or impact investing. All posh ways of saying investing in businesses that don't ruin the planet or the world we live in. ESG funds have seen the total amount of funds stored in them balloon to over 40 trillion dollars. Are these ESG funds really all they seem? A perfect way for an ethical investor to invest simply and know they are being socially responsible at the same time. Or is this just a shameless attempt at the financial services industry to cash in on the desire to be ethical investors. Let's take a closer look at these ESG funds in more detail. Hope you like the video guys! Damo 🎫 Trading 212 free share link Create a Trading 212 Invest account using this link https://www.trading212.com/invite/Gbassinv or use promo Code: Gbassinv if the link doesn't work Freetrade free share https://magic.freetrade.io/join/damien-talks-money My Insta is Damientalksmoney if you want to DM me! I reply.. because I'm sound like that. 🕑 Timestamps: 00:00 - Click Clack 00:39 - But at what cost? 02:26 - Why should investing be different? 04:42 - ESG fund overview 05:39 - ESG Positive/Negative Screening 06:46 - ESG scoring 07:50 Positives 08:16 - My concerns 12:08 - It’s just an egg in a pot. 🎬 Do you want to make videos like me? The Gear I use: Background: https://amzn.to/3fO3ArL Background stand: https://amzn.to/2F9vhPo - Make sure you get the right size! Tripod: https://amzn.to/3iq8YmJ is easily the best tripod I have used. Very sturdy. Audio: https://amzn.to/2EmJeJ9 Lighting: I use this facing me directly, set to the lowest setting https://amzn.to/33Kscj5 I light the backdrop with this: https://amzn.to/2Dwz4pA Camera: I currently use a Galaxy S10.. The Visuals: I use Story blocks for all the sexy B rolls. The sounds: Epidemic sound is where I get all my Music and sound effects – for a 1 month free trial click this link! https://www.epidemicsound.com/referra... 📚 5 books to shape your financial future: Either click the link for the book or use this link for a free trial on audible and then you can just listen to them all! https://amzn.to/34ThMy5 The richest man in Babylon: https://amzn.to/33Icvsq An engaging tale that teaches the fundamentals of saving and attitudes you should have towards money. I listen to this at least once per year. A random walk down Wall Street: https://amzn.to/31CXfud Let Burton Gordon Malkiel, explain everything you need to know about trying to beat the market. Rich dad poor dad: https://amzn.to/2PHweQZ There is a reason this features on all lists of the best books. You will walk away from this truly understanding the importance of income producing assets. The Millionaire next door: https://amzn.to/2Dth13B I love this book because it destroys the conventional perception that all millionaires are one type of person. Read this and you will so realise being a millionaire is well within your grasp! The 4 hour work week: This is the book that inspired me to build multiple income streams. https://amzn.to/2YUSZ8P 📹 My Videos: Premium Bonds: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jVlaV... The options for investing explained: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h2xVk... How to stop your investments being taxed: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kA9W7... Investing in stocks and shares: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yG5pl... Disclaimer: Any information provided in this video is meant purely for entertainment purposes and does not constitute any form of recommendation, They are simply my opinions. If you want financial advice tailored to your circumstances please consult with a licensed professional.