The data shows that many retirement plan accountholders don't understand two primary investment types: environmental, social, and governance (ESG) funds and target-date funds (TDFs). Get clarity on ESG funds and TDFs now with the quick refresher below. So-called "ESG companies" have a demonstrated commitment to protecting the environment, fostering growth for their employees and local communities, and operating with business integrity. Third-party companies like MSCI and Sustainalytics track companies' ESG performance and assign scores. You should also know that ESG funds set their own investment criteria, without much oversight.

Source: The Guardian June 08, 2022 23:24 UTC