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Is ESG a good investment?

Environmental, social and governance investing, often referred to by the acronym ESG, has exploded in popularity in recent years. Canadian ESG funds held $34.5 billion in assets at the end of 2021, representing significant year-over-year growth, according to a report from Morningstar, an investment research and management services provider.

How do I start ESG investing in Canada?

To start ESG investing in Canada, register an account at an online broker such as Interactive Brokers and start investing in companies with a solid ESG rating. Are there specific ESG investing regulations in Canada? There are no specific and official ESG regulations in Canada that companies have to meet.

Does ESG research matter in invest-ment analysis?

It seems that for the most part the use of ESG research in invest-ment analysis is done on an ad hoc basis in Canada, with few survey respondents saying that they often or always include ESG issues in their analyses (Figure 5).

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