ESG Funds Beat S&P 500 for Longest Stretch Since Late 2022

ESG-focused funds are beating the performance of the S&P 500 Index for the longest period since late 2022.

Environmental, social and governance funds tracked in the US are up 5.4% on this year, more than doubling the 2.6% return of the S&P 500 Index, according to data compiled by Bloomberg. The research includes only equity funds with assets under management of more than $500 million.