

A recent survey of 800 investors globally, ranging from small businesses to large firms, has found that ESG remains a focus for investors for various reasons. The survey by RBC Global Asset Management revealed that most investors believe that ESG aligned portfolios perform just as well, if not better than their non-ESG-focused counterparts and that ESG [.

The pandemic has led to a boom in online shopping and e-commerce, but retailers are focusing more than ever on brick and mortar stores, particularly as the shopping center as a hub for consumers flourishes. The push to in-person shopping comes as rent is increasingly cheaper from pandemic closures, the price for companies to attract [.

The COVID-19 pandemic caused widespread economic shutdown beginning last year as millions of people were forced to work from home. Out of the isolation came big boosts in pet ownership and adoption globally as loneliness had people seeking the comfort of animals in the midst of lockdowns, reported Research and Markets.

ETF Trends CEO Tom Lydon discussed the Putnam Focused Large Cap Growth ETF (PGRO) on this week's “ETF of the Week” podcast with Chuck Jaffe on the MoneyLife Show. PGRO is an actively managed, non-transparent fund that invests in US large-cap growth companies.

Last week Putnam Investments released a suite of ETFs focused on mutual funds and investment trusts. ETF Trends was able to speak with Carlo Forcione, Head of Product Strategy at Putnam, about the launch of the firm's first active ETFs, which included thoughts on how they will leave an impact in the investing world.
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