101 - Climate investing

Has the green gold rush stalled?

Money trees ♻️

For years, climate-focused investments were on a meteoric rise.

Sustainable funds were the darlings of Wall Street, attracting billions from retail and institutional investors alike.

But in 2024, something unexpected happened: investors pulled out $30 billion from climate-focused mutual funds and ETFs—a stark reversal after four years of steady growth.

What’s driving this shift?

Is it a temporary market correction, or a deeper skepticism about green investments? More importantly, should you be concerned?

Let’s dive into the numbers and trends shaping the future of sustainable investing.

Bar chart showing investments in climate-focused mutual funds and ETFs from 2020 to 2024, with a significant drop in 2024 to $88.7B from a peak of $104.1B in 2022, highlighting fluctuations in investor sentiment.

Trends in climate-focused funds: five-year perspective

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