Funds
ETFs, Mutual Funds, and Bond Funds make it easy to invest in multiple green assets at once. The funds listed below invest in initiatives with positive environmental impact, typically with a portion allocated to renewable energy projects.
Calvert Green Bond Fund (CGAFX)
What is CGAFX?
- This fund invests in bonds that go toward green projects
- Around 35% of assets are in renewable energy and energy efficiency, 25% in green buildings and 10% in low carbon transport
- Invests in corporate and government bonds
Last updated: 04/08/2021
iShares Global Green Bond ETF (BGRN)
What is BGRN?
- This fund invests in bonds from around the world that directly fund environmental - though not exclusively renewable energy - projects
- Contains over 400 investment grade bonds
- Fairly new fund with an inception date in 2018
Last updated: 04/07/2021
VanEck Vectors Green Bonds ETF (GRNB)
What is GRNB?
- VanEck Vectors Green Bonds ETF invests in bonds that fund projects with a positive environmental impact
- Not all bonds are used to fund renewable energy projects - in fact it is difficult to determine what percentage goes towards this purpose
- All bonds included were determined to be "Green" by the Climate Bonds Initiative
Last updated: 01/21/2021
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