What is it about?
This paper is an attempt to compare different types of financial markets in term of overall investment return and risk. There are separate equity indices developed for socially responsible companies such as ESG equity indices. The specialized equity indices are smaller in size as compared to conventional equity indices. So, it would be interesting to find if specialized equity indices have indifferent risk and return profile.
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Why is it important?
Previously, researchers compared performances of socially responsible investments fund with conventional investment funds. But, no study has been conducted for the comparison of socially responsible equity indices with conventional equity indices in term of risk and return profile. This study is a first effort in this regard.
Perspectives
This study provides an opportunity to explore the insights of specialized equity markets. The specialized equity markets are getting popularity around the globe. Especially, in the context of Asia, socially responsible equity indices have emerged significantly. The newly emerged equity indices need more attention not only by investors but researchers as well.
Dr Ramiz ur Rehman
The University of Lahore
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This page is a summary of: Are environmental social governance equity indices a better choice for investors? An Asian perspective, Business Ethics A European Review, September 2016, Wiley,
DOI: 10.1111/beer.12127.
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