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ESG funds hit rock bottom in Q1 2025

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Morningstar reports record-high outflows as geopolitics and ESG backlash create uncertainty.

The first quarter of 2025 delivered a stark message to the ESG investing world: the era of broad promises may be over.

A recent report from Morningstar, revealed that global sustainability funds endured their “worst quarter on record,” registering net outflows of a staggering $8.6 billion. This sharp reversal from

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