How to Select Stocks Using ESG Criteria
| October 21, 2020 | 1:00 PM ET | 10:00 AM PT |
| October 21, 2020 | 1:00 PM ET | 10:00 AM PT |
Investors are increasingly seeking securities that are not only attractively priced, but that also are connected to companies favorably impacting the environment, broader society, and a company’s employees. To meet the demand, a growing supply of ETFs are seeking to provide diversified exposure to such companies that meet ESG criteria, making it important to look inside the portfolio and not just at its name or costs.
We explored this topic further in a 30-minute webinar discussion led by Todd Rosenbluth, Head of ETF & Mutual Fund Research at CFRA, and featuring Linda Zhang, CEO of Purview Investments and Jordan Waldrep, Chief Investment Officer of TrueMark Investments.
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Linda Zhang Ph.D.CEO of Purview Investments Dr. Zhang has built an extensive career in the asset management industry. Currently, Dr. Zhang is the CEO and the founder of Purview Investments, a New York based registered independent investment firm specializing in ESG investing. Previously, she was the Head of Investment Research and Senior Portfolio Manager at Windhaven Investments. Over her career, Dr. Zhang has served as a fund manager or portfolio manager for MFS, Blackrock and State Street Research. Dr. Zhang holds B.A. in Business from University of Regina, Canada, a M.S. in Applied Economics and a Ph.D. in Finance from University of Massachusetts at Amherst. |
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Jordan Waldrep CFAChief Investment Officer of TrueMark Investments Mr. Waldrep has been in the investment management industry for over 16 years. Prior to joining TrueMark Investments, Mr. Waldrep was most recently at USA Mutuals, working as a portfolio manager for multiple funds. Prior to that, Mr. Waldrep was the portfolio manager for a pair of long equity portfolios at Blackfin Capital and a principal at Hourglass Capital providing research for a long-short hedge fund. Mr. Waldrep received his MBA in Finance from the University of Texas, McCombs School of Business in 2004 and his bachelor’s degree in Biology and History from Texas A&M University in 1999. Mr. Waldrep is also a Chartered Financial Analyst. |
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Todd RosenbluthHead of ETF and Mutual Fund Research, CFRA Todd Rosenbluth is Head of ETF and Mutual Fund Research at CFRA where he leads the firm’s holdings-based research efforts. Todd publishes regular thought leadership content on equity and fixed income products, supports the quantitative fund models and interacts with clients. He also serves as a member of CFRA’s Investment Policy Committee. Todd has frequently provided ETF education at Inside ETFs conferences and been quoted in media outlets, such as Barron’s, New York Times and the Wall Street Journal. Todd also held the position of Senior Director of ETF and Mutual Fund Research for S&P Global Market Intelligence. Prior to joining CFRA, Todd previously served in other financial positions at S&P Global, such as International Mutual Fund Sector Specialist, Large Cap Value and Large Cap Growth Analyst and has served on the Fund Services Asset Allocation Committee. Prior to joining S&P Global in 2001, Todd was managing editor of Value Line Mutual Fund Survey and Senior Large Cap and Small Cap Value Mutual Fund Analyst. He was also a Financial Advisor with Morgan Stanley. Todd holds a B.G.S in Finance from the University of Michigan and an MBA in Finance from New York University. |
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