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The Xtrackers MSCI USA ESG Leaders Equity ETF (NYSEARCA:USSG) is kind of self-explanatory in terms of what kind of exposure you get, but when you get into the details of this interesting fund, you'll see that
USSG: An ETF For Responsible Investing, But Returns Match The Broad Market
Summary
- The Xtrackers MSCI USA ESG Leaders Equity ETF closely tracks the performance of the S&P 500, making it similar to other larger index funds.
- The ESG criteria of USSG may not fully align with the spirit of ESG investing.
- The top holdings of USSG include Microsoft, Nvidia, Alphabet, and other major tech companies, indicating that the fund represents the entire market and may not offer unique exposure.
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