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ESG fund losses near 40% for worst performers in mixed 2023

Green strategies saw record outflows in a tough year for some ESG investors

2023 was a year of two halves for ESG, with renewables funds slumping and funds with tech and semiconductor exposure taking off
2023 was a year of two halves for ESG, with renewables funds slumping and funds with tech and semiconductor exposure taking off Photo: Costfoto/Getty Images

ESG funds are entering the new year on shaky ground after mixed performance and record outflows in 2023.

After a challenging run in 2022, many green funds saw performance slump for a second year as rising interest rates and higher energy prices kept the asset class under pressure.

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