REITs may offer diversification and sustainability benefits, particularly during periods of moderate to high inflation.
April 2022
A turbulent 2020 provided a strong tailwind to 2021 as investors increasingly used proxy voting to express their views on ESG issues. In fact, 2021 was a breakthrough year for shareholder advocacy.
March 2022
As measured by research output and FDA drug approvals, innovation has reached all-time highs in recent years.
Hear some examples of the compelling investment opportunities in the health care sector created by the intersection of escalating demand with tremendous innovation.
This report examines the state of financial inclusion among the world’s poorest populations and its impact on global economic growth.
Demand for sustainable investment solutions continues to expand—across borders, asset classes and generations.
Joe Reiland, Portfolio Manager, and Matt Oldroyd, Head of Corporate Sustainability, discuss why non-financial factors have become important in the investment landscape, how to navigate ESG considerations and how we approach corporate sustainability.
December 2021
Demand for environmental, social and governance (ESG)-related investments has surged in recent years, but the best way to integrate ESG considerations into multi-asset portfolios is less clear.
November 2021
See how we have integrated ESG analysis alongside traditional financial evaluation to identify sustainable companies that offer the potential to deliver excess returns over time.
July 2021
Investor interest in responsible investing continues to grow as stakeholders pay increasing attention to environmental, social and governance (ESG) issues.
Combining both top-down and bottom-up inputs, the American Century Investments' ESG framework can be applied across investments strategies.
September 21, 2018
Proactive regulations, tech advancements and aggressive investment are creating opportunities in green energy across Europe.
May 2021
Multi-Asset CIO Rich Weiss discusses the evolutionary process of integrating ESG principles into multi-asset portfolios.
June 2021
The ESG & Investment Stewardship Team explores trends contributing to this crisis and steps institutions and companies could take to help mitigate the effects of water stress.
In this Impact Report, we will show how your investment capital supports crucial innovation and change leading to better health care outcomes around the world.
April 2021
Climate change, cybersecurity, technological advancements and demographic changes were altering the investment management landscape before COVID-19. Learn what key trends our team is tracking in 2021.
Investing for positive impact continues to evolve. It has quickly become a mainstream way to manage risk and uncover opportunities that traditional financial analysis may fail to capture.
March 2021
Can my investments do well while the companies I invest in do good? This is a question many investors ask as they consider portfolios that assess ESG factors as part of the investment process.
February 2022
The Democratic-controlled House of Representatives will likely echo Biden's stance on climate change, resulting in a strengthening of the federal government's role in energy and environmental policy.
November 2020
A successful ESG integration strategy relies on 10 key steps.
October 2020
Get to know Patricia Ribeiro, head of the American Century Investments emerging markets equity team.
September 2020
There’s growing evidence that diversity affects companies’ bottom lines. Here’s how we factor DEI issues into our investment analysis.
August 2020
We explore four key trends that are helping increase electric vehicle adoption globally and market implications for industries exposed to electric and internal combustion vehicles.
July 2020
Focusing on quality has historically led us to companies with strong financial and ESG characteristics.
June 2020
This timely update provides insights into health care sector stock performance and social impact themes related to U.N. Sustainable Development Goal 3 (Good Health and Well-Being).
We discuss carbon emissions exposure at the sector and industry levels by considering electricity usage by data centers, a large and growing segment of the information technology sector.
April 2020
COVID-19 may have lasting societal impacts—potentially even affecting the way we invest. Our ESG & Investment Stewardship Team breaks down the implications.
Learn how addressing certain trends may not only help mitigate downside ESG-related risk and increase the possibility of upside potential, but also help managers adapt to the prevailing shift in mindset toward sustainable investing.
March 2020
There's a lot of talk about ESG investing. However, few managers have focused on emerging markets—and that's where we see a lot of potential.
January 2020
By investing with the intention of helping to advance the Sustainable Development Goals, you can play a critical role in creating a more inclusive society.
November 2019
Learn why we believe investors may achieve alpha with impact without compromising solid returns.
June 2019
We believe an integrated approach to ESG investing can help increase portfolio diversification and maximize the incorporation of both ESG quality and alpha-related inputs.