The value of the fund's assets will go down as well as up. This will cause the value of your investment to fall as well as rise and you may get back less than you originally invested.
More and more of us are making a difference each day through our positive choices, like switching to green energy, reducing waste, and recycling or reusing as much as we can. And now businesses around the world are stepping up to the environmental and social challenges we’re facing. Many are developing products and solutions to help solve the most pressing global issues of our time, while others are changing the way they do things. But both are working hard to ensure they are well-positioned to succeed in a world shifting to a more sustainable economy as we speak.
Busting the performance myth: the logic of ESG investing
One of the long-standing myths about investing in sustainable or ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance) funds is that you can invest for the feel-good factor or competitive returns, but not both. At M&G we disagree. And here’s why.
A survey by the Global Impact Investing Network (GIIN)* shows that an overwhelming majority of people who took part reported their impact investments (investments looking to make a positive impact on the environment and society through their investment activities) as meeting or exceeding their financial expectations. The same survey also goes on to show that over half of the impact investments looked at resulted in competitive returns. Past performance is not a guide to future performance.
As governments sign up to long-term targets to help the planet, it seems logical that the companies developing clean energy solutions or carbon capture technology could emerge as the growth sectors of the future, helping to make these targets a reality.
We’re all trying to do our bit to make the world a better place. Watch our video to find out how your investments could help you play your part in working to solve some of the challenges you care about.
The value of the fund's assets will go down as well as up. This will cause the value of your investment to fall as well as rise and you may get back less than you originally invested.
* Global Impact Investing Network, Annual Impact Investor Survey 2020.
Planet+ funds
Thinking of making the switch? Now you have a choice. The choice to pursue attractive returns plus help to address some of the planet’s most urgent challenges.
M&G Better Health Solutions Fund
Health and well-being are widely seen as one of the most crucial issues of the next decade. The new M&G Better Health Solutions Fund, an impact fund, invests in companies with solutions that can both prevent and cure poor health, and promote well-being.
M&G Climate Solutions Fund
The M&G Climate Solutions Fund is an impact fund. It’s designed to deliver both financial returns for investors and a positive impact for the planet. We aim to do this by investing in companies that we believe can deliver solutions to the challenge of climate change.
M&G Positive Impact Fund
The M&G Positive Impact Fund is an impact fund. It’s designed to deliver both financial returns for investors and a positive impact for the planet. We aim to do this by investing in companies that we believe can deliver solutions to a range of societal and environmental issues the world is facing.
M&G Sustainable Multi Asset Range
The M&G Sustainable Multi Asset Funds are sustainable funds. They are designed to deliver both financial returns for investors and invest in companies driven by sustainability themed considerations, like the ongoing fight against air pollution, while at the same time meeting high environmental, social and governance (ESG) standards.
Ways you can invest with M&G
Already invest with M&G?
Whether you are looking to switch investments with other providers into M&G, or switch between M&G funds, you can call us and explore your choices with one of our UK team
M&G Guide to making a switch
Download our step-by-step guide to transferring your investments into planet-friendly funds and start your switch today.
Your money can achieve something more for you and for the planet
What's your planet?
Discover your power to help shape the future by investing in some of the world’s most innovative and pioneering businesses, working towards something better for us all.
Investment opportunities to help tackle the climate crisis
Watch our video to learn how one of our new funds is investing in solutions to the greatest challenge facing the planet and future generations.
The money you invest has the potential to change the world
The M&G Positive Impact fund identifies sustainable companies that strive to make the world a better place.
Who do our Planet+ funds invest in?
Here are some of the businesses our Planet+ funds are supporting, businesses contributing towards a healthier planet.
Investing for a more positive future
Now you have a choice; the choice to pursue attractive returns plus address some of the planet’s most urgent challenges.
Please remember that the tax rules for ISAs (Individual Savings Accounts) and Junior ISAs may change in the future and their tax advantages will depend on your individual circumstances. The value and income from a fund’s assets will go down as well as up. This will cause the value of your investment to fall as well as rise and you may get back less than you originally invested. There is no guarantee that a fund will achieve its objective.
We are unable to give financial advice. If you are unsure about the suitability of your investment, speak to your financial adviser. The views expressed in this document should not be taken as a recommendation, advice or forecast.
