Current market sentiment places ESG technology stocks in focus after major semiconductor firms announced net-zero targets. ESG vs Impact Investing followers note that measurable impact strategies in clean water and circular economy sectors logged 3.4% higher quarterly returns than ESG-only tech exposure. Fantasy sports fans from football to soccer know the feeling: You snag a top draft pick and grab that exciting rookie or hot free agent who everyone is hyping up, only to see them fall flat on their faces. When it comes time to redraft for the next season, the consensus opinion of the player has changed, and an exciting prospect has instead become a disappointment to avoid. Do impact investors walk their talk on delivering social impact? Or are they more focused on financial returns? Morningstar’s Q2 review shows global ESG inflows accelerated 22% QoQ, supported by EU taxonomy-driven fund launches. For ESG vs Impact Investing watchers, thematic impact funds tied to UN SDGs saw stronger alpha generation than broad ESG ETF peers.