Ethical investing ETF funds have seen a 12% uptick in daily trading volume over the past week, driven by inflows from institutional portfolios seeking ESG-compliant assets. Analysts anticipate continued sector rotation into renewable energy holdings impacting ETF price momentum. Balancing both these factors, i.e. the negative externalities that result from the costs of doing business and the benefits to society of private enterprise, is a field called Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG). ESG seeks to invest only in those companies that are aware of the impact that their operations make on the environment and are actively working to mitigate this impact. It is a relatively newer phenomenon, and despite its noble objectives, the trend seems to have run into roadblocks as of late. The iShares Global Clean Energy ETF seeks to track the performance of an index of global stocks from the clean energy sector. These companies produce energy from renewable sources such as solar and wind. The fund has around 100 holdings. Volatility index readings for ethical investing ETFs have dipped below 15, indicating reduced risk perception among portfolio managers. Analysts see this as paving the way for larger institutional entries.