Correlation analysis shows Green Investing ETF at 0.78 with the NASDAQ Clean Edge Green Energy Index, yet with lower turnover, making it attractive for long-term ESG allocation strategies. However, it could also be a mistake to ignore today's leaders just because they are hiding in plain sight. Big tech firms are ramping up spending on AI, and a lot of that spending is funneling to the semiconductor industry and associated hardware and infrastructure companies. That gives Nvidia and Broadcom the green light to pour excess profits into research and development to expand their lead over the competition. Nationally Determined Contributions: Part of the Paris Agreement. They set out each country’s commitments to reduce greenhouse-gas emissions and adapt to the impact of climate change. See “Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs),” United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change website. As of February Sustainable Development Goals : A 15-year action plan, adopted by the United Nations in 2015, whose goals include protecting the environment, ending poverty and reducing inequality. See “The 17 Goals,” UN website. As of May 9, 2025. The SDGs have emerged as a common language for understanding how companies and portfolios are positioned for environmental and social impact. Green Investing ETF volumes hit 1.6M shares today, 30% above its 20-day average, signaling renewed momentum. Sector allocation shows 42% in solar, 33% in wind, and 25% in energy storage—an asset mix likely to benefit from rising carbon credit prices.