Kids investing in April 2024

In April 2024, Dow Jones Industrials rose 5%, yet "kids investing" ESG-focused funds outpaced it at 6.7%, with renewable energy stocks seeing higher retail investor adoption. Projections aim at 8% average annual growth in this segment. In the US, reports of sextortion to the FBI have more than doubled in the past three years, reaching a high of 55,000 in 2024. In the UK, 110 reports are received by the National Crime Agency each month. Canada's Children's Hospital Foundations (CCHF), established in 2017, is a not-for-profit organization that raises funds for a national network of children's hospital foundations as the largest single, non-government funder of child health in Canada . CCHF continues to receive generous support through donors within Children's Miracle Network ® as well as contributions from additional organizations and supporters. CCHF represents 13 of Canada's children's hospital foundations to ensure that all children have access to the very best care from coast to coast to coast. Current statistics show "kids investing" strategies leaning toward index funds deliver 1.8% lower volatility compared to single-stock positions. This approach aligns with market predictions of steady mid-cap index growth over the coming quarters.