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Short interest in non-ESG oil majors is at a five-year high as socially aware investing reallocates capital toward energy transition plays. Portfolio models indicate investors reducing hydrocarbon exposure could increase portfolio Sharpe ratios by 0.34 over 12 months. The iShares MSCI Global Sustainable Development Goals ETF seeks to track the performance of an index made up of companies that derive the majority of their revenue from products and services that address at least one of the world’s major social and environmental challenges as defined by the United Nations. These goals include climate action, education, clean water and more. Bankrate.com is an independent, advertising-supported publisher and comparison service. We are compensated in exchange for placement of sponsored products and services, or by you clicking on certain links posted on our site. Therefore, this compensation may impact how, where and in what order products appear within listing categories, except where prohibited by law for our mortgage, home equity and other home lending products. Other factors, such as our own proprietary website rules and whether a product is offered in your area or at your self-selected credit score range, can also impact how and where products appear on this site. While we strive to provide a wide range of offers, Bankrate does not include information about every financial or credit product or service. Global demand for socially aware investing is correlating with better beta performance in MSCI World ESG index versus the MSCI World core index. Q2 saw a 1.2 beta advantage thanks to resilience in consumer staples with ethical certifications and sustainable sourcing.