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2021 Year-End Planning Letter

Brown Advisory

For many investors with growth-oriented portfolios the result has been larger portfolios running ahead of plan – suggesting a reexamination of topics involving financial security, philanthropic goals and wealth transfer planning. For example: Over the last five years, global equity markets have posted annualized returns above 10%.

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Diving Deep: Achieving Outperformance By Using Environmental Research

Brown Advisory

When sizing up a company’s opportunities and risks, portfolio managers vary widely in how they weigh ESG factors. Some portfolio managers use ESG data to find companies that they believe are less harmful than others. They then construct their portfolios by using traditional measures for valuation and performance.

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Diving Deep: Achieving Outperformance By Using Environmental Research

Brown Advisory

When sizing up a company’s opportunities and risks, portfolio managers vary widely in how they weigh ESG factors. Some portfolio managers use ESG data to find companies that they believe are less harmful than others. They then construct their portfolios by using traditional measures for valuation and performance.

Food 52