EPISODE · Jun 5, 2025 · 8 MIN
Ep 21 | The Truth Behind ESG and SRI
from El podcast de Erika Martinez Bastida · host Erika Martinez Bastida
If you’ve ever felt torn between growing your wealth and doing good in the world, this episode is for you. In The F. Word’s breakdown of ESG and SRI investing, Priya Malani unpacks why socially responsible investing sounds great in theory, but often falls apart in practice. From greenwashing and inflated fees to the surprising overlap between ESG funds and the S&P 500, she shares what’s really going on behind the feel-good marketing. Spoiler: you can absolutely grow your money and make an impact, but probably not in the same place.Tune Into This Episode to Hear:What ESG and SRI investing actually mean—and why they often don’t deliverThe shocking truth about what’s really inside most ESG index fundsHow Wall Street uses “doing good” to justify higher feesSmarter, more effective ways to align your money with your valuesFollow Priya Malani: LinkedIn | Instagram | YouTube | Stash WealthTHE STUFF OUR LAWYERS WANT US TO SAY: Stash Wealth is a Registered Investment Advisor. Content presented is for informational and educational purposes only and is not intended to make an offer or solicitation for any specific securities product, service, or strategy. Consult with a qualified investment adviser (that's us) before implementing any strategy. Investing involves risk, including the loss of principal. Past performance does not guarantee future results. There…we said it.
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If you’ve ever felt torn between growing your wealth and doing good in the world, this episode is for you. In The F. Word’s breakdown of ESG and SRI investing, Priya Malani unpacks why socially responsible investing sounds great in theory, but often falls apart in practice. From greenwashing and inflated fees to the surprising overlap between ESG funds and the S&P 500, she shares what’s really going on behind the feel-good marketing. Spoiler: you can absolutely grow your money and make an impact, but probably not in the same place.Tune Into This Episode to Hear:What ESG and SRI investing actually mean—and why they often don’t deliverThe shocking truth about what’s really inside most ESG index fundsHow Wall Street uses “doing good” to justify higher feesSmarter, more effective ways to align your money with your valuesFollow Priya Malani: LinkedIn | Instagram | YouTube | Stash WealthTHE STUFF OUR LAWYERS WANT US TO SAY: Stash Wealth is a Registered Investment Advisor. Content presented is for informational and educational purposes only and is not intended to make an offer or solicitation for any specific securities product, service, or strategy. Consult with a qualified investment adviser (that's us) before implementing any strategy. Investing involves risk, including the loss of principal. Past performance does not guarantee future results. There…we said it.
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