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# Hot Reads: SEC Chair Scrutinizes ESG Metrics

 

 

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[**SEC Chair Looking Further Into ESG Investing Issues**](https://www.cnbc.com/2021/06/23/sec-chair-gensler-is-taking-a-deeper-look-at-esg-investing-issues.html) (CNBC)  
 Gary Gensler fleshing out thoughts on climate risk and workplace issues.

[**Green Carrots &amp; Sticks: Incentivizing Climate Solutions**](https://blogs.cfainstitute.org/investor/2021/06/23/green-carrots-and-sticks-incentivizing-climate-solutions/) (CFA Institute)  
 If the incentives are right, oil and mining companies will invest in green tech.

[**Is Meme Investing Biggest US Fantasy Trip Ever?**](https://www.fa-mag.com/news/grantham-calls-meme-investing--biggest-u-s--fantasy-trip--ever-62791.html) (FA Magazine)  
 Signs of a bubble are everywhere, financial historian says.

[**The Best Muni Bond Funds**](https://www.morningstar.com/articles/1010695/the-best-municipal-bond-funds) (Morningstar)  
 The highest-rated ETFs and mutual funds across a series of muni bond fund categories.

[**Can Quality-Factor ETFs Protect You Against Inflation?**](https://citywireusa.com/professional-buyer/news/can-quality-factor-etfs-protect-you-against-inflation/a1522681) (CityWire)  
 With inflation concerns rising, investors may find themselves flocking to the quality factor.

[**3 ETFs For Increased Restaurant Spending**](https://www.benzinga.com/etfs/sector-etfs/21/06/21655010/3-etfs-to-watch-with-increased-restaurant-spending) (Benzinga)  
 Restaurant spending has surpassed grocery spending for the first time in a while.

[**5 Things Investors Need To Know**](https://www.evidenceinvestor.com/louise-cooper-five-things-investors-need-to-know/) (Evidence-Based Investor)  
 No. 1: Cost is king.

[**Real Retirement Crisis?**](https://www.cnbc.com/2021/06/22/ric-edelman-on-doubling-retirement-savings-reducing-income-inequality.html) (ETF Edge)  
 Ric Edelman’s solution for doubling savings, reducing income inequality.

[**Factor Timing A Difficult Practice**](https://alphaarchitect.com/2021/06/21/factors-timing-is-a-difficult-practice/) (Alpha Architect)  
 Mutual fund managers aren't that great at it.

[**From Dividend Aristocrats To Dividend Kings**](https://blog.validea.com/going-from-dividend-aristocrats-to-dividend-kings-using-quality-and-value/) (Validea)  
 Add a little quality and value into the mix for a better outcome.



 

 

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