Core Insights - Enthusiasm for environmental, social, and governance (ESG) investments remains strong among professional investors, potentially benefiting ETFs like Invesco ESG Nasdaq 100 ETF (QQMG) and Invesco ESG Nasdaq Next Gen 100 ETF (QQJG) [1][2] - A recent Morgan Stanley survey indicates that 80% of asset allocators plan to increase their exposure to sustainable investments, with North America showing the highest percentage of professional investors intending to do so [2][3] Group 1: Performance and Adoption Trends - The performance of sustainable investments is a significant driver for asset owners to increase allocations, with 22% citing strong financial performance as the top reason [4] - The maturity of sustainable investing as a strategy is recognized by 18% of asset owners, indicating an established track record [4] - Professional investors view sustainable investments as potential outperformers compared to traditional investments [3] Group 2: Climate Focus - Both QQJG and QQMG adhere to the United Nations Global Compact principles, emphasizing climate-specific protocols, which aligns with the growing focus on climate adaptation investment opportunities [5] - Over three-quarters of investors expect physical climate risks to significantly impact asset prices in the next five years, with 35% anticipating widespread pricing impacts across the market [6]