Category: General

The Problem With ESG Investing

The criticism of ESG investments is increasing. Many experts criticize the rating system or the rating agencies behind it. They state that ESG does not analyze the sustainability of companies. Instead, they claim, the goal of ESG is to make good business through supposedly green investments. But where exactly is the problem of ESG, and what solutions could be used to avoid ESG criticism in the future?

Is An ETF Investment Really Risk-Free?

At Berkshire Hathaway’s annual meeting in 2022, there were several questions about ETFs. These questions, and especially the answers made me thoughtful. Because of that, I’d like to share my thoughts about it. It’s about control, the price stability of an ETF investment, about risks, and whether ETFs are still a good investment opportunity.

What Are The ESG Criteria

Terms like ESG, diversity, environmental protection or CSR are discussed literally excessively in the world of investments. This is not surprising, since the climate change has arrived at a point that can cause irreversible damage not only to the environment but also to the economy and society. But a decent and professional ESG investment requires certain ESG criteria.

Crypto Scams – Can Victims Get Their Crypto Back?

Scam and investment fraud with cryptocurrencies are booming. Although the cryptocurrency market has stalled in the first half of 2022, there has been a significant increase in criminal activity. A total of $2.98 billion in digital assets have been stolen as of October 31, 2022, according to blockchain security firm PeckShield. That is almost a doubling of the amount within a year. In 2021, the documented total of stolen cryptocurrencies was US$ 1.55 billion. But is it possible to get your investment back once you got a victim of crypto scams?

Metaverse – Between Gold Rush And Lack Of Interest

In my previous article about the metaverse, I gave you an insight and showed you the potential for investors. But technological revolutions are always a thing. At the beginning, apart from a few insiders, nobody believes in the success. But once a critical mass of users has been reached, the avalanche can no longer be stopped.