Private Markets

Impact Investing

Investing with Purpose: Profits that propel positive change

Amidst a growing emphasis on conscious capitalism and social responsibility, impact investing emerges as a powerful force for positive change. However, despite its growing popularity, the asset class carries many investment misconceptions around its purpose and maturity. To address this, Russell Investments presents a five-part video series aiming to demystify impact investing, highlighting its beneficial impact on financial returns and societal advancement.

The 5 misconceptions of Impact Investing

Two arrows icon

Impact investing is no different from existing Sustainability and ESG strategies.

Hand and buttons icon

How do I justify an allocation to an asset class considered by many to be a niche?

Pie chart icon

Can Impact Investing really be quantified?

Hands surrounding person icon

Is Impact Investing just philanthropy in disguise?

world on hand

Does impact investing only focus on the environmental crisis and energy transition?

Explore our five-part series debunking common misconceptions of Impact Investing

5 part impact investing video series

Impact investing is no different from existing Sustainability and ESG strategies.

Given the immaturity of the asset class and the Greenwashing risks, how do I justify an allocation to an asset class considered by many to be a niche?

Can Impact Investing really be quantified?

Is Impact Investing just philanthropy in disguise? Is it true that investors must sacrifice returns with impact investments?

Does impact investing only focus on the environmental crisis and energy transition?

RECENT BLOG POSTS

Hear from our experts on the issues our clients care about most

Partner with us

Jim Leggate

Please contact me directly via the contact form.

Jim Leggate 

Head of EMEA Sales and Clients

Your information is never shared with third parties. View our Privacy Policy.

* Asterisks indicate required fields.






Explore our array of alternative investment strategies:


For investment solutions that are built to deliver your desired outcomes, access our innovative range of multi-asset products to address your portfolio needs.

Return to Funds and strategies

Any opinion expressed is that of Russell Investments, is not a statement of fact, is subject to change and does not constitute investment advice.

The value of investments and the income from them can fall as well as rise and is not guaranteed. You may not get back the amount originally invested.

There are no assurances that the investment goals and objectives stated in this material will be met.

Investments in private market securities are generally illiquid as such investments are neither tradable on any exchange or in the secondary market nor would they be transferrable.

Applications for shares in the fund are subject to the terms and conditions set out in the fund’s prospectus, Key Investor Information Document (KIID), memorandum and articles of association. Investors and potential investors are advised to read these documents (and in particular the risk warnings), as well as the further information contained in the annual and half-yearly reports before making an investment.