Rise of Purposeful Investing: 70% Gen Z Prioritise Values Over Profits
Briefly

Gen Z investors, comprising those born from 1997 to 2012, are reshaping the investment landscape by emphasizing ethics and positive impact. A significant 70% prioritize environmental, social, and governance values over profit maximization. This generation's approach, termed 'purposeful investing,' seeks not only potential financial returns but also alignment with personal beliefs and social causes. Their digital fluency empowers informed investment choices, pushing for a shift from traditional profit-centric methods to a holistic view of wealth that incorporates meaningful impact, thereby redefining success in this domain.
Gen Z investors prioritize ethical impact over profit, with 70% seeking investments that align with their social, environmental, and personal values.
Purposeful investing blends potential returns with positive societal or environmental impacts. Gen Z seeks holistic wealth rather than mere financial gain.
Driving Gen Z’s investment habits are ESG awareness and digital fluency, allowing them to make informed choices aligned with their values.
The shift toward values-led investments is redefining success in investing, where financial performance coexists with meaningful, purpose-driven impact.
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