In Part 2:  How Sustainable Investing Leader Katharine Collins Finds Opportunity in Times of Change, the latest episode of the new Millstone Evans Group podcast Money Conscious hosted by President Sacha Millstone, Sacha and guest Katharine Collins share their views on how to manage the volatile markets. The stress during times of market volatility is real. At the same time, it is important to remember that crisis = opportunity. Today’s low prices are an opportunity for tomorrow’s investment returns.

In this engaging and personal episode, the women focus on how to stay patient and even-keeled and why those attributes are so helpful in making sound, long-term decisions. Amplifying a sense of fear and scarcity almost always leads to poor decisions. They also share healthy habits to adopt when you’re feeling stressed about the markets, such as embracing outdoor walks, avoiding what they call “doom scrolling,” and increasing communication with your financial advisor if you have any questions or concerns about the market or your investments. 

Show Notes:

• Podcast guest Katharine Collins is Head of Sustainable Investing for Putnam Investments. She is responsible for leading Putnam's investment research, strategy implementation, and thought leadership on environmental social, and governance (ESG) issues. In addition, Ms. Collins is a portfolio manager of Putnam Sustainable Future Fund and Putnam Sustainable Leaders Fund, and Chair of Putnam’s ESG Leadership Committee She joined Putnam in 2017 and has been in the investment industry since 1990. She provides analysis of current and emerging trends in sustainable investing, publishes Putnam’s annual Sustainability and Impact Report, and is the author of The Nature of Investing: Resilient Investment Strategies Through Biomimicry. A recognized thought leader, Ms. Collins was named to Forbes 2021 list of leaders “50 Over 50” who are shaping the future of finance.


• There are two episodes with Katharine Collins. Both parts are important, distinct and engaging…and short – about 20 minutes each. Perfect for a car ride, walk or break from work.


• Review the Sustainability and Impact Report from Putnam Investments that was just released in June 2022. It’s called “Putnam Sustainable Equity: A dialogue with investors.” Accompanying the report is a short and impactful letter from Katharine Colins, who published this report. Access both here: https://www.putnam.com/impact.


• In every episode of Money Conscious, host Sacha Millstone talks with exciting, knowledgeable guests about what it means to invest our money consciously. The title Money Conscious reflects two priorities we’re passionate about at The Millstone Evans Group: putting your values where your money is, and raising consciousness about money matters in an easy, personal and relatable way. 


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