Green stocks have a reputation problem. Many investors still treat them as policy trades that rise and fall with Washington. The data tells a different story.
A 2026 London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) report found that since 2008, the green economy has outperformed global equities by 133%. LSEG defines it as companies selling products and services with environmental benefits. Their combined market capitalization topped $10 trillion for the first time in Q4 2025.