Parnassus Core Select ETF Drops Q4 2025 Update: Tech Stocks Patch Through Volatility, ROI Gets Incremental Buff

Parnassus Investments recently released its Q4 2025 commentary for the Parnassus Core Select ETF, a fund that focuses on investing in high-quality, socially responsible companies. The commentary highlights the fund's performance during the fourth quarter of 2025, with the ETF posting a return of 4.2% compared to the S&P 500 Index's return of 3.5% over the same period. As of December 31, 2025, the fund had total net assets of $1.4 billion. The fund's managers, led by Todd Ahlsten, attributed the strong performance to the fund's diversified portfolio and its emphasis on companies with strong environmental, social, and governance practices. The Parnassus Core Select ETF is part of the broader trend of investors seeking out socially responsible investment options, with the global ESG market expected to reach $30 trillion by 2030. The fund's strong performance in Q4 2025 is a testament to the growing demand for sustainable investment strategies.