A handful of interrelated primary factors combined to create a challenging market backdrop over the past year. Looking ahead, Fidelity's Asset Allocation Research Team (AART) provides its perspective on the five key trends investors should be watching and discusses potential investment opportunities this year.

Studying the past behavior of a range of ESG approaches and intended outcomes through the lens of Morningstar Indexes can help investors navigate the growing complexities of incorporating ESG objectives into the investment process and guide sustainability-focused investors going forward.