{"id":339,"date":"2026-02-21T12:23:46","date_gmt":"2026-02-21T06:53:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/prodigypro.co.in\/blog\/?p=339"},"modified":"2026-02-21T12:25:08","modified_gmt":"2026-02-21T06:55:08","slug":"traditional-vs-sustainable-investing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/prodigypro.co.in\/blog\/traditional-vs-sustainable-investing\/","title":{"rendered":"Traditional Investment vs Sustainable Investment: What\u2019s the Real Difference, Really?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/prodigypro.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Portfolio-Turnover-Explained-6-1024x576.webp\" alt=\"Traditional Investment vs Sustainable Investment\" class=\"wp-image-341\" srcset=\"https:\/\/prodigypro.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Portfolio-Turnover-Explained-6-1024x576.webp 1024w, 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ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/prodigypro.co.in\/blog\/traditional-vs-sustainable-investing\/#Traditional_Investment_vs_Sustainable_Investment\" >Traditional Investment vs Sustainable Investment<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/prodigypro.co.in\/blog\/traditional-vs-sustainable-investing\/#How_Traditional_Investing_Usually_Thinks_No_Judgement_Here\" >How Traditional Investing Usually Thinks (No Judgement Here)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/prodigypro.co.in\/blog\/traditional-vs-sustainable-investing\/#What_Sustainable_Investing_Does_Differently\" >What Sustainable Investing Does Differently<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/prodigypro.co.in\/blog\/traditional-vs-sustainable-investing\/#ESG_%E2%80%93_Without_the_Buzzwords\" >ESG \u2013 Without the Buzzwords<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/prodigypro.co.in\/blog\/traditional-vs-sustainable-investing\/#The_Difference_That_Actually_Matters\" >The Difference That Actually Matters<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/prodigypro.co.in\/blog\/traditional-vs-sustainable-investing\/#Lets_Be_Honest_Sustainable_Investing_Isnt_Easy\" >Let\u2019s Be Honest: Sustainable Investing Isn\u2019t Easy<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/prodigypro.co.in\/blog\/traditional-vs-sustainable-investing\/#Why_More_Investors_Are_Still_Moving_This_Way\" >Why More Investors Are Still Moving This Way<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/prodigypro.co.in\/blog\/traditional-vs-sustainable-investing\/#What_This_Means_for_You_No_Theory_Just_Reality\" >What This Means for You (No Theory, Just Reality)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/prodigypro.co.in\/blog\/traditional-vs-sustainable-investing\/#So%E2%80%A6_Which_One_Should_You_Choose\" >So\u2026 Which One Should You Choose?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/prodigypro.co.in\/blog\/traditional-vs-sustainable-investing\/#One_Last_Thought\" >One Last Thought<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/prodigypro.co.in\/blog\/traditional-vs-sustainable-investing\/#What_is_traditional_investing_in_simple_terms\" >What is traditional investing, in simple terms?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/prodigypro.co.in\/blog\/traditional-vs-sustainable-investing\/#What_really_makes_sustainable_investing_different\" >What really makes sustainable investing different?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/prodigypro.co.in\/blog\/traditional-vs-sustainable-investing\/#Will_I_make_less_money_if_I_invest_sustainably\" >Will I make less money if I invest sustainably?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/prodigypro.co.in\/blog\/traditional-vs-sustainable-investing\/#Why_does_ESG_investing_feel_confusing_sometimes\" >Why does ESG investing feel confusing sometimes?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/prodigypro.co.in\/blog\/traditional-vs-sustainable-investing\/#Is_this_a_real_shift_or_just_a_passing_trend\" >Is this a real shift or just a passing trend?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Traditional_Investment_vs_Sustainable_Investment\"><\/span>Traditional Investment vs Sustainable Investment<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Let\u2019s start from the absolute beginning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When you put money aside to invest, what are you <em>actually<\/em> hoping for?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Most people &#8211; especially first-time investors &#8211; aren\u2019t thinking about charts, ratios, or economic cycles. They\u2019re thinking something much simpler.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cI don\u2019t want my money to just sit there.\u201d<br>\u201cI want it to grow.\u201d<br>\u201cI want future-me to be a little more relaxed than present-me.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That\u2019s it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For decades, investing revolved around just one question:<br><strong>How much money can this make me?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And honestly, there\u2019s nothing wrong with that question. There never was.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But over time, another question quietly started showing up. Not loudly. Not dramatically. Just\u2026 quietly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cOkay, this investment makes money.<br>But <em>how<\/em> does it make money?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That one extra question is where traditional investing and sustainable investing start to part ways.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Traditional_Investing_Usually_Thinks_No_Judgement_Here\"><\/span><strong>How Traditional Investing Usually Thinks (No Judgement Here)<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Traditional investing is very straightforward. Almost mechanical.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You look at numbers.<br>You look at growth.<br>You look at profits.<br>You look at past performance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If a company is making money and looks like it can keep making money, it goes on the list.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The thinking goes something like this:<br>\u201cThis stock is doing well. Others are buying it. The price is going up. I should probably own it.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And many times, that works.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Traditional investing doesn\u2019t usually ask too many follow-up questions. For example:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A company might be polluting heavily, but profits are strong<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A business might squeeze employee wages to boost margins<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>An industry might be damaging long-term, but rewarding right now<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>In a traditional framework, these things are often treated as background noise. Someone else\u2019s concern. A future problem.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The attention stays on:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>numbers on a screen<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>quarterly results<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>what the market might do next<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>That doesn\u2019t make traditional investing \u201cbad\u201d or unethical.<br>It just means it\u2019s <strong>narrowly focused<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It looks at outcomes. Not side effects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Sustainable_Investing_Does_Differently\"><\/span><strong>What Sustainable Investing Does Differently<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Sustainable investing doesn\u2019t throw returns out the window. Let\u2019s clear that up immediately.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If someone tells you sustainable investing means \u201cnot caring about money\u201d, they\u2019re either confused or overselling it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sustainable investing still wants growth. Still wants returns. Still wants discipline.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It just slows the decision down a bit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Before investing, it asks a few extra questions. The kind people usually don\u2019t ask until something goes wrong.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Questions like:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Is this company damaging the environment it relies on to operate?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Does it treat employees and customers decently, or just efficiently?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Is management accountable, or does power sit with a few unchecked people?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Why do these questions matter?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Because companies don\u2019t exist in a vacuum.<br>They exist inside societies, legal systems, communities, and ecosystems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When those systems get strained, profits eventually feel it too. Sometimes slowly. Sometimes suddenly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"ESG_%E2%80%93_Without_the_Buzzwords\"><\/span><strong>ESG \u2013 Without the Buzzwords<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You\u2019ll hear the term \u201cESG\u201d a lot in sustainable investing. It sounds technical, but the idea behind it is very basic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Think of ESG as a <strong>lens<\/strong>, not a rulebook.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Environmental<\/strong> asks:<br>How does the company treat natural resources?<br>Does it waste, pollute, and extract without thinking &#8211; or does it try to reduce damage because it knows resources aren\u2019t endless?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Social<\/strong> looks at people.<br>Employees. Customers. Suppliers. Communities.<br>Are people treated fairly, or just as numbers that can be optimised?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Governance<\/strong> is about leadership.<br>Are decisions transparent? Are leaders accountable? Or does everything depend on a few powerful individuals with no real checks?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sustainable investors aren\u2019t looking for perfect companies.<br>They\u2019re looking for <strong>companies that are less likely to blow up because they ignored reality<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Difference_That_Actually_Matters\"><\/span><strong>The Difference That Actually Matters<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Traditional investing often sounds like:<br>\u201cHow much can I make, and how fast?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sustainable investing quietly asks something else:<br>\u201cHow likely is this business to still be trusted, regulated, and relevant 10 or 15 years from now?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That shift changes how you look at risk.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A company cutting corners might look amazing today and struggle badly later.<br>Another company investing in cleaner processes or fair practices might grow slower &#8211; but last longer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>A simple way to picture it:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Traditional investing runs hard and fast.<br>Sustainable investing tries not to trip halfway through the race.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Neither approach guarantees success. But they\u2019re playing slightly different games.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Lets_Be_Honest_Sustainable_Investing_Isnt_Easy\"><\/span><strong>Let\u2019s Be Honest: Sustainable Investing Isn\u2019t Easy<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This approach has its own frustrations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There\u2019s no universal definition of \u201csustainable\u201d. One fund\u2019s ESG criteria might look very different from another\u2019s.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Greenwashing is real too. Some companies talk a lot about sustainability while doing very little when you look closely.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Diversification can also be harder. The pool of genuinely ESG-aligned businesses is still smaller, which means choices matter more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And measuring real impact? That\u2019s messy.<br>You can\u2019t neatly quantify cleaner air or better working conditions the same way you measure profits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So yes, sustainable investing asks more questions.<br>But asking questions isn\u2019t a weakness. Sometimes it\u2019s the only way to avoid blind spots.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_More_Investors_Are_Still_Moving_This_Way\"><\/span><strong>Why More Investors Are Still Moving This Way<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Despite the challenges, interest in sustainable investing keeps growing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Why?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Because companies that ignore environmental rules, social responsibility, or governance don\u2019t just face bad press.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>They face:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>regulations<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>lawsuits<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>customer backlash<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>operational disruptions<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>In simple terms: <strong>ESG risks often become financial risks \u2014 just later.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And many investors are realising that \u201cprofit at any cost\u201d usually comes with a bill. It just arrives late.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_This_Means_for_You_No_Theory_Just_Reality\"><\/span><strong>What This Means for You (No Theory, Just Reality)<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A few things worth keeping in mind:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Sustainable investing still cares about returns<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Long-term risks don\u2019t always show up in balance sheets early<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>ESG isn\u2019t charity \u2013&nbsp; it\u2019s awareness<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Companies careless about the future often struggle in it<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Values and discipline don\u2019t cancel each other out<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>You don\u2019t have to pick sides. Most portfolios today don\u2019t.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"So%E2%80%A6_Which_One_Should_You_Choose\"><\/span><strong>So\u2026 Which One Should You Choose?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>There\u2019s no universal answer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re chasing short-term gains, traditional investing may feel simpler.<br>If you\u2019re building wealth for decades &#8211; retirement, stability, peace of mind &#8211; sustainable investing often fits better.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Most investors end up somewhere in the middle.<br>And that\u2019s completely fine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Also, Check &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/prodigypro.co.in\/blog\/pre-market-vs-post-market-trading\/\">Pre Market vs Post Market Trading<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"One_Last_Thought\"><\/span><strong>One Last Thought<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Sustainable investing isn\u2019t about being morally superior.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s about being conscious.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Conscious that money shapes behaviour.<br>Conscious that businesses influence societies.<br>Conscious that reckless growth usually ends abruptly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In a world where capital moves fast, intention matters more than it used to.<\/p>\n\n\n<div ><style>#sp-ea-338 .spcollapsing { height: 0; overflow: hidden; transition-property: height;transition-duration: 300ms;}#sp-ea-338.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single {margin-bottom: 10px; border: 1px solid #e2e2e2; }#sp-ea-338.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single>.ea-header a {color: #ffffff;}#sp-ea-338.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single>.sp-collapse>.ea-body {background: #fff; color: #444;}#sp-ea-338.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single {background: #7c8cff;}#sp-ea-338.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single>.ea-header a .ea-expand-icon { float: left; color: #444;font-size: 16px;}<\/style><div id=\"sp_easy_accordion-1771588754\"><div id=\"sp-ea-338\" class=\"sp-ea-one sp-easy-accordion\" data-ea-active=\"ea-click\" data-ea-mode=\"vertical\" data-preloader=\"\" data-scroll-active-item=\"\" data-offset-to-scroll=\"0\"><div class=\"ea-card ea-expand sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_traditional_investing_in_simple_terms\"><\/span><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-3380\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse3380\" aria-controls=\"collapse3380\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"true\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-minus\"><\/i> What is traditional investing, in simple terms?<\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse collapsed show\" id=\"collapse3380\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-338\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-3380\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">It focuses mainly on financial returns &#8211; profits, growth, and performance &#8211; without paying much attention to how those returns are generated.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_really_makes_sustainable_investing_different\"><\/span><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-3381\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse3381\" aria-controls=\"collapse3381\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> What really makes sustainable investing different?<\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse3381\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-338\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-3381\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">It looks at returns too, but also considers how a company treats the environment, people, and how responsibly it\u2019s managed.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Will_I_make_less_money_if_I_invest_sustainably\"><\/span><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-3382\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse3382\" aria-controls=\"collapse3382\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> Will I make less money if I invest sustainably?<\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse3382\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-338\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-3382\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Not necessarily. Many sustainable businesses are built to handle long-term risks better, which can support steadier growth over time.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_does_ESG_investing_feel_confusing_sometimes\"><\/span><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-3383\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse3383\" aria-controls=\"collapse3383\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> Why does ESG investing feel confusing sometimes?<\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse3383\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-338\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-3383\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Because standards differ, some companies exaggerate their claims, and real-world impact isn\u2019t easy to measure neatly.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_this_a_real_shift_or_just_a_passing_trend\"><\/span><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-3384\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse3384\" aria-controls=\"collapse3384\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> Is this a real shift or just a passing trend?<\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse3384\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-338\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-3384\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">It\u2019s a gradual shift. 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