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Do you pursue socially responsible investing?
SRI?
The concept of socially responsible investing is far from new; the first SRI fund appeared in 1952. It is not a passing fad!
Since then, these funds have used social and ethical screens to exclude companies selling products like tobacco, alcohol, or firearms.
So, do you pursue socially responsible investing?
62 months ago
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SRI
Socially responsible investing (SRI), also known as sustainable, socially conscious, "green" or ethical investing, is any investment strategy which seeks to consider both financial return and social good.
62 months ago
There are many different approaches and ESG seems to be the main focus. As an individual investor I have my own set of standards that is probably unique to me. If I were trying to collect assets to manage in this space I’d probably focus it on "impact investment" over any kind of ethical screen. It can seem like a distinction without a difference. I am surprised at some of the businesses that make the socially responsible indexes.
62 months ago
It should be right considering for better society to have a good environment and all should be aware about green developments. All should pursue to avoid activities against society. All companies should consider green product.
62 months ago
It is a tougher question that it appears on the surface. Socially Responsible investment is more expenseve / yields lower financial gains, at least short term and can in a way be seen as a luxury. For example, if you start a new small business, and want to use e.g. 'good' ingredients in your product. In that case you don't have the economies of scale to get that product at a good price, so your product will be expensive. Which in turn means that either you choose for a niche market where consumers are willing to pay this price, or you go halfway so you can reach the masses. Then grow your business and hopefully move to fully socially responsible.
That's a tough choice. Do you accept short terms letting go of your principles because you believe you can do more good in the long run?