From fringe to centre stage...The rise and rise of ethical

In recent times, ethical investing has moved further and further into the investment spotlight, and with more mainstream exposure comes greater investment choice

With the proliferation of ethical investment funds over the past decade, it would seem the perennial question, 'Does ethical pay?' has, once and for all, been put to bed. Indeed, most major fund management groups today boast an ethical product offering, confirming 'ethical' as a specialist sector in its own right. Such is the breadth of today's ethical universe that it is perfectly feasible for an investor to construct a portfolio, in line with their specific risk/return profile, comprising solely of ethically screened investments. Along with equity funds, the scope has broadened to incl...