Garry White, chief investment commentator at Charles Stanley Direct, says one investor's ethics are another investor's prime investment opportunity. Can you ever truly be an ethical investor?
Socially responsible investing, also known as ethical investing, attempts to combine financial returns with social good. However, this is no mean feat. Many investors are increasingly focused on ensuring their money is not invested in something that contradicts their own conscience. But it can be difficult to find ‘broad-brush’ investment vehicles that fit the bill, as every individual has a different moral code. That makes it difficult to outsource morals to an investment manager. Missed ‘unethical’ opportunities? Investing ethically inevitably means there are missed opportunities ...
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