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18 What is a "socially responsible" fund?

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18 What is a "socially responsible" fund?

In addition to the usual investment goals, these funds restrict
their investments to whatever they define as socially responsible.
Such criteria can include: avoiding military, alcohol, tobacco,
and gambling industries, preferring companies
that treat their employees and the environment well. Different
funds have different social and investment criteria.

 

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