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Socially Responsible Investing

For a long time, money used for good will was called charity, while money used to make more money was called investing. No more.

Nowadays, the two ideas are combining into a financial area called socially responsible investing. And both investors and mutual fund managers are figuring out that this new idea can be very rewarding, as well as do some good for the environment and society.

"Socially responsible investing means you don't have to compromise your own personal beliefs to make money on Wall Street... whatever those beliefs are," states Bob Guthrie, who is an investment broker with A.G. Edwards in Burlington, Vt.

The idea of selectively choosing stocks for social reasons dates back to the early 1900s, Guthrie said, when church members banded together and refused to invest in tobacco or alcohol companies. The trend continued with investors dodging corporations involved in the Vietnam War, he added, and most recently revolved around companies investing in South Africa.

But growth in this type of investing has mushroomed during the past few years as more and more investors have moved social consciousness into the mainstream of investing. And the impact is being felt.

With help from stockholders, says Rob Kruger, vice president of portfolio management at Progressive Asset Management, business practices concerning the environment are beginning to change, While the issues may differ, he said companies are realizing they will suffer the consequences if they aren't viewed as being socially responsible.

"As this investing community continues to grow, a lot of proposals are being put forward by investors at annual shareholder meetings," Kruger said. "A whole variety of issues and activities is now being addressed."

As part of its operational procedures, Progressive Asset Management conducts research for eco-friendly and socially responsible mutual funds. The firm filters out companies for environmental problems or nuclear involvement or whatever issues their clients are concerned about.

"As time flies, companies are becoming more and more cooperative with us," Kruger said. "Many of them are now very eager to talk about these social and environmental issues."

Guthrie agrees that American corporations and business practices are aware of stockholders who are very concerned with social and environmental responsibility.

He advises, "Make sure your hard-earned money is not invested in companies with little concern for the environment. Keep these things in mind when you invest and the corporations will do the same too."

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