ethical investment
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ETHICAL INVESTMENT
By: Mohamed Hamdy
Agenda
What is the ethical investment
Why ethical investment
Steps to invest ethically
Ethical Investment in Egypt
Ethical investment tips
What is the ethical investment
It’s a type of investment which describes an investment strategy which seeks to maximize both financial return and social good.
What is the ethical investment
Ethical investment funds tend to take one of two
approaches:
First approach
Funds that avoid stocks that have a negative impact on the
environment and its people - they tend to screen out companies
involved in contentious sectors such as tobacco, oil and alcohol.
Second approach
Funds that target companies that are actively making a positive
contribution to the environment and its people - such as designing
green transport or developing processes that minimize pollution.
Why the ethical investment
Public awareness of issues such as climate change and human rights has led to a demand for ethical investment funds.
Steps needed to invest ethically Avoiding Unethical Investments
Avoid Causing Illness, Disease & Death Avoid Destroying or Damaging the Environment
When judging a company/organization, focus primarily on its products and/or services
When gathering information about investment opportunities, ask for written details as to where the money is going.
Steps needed to invest ethically Choosing Positive Ethical
Investments
Keep focused primarily on the effects of the company's products and services
Make a list of other positive benefits that you would like to see your money support.
Steps needed to invest ethically It will give you a great feeling to
know that your money is being invested in an ethical way that benefits society!
Ethical investment in Egypt
Ethical investors looking to put money into emerging market economies should avoid China, Egypt and Vietnam, the Ethical Investment Research Service (Eiris) has claimed.
Research by the group found these three countries to be the worst performers in terms of Environmental, Social, and Governance indicators.
Ethical investment tips
1. Consider what you mean by ethical
2. Do you research
3. Consider your attitude to risk
4. Be prepared for smaller returns
5. Remember performance does matter