Thursday, January 20, 2011

Ryan's article on Investing

Thank you Ryan for your thoughts on Peace and Investing.

I was wondering if Ryan or others might have specific knowledge of any groups of socially responsible mutual funds that might be worthy of our consideration. I suspect that it would be unwise and perhaps you are unable to make recommendations, but where would I go to find these mutual funds?

I would personally be interested in mutual funds that would specifically avoid defense department contractors, ammunition manufacturers, or other corporations that do business with the military industrial complex. I would also be interested in those who have a good history of labor practices internationally.

I have noted some ratings used in some of my mutual funds, such as Morningstar. Are there any ratings for socially responsible mutual funds?

Sincerely,
Stephen Barber,
Plymouth, IN
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2 comments:

  1. Ryan January 24, 2011 at 4:54 PM

    Steve,

    Here is a good website that might be useful to you: http://www.socialfunds.com/funds/chart.cgi?sfChartId=Social+Issues

    You can sort by certain categories like "weapons" or "employment" to see certain funds that would meet your criteria.

    Morningstar could give you useful information on these funds - but purely from an investment perspective. If you see funds that interest you I can get you some Morningstar information if you can't find access to it.

    Let me know if I can be of further help.

    Thanks,
    Ryan

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  2. SteveJanuary 24, 2011 at 10:53 PM

    Thanks Ryan!!
    -Steve

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