Sin Stocks News March 22, 2013

• Why Altria Group Inc (MO) Should Spin-Off SABMiller Stake – Insider Monkey (blog)

  Why Altria Group Inc (MO) Should Spin-Off SABMiller Stake Insider Monkey (blog) Shareholder value creation – Tobacco and alcohol stocks are well-known as “sin stocks,” but the regulatory environment and risks are vastly different. Whereas there seems to be little to no curb on the consumption of alcohol, the risks to the tobacco …

• New York Mayor Taking On Big Tobacco (MO, RAI, PM, more) – Dividend.com (blog)

  Dividend.com (blog)

  New York Mayor Taking On Big Tobacco (MO, RAI, PM, more) Dividend.com (blog) Historically, tobacco stocks have been relatively stable investments, especially for dividend focused investors. Even in times of recession or economic downturn, tobacco stocks, and other “sinful stocks,” tend to buck the overall trend and remain …and more »

• Should I Buy Diageo? 3 Pros, 3 Cons – Investorplace.com

  Should I Buy Diageo? 3 Pros, 3 Cons Investorplace.com So-called “sin” stocks can certainly be great investments; just look at Diageo (NYSE:DEO). Over the past 12 months, the company’s shares are up an impressive 28% — more than double the broader market. And this is no fluke. The company’s average annual …and more »

• These four plays can add some sin, and profits to your portfolio – Market Intelligence Center

  Market Intelligence Center

  These four plays can add some sin, and profits to your portfolio Market Intelligence Center Sin stocks are shares in companies that are involved in activities that some people may consider unethical or immoral. There are a wide-range of companies that can be considered to be sin stocks. The obvious are alcohol, tobacco and firearm companies.

• ‘Parity portfolio’ places investment bets on women – Globe and Mail

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  ‘Parity portfolio’ places investment bets on women Globe and Mail The new fund will also avoid sin stocks, similar to other socially responsible investing strategies. There will be no tobacco, firearms or oil companies in the portfolio, no matter how many women they have. Innovative social investing strategies have …

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