Sin Stocks News October 9, 2015

• Does ethical investing generate higher returns? – Rexburg Standard Journal

  Does ethical investing generate higher returns? Rexburg Standard Journal Meanwhile, the USAMutuals Barrier Fund, which invests in tobacco, alcohol, gaming and weapons/defense stocks, beat both the Vanguard fund and the S&P 500 Index, with a ten-year annualized return of 7.1 percent. That's after deducting a relatively high …

• Q&A: Sustainable investing has come a long way, says Calvert Investments chief … – Minneapolis Star Tribune

  Q&A: Sustainable investing has come a long way, says Calvert Investments chief … Minneapolis Star Tribune NEW YORK — Responsible investing isn't just for hippies wanting to avoid stocks of tobacco or alcohol companies anymore. The industry has undergone a broad shift, where the focus is on finding companies who are leaders in protecting the environment, … and more »

• Investor push to target gun makers fires blanks – CBS News

  Investor push to target gun makers fires blanks CBS News Unlike after previous shootings, shock over the Sandy Hook massacre shifted investor sentiment toward firearms manufacturers. The companies began to be thought of as "sin" stocks, or companies involved in alcohol, tobacco and gambling. That designation … and more »

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