Investing with Your Conscience
How to Achieve High Returns Using Socially Responsible Investing

John C. Harrington (Author)

9780471550723, Wiley

Hardback, published 7 July 1992

291 pages
23.6 x 16 x 2.6 cm, 0.567 kg

A successful money manager and leading practitioner in the field offers sound advice on both ethical considerations and ``how-to'' financial strategies for investing in responsible funds, organizations and managers in global markets, not only to increase your net worth but to make the world a better place to live. Introduces a successful system earning high returns for funds managed by such proven players as Pax World, Dreyfus, Calvert, Parnassus and U.S. Trust. Reviews investment and social issues including corporate governance, women, family concerns and Third World economic development.

THE HISTORY AND MAJOR PLAYERS.

What Is Socially Responsible Investing?.

The Debate Inside Responsible Investing.

The People Who Are Changing the World.

Creating Wealth Without Feeling Guilty.

RESPONSIBLE INVESTING FOR THE FUTURE.

Setting Social Goals.

Building a Responsible Portfolio.

Selecting a Responsible Financial Professional.

Responsible Mutual Funds.

The Future of Socially Responsible Investing.

Directory of Financial Terms.

Directory of Responsible Investing.

Notes.

Index.

Subject Areas: Finance & accounting [KF]