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JT45242

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3. There are a bunch of ethical and green funds available

Thu Oct 14, 2021, 01:15 PM

Oct 2021

I avoid individual stocks completely and go with a variety of funds.

CREF Social Choice has 3 star rating and has averaged 8.54% since inception and 9.70% over the last ten years (QCSCPX)

There are lots of these type funds that you can choose from. They are managed to meet different risks and meet guidelines for Carbon, Social equity, etc.

My wife's IRA has a lot in a Green fund that only invests in carbon neutral companies and bonds.

You can find a variety of options with most of the big firms like Vanguard

https://investor.vanguard.com/investing/esg/

If you are looking for vanguard because you don't qualify for TIAA-CREF (teacher or nonprofit worker), here is their list.

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Need some advice on ethical investing. [View all] bif Oct 2021 OP

I am not a professional advisor or anything, but... jmbar2 Oct 2021 #1

SWEET he said that, elleng Oct 2021 #4

Good for you jmbar2 Oct 2021 #5

Sierra club used to have a mutual fund but it is gone now. LT Barclay Oct 2021 #2

There are a bunch of ethical and green funds available JT45242 Oct 2021 #3

I would do some research and reconsider the annuity idea. 3Hotdogs Oct 2021 #6

I would choose a company that you would enjoy following and being part of your life mdmc501 Oct 2021 #7

Thanks for all your advice. bif Oct 2021 #8

Met with our advisor yesterday... bif Oct 2021 #9