Ethical Investing
/ˈɛθɪkəl ɪnˈvɛstɪŋ/
Definitions
- (n.) A strategy of investing that considers ethical, social, and governance factors alongside financial returns to comply with legal and moral standards.
The firm adopted ethical investing principles to avoid supporting companies involved in human rights abuses.
Forms
- ethical investing
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Commentary
Ethical investing often intersects with fiduciary duty considerations, requiring balancing profit with legal and moral obligations.
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