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SOYOUWANNA KNOW HOW TO CHOOSE A SOCIALLY RESPONSIBLE INVESTMENT ISSUE?

1. Investing according to socially responsible guidelines is no different from any other stock investment - it just means a little more research.

2. There are two things you must consider -- your financial objectives and your social objectives -- and then find a way to marry them.

3. The most common issues that "screened portfolios" refused to invest in are the tobacco industry, the gambling industry, the alcohol industry, and the defense industry. Other popular issues are the environment, human rights, labor issues, abortion, and animal rights.

4. As with any investment, you need to know your financial goals and have a level of risk you are comfortable with. Figure out if you have a high or low tolerance for risk, whether you are investing only in the short term or for 30 years down the road, and whether you want to actively manage your investment or let others do it for you (such as a financial advisor or a mutual fund manager).

5. A mutual fund manager picks a collection of companies to invest in which comprises a mutual fund. The most common route is to use a socially responsible mutual fund that, like any other mutual fund, bears a variety of risks. Some funds are high-growth and invest in companies that are less established or in emerging fields with the most potential to skyrocket. Other funds are more conservative and look for companies that have steady growth and continually meet their earnings estimates. SoYouWanna (sm) know more? Read the full-length article SYW be a socially responsible investor?

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