An analysis of 10,723 mutual funds found that there’s no trade-off between sustainable funds and traditional funds.
Source: Morgan Stanley Institute of Sustainable Investing
Socially responsible investing is an approach to choosing profitable investments that also look out for humanity. SRI is just a shiny term for something people have been doing since the 1700’s. Putting money behind what you believe in isn’t new, it’s progress. Through Vancity, and through our partnership with Aviso Wealth, you can invest in ways that make global and local impact.
Like regular mutual funds*, SRIs invest in well-known and lesser-known companies. The difference is:
When you invest in Vancity Investment Management managed IA Clarington Inhance SRI Funds or pooled funds, your dollars give our portfolio managers a literal seat at the tables of the multinational corporations that you invest in. So, we show up to make your voices heard and take action:
Our Vancity Investment Management managed funds don't invest in:
fossil fuels, military weapons, gambling, nuclear power, pornography or tobacco.
Do good and make guaranteed returns with term deposits. Vancity’s term deposits don’t sit in a vault, much of it helps finance our local communities.
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*Mutual funds and other securities are offered through Aviso Wealth, a division of Aviso Financial Inc. Commissions, trailing commissions, management fees and expenses all may be associated with mutual fund investments. Please read the prospectus before investing. Unless otherwise stated, mutual funds, other securities and cash balances are not covered by the Canada Deposit Insurance Corporation or by any other government deposit insurer that insures deposits in credit unions, their values change frequently, and past performance may not be repeated.
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