Socially Responsible Investing
Make a positive impact by choosing where you invest
Most of us were raised to give back to society by volunteering at our local humane society, holding fundraisers for local charities, and donating to non-profit organizations that make a positive impact on our community. When it comes to making the world a better place, though, it does not have to stop with volunteering, donations, or picking up litter at your local park. Did you know you can make a positive impact by choosing where you invest your money?
What is socially responsible investing, and how did it get started?
Socially responsible investing (SRI) has risen over the past decade because people now want their investments to line up with their values. This surge in popularity has made socially responsible investing more accessible than ever.
There are even niches in this movement, like faith based and biblically responsible investing, which we offer at Christian Financial Advisors. Faith based investing takes socially responsible investing to a deeper level, to better cater to the desire of Christians to line up their portfolios with their biblical values.
Why is socially responsible investing a great choice?
Socially responsible investing allows an individual to both generate financial returns and make positive social change in the world around them. SRI is choosing something beyond gains, in order to make an eternal impact on God's creation and His people. Examples include investing in businesses working toward a greener planet through low-waste initiatives and solar power, as well as companies that give back to the community. At the same time, socially responsible investing avoids companies making a negative impact on the world, like those polluting the oceans or profiting from unethical clothing factories in third world countries.
What faith based investing supports vs. SRI
Faith based and biblically responsible investing (BRI) still support many of the same initiatives as SRI, including working toward a greener earth, recycling initiatives, and anti-trafficking movements. BRI may also add Christian missionary organizations and pro-life non-profits, because it leans toward conservative initiatives. It is like branches off the same tree.
What faith based investing avoids
While socially responsible investing would probably still support abortion because of the pro-choice movement, biblically responsible investing would not. This is just one example of an area that would be a pro for SRI and a con for BRI.
Where can you find socially responsible companies?
Socially responsible investing is known by many names, including values based investing, ethical investing, sustainable investing, and the more popular ESG investing, which focuses on Environmental, Social, and Governance causes. Although SRI is the abbreviation for socially responsible investing, the letters can also stand for sustainable, responsible, and impact investing, which is exactly what it does.
If you want to get involved in Christian-based socially responsible investing, our team is here to help. Let us know what, if anything, you want to support or avoid, and we will structure your assets accordingly. We can also evaluate your current assets to see what you may be inadvertently supporting through your investments.
Is socially responsible investing right for you?
If you want to make a positive influence through your investments, socially responsible investing is probably worth looking into. It lets you go above and beyond with your impact on the world, especially through faith based investing. Christian Financial Advisors specializes in biblically responsible investing, so you can align your assets with Christian principles. If socially responsible investing companies do not participate in any anti-Christian agendas, those can be part of your portfolio as well.
How can you get started?
We would love to sit down with you and talk about socially responsible investing, how it works, and whether it is right for you. We offer virtual appointments, as well as in-office and over-the-phone appointments. You can schedule an appointment online or call us at (830) 609-6986.
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