For many, investment in mutual funds or other forms of long term investments represents a positive step as one invests hard earned money to reap greater rewards later down the line. However, for many there may be concerns over exactly what industries and companies a fund invests one’s money in. One option for the ethical investor is to consider an investment in specially selected ethical funds and ethical investment products.

Socially Responsible Investing: How Does an Ethical Fund Work?

In order assess the ethical standards of an ethical fund, the individual will need to read the product data sheet carefully. However, the following are a set of common aspirations and exclusions made by many ethical fund managers: