How can I invest ethically in Canada?

Socially responsible investing in Canada is easy, especially with robo advisors such as Wealthsimple offering SRI and ethical investment funds. Using a robo advisor gives you the benefit of diversification and solid returns, as well as lower fees than traditional mutual funds.

What is an ethical fund?

Meaning of ethical fund in English a fund that invests in companies whose business is not considered harmful to society or the environment: The growing popularity of ethical funds is seeing them outperform mainstream funds in some sectors.

What is the most ethical ETF?

10 High-Performing Ethical ETFs

  • 1) Vanguard Ethically Conscious International Shares (VESG)
  • 2) VanEck Vectors MSCI International Sustainable Equity (ESGI)
  • 3) Betashares Global Sustainability Leaders ETF (ETHI)
  • 4) Intelligent Investor Ethical Share Fund (Managed Fund) (INES)

Is there an ethical index fund?

This week, Vanguard, one of the world’s biggest fund managers, launched two ethical index funds aimed at UK investors, while Aviva, Britain’s biggest insurer, unveiled a “climate transition” fund.

Is Wealthsimple ethical?

Wealthsimple (that’s us) has a range of great investment options for ethical investors. This includes Socially Responsible Investing and Halal Investing portfolios.

What is an ESG fund?

ESG funds are portfolios of equities and/or bonds for which environmental, social and governance factors have been integrated into the investment process. This means the equities and bonds contained in the fund have passed stringent tests over how sustainable the company or government is regarding its ESG criteria.

Where can I invest ethically?

Royal London Sustainable Leaders Fund. Aberdeen Standard UK Ethical Fund. Liontrust Sustainable Future Global Growth Fund. Liontrust Sustainable Future European Growth Fund.

What are examples of ethical investments?

Types of Ethical Investments

  • Socially Responsible Investing Funds (SRI Funds) SRI funds avoid investing in controversial areas such as gambling, firearms, tobacco, alcohol, and oil.
  • Environmental, Social and Governance Funds (ESG Funds)
  • Impact Funds.
  • Faith-based Funds.

What are the best ethical investment funds?

So Telegraph Money brings you its top 10 ethical funds – a list of our favourites that make money morally.

  • M&G Positive Impact.
  • Stewart Investors Asia Pacific Sustainability.
  • Rathbone Ethical Bond.
  • Royal London Sustainable World.
  • Lyxor Global Gender Equality ETF.
  • iShares MSCI USA SRI ETF.
  • Fundsmith Sustainable Equity.

Which is an example of ethical investing?

Ethical investing is for investors who want to invest their money for noble causes. For example, if an investor thinks that tobacco is unhealthy, then they would avoid companies that produce tobacco or own investments in tobacco-manufacturing companies.

Does Vanguard have any ethical funds?

Yes, we have a range of ESG funds that are designed to let you invest in line with your values and beliefs. ESG stands for ‘environmental, social and governance’ – these are the three broad categories that play a role in deciding what an ESG fund invests in.