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Jupiter launches new fund

James Caldwell / 03 May 2012

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2012 ISA Ideas

David Hughes / 20 February 2012

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David Hughes / 06 February 2012

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Ethical Fund Supermarket

"Our award-winning Ethical Fund Supermarket offers a wide choice of ethically screened or socially responsible investment options from a variety of providers and at low costs, with 100% discounts on initial charges on all of our fund selections. You can buy funds online, request an investment pack by post or buy funds over the phone. See the table below for some of the leading ethical investment options available through the Fair Investment Fund Service - awarded Ethical Fund Supermarket of the Year for the second year running with 5 out of 5 stars, by National Ethical Investment Week."

Oliver Roylance-Smith , Head of Investment and Savings

Ethical Funds

Fund	Sector	Factsheet	More info
Ethical Equity	UK All Companies	Factsheet	More Info >
The primary investment objective is to maximise total return by investment in equities and equity type securities in companies based in the UK, principally conducting business in the UK or listed in the UK stock market which meets the funds predefined ethical criteria. See latest fund factsheet for details.			More Info >
Amity International	Global Growth	Factsheet	More Info >
Income Paid Quarterly. The Fund aims to achieve long term capital appreciation and a reasonable level of income by investing principally in International companies. The Amity International Fund seeks to invest in a portfolio of companies which make a positive contribution to society and the environment through sustainable and socially responsible practices. The Fund seeks to avoid investment in certain areas such as companies which have a material involvement in alcohol, tobacco and weapon production, gambling and publication of violent or explicit materials. See latest fund factsheet for details.			More Info >
Jupiter Ecology	Global Growth	Factsheet	More Info >
The objective of the Fund is to achieve long-term capital appreciation together with a growing income consistent with a policy of protecting the environment. The Fund’s investment policy is to invest worldwide in companies which demonstrate a positive commitment to the long-term protection of the environment. See latest fund factsheet for details.			More Info >
Ethical Corporate Bond	Corporate Bond	Factsheet	More Info >
Income Paid Quarterly. The primary investment objective is to maximise total return (income plus capital) by investing in sterling denominated bonds issued by a company or organisation which meets the funds predefined ethical criteria. See latest fund factsheet for details.			More Info >
Stewardship Income	UK Equity Income	Factsheet	More Info >
Aims to achieve an above average income with some capital growth potential through investments in approved UK companies. Pay no initial charge.			More Info >
Standard Life Investments Ethical Corporate Bond	Sterling Corporate Bond	Factsheet	More Info >
Aims to achieve a level of income above that of UK government bonds, investing in companies that meet the fund's ethical criteria. Save 100% on initial charges.			More Info >

The value of investments and any return from them can fall as well as rise and you may not get back the full amount invested. Please ensure that you read the Important Risk Information below.

Compare ethical investment funds

Ethical funds are investments that have an investment strategy which excludes companies that have a negative effect on the environment and the people who live in it.

Ethical funds will usually have an investment strategy that divides between companies that use negative screening (i.e. those involved in the arms trade), and those that use positive screening (i.e. selecting companies in actively environmentally-friendly industries). Ethical funds are becoming more and more popular as investors become increasingly aware of issues such as climate change and human rights.

The main two reasons why investors look at ethical funds are:

They want to be socially responsible with their investments
They see significant growth potential in companies that are socially and ethically aware due to the increased public awareness

You can compare the latest ethical funds using the Fair Investment Fund Service.

Important Risk Information:

This website contains information only and does not constitute advice or a personal recommendation in any way whatsoever. The value of investments and income from them can fall as well as rise and you may not get back the full amount invested. The tax efficiency of ISAs is based on current tax law and there is no guarantee that tax rules will stay the same in the future.

Different types of investment carry different levels of risk and may not be suitable for all investors. Please ensure that you read the Important Risk Information for further details. Prior to making any decision to invest, you should ensure that you are familiar with the risks associated with a particular investment and should read the product literature. If you are in any doubt as to the suitability of a particular investment, both in respect of its objectives and its risk profile, you should seek independent financial advice.