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Values-based investing

10 moments for values-based investors.

Name the moment, not the job title. Each one has a hook line to open a post or video with, its ringtone (the letter, bill or date people react to before they think) and what's at stake.

  1. Realizing what you own

    “Your 401(k) owns companies you'd never buy from. You can change that.”
    Ringtone
    A fund holdings report
    What's at stake
    Aligning investments with values.
  2. ESG vs impact

    “ESG, impact, faith-based? The labels mean different things.”
    Ringtone
    A fund name with ESG
    What's at stake
    Understanding approaches.
  3. Fossil fuel free

    “Want a fossil-fuel-free portfolio? It's doable, with tradeoffs.”
    Ringtone
    A climate article
    What's at stake
    Screening and diversification.
  4. Shareholder voting

    “You own shares, so you get a vote. Proxy voting is part of values investing.”
    Ringtone
    A proxy ballot
    What's at stake
    Engagement.
  5. Impact investing

    “Want your money to fund something specific? Community investments exist.”
    Ringtone
    A local project
    What's at stake
    Private and community investing.
  6. Costs of values funds

    “Values-based funds can cost more. Check fees.”
    Ringtone
    An expense ratio
    What's at stake
    Cost comparison.
  7. Workplace plan limits

    “Your 401(k) has no ESG options? Ask HR.”
    Ringtone
    The plan menu
    What's at stake
    Plan advocacy.
  8. Giving and investing together

    “Align giving and investing for more impact.”
    Ringtone
    A donor-advised fund
    What's at stake
    Integrated strategy.
  9. Performance worries

    “Worried values investing costs returns? Look at the data.”
    Ringtone
    A market downturn
    What's at stake
    Performance expectations.
  10. Kids inheriting values

    “Want your kids to inherit your values with your money? Write it down.”
    Ringtone
    Estate planning
    What's at stake
    Legacy planning.

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