by Bullhunter on May 4, 2010

Weve given a fairly decent overview of the key differences between socially responsible investing vs sin stocks in the previous chapters of this series.

For our closing entry on this current subject, a careful eye will be cast upon these stock options. Well look at them from the widest perspective, and then well summarize investment strategies .

Socially Responsible Investing Stock Options Galore

Socially responsible investing (SRI) is recognized as being a field where even the most noble pursuits can be tarnished by ineffective or dishonest practices. However, wicked companies are often the exception and not the rule as having to compete in the industries that fall into the SRI camp is a challenging prospect.

Not only are the fields governed strongly by productivity, but theyre also very broad, making SRIs some of the most expansive stock options out there. Having numerous options and investing in multiple companies provides strength to a portfolio.

Sin Stocks Limited Stock Options

Sin stocks are where a lot of cash can be made if the quest for success is just done with profit in mind. You can find companies whose markets never run out alcohol and tobacco being two of them. However, these stocks suffer from the bad image they have in society, and the companies that provide the investment choices under sin stocks are often under fire by both social activists and government politicians. This is really true regarding firearms.

Whatever the case may be, investing in a sin stock is a chance taken with the cultural tides of the moment, and you can find your profits drop or rise based on how people feel. Also, there are very few sin stock options, perhaps less than a dozen so you dont get many choices to broaden your portfolio.

In the end, investing in either of these depends on your stance and perspective. If you simply wont tolerate sin stocks, then the choice you can make regarding stocks has basically already been made for you. However, you still need to carefully screen the quality of your stocks in terms of performance and personal value. If you dont mind investing in sin stocks, then that can only add to the diversification of your portfolio, if you choose to include both types of stock.

Thanks for taking the time to read this series. We hope it really helped you understand some of the investment choices and stock options that are available to you! Stick around for our next series, and stay sharp out there!

Sean Rasmussen

The Bullhunters Guide

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