Definitions for "Ethical Investment"
Some investment funds have a restricted investment policy which does not allow them to invest in shares of certain types of companies, such as those involved in the production of armaments, tobacco or alcohol.
An investment approach which takes into account considerations other than solely the financial return potential of particular investments. An ethical portfolio might, for example, avoid investing in alcohol or tobacco.
Investments made in companies which are deemed to be responsible corporate citizens. Ethical investments tend to exclude companies involved in tobacco, gambling, arms and some mining operations.