RESPONSIBLE INVESTING

Is now a good time to invest?

Is now a good time to invest?

This is a question we get fairly frequently and our answer is always yes (assuming you have an emergency fund set aside, your debt is paid off, etc.), so hear us out on this one.

The biggest myth plaguing sustainable investing

The biggest myth plaguing sustainable investing

Many people are under the impression that socially responsible funds underperform when compared to traditional investments. We’re here to debunk this myth once and for all and to set the record straight.

What is socially responsible investing and is it for me?

What is socially responsible investing and is it for me?

Socially responsible investing is an investment strategy that incorporates environmental, social and corporate governance (ESG) criteria to generate long-term competitive financial returns and positive societal impact.

How you can get started with socially responsible investing

How you can get started with socially responsible investing

We as a community wield immense power and together we can create change. Whether it’s choosing what you buy and where you buy from, who you bank with, or which companies you invest in, you can be intentional about what your money funds. With sustainable and socially responsible investing, we can choose to support companies that are aligned with our values.

What is shareholder advocacy?

What is shareholder advocacy?

Did you know that when you purchase a stock or an equity, that means you own a share of the company. And as a part owner of a publicly traded company, you have the right to influence its policies (even if you only own one share!). This is where shareholder advocacy comes in.

Is your money funding the prison system?

Is your money funding the prison system?

We recently watched Ava DuVernay’s 13th on Netflix, which we’d highly recommend if you haven’t already seen it. 13th is a documentary that traces the history and link between slavery and today’s mass incarceration. Here’s what we found when we looked into whether or not we are in any way supporting the prison system in the US.

How we're fighting for social justice

How we're fighting for social justice

Investing in companies that we believe in, that share our vision for the future is more important now than ever. We want to help build a better future by directing our money to companies that are taking action and committing to our shared vision for the future. Companies that want to do and be better.

Can passive index investing be socially responsible?

Can passive index investing be socially responsible?

Shoutout to our go-getter reader Caleb for asking this thoughtful question that many others are probably also wondering about. Can passive index investing work when trying to be socially responsible or does an investor need to find an actively managed fund to make any real impact?

Here's what the pros are saying

Here's what the pros are saying

Nobody can predict the market. However there are experts who have been in the industry for many years, who invest and look at the markets for a living. And no we aren’t talking about ourselves. We’re not famous enough to be quoted...yet.

Coronavirus and sustainability

Coronavirus and sustainability

COVID has been tough on the markets these past few weeks, but the silver lining is that ESG (environmental, social, and governance) funds “have been outperforming convention funds this month.

What to do with that 50k sitting in your bank account

What to do with that 50k sitting in your bank account

Give yourself a high-five! With a high bank account balance, you’ve already established an emergency fund. This also means that you are a champ at budgeting, saving, and living within your means. So what do you do with the money that’s in excess of your emergency fund? The simple answer, help your future self!

Your Impact

Your Impact

Psssst you may not know this, but if you invest your money is most likely going to a long list of companies that include gun-makers. All these shootings we keep seeing in the news? You’re probably not helping.

We Did a Podcast! With TypA Co.

We Did a Podcast! With TypA Co.

We discuss what exactly constitutes impact investing, how their approach is different from other investment groups, and why it’s one of the best ways to use money as a means for change. We also discuss why people, especially women, should invest and why it’s essential to be your own advocate in life. This conversation sheds light on the fact that when utilized correctly, financial literacy and conscious investments are stepping stones to a better future.

What is Goal-Based Investing?

What is Goal-Based Investing?

There are many different approaches to investing. At Good Capital, we live by a goal-based approach. Goal-based investing means putting your money to work in order to accomplish something specific in your life. Your goal may be to buy a house or start a business. Practicing a goal-based approach to investing will increase the probability of a successful outcome while simultaneously decreasing your financial stress. 

How Your Investments Can Create Change

How Your Investments Can Create Change

When investing sustainably, you have the potential to create positive change on multiple levels. Here are 3 ways your socially responsible investments can have an impact:

It’s Time for an Investment Cleanse

It’s Time for an Investment Cleanse

You may own some pretty nasty companies and not even know it. If you have a 401k or index funds, you most likely own tobacco, coal, pesticides, and gun manufacturers. Yes you are a part OWNER in all of these industries. Since you now know, you can do something about it.

How to Invest Responsibly

How to Invest Responsibly

Now that you know what socially responsible investing is and what it means for a company to be “good,” you must be thinking, “this all sounds amazing, but how do I invest responsibly?” Thank you for bringing up such a great question! You basically have 3 options.

What Makes a Company "Good"

What Makes a Company "Good"

We all know that socially responsible investing means investing in good companies, but how do we determine which companies are in fact good? 

The Problem with Index Investing and Target Date Funds

The Problem with Index Investing and Target Date Funds

Given the choice between food or poison, the choice is straightforward (I hope). However in modern investing, most people aren’t given the choice whether to invest in for example, a food distributor or a dangerous pesticide producer. That doesn’t seem right.