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MoJo posted a story about Hobby Lobby's retirement plan have lots of money in 'funds' that contain contraception makers. Ignoring the HL angle...

Posted by ty97 Apr 1 '14, 06:40

...it does highlight something I worry a bit about with my investments in funds (both retirement and non-retirement): How can I avoid investing in companies/products are in direct conflict with my ethics without picking and choosing my own stocks overall (which isn't really an option)

MoJo article for reference (I haven't read it) (www.motherjones.com)

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You can't do it unless you pick specific stocks. It's something I don't really worry about (kind of like boycotting certain companies). - spamlet Apr 1, 06:59
there are really only 2 ways: 1) Do a lot of due diligence on the investment options offered in your plan and select funds - decline Apr 1, 06:47
If this doesn't exist - Strongbad Apr 1, 06:46
There are funds out there which specialize in corporate responsibility/ethical investing issues -- nm - znufrii Apr 1, 06:44 4
- True, but they aren't exactly customizable to personal preferences. - ty97 Apr 1, 06:47 2
  - good point. -- nm - znufrii Apr 1, 06:48 1
    - But I think you are right. That's basically the only option. -- nm - ty97 Apr 1, 06:52
- (whether your retirement accounts offer those funds as an option is a different matter. -- nm - znufrii Apr 1, 06:45

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