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Billy - 16 Oct 2004 05:51 GMT

I'm seeking a socially responsible mutual fund (but nothing radical) that I
can buy
a piece of for my children.

Anyone know if the Humane Equity Fund is still in existence? I go to the web
site and call the number, but receive a disconnected message. The web site
is very outdated, and most articles regarding the fund are from 2000 - 2001.

Anyone have any other suggestions? It's his 1st birthday, and I want to give
him something that will be meaningful yet represent my philosophy as well.

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Nomen Nescio - 16 Oct 2004 09:30 GMT

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From: "Billy" <nospam@comcast.net>

>I'm seeking a socially responsible mutual fund (but nothing radical) that I
>can buy
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>Anyone have any other suggestions? It's his 1st birthday, and I want to give
>him something that will be meaningful yet represent my philosophy as well.

I'm not familiar with the "Humane Equity Fund", but there are a few other funds
that are listed as "socially responsible". You may want to search at
www.morningstar.com and see what funds pop up.
I will also say, though, that most, if not all, "socially responsible" funds tend
to be horrible financial performers. People who invest in them give up a great
deal of capital appreciation to get that warm - fuzzy feeling.
My suggestion would be to invest in a fund that regularly meets of exceeds
the performance of the Dow or the S&P 500. Then teach your son to use his
accumulated wealth in a socially responsible way.
I, BTW, trade stocks for a living and am only concerned about what buy - sell
is going to make me money. But I use that money in a socially responsible way,
including an annual 4 figure donation to the Massachusetts SPCA's Pet Care
Assistance Fund to help people get care for their pets when they can't afford it

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