• Ethical & Sustainable Investing News to Profit By!

  • By: Ron Robins
  • Podcast

Ethical & Sustainable Investing News to Profit By!

By: Ron Robins
Listen for free

  • Summary

  • These podcasts will help you find stocks, funds, and bonds that reflect YOUR personal values. Each podcast is filled with top analyst investment picks encompassing the best sustainability, ESG, and ethics traits. My name is Ron Robins and I’ve been following this style of investing since the 1970s. Now it’s mainstream because it can be very profitable too! Beginning in 1969, I held investment industry positions in investment analysis, over-the-counter stock trading, and global private equity sales. And for almost two decades I’ve been a leading writer and tutor in ethical, sustainable, and socially responsible investing (SRI). I’ve been interviewed or quoted in The Wall Street Journal, MarketWatch, Forbes, The Financial Post, BNN, The Globe & Mail, and numerous other media. In 2002, I founded the globally popular and highly respected ethical investing website, Investing for the Soul. Now, it’s my pleasure to help you with these podcasts to be successful in profitably applying your personal values to your investments. And, please subscribe to my RSS feed and my blog.
    © 2019=2022 Ron Robins, Investing for the Soul, all rights reserved
    Show more Show less
Episodes
  • Great Sustainable Food Stocks, Plus…

    Great Sustainable Food Stocks, Plus…
    Sep 20 2024
    Great Sustainable Food Stocks, Plus… best ESG stocks to buy now based on hedge fund holdings. Solar stocks to review. By Ron Robins, MBA Transcript & Links, Episode 138, September 20, 2024 Hello, Ron Robins here. Welcome to this podcast episode 138 published September 20, 2024, titled “Great Sustainable Food Stocks, Plus…” It’s presented by Investing for the Soul. Investingforthesoul.com is your site for vital global ethical and sustainable investing mentoring, news, commentary, information, and resources. Now remember that you can find a full transcript and links to content – including stock symbols and bonus material – on this episode’s podcast page at investingforthesoul.com/podcasts. Also, a reminder. I do not evaluate any of the stocks or funds mentioned in these podcasts, and I don’t receive any compensation from anyone covered in these podcasts. Furthermore, I will reveal any investments I have in the investments mentioned herein. Additionally, quotes about individual companies are brief. Please go to this podcast's webpage for links to the articles for more company and stock information. ------------------------------------------------------------- 5 Sustainable Food-Related Stocks for Long-Term Investors This first article refers to an industry that’s one of my favorites, the food industry! It’s titled 5 Sustainable Food-Related Stocks for Long-Term Investors. It’s by Leslie P. Norton and found on morningstar.com. Here are some brief quotes from the article. “We talked with Edinburgh-based Stewart Investors, a global asset manager that practices sustainable investing, about the charms of food-related stocks. (The firm has a Morningstar ESG Commitment Level of Leader.)… The firm [Stewart Investors] tends to hold for the long term, and all the food-related companies that Wood mentions left cheap behind a while ago, as you’ll see in the table below. Still, they have merits galore. I talked with Wood about why they’re worth considering for the long haul. Stewart Investors' Food Stock Picks Source: Morningstar. Data as of Sept. 9, 2024. The star ratings for Mahindra & Mahindra, Novonesis, Totvs, and Unicharm are quantitative.” End quotes. ------------------------------------------------------------- 10 Best ESG Stocks To Buy Now My next article comes from Insider Monkey. It’s titled 10 Best ESG Stocks To Buy Now and is by Sheryar Siddiq. Here are a few quotes from him. “Our Methodology To create the list of top ESG stocks to buy now, we chose companies from the Vanguard ESG U.S. Stock ETF (ESGV) and ranked them by their percentage weight in the fund, listed in ascending order. In addition, we used hedge fund sentiments regarding each stock to illustrate how well these stocks hold up in the eyes of hedge fund investors. These were taken from Insider Monkey’s Q2 2024 database… Our research has shown that we can outperform the market by imitating the top stock picks of the best hedge funds… (see more details here). 10. Tesla, Inc. (NASDAQ:TSLA) Number of Hedge Fund Holders: 85 Tesla’s earnings for the second quarter fell short of expectations, driven by a decline in automotive sales for the second consecutive period. Despite a 2% revenue increase to $25.43 billion compared to the same quarter last year, automotive revenue dropped by 7% to $19.9 billion from $21.27 billion… Despite Tesla’s recent challenges, Truist Securities analyst William Stein remains optimistic about the company’s shift from traditional car manufacturing to AI, which he believes could unlock significant value. On August 14, he reaffirmed his ‘hold’ rating on Tesla with a price target of $215, representing a 6.76% potential upside.” 9. JPMorgan Chase & Co. (NYSE:JPM) Hedge Fund Holders: 111 JPMorgan Chase operates globally across sectors like Consumer & Community Banking, Corporate & Investment Banking, Commercial Banking, and Asset & Wealth Management. In 2023, the firm achieved a 15% reduction in Scope 1 and Scope 2 greenhouse gas emissions from 2019 levels, advancing toward its goal of carbon neutrality by 2030. JPMorgan Chase also facilitated over $200 billion in green financing, including renewable energy projects and green bonds, contributing to its $2.5 trillion sustainable development financing target by 2030… Following the earnings release, Citi raised its price target for JPMorgan Chase from $205.00 to $215.00, while maintaining a Neutral rating. BMO Capital also reaffirmed its Market Perform rating with an unchanged price target of $205.00. 8. Broadcom Inc. (NASDAQ:AVGO) Hedge Fund Holders: 130 Broadcom [is] a global leader in technology, specializes in designing, developing, and supplying a wide range of semiconductor, enterprise software, and security solutions… The company plans to reassess its baseline and set new Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 greenhouse gas emission reduction targets. According to the company’s ESG report, these new targets will ...
    Show more Show less
    23 mins
  • Top Eco-Friendly Stocks

    Top Eco-Friendly Stocks
    Sep 5 2024
    Top Eco-Friendly Stocks are from the Corporate Knights rankings. Plus, Reddit’s best ethical companies and an article listing Shariah-compliant stocks. By Ron Robins, MBA Podcast: Top Eco-Friendly Stocks Transcript & Links, Episode 137, September 6, 2024 Hello, Ron Robins here. Welcome to this podcast episode 137 published September 6, 2024, titled “Top Eco-Friendly Stocks.” It’s presented by Investing for the Soul. Investingforthesoul.com is your site for vital global ethical and sustainable investing mentoring, news, commentary, information, and resources. Now, remember that you can find a full transcript and links to content – including stock symbols and bonus material – on this episode’s podcast page at investingforthesoul.com/podcasts. Also, a reminder. I do not evaluate any of the stocks or funds mentioned in these podcasts, and I don’t receive any compensation from anyone covered in these podcasts. Furthermore, I will reveal any personal investments I have in the investments mentioned herein. Additionally, quotes about individual companies are brief. Please go to this podcast's webpage for links to the articles for more company and stock information. ------------------------------------------------------------- 7 Best Ethical Companies To Invest In According to Reddit The first article I’m reviewing is titled 7 Best Ethical Companies To Invest In According to Reddit. It’s by Affan Mir and found on insidermonkey.com. Here are some quotes. “Our Methodology The companies are listed in ascending order of the number of hedge fund holders as of the second quarter of 2024. The hedge fund data was taken from our database of over 900 elite hedge funds… Our research has shown that we can outperform the market by imitating the top stock picks of the best hedge funds. 7. HA Sustainable Infrastructure Capital, Inc. (NYSE:HASI) Number of Hedge Fund Holders: 16 The company invests in behind-the-meter (BTM) building or facility-specific distributed energy projects, which are tailored to reduce energy consumption or costs for specific buildings or facilities. 6. Ecolab Inc. (NYSE:ECL) Hedge Fund Holders: 42 Ecolab Inc. … initially, the company focused on innovative cleaning products but has since become a major player in the water, hygiene, and energy sectors. The company serves various industries, including food processing, healthcare, hospitality, and manufacturing, by offering technology and services that ensure water quality and safety… In 2024, it was recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere for the 18th consecutive year. 5. Waste Management, Inc. (NYSE:WM) Hedge Fund Holders: 49 Waste Management, Inc. … Over the years, the company has evolved into a comprehensive waste management company with a vast operational footprint. 4. First Solar, Inc. (NASDAQ:FSLR) Hedge Fund Holders: 66 First Solar is an American company in the solar energy industry that specializes in manufacturing solar panels and developing utility-scale photovoltaic (PV) power plants. 3. Costco Wholesale Corporation (NASDAQ:COST) Hedge Fund Holders: 71 Costco Wholesale Corporation is a warehouse club that operates on a membership basis, offering a wide range of products. 2. NextEra Energy, Inc. (NYSE:NEE) Hedge Fund Holders: 73 NextEra Energy, Inc. … company operates a diverse portfolio through its subsidiaries, which include Florida Power & Light (FPL), NextEra Energy Resources (NEER), and NextEra Energy Partners. 1. NVIDIA Corporation (NASDAQ:NVDA) Hedge Fund Holders: 179 NVIDIA Corporation is a California-based prominent tech company… recognized for its groundbreaking advancements in graphics processing units (GPUs) and AI.” End quotes. ------------------------------------------------------------- Top 25 Eco-Friendly Companies in 2024 Now this next article should interest most of you. It’s titled Top 25 Eco-Friendly Companies in 2024. It’s by Meerub Anjum and found on finance.yahoo.com. Due to my time restrictions, the 25 companies are covered briefly. Go to the link on this episode’s podcast page for the full article. Here are my brief quotes. “Methodology To compile our list of the top 25 eco-friendly companies in 2024, we utilized the sustainable investment ratio data for the global 100 companies from Corporate Knights. We then used the purchasing power parity revenue of companies as of 2023 to calculate the absolute sustainable revenue of companies. Finally, we ranked the top 25 eco-friendly companies in 2024 in ascending order of their absolute sustainable revenue. At Insider Monkey we are obsessed with the stocks that hedge funds pile into… Our research has shown that we can outperform the market by imitating the top stock picks of the best hedge funds. Our quarterly newsletter’s strategy selects 14 small-cap and large-cap stocks every quarter and has returned 275% since May 2014, beating its benchmark by 150 percentage points (see more details ...
    Show more Show less
    23 mins
  • Top Food and Healthcare stocks. And more…

    Top Food and Healthcare stocks. And more…
    Aug 22 2024
    Top Food and Healthcare stocks. And more… Includes a 100-company ranking of companies producing the most favorable human life impacts. By Ron Robins, MBA Transcript & Links, Episode 136, August 23, 2024 Hello, Ron Robins here. It’s good to be back after my summer break! So, welcome to this podcast episode 136 titled “Top Food and Healthcare stocks. And more…” Presented by Investing for the Soul. Investingforthesoul.com is your site for vital global ethical and sustainable investing mentoring, news, commentary, information, and resources. Now, remember that you can find a full transcript, and links to content – including stock symbols and bonus material – on this episode’s podcast page at investingforthesoul.com/podcasts. Also, a reminder. I do not evaluate any of the stocks or funds mentioned in these podcasts, and I don’t receive any compensation from anyone covered in these podcasts. Furthermore, I will reveal to you any personal investments I have in the investments mentioned herein. Additionally, quotes about individual companies are brief. Please go to this podcast's webpage for links to the articles for more company and stock information. ------------------------------------------------------------- 3 Plant-Based Food Stocks That Could Be Multibaggers in the Making: July Edition I’m starting with this article on food stocks as it’s a segment that many of you are interested in. It’s titled 3 Plant-Based Food Stocks That Could Be Multibaggers in the Making: July Edition. It’s by Philippa Main and found on investorplace.com. Now some quotes from the article. “Investors have many reasons for investing in plant-based food stocks… But there are also a lot of ups and downs in the vegan-friendly and plant-based industries. Even one of the most recognizable names in the vegan meat industry, Beyond Meat (NASDAQ:BYND), has been down consistently over the last five years, with very few times of sustained value. However, the overall sector’s potential for growth remains robust… The plant-based food market value is currently at $46.7 billion and could expand to $96.6 billion by 2033. That’s a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.4%... 1. Laird Superfood (NYSEAMERICAN:LSF) Specializes in providing plant-based coffee creamers, hydration supplements and other foods. The stock topped out at $57 in 2020 but has since dropped dramatically. It is now trading at around $4 a share. However, recent quarterly results prove that the company is back on the upswing… The company’s 22% net sales growth during the first quarter was among the top results for any company in the food industry. The company saw at least a 40% gross margin. While the company still operates at a net loss, its balance sheet remains strong with no debt. The company raised its outlook for net sales thanks to the positive Q1 results. Laird Superfood stock is affordable for investors looking to enter the vegan-friendly and plant-based food stocks segment. Laird Superfood has many potential growth opportunities on the horizon… It recently received a $32 million influx of funding from WeWork. All this combined means investing now could see great returns in the long term. 2. SunOpta (NASDAQ:STKL) has been producing plant-based food and beverages for over 50 years. In the past three years, the company has committed over $200 million to expanding production capacity and reaching its goal of doubling its plant-based business by 2025. Across the several segments the company operates in, there is a $22 billion addressable market. The company’s nutritional beverages sector saw the largest year-over-year (YOY) growth at 20%. The company also partners with other major names in the food retail industry. These include Costco (NASDAQ:COST), Walmart (NYSE:WMT) and Target (NYSE:TGT). Partnering with big retail brands helps increase the exposure of its products and, in turn, generates higher sales volume. SunOpta stock has had its ups and downs over the past five years but currently has a 93% upside. 3. Tyson Foods (NYSE:TSN) One of the most well-known chicken brands in the U.S. may not seem like a good pick for a list of plant-based food stocks. For investors who want to feel good about investing in companies working toward making more plant-based options but don’t want to gamble on a company solely focused on that sector, Tyson Foods is a good way to diversify. Though down substantially over the last five years, Tyson Foods stock has seen a rally of 10% in the last 12 months and 6.5% year-to-date (YTD). In the previous five years, Tyson has been increasing its plant-based offerings through its brand, Raised and Rooted, and has 10 plant-based products. These include plant-based patties, ground meat substitutes, sausages and nuggets. As inflation dampens demand for meat as prices soar, Tyson’s presence in the plant-based industry will give it a head start compared to its competitors. Though ...
    Show more Show less
    21 mins
Business & Careers Economics Personal Finance Politics & Government
Show more Show less

What listeners say about Ethical & Sustainable Investing News to Profit By!

Average customer ratings

Reviews - Please select the tabs below to change the source of reviews.

Audible.com reviews

Amazon reviews
No Reviews are Available