I’ve made comfortable profits investing in socially responsible stocks, and even when I take a hit, I feel good for having supported positive change in our world. If everyone supports big oil companies, or environmentally damaging companies (Apple, i’m looking at you), then what does that encourage, right?
I don’t suggest just googling “socially responsible investing” or anything, because you won’t find good investments. But do your due diligence, research both the companies socioenvironmental practices and their financials, and you can be pretty successful. I’ve done pretty well with, among others, GMCR, SPWR, and ENER. It’s worth the time to make a solid investment for yourself and for the betterment of the world. And remember, socially responsible stocks should include stocks that have forward-thinking hiring practices (women on the board, minorities, etc) and benefits (bens for same-sex couples, etc).