Divest or Engage? Our Advice

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The spate of deadly shootings in the U.S. has caused some institutional investors to ask whether there are ways to use their portfolio assets to signal they would like to see change related to firearms and their role in society. For some, divestment may be a reasonable course, but for many it is neither prudent nor reasonable. Alternatively, engagement may be an effective way to achieve a social objective while staying true to the fund’s goals