April 13, 2011
According to this Reuter's artcile, the sustainable energy investment sector is moving from a niche market to the investing mainstream. As evidence, reporter Nick Olivari includes the perspectives of green fund managers who are aiming for market-beating returns.
From original article:
"The rise in the sector may be more sustainable and less energy-dependent, say the fund managers, who say that do-gooders often make good money by paying attention to environmental impacts.
"'We are not a non-profit,' says Jack Robinson, 68, portfolio manager for the Boston-based Winslow Green Growth Fund. 'Our clients and shareholders want to make money but prefer to make their money consistent with their values.'"