However, the latest survey from Investment Life & Pensions Moneyfacts has revealed that ethical funds have struggled in the more difficult stock market conditions encountered over the last 12 months.
42488
Ethical funds struggle in difficult market conditions
105351
Row over finances rumbles on
55002
Pets also have a tough time during downturn
53837
Canada one of the worst places to invest in 2012
3953
Compliance officers are struggling to keep up
140819
This recession is different:
9572
Soft commodity futures choppy
75623
Stockbrokers face viability problems
89528
Financial sector still gives more to charity than other industries
46208
International Monetary Fund issues dire warning on the health of the world's financial markets
148587
Pension funding levels fall due to economic uncertainty
18251
Sovereign wealth funds stabilise markets
78066
Stock markets face pressure
109898
Stocks struggle to break out
26072
Valuations looking difficult to sustain:
137589
Markets have discounted rate cuts
169839
Hedge fund returns may be worst;