From Loch Ness monster to Facebook trolls: time’s up for fake news
Back in the days of black and white TV and the evening news, there were still rumours that man didn’t really land on the moon; that it was all fake. Fast forward to 2019, when Facebook has declared it won’t fact check political ads, and there’s no end to the outlandish conspiracy theories social media […]
$400 billion by 2028 – do ETFs mark an investment revolution?
Galvanized by younger investors, the market for socially responsible funds has never been stronger, with ETFs (exchange-traded funds) available in increasingly niche categories. With more flexible trading opportunities, diverse stock portfolios and lower capital gains taxes, there are lots of benefits to choosing an ETF. Such assets are predicted to be worth $400 billion by […]
The Gooddive: Medicinal cannabis is gathering speed, but are the sustainability claims just hot air?
With changing attitudes towards cannabis and legalisation gaining momentum internationally, innovative suppliers are creating exciting opportunities for investors. But is there a sustainable investing case for medicinal cannabis?
The Gooddive: Fashion-forward brands – worth the investment?
The fashion industry is increasingly being scrutinised for the role it plays in creating global environmental issues. With fashion brands The RealReal, Revolve and Levi’s raising impressive amounts in their recent IPO’s, we take a look into the sustainable practises and value of backing each company. RealReal, Inc (REAL) +0.79% Goodments Score: 75 Following its $300 million IPO, […]
The Gooddive: Investor frenzy shows Beyond Meat’s got sizzle and steak
Investor frenzy shows Beyond Meat’s got sizzle and steak Today we’re serving up the #1 trending investment on Goodments – Beyond Meat, a plant-based alternative to meat that’s going incognito as the real deal. And it’s tasty – their team of chefs and scientists have developed an uncanny “meaty” taste that makes sworn vegetarians do […]
The Good Dive: How do Uber, Lyft and other unicorns fare on sustainability?
Pinterest, Levi’s, Zoom, Beyond Meat, Lyft and most recently Uber. Six big names, six IPOs, six seemingly progressive businesses.All will soon be available on Goodments where you can own a piece, so let’s see how they rank in sustainability and what standard are they’re setting as leaders of a new wave of public companies? Over […]
Goodments Impact Update.
We’re determined to show that investing is not just about making money but also helping to change the world. Responsible investing is all about making a positive impact on the world. But how does Goodments (Good Investments) help you make a better world? Well…we help you find investments that fit your environmental, social and ethical […]
Adieu Paris. Business leaders putting their hands up to take responsibility.
This weekend we saw Donald Trump make the decision to opt the US out of the Paris climate accord. A global, non-binding, agreement to limit the increase in global temperatures to 2 degrees, aiming to safeguarding the future of the plant for today’s and future generations. It initially took America under the leadership of Barak Obama to get […]
What to do with your cash until the property bubble bursts
A discussion on how to save for a house and still have smashed avo on toast. This month we heard that Australian Millennials have the second lowest rate of home ownership in the world. On top of that, the Governor of the RBA, Philip Lowe, declared that the current growth in the Australian property market […]