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Five Ways to Invest That Make the World a Better Place

Brown Advisory

In routine communications with Akamai in 2015, Brown Advisory portfolio managers inquired whether the company planned to transition to renewable energy sources. SIBs are not backed by tax revenue or the creditworthiness of the issuer. But investors can sometimes influence a company just by posing thoughtful questions.

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Five Ways to Invest That Make the World a Better Place

Brown Advisory

In routine communications with Akamai in 2015, Brown Advisory portfolio managers inquired whether the company planned to transition to renewable energy sources. SIBs are not backed by tax revenue or the creditworthiness of the issuer. But investors can sometimes influence a company just by posing thoughtful questions.

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Impact Investing: Five Ways To Make Your Mark

Brown Advisory

In routine communications with Akamai in 2015, Brown Advisory portfolio managers inquired whether the company planned to transition to renewable energy sources. SIBs are not backed by tax revenue or the creditworthiness of the issuer. But investors can sometimes influence a company just by posing thoughtful questions.

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Impact Investing: Five Ways To Make Your Mark

Brown Advisory

In routine communications with Akamai in 2015, Brown Advisory portfolio managers inquired whether the company planned to transition to renewable energy sources. SIBs are not backed by tax revenue or the creditworthiness of the issuer. But investors can sometimes influence a company just by posing thoughtful questions.

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On A Shoestring

Brown Advisory

The “5% rule” was instituted in 1981 by the IRS; this rule requires private foundations to distribute at least 5% of portfolio assets each year, and over time this rule has been voluntarily adopted by nonprofits of all types. Treasury yield) were enough to meet or exceed a 5% spend rate.

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On A Shoestring

Brown Advisory

The “5% rule” was instituted in 1981 by the IRS; this rule requires private foundations to distribute at least 5% of portfolio assets each year, and over time this rule has been voluntarily adopted by nonprofits of all types. Treasury yield) were enough to meet or exceed a 5% spend rate. FROM THEORY TO PRACTICE.

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Starting Points

Brown Advisory

One family we advise wants to support local businesses with a regionally focused portfolio. Another family is focused on supporting women by only selecting female portfolio managers, while a foundation we advise wants to avoid investing in companies related to fossil fuels. Take "baby steps" before a "giant leap."