As investors increasingly seek social impact from their investments, they should take a closer look at CDFIs, which represent: “the other side” of socially responsible investing (SRI), according to our CEO Elyse Cherry.
In Elyse’s recent op-ed in Financial Advisor, a publication widely read by investment advisors, she notes that Impact investors often tend to focus on equity allocations. However, fixed income vehicles can also promote healthy communities while also offering attractive yields and flexible minimums. Investors adding fixed income to their existing impact portfolios should look at Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs), which offer compelling fixed income investments and a strong record of social and economic impact.