Investing Morals: What Kind of Investor Are You? | Phil Town

Do you think that investing in something that matters to you is important? Or is it more about making money? Let me know in the comments! Also, check out my FREE guide to value investing http://bit.ly/2hN3Sak

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I agree 100%! Values are very important when it comes to investing because you are voting with your dollars as to what you want to see succeed in the future!

I have a question if a person who don’t do the compounding and he simply takes his profit can he simply take the profits or he has to sell the stock first

I tend to think of it from the flip side: it's not that I must find companies I actively agree with, but that I must never invest in those I hate. This keeps my options a little more open without sacrificing integrity.

I agree. I have never owned gambling stocks and no tobacco stocks since 1994. But, I am not a hypocrite so I have owned stock in beer companies and gun manufacturing companies because I like and use those products.

usually a company that exploit, intimidate workers, fire employees, outsource cheap oversea employees will maximize profits

I'm really glad someone is emphasizing this point, and I think it's often overlooked by people who only want to focus on returns. Fundamentals and balance sheets are key obviously, but Investing in what you believe should be a driving force behind a portfolio as well.

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I disagree. You invest money in companies for the purpose of your benefit (it's a selfish reason). Their success is a byproduct, which I don't mind as long as I'm successful in my investment journey.

yes, i completly agree with u, u r right

I believe in value of a company but I also would like to invest for the money

Thanks Phil. Your lessons are life lessons. Come to Australia and I'll be the first one to register for you seminar. <3

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If you put money into a company that aligns with your personal values and hits all your criteria for investment, but changes how it runs things several years in the future, into ways you don't then agree with; is that the time to get out or do you stay on the train until the company produces some profit?

Thank you Phil for this video.

I absolutely believe that buying into values is key and is absolutely important for any investor. I feel that this approach is holistic in a sense that it adds meaning and connections to one's life. Life is not about chasing the money. Yes, it feels great but that dream is often short-lived because there is no meaning or basis for it and that will certainly tire oneself. If there is meaning then there is passion and motivation and we will never tire ourselves. Why support companies that are not aligned with our values in life; we are only fooling ourselves. Life/investing with meaning is like seeing life in color all the time; there is always vibrancy.

In summary, I feel that investing in companies without a moral compass is the easy way out. It may bring short-term success for people but that is not sustainable. Our world needs more meaningful investors like Phil and the Rule # 1 team.

I guess it's also a question of values cause at the end if I end up losing money you will feel it's not for a vain cause wich is why there's enough companies that makes money but at the same time maybe don't follow our principles at a 100% but at least have the same view regarding business results and the way of doing it : buying stocks it's buying a part of it if u don't feel involved enough I guess you will not get a real feeling of success and accomplishment

I first check to see if the fundamentals are strong then I check my moral compass to see if they align before I invest

Love this video Can you do a video on leveraging stock and the best way to do it

I like that you are an investor and even a hedge fund manager that speaks about such good values behind investing and also in such a simple and understandable manner.

Inspiring video. Much needed in this noise of day-trading and short-term investing hysteria

I invest based on:
Q- Quality
G- Growth
L- Longevity
P- Price
I do have a gambling company in my portfolio. It checks all above listed parameters.

hmm I find this topic very difficult. I don't invest in stocks based on morals, I mostly look out for good fundamentals and a high potential for growth and a perfect balance sheet, but yeah I wouldn't want to invest in companies that scam their customers or mistreat their employees… so I guess I'm in between.

You are absolutely right! I love Mercedes Benz and I bought stocks from this company. I wan. I tend to dislike Apple more and more solely because of ideas’ point of view, but I bought stocks from them and I lost. So, yes the karma follows us everywhere even in the land of investing.

Phill u r my favourite mentor about stocks,investing etc…I love ur videos and hope that u will keep the good work up…so best of luck for that and a big thank you from the very bottom of my heart