Myers Pride Value Fund is the first fund targeting the gay and lesbian community. Portfolio 21 is the first fund focusing on sustainability issues. Pax World High Yield becomes the first socially responsible junk bond fund. Friend Ivory Funds establishes the first European social awareness index fund. By hovering over the underlined text, an information box will pop up onto the screen.
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