Socially responsible investing is a strategy that allows an investor to maximize financial returns, while doing social good. Also known as sustainable or ethical investing, the concept usually relates to the actions of corporate practices, environmental protection and consumer rights.

Socially responsible investing is a strategy that allows an investor to maximize financial returns, while doing social good. Also known as sustainable or ethical investing, the concept usually relates to the actions of corporate practices, environmental protection and consumer rights.

Microfinancing has become one of the hottest forms of socially responsible investing in recent years. Even more exciting is the fact that some companies are now offering returns on loans.