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Australian Ethical Investment

Australian Ethical is a dedicated ethical fund manager who incorporates financial, ethical, environmental and social criteria in the management of its public investment trusts and superannuation strategies. We follow a set of principles – our Australian Ethical Charter - and invest to obtain a financial return consistent with those principles and the risks involved.

Australian Ethical manages about $600 million on behalf of some 18,000 investors. Investment examples include renewable energy, recycling, water quality, efficient transport, hearing technology, sustainable food production and education. You can download the Product Disclosure Statement from our website or call us to request a free copy.
Units in the trusts are offered and issued by Australian Ethical Investment Ltd (‘AEI’) ABN 47 003 188 930, AFSL 229949. Interests in the superannuation fund are offered by AEI and issued by the trustee of the fund, Australian Ethical Superannuation Pty Ltd ABN 43 079 259 733, RSEL L0001441. The product disclosure statement should be considered before deciding whether to acquire, or continue to hold, units in the trusts or interests in the fund.

http://www.austethical.com.au

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